Which sub/amp to add to existing system?

navin · 16th May 2006, 09:45

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Originally Posted by sidharth_j

Oh...and one more thing. If i increase the sub volume, there is some vibration coming from the rear panels. What can be done for this?

simple, damp rear panels!

sidharth_j · 16th May 2006, 11:43

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Originally Posted by navin

simple, damp rear panels!

and the best way of doing that is....?

jkdas · 16th May 2006, 12:17

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Originally Posted by kb100

LOL... JK the "un-official" JBL "dealer" in Tvm??

Sorry abt the delay. Was on a Chennai visit. Glad taht you are happy with ur ICE. Will meet up one day. Pm me your no.

sidharth_j · 16th May 2006, 16:01

sure mate;

will do :-)

kb100 · 16th May 2006, 21:51

Damp the rear panels using Dynamat/wurth... JK can help you find a good installer in Tvm to help you with that... else drive down to Ekm

sidharth_j · 17th May 2006, 12:04

Well, i just put in some screws on the panel on the hatch door of the car
The vibrations are definitely reduced now.

There's fairly Ok sound insulation too, and Once the windows are closed, only some humming comes out of the car.

I guess it should do for the time being :-)

Kb, about the Dynamat..i am not so sure if its available here....my installer didn't know much abt it

. As u said..probably need to check it out in Cochin

jkdas · 21st May 2006, 21:30

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Originally Posted by sidharth_j

Well, i just put in some screws on the panel on the hatch door of the car
The vibrations are definitely reduced now.

There's fairly Ok sound insulation too, and Once the windows are closed, only some humming comes out of the car.

I guess it should do for the time being :-)

Kb, about the Dynamat..i am not so sure if its available here....my installer didn't know much abt it

. As u said..probably need to check it out in Cochin

humming? When you on teh ac or something? Liek rev ur car?

sidharth_j · 21st May 2006, 21:48

ooh...no AC, mate.

i am referring the the music..just low music when u stand outside, doesnt get intrusive.

speedzak · 22nd May 2006, 00:08

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Originally Posted by sidharth_j

Kb, about the Dynamat..i am not so sure if its available here....my installer didn't know much abt it

. As u said..probably need to check it out in Cochin

Hi,
You can get DYNAMAT and such sound dampening stuff at EMPEROR, cochin. I installed WURTH and it was worth the money.

shrivz · 23rd May 2006, 17:56

guys, i'm looking at upgrading my system, saw this thread n found it appropriate to post here...
this is my current setup:
Pioneer P1Y HU
JBL GTO 936e 6x9 rear spks
JBL GTO 506ce 5.25" comps in the front
good wires, (got it done from the bhagats)

all 4 spkrs are driven by the HU...
I've thought of two options,
1. Putin a good 4ch amp to power all 4 spks
2. putin a sub.. (to catch wat the 6x9's are missing)

im on a shoe string budget.. so minimum expenditure.. but then again only if its worth it...

audio gurus: Navin & Sam... sirs.. pls help..

cheers!
Shrivz..

jkdas · 23rd May 2006, 20:30

good choice dude.

Get a nice pair of RCA cable for your amp and maybe a good amp kit.

Get a decent 4 channel amp; you can power all speakers now and get sa sub later and power it from teh2 channels of amp in bridged mode. The 6x9 should be fed by the HU when you do that.

shrivz · 23rd May 2006, 20:33

which amp do you suggest???
something within around 4k - 5k

jkdas · 23rd May 2006, 20:58

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Originally Posted by shrivz

which amp do you suggest???
something within around 4k - 5k

Look at Sony or JVC amps for 5k budget

sidharth_j · 24th May 2006, 19:16

Sony 504, or Sony 554 are both good choices. The 554 is slightly better powered, though both are good VFM choices.

Best option would be to just get the Amp and use it to power the front speakers, and the 6x9s. A 6x9 powered by an amp acts like an 8" sub. So; you will get enough bass.

On the other hand...no music system is complete without a good sub. So; its your call :-)

prince85 · 24th May 2006, 21:43

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Originally Posted by shrivz

which amp do you suggest???
something within around 4k - 5k

I would seriously suggest you to atleast buy the Pioneer 6100F costing 7k. I know you that will beat your budget limitations but i seriously feel that The Sony 504/554 won't do justice to your already good setup. Pioneer 6100F will give you much more cleaner power compared to Sony.

16th May 2006, 16:01	#34
sidharth_j BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 139 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	sure mate; will do :-)
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16th May 2006, 21:51	#35
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	Damp the rear panels using Dynamat/wurth... JK can help you find a good installer in Tvm to help you with that... else drive down to Ekm
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17th May 2006, 12:04	#36
sidharth_j BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 139 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Well, i just put in some screws on the panel on the hatch door of the car The vibrations are definitely reduced now. There's fairly Ok sound insulation too, and Once the windows are closed, only some humming comes out of the car. I guess it should do for the time being :-) Kb, about the Dynamat..i am not so sure if its available here....my installer didn't know much abt it . As u said..probably need to check it out in Cochin
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21st May 2006, 21:48	#38
sidharth_j BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 139 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	ooh...no AC, mate. i am referring the the music..just low music when u stand outside, doesnt get intrusive.
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23rd May 2006, 17:56	#40
shrivz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune, MH12 Posts: 604 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	guys, i'm looking at upgrading my system, saw this thread n found it appropriate to post here... this is my current setup: Pioneer P1Y HU JBL GTO 936e 6x9 rear spks JBL GTO 506ce 5.25" comps in the front good wires, (got it done from the bhagats) all 4 spkrs are driven by the HU... I've thought of two options, 1. Putin a good 4ch amp to power all 4 spks 2. putin a sub.. (to catch wat the 6x9's are missing) im on a shoe string budget.. so minimum expenditure.. but then again only if its worth it... audio gurus: Navin & Sam... sirs.. pls help.. cheers! Shrivz..
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23rd May 2006, 20:30	#41
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	good choice dude. Get a nice pair of RCA cable for your amp and maybe a good amp kit. Get a decent 4 channel amp; you can power all speakers now and get sa sub later and power it from teh2 channels of amp in bridged mode. The 6x9 should be fed by the HU when you do that.
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23rd May 2006, 20:33	#42
shrivz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune, MH12 Posts: 604 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	which amp do you suggest??? something within around 4k - 5k
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24th May 2006, 19:16	#44
sidharth_j BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 139 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Sony 504, or Sony 554 are both good choices. The 554 is slightly better powered, though both are good VFM choices. Best option would be to just get the Amp and use it to power the front speakers, and the 6x9s. A 6x9 powered by an amp acts like an 8" sub. So; you will get enough bass. On the other hand...no music system is complete without a good sub. So; its your call :-)
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