ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2

Ishlesh · 18th July 2011, 17:40

Hi!!!

This is extension of my earlier thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/produc...d-x8016bt.html

Have finally upgraded the ICE for my Safari, and hence current composition is:

HU: Kenwood KDC X7016
Amp: Mosconi Gladen One 120.4
Comps: Rainbow CSX 265 Dream
Sub: Infinity Ref 1260
Ovals: Infinity Ref 9633i
RCAs: Gladen One
Power Cable: LAPP Uniplus (25 mm)
Speaker Cable: Monster Cable S16-50
Subwoofer Cable: MX OFC - 12AWG
Fuse: JBL - 80A (the only thing in whole list I am not very sure of being genuine/ fake)
Damping: Wurth Sound Damping

The upgrade was done over last one month in three stages:

Change of Front Components to Rainbow
Change of HU
Change of Amp to Mosconi, and change in cabling

Some pics from final stage:

sheelz · 18th July 2011, 19:30

Congrats on the install buddy.
I am also in process of deciding ICE for my Safari 2.2.
Would you mind to share the damages for each equipment?
Thanks

SumitBahl · 18th July 2011, 23:21

Congratulations!!!
Nice choice of equipment.

rjstyles69 · 19th July 2011, 09:09

ishlesh congrats on the upgrade of the ICE. Do you have some post installation pics ? Also the Masconi, that's some good stuff there you got your hands on. How much did you pay for it ?

Ishlesh · 20th July 2011, 10:23

Thanks All!!!

Sheelz - have PMed you on the costing details

Sumit - You may like to have a round of audition

rj - have PMed you on the Mosconi's price

shall be posting few more pics - along with review...

Regards.
Ishlesh

SumitBahl · 20th July 2011, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishlesh

Sumit - You may like to have a round of audition

Yes, I would like to have an audition.
I am thinking of upgrading my cable to Gladen as well.

Let me know when I can audition your car. I can come at your office.

monty9991 · 20th July 2011, 14:05

Nice list of equipment..
You might want to change your sub later to something better. To my understanding that's the only thing which is not matching up with the rest of the system.

navin · 20th July 2011, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishlesh

[*]Sub: Infinity Ref 1260[*]RCAs: Gladen One

Quote:

Originally Posted by monty9991

You might want to change your sub later to something better.

I agree with Monty. That said I really like the Gladden 1 cable. Then again I have a fondness for "toaster cord".

nice VFM cable....
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sommer cable | SC-GRINDYCOP TWINBEAST | Bulk Cables | STEREO INSTRUMENt / KEYBOARD & HIFI-cable

and they claim this is for the car (extra sheilding)
sommer cable | SC-AQUILA CONTROL | Bulk Cables | HIFI AF-Phono Cable

and this one for home audio
sommer cable | SC-CORONA | Bulk Cables | HIFI AF-Phono Cable

Ishlesh · 20th July 2011, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

I agree with Monty.

Navin,
I too agree with both you and Monty...
The next upgrade shall be Sub - have IDv3/ Kappa120.9 in my mind.

But that shall be after some time, have burnt enough big hole in my pocket as of now...

Regards,
Ishlesh

monty9991 · 20th July 2011, 17:48

If you have plans for iDv3 then you might wanna grab it right now before the stock lasts. Or you might wanna look into Audio Systems' HX12 sub-woofer.

Ishlesh · 25th July 2011, 10:40

Hi!!!
Some more pics:
Pic 1: The Installer - Chaman @ job
Pic 2: JBL's 80A Fuse
Pic 3: The white one is Subwoofer Cable (Install in process)
Pics 4-6: The Amp and its installation - below the Rear RH Seat.
Pics 8-10: DIY Rear Integrated (Sub+Oval) Enclosure - 19mm MDF, Sealed (1.15 Cu Ft for Sub)

And yes I know - Sub needs better Grill - difficult to find one, hence settled with the normal Steel Mesh covered with Grill Cloth (again DIY).
The same was necessary to protect sub from Luggage Extrusions....

Ishlesh · 25th July 2011, 12:17

Also appending details on the Integrated Box Design:
The Volume for Sealed Sub enclosure is 1.15 cu ft.

Ishlesh · 29th July 2011, 10:25

Hi!!!

Was expecting some views/ reviews/ feedback - especially on the Enclosure Design...

