Confused !!..Cool Sounding Car Audio on Budget advice needed

autopsyche · 12th July 2006, 23:56

offtopic but couldnt resist... LOL @ bombay

kb100 · 12th July 2006, 23:59

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Originally Posted by autopsyche

offtopic but couldnt resist... LOL @ bombay

^2 .... ROTFLMAO ... Splinter.....

autopsyche · 13th July 2006, 01:47

Woah. panafax (location said bombay, hence the laughter) listed out his five brands... and then edited to erase, and voila he is located back in the United States now!

quake6 · 13th July 2006, 05:22

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Originally Posted by navin

1. WMA is rarely used. MP3 compatibility is almost a standard.
2. for Rs. 9000 or so you can get an Alpine 9852/56 , Clarion 466/465, Blaupunkt Syracuse, and many more from Pioneer, Sony, etc..

Navin..Are these prices for sets in India with B&W?

jkdas · 13th July 2006, 11:08

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Originally Posted by quake6

Navin..Are these prices for sets in India with B&W?

i think he got that wrong. cant get thsoe for 9k here.

speedzak · 13th July 2006, 12:18

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Originally Posted by navin

2. for Rs. 9000 or so you can get an Alpine 9852/56 , Clarion 466/465,

No, I don't think so!
Those HUs are more expenisve! Even grey market prices should be around 13k+.

NavinJi I'm speaking about the prices this side!

navin · 13th July 2006, 13:24

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Originally Posted by quake6

Navin..Are these prices for sets in India with B&W?

Nope US prices converted to Rs.

speedzak · 13th July 2006, 13:27

OOOOPPPSSS!!!!!

Made my head go in circles when saw the first post. Now it's back into hanging again!

God created the world, then he thought again and created India!

quake6 · 13th July 2006, 14:54

Was busy with work so didn't venture out to audition stuff...Yesterday got a chance to visit a shop myCAR, kindly suggested by Gunbir, in Gurgaon DLF .

The shop guy after desperately trying to sell me the sony series of HU and xplod sepakers mentioned that only the Sony, Blau series(he had the 2006 series) and the Pio 4850 was with B&W.
For the records Maui MP36 (update on the Moneterrey MP35) was Rs8950 with B&W...He said he would give it for Rs8400.
Pio 4850 was for Rs8950 with B&W.And as per him his hottest selling model Pio 3850 was for Rs5100 (grey).
Moved on to speakers and asked for JBL,I'd a hunch he wouldnt stock Hertz and was proven right.
He mentioned that JBL CS series 130mm coax wer available for Rs2500 but with no bill and his own warranty !!
He didnt have any demo sets save the sony setup and said if I bought a HU then he would fit the same and wire different speakers for me to audition.

Will check out the other shop soon.
Hey Sam don't you have authorised dealers in Gurgaon area?

quake6 · 13th July 2006, 18:26

I've to select between these HU's..looking for SQ and going to use w/o amps and subs for now.....basically going to pair with hertz/jbl speakers(as mentioned earlier.)

Alpine CDE-9843
Alpine CDE - 9846 (really dont know what the diff. is between 9843 and this but the additional $20 price)
Clarion DXZ465MP
Clarion DXZ655MP

Opinions?

Sam Kapasi · 13th July 2006, 18:34

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Originally Posted by quake6

Hey Sam don't you have authorised dealers in Gurgaon area?

I am sure we do. Call Balmeet 9910122226. He will help you.

navin · 13th July 2006, 22:24

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Originally Posted by quake6

Alpine CDE-9843
Alpine CDE - 9846 (really dont know what the diff. is between 9843 and this but the additional $20 price)
Clarion DXZ465MP
Clarion DXZ655MP
Opinions?

I have not heard it but based on some reports I'd look at the 655.

k36 · 14th July 2006, 10:28

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Originally Posted by quake6

Alpine CDE-9843
Alpine CDE - 9846 (really dont know what the diff. is between 9843 and this

I did some research on web recently and found that the difference between these two is only cosmetic. 9843 is getting replaced with 9846 in US market and hence you get a discount on it.
I bought the 9843 in Pune last week for Rs 8500 with b/w and am happy with it. Great sound (should I call it SQ?) with the JBL 606ce.

jkdas · 14th July 2006, 10:33

An Alpine US press release report
http://www.alpine-usa.com/company_in...506_huenab.htm

and my 2 paise;

Those who buy Alpine jsut for the brand name sake: CDE 9843/9846 has just one preamp out and hence if you are seriously looking at upgrading ICE in teh future, look at other company models with 2/3 outs at similar price.

k36 · 14th July 2006, 11:30

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Those who buy Alpine jsut for the brand name sake: CDE 9843/9846 has just one preamp out and hence if you are seriously looking at upgrading ICE in teh future, look at other company models with 2/3 outs at similar price.

I fully agree with JK. You need to plan your system keeping in mind the future upgrades. ICE components have pathetic resale value and I feel none of your investment in it should go waste even if your budget doesn't allow you to do the complete installation now.

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autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Woah. panafax (location said bombay, hence the laughter) listed out his five brands... and then edited to erase, and voila he is located back in the United States now!
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	OOOOPPPSSS!!!!! Made my head go in circles when saw the first post. Now it's back into hanging again! God created the world, then he thought again and created India!
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quake6 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: GURGAON Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	on the beat ! Was busy with work so didn't venture out to audition stuff...Yesterday got a chance to visit a shop myCAR, kindly suggested by Gunbir, in Gurgaon DLF . The shop guy after desperately trying to sell me the sony series of HU and xplod sepakers mentioned that only the Sony, Blau series(he had the 2006 series) and the Pio 4850 was with B&W. For the records Maui MP36 (update on the Moneterrey MP35) was Rs8950 with B&W...He said he would give it for Rs8400. Pio 4850 was for Rs8950 with B&W.And as per him his hottest selling model Pio 3850 was for Rs5100 (grey). Moved on to speakers and asked for JBL,I'd a hunch he wouldnt stock Hertz and was proven right. He mentioned that JBL CS series 130mm coax wer available for Rs2500 but with no bill and his own warranty !! He didnt have any demo sets save the sony setup and said if I bought a HU then he would fit the same and wire different speakers for me to audition. Will check out the other shop soon. Hey Sam don't you have authorised dealers in Gurgaon area?
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quake6 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: GURGAON Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Shortlist I've to select between these HU's..looking for SQ and going to use w/o amps and subs for now.....basically going to pair with hertz/jbl speakers(as mentioned earlier.) Alpine CDE-9843 Alpine CDE - 9846 (really dont know what the diff. is between 9843 and this but the additional $20 price) Clarion DXZ465MP Clarion DXZ655MP Opinions?
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14th July 2006, 10:33	#74
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	An Alpine US press release report http://www.alpine-usa.com/company_in...506_huenab.htm and my 2 paise; Those who buy Alpine jsut for the brand name sake: CDE 9843/9846 has just one preamp out and hence if you are seriously looking at upgrading ICE in teh future, look at other company models with 2/3 outs at similar price. Last edited by jkdas : 14th July 2006 at 10:35.
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