SANTRO just got Illusionized!

[yayaati]

Hello Guys,

My friend's SANTRO just got Illusionized ..........

His previous setup :
Pioneer 7950
Pioneer 4"
Blaupunkt GTx693
Pioneer 307D4 (Sealed enclosure)
Sound Barrier (assembled amp)

His current setup:
Pioneer 7950
Illusion Audio EL 6.1 components
Pioneer 307D4 (Sealed enclosure)
Sound Barrier (assembled amp)

Here are the pics of the install ...


The Kit




The Drivers






The Spacer...








The Crossover






The Tweeters




The Final Outcome:








Now its sounds music...

Special thanks to LBM and Ajay (Bass&Trouble)



Note: Is my post fine now MODS.... ???

[BHAGWAN]

Hi !

Looks clean.

Try and get some damping into your front 2 doors;
It will make a lot of differance.

Also try and buy the illusion audio cable and install that.
I think I saw some other cable being used in the installation.

[low_bass_makker]

You are welcome Singha !!!

[yayaati]

As the cable didnt came in the box we used JBL ....

However I do understand the need for damping as it will sound even better but the spacer and speakers are mostly screwed with the door pannel it dosent produce a vibrating noise.

But still it will be done really soon...

[Technocrat]

This looks nice yayaati.

Yes I remember Ajay telling that Illusion speakers do not come with wires.

Btw did the spacers come with the speaker box ?

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Btw did the spacers come with the speaker box ?

No they are of MDF. Cut as per requirement.

[Bass&Trouble]

Originally Posted by yayaati

As the cable didnt came in the box we used JBL ....

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Yes I remember Ajay telling that Illusion speakers do not come with wires.

That's right guys. No speaker cables with ANY Illusion speakers. Not even with the Carbon series except the 1 odd foot pre-soldered to the tweeter.

This is because they insist that the speakers (even the Electra) be used with good quality speaker cable, atleast 16 gauge and hence refuse to provide the usual substandard 5 cents a meter speaker cable found bundled in with other entry level speakers. That is also the reason for their lone accessory product, the Reference Series 16-ga tinned OFC Speaker Cable which is for 150 Rs./ meter.

[razor4077]

Nice setup! I have the same components, and am very happy with them.
One question about the crossover on the driver's side - doesn't it get in the way of the driver's legs and feet? There isn't much space anyway in a Santro... from the pics the X-over looks pretty close to the pedals.

Originally Posted by yayaati

As the cable didnt came in the box we used JBL ....

Was this a JBL amp-wiring kit? From what Sam mentioned sometime back, JBL no longer makes these kits, and these are most likely fake. Just something you could verify with the accessory shop...

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

That's right guys. No speaker cables with ANY Illusion speakers. Not even with the Carbon series except the 1 odd foot pre-soldered to the tweeter.

This is because they insist that the speakers (even the Electra) be used with good quality speaker cable, atleast 16 gauge and hence refuse to provide the usual substandard 5 cents a meter speaker cable found bundled in with other entry level speakers. That is also the reason for their lone accessory product, the Reference Series 16-ga tinned OFC Speaker Cable which is for 150 Rs./ meter.

So would the speaker cables that come in an amp wiring kit suffice? Or is it better to buy them separate?

[vikram18]

Originally Posted by yayaati

As the cable didnt came in the box we used JBL ....

AFAIK, JBL does not make wiring kits. Please ensure that you haven't been taken for a ride.

[yayaati]

Originally Posted by vikram18

AFAIK, JBL does not make wiring kits. Please ensure that you haven't been taken for a ride.

Originally Posted by razor4077

Was this a JBL amp-wiring kit? From what Sam mentioned sometime back, JBL no longer makes these kits, and these are most likely fake. Just something you could verify with the accessory shop...

The wiring which is used here is the one which comes with the JBL GTO 607C Kit

Originally Posted by razor4077

One question about the crossover on the driver's side - doesn't it get in the way of the driver's legs and feet? There isn't much space anyway in a Santro... from the pics the X-over looks pretty close to the pedals....

It looks as if it will stuck but it dosent... at all

[iraghava]

Guys, I think what he meant was that he used JBL speaker cable which comes with JBL speakers.

[yayaati]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Guys, I think what he meant was that he used JBL speaker cable which comes with JBL speakers.

Absolutely correct

[vikram18]

@yayaati -Congrats on your ICE. Glad to know you're enjoying your music. Wish I could audition the Carbons sometime, with a nice amp; if possible in Pune, WOW!

[yayaati]

@vikram18 - thanks a lot buddy, they are really sounding sweet and the best part is even when the tweeter are fitted at the doors they are not at all bright.

I guess that Illusion and GZ is available in Pune at:
Music Corner, Rastapeth, Near Abm Amro Bank M.G road, pune
Contact person: Mr.Karim : 9226295548
as per http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/produc...le-pune-2.html (Illusions and Ground Zero Available in Pune)