Damn, a good install makes a difference!! My OHC Vtec ICED again - Team-BHP

GTO · 2nd May 2007, 17:07

I already had a decent Pioneer system (944 amp, 12” sub, 4 speakers + two tweeters) but unfortunately, it wasn’t installed well. When I wanted to get a good install, who else but our audio guru Navin steps into the picture and offers to share his expertise. Admittedly, I love “disco” sound. When Navin asked me about the sound setup I wanted, I just said one word : “night-club”. High on bass and treble but low on mid-range is my kind. Unfortunately, my system was so terribly installed 3 years back that it sounded more like a dancebar than a nightclub.

Navin took me to the excellent team at Bharat Auto (Worli). I was pleasantly surprised to meet with Leela; a lady who is more than well-versed with her ICE stuff. Leela again asked me what kind of sound I was looking for, and I explained to her in depth the kind of music I listen to, and why I am not happy with the current set-up. This was a 4:30 p.m. and she assured me that the car would be ready by 7:30 p.m. Among other things, certain wires, amplifier position (from under the front seat to the trunk) and front speakers would be changed. I think Navin asked for monster cables also.

With my excitement, I got there at 7:00 and thought I will be seeing the final stages of the install (remember, I was 30 minutes early). Well, well well….the car was ready! (Actually it was cleant and ready). I jumped in and pumped the volume up; man I finally had my disco sound. The bass was hard and thumbing just as I asked for, and still...the system boasts of a nice balance all around. All my cars so far have had a rear-sound bias but Navin has changed the setup (and consequently my preference) with tuning up the fronts. I love it! The sound bias now is very neutral and all kinds of music sound great on it. Prior to the install, it was a 4 / 10. Now its atleast twice as good.

I recently transferred all my music to the iPod and thus, CDs have become an irrelevant commodity. It took my audio guy about three weeks to tell me he cant source the iPod cable. Navin steps in again and finds me the right Pioneer cable in the same week! I love the way that the iPod is integrated with the HU; I can not only control it from the HU but it also charges while playing. Its tucked away conveniently in the glove box.

I highly recommend Bharat Auto for anyone who is looking at a clean professional audio install. And at a very value-driving price. Leela and Mr. Gandhi have delivered an exemplary level of service. This also taught me the value of a high-quality install.

Thanks Navin for all your help!

moralfibre · 2nd May 2007, 17:14

GTO, what new equipment did you add to your old setup? I ask because the HU looks from the new Pioneer series.

Congratulations on your setup.

Jaggu · 2nd May 2007, 17:23

and you got a screw stuck to the magnet of the rear oval

happy discoing
cheers
Jaggu

moralfibre · 2nd May 2007, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

and you got a screw stuck to the magnet of the rear oval

It is the subwoofer

jkdas · 2nd May 2007, 17:39

dumped the ts20s? and got a compo? The 944 looks like it was neglected prior to this...look at the dust\dirt.

gigy · 2nd May 2007, 17:44

GTO budy,
thats definitely true. nice install make a big difference.
can you give me with details of bharat auto and navin bhai. i have a indica with 5.1 setup very poor done at milan subway. it makes more alternator noise that music want the whole thing redone.

jkdas · 2nd May 2007, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

GTO budy,
thats definitely true. nice install make a big difference.
can you give me with details of bharat auto and navin bhai. i have a indica with 5.1 setup very poor done at milan subway. it makes more alternator noise that music want the whole thing redone.

look for him at the ICE section here at TBHP

manson · 2nd May 2007, 17:59

someone's ohc is on a revamp, rather upgrade spree!!
btw, any difference in sound quality between audio cd and ipod?

manson.

Ricky_63 · 2nd May 2007, 18:03

Just what the doctor ordered.........just got back in the office after picking up my car from service. My system sounded great when I left the car there......BUT now after the service it sounds like a "PHATA HUA BAANS"

The guy who fitted it has promised to come around & correct whatever mess the service guys have made. I am waiting for him to land up & fix the damn thing. It is SO TRUE that the install makes or breaks a perfectly good setup

Sam Kapasi · 2nd May 2007, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I highly recommend Bharat Auto for anyone who is looking at a clean professional audio install. !

I completely support this statement. Bharat Auto at worli, mumbai are great professionals and do an excellent job.

speedzak · 2nd May 2007, 18:13

Great to hear that all types of music now sounds great. That's nice.

Congrats on getting yourself a good install.
Enjoy!

payam · 2nd May 2007, 18:24

congrafts buddy,did you remove the tweeters?

low_bass_makker · 2nd May 2007, 18:47

which set of speakers came into the front.......

hydrashok · 2nd May 2007, 19:55

Congrats on the install! Enjoy the music!!!

And looks like you got yourself a new Pio 6950, huh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

The 944 looks like it was neglected prior to this...look at the dust\dirt.

Dust & dirt is a usual problem with an the under-the-front-seat install. Good thing it got moved to the boot.

ported_head · 2nd May 2007, 20:38

Music Wusic samjhe, how about a review on the other new install in the Vtec?