Regards,

Ishlesh

sheelz · 8th September 2011, 23:18

Hi Ishlesh

I have a query. I want to replace the stock alpine HU in my Safari GX. The HU I am thinking are Pioneer 9350 or Kenny 7016. I need to have a usb and both have it. Pio has front slot where as the kenny 7016 has it in the rear. Can u tell me how are u using it. Where have you kept the usb wire?Is it easily accessible and hidden??

Thanks in advance

computer · 11th September 2011, 07:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishlesh

Thanks All!!!

Sheelz - have PMed you on the costing details

Sumit - You may like to have a round of audition

rj - have PMed you on the Mosconi's price

shall be posting few more pics - along with review...

Regards.
Ishlesh

Hi,
Can i get to know the price of the Mosconi's and where you sourced it from ??

18th July 2011, 17:40	#1
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Hi!!! This is extension of my earlier thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/produc...d-x8016bt.html Have finally upgraded the ICE for my Safari, and hence current composition is: HU: Kenwood KDC X7016 Amp: Mosconi Gladen One 120.4 Comps: Rainbow CSX 265 Dream Sub: Infinity Ref 1260 Ovals: Infinity Ref 9633i RCAs: Gladen One Power Cable: LAPP Uniplus (25 mm) Speaker Cable: Monster Cable S16-50 Subwoofer Cable: MX OFC - 12AWG Fuse: JBL - 80A (the only thing in whole list I am not very sure of being genuine/ fake) Damping: Wurth Sound Damping The upgrade was done over last one month in three stages: Change of Front Components to Rainbow Change of HU Change of Amp to Mosconi, and change in cabling Some pics from final stage: Attached Thumbnails
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18th July 2011, 19:30	#2
sheelz BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: India Posts: 124 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Congrats on the install buddy. I am also in process of deciding ICE for my Safari 2.2. Would you mind to share the damages for each equipment? Thanks
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18th July 2011, 23:21	#3
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Congratulations!!! Nice choice of equipment.
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19th July 2011, 09:09	#4
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 ishlesh congrats on the upgrade of the ICE. Do you have some post installation pics ? Also the Masconi, that's some good stuff there you got your hands on. How much did you pay for it ?
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20th July 2011, 10:23	#5
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Thanks All!!! Sheelz - have PMed you on the costing details Sumit - You may like to have a round of audition rj - have PMed you on the Mosconi's price shall be posting few more pics - along with review... Regards. Ishlesh
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20th July 2011, 14:05	#7
monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Nice list of equipment.. You might want to change your sub later to something better. To my understanding that's the only thing which is not matching up with the rest of the system.
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20th July 2011, 17:48	#10
monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 If you have plans for iDv3 then you might wanna grab it right now before the stock lasts. Or you might wanna look into Audio Systems' HX12 sub-woofer.
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25th July 2011, 10:40	#11
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Hi!!! Some more pics: Pic 1: The Installer - Chaman @ job Pic 2: JBL's 80A Fuse Pic 3: The white one is Subwoofer Cable (Install in process) Pics 4-6: The Amp and its installation - below the Rear RH Seat. Pics 8-10: DIY Rear Integrated (Sub+Oval) Enclosure - 19mm MDF, Sealed (1.15 Cu Ft for Sub) And yes I know - Sub needs better Grill - difficult to find one, hence settled with the normal Steel Mesh covered with Grill Cloth (again DIY). The same was necessary to protect sub from Luggage Extrusions.... Attached Thumbnails
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25th July 2011, 12:17	#12
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Also appending details on the Integrated Box Design: The Volume for Sealed Sub enclosure is 1.15 cu ft. Attached Thumbnails
	(1) Thanks

29th July 2011, 10:25	#13
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Hi!!! Was expecting some views/ reviews/ feedback - especially on the Enclosure Design... Regards, Ishlesh
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8th September 2011, 23:18	#14
sheelz BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: India Posts: 124 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: ICE Upgrade, Finally: My Safari 2.2 Hi Ishlesh I have a query. I want to replace the stock alpine HU in my Safari GX. The HU I am thinking are Pioneer 9350 or Kenny 7016. I need to have a usb and both have it. Pio has front slot where as the kenny 7016 has it in the rear. Can u tell me how are u using it. Where have you kept the usb wire?Is it easily accessible and hidden?? Thanks in advance
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