Audio set-up query

luvjascha · 24th July 2006, 19:36

Hi,

I am looking to get the following set-up for my XETA and was hoping if you guys were able to provide me with an approximate price range for the same. Here goes:
HU : Sony Xplod (either CDX-GT 250S or 350S)
Speakers : JBL's CS series (5.25")
Amp : Sony 504
Sub : Pioneer 306C
Wiring kit : Interlink Jr. by Monster

I don't want to be ignorant at the audio-shop and readily agree with the quote I receive; however, if I have with me, some sort of a price bracket for this particular set-up, I