2nd May 2007, 17:07	#1 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,407 View My Garage	Damn, a good install makes a difference!! My OHC Vtec ICED again I already had a decent Pioneer system (944 amp, 12” sub, 4 speakers + two tweeters) but unfortunately, it wasn’t installed well. When I wanted to get a good install, who else but our audio guru Navin steps into the picture and offers to share his expertise. Admittedly, I love “disco” sound. When Navin asked me about the sound setup I wanted, I just said one word : “night-club”. High on bass and treble but low on mid-range is my kind. Unfortunately, my system was so terribly installed 3 years back that it sounded more like a dancebar than a nightclub. Navin took me to the excellent team at Bharat Auto (Worli). I was pleasantly surprised to meet with Leela; a lady who is more than well-versed with her ICE stuff. Leela again asked me what kind of sound I was looking for, and I explained to her in depth the kind of music I listen to, and why I am not happy with the current set-up. This was a 4:30 p.m. and she assured me that the car would be ready by 7:30 p.m. Among other things, certain wires, amplifier position (from under the front seat to the trunk) and front speakers would be changed. I think Navin asked for monster cables also. With my excitement, I got there at 7:00 and thought I will be seeing the final stages of the install (remember, I was 30 minutes early). Well, well well….the car was ready! (Actually it was cleant and ready). I jumped in and pumped the volume up; man I finally had my disco sound. The bass was hard and thumbing just as I asked for, and still...the system boasts of a nice balance all around. All my cars so far have had a rear-sound bias but Navin has changed the setup (and consequently my preference) with tuning up the fronts. I love it! The sound bias now is very neutral and all kinds of music sound great on it. Prior to the install, it was a 4 / 10. Now its atleast twice as good. I recently transferred all my music to the iPod and thus, CDs have become an irrelevant commodity. It took my audio guy about three weeks to tell me he cant source the iPod cable. Navin steps in again and finds me the right Pioneer cable in the same week! I love the way that the iPod is integrated with the HU; I can not only control it from the HU but it also charges while playing. Its tucked away conveniently in the glove box. I highly recommend Bharat Auto for anyone who is looking at a clean professional audio install. And at a very value-driving price. Leela and Mr. Gandhi have delivered an exemplary level of service. This also taught me the value of a high-quality install. Thanks Navin for all your help! __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

2nd May 2007, 17:14	#2 (permalink)
moralfibre Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back to Pune :-) Posts: 3,173 View My Garage	GTO, what new equipment did you add to your old setup? I ask because the HU looks from the new Pioneer series. Congratulations on your setup. __________________ "As long as there are short, balding, middle-aged men, there will always be a market for the Porsche 911." - A BMW Owner. :)

2nd May 2007, 17:23	#3 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,654	and you got a screw stuck to the magnet of the rear oval happy discoing cheers Jaggu __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

2nd May 2007, 17:39	#5 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,311 View My Garage	dumped the ts20s? and got a compo? The 944 looks like it was neglected prior to this...look at the dust\dirt. __________________ "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."

2nd May 2007, 17:44	#6 (permalink)
gigy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 454 View My Garage	GTO budy, thats definitely true. nice install make a big difference. can you give me with details of bharat auto and navin bhai. i have a indica with 5.1 setup very poor done at milan subway. it makes more alternator noise that music want the whole thing redone. __________________ Suzuki Baleno Last edited by gigy : 2nd May 2007 at 17:47.

2nd May 2007, 17:59	#8 (permalink)
manson Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mUmbAi Posts: 1,640 View My Garage	someone's ohc is on a revamp, rather upgrade spree!! btw, any difference in sound quality between audio cd and ipod? manson. __________________ Robin

2nd May 2007, 18:03	#9 (permalink)
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,061 View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	Just what the doctor ordered.........just got back in the office after picking up my car from service. My system sounded great when I left the car there......BUT now after the service it sounds like a "PHATA HUA BAANS" The guy who fitted it has promised to come around & correct whatever mess the service guys have made. I am waiting for him to land up & fix the damn thing. It is SO TRUE that the install makes or breaks a perfectly good setup __________________ *Everybody is entitled...... to an opinion !!*

2nd May 2007, 18:13	#11 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ernakulam, Cochin. It'll soon be at the Deserts! Posts: 3,465 View My Garage	Great to hear that all types of music now sounds great. That's nice. Congrats on getting yourself a good install. Enjoy! __________________ The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced!!

2nd May 2007, 18:24	#12 (permalink)
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 897 View My Garage	congrafts buddy,did you remove the tweeters?

2nd May 2007, 18:47	#13 (permalink)
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,821 View My Garage	which set of speakers came into the front....... __________________ 156.6 db, naa....time is coming to cross it......

2nd May 2007, 20:38	#15 (permalink)
ported_head Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,976	Music Wusic samjhe, how about a review on the other new install in the Vtec?

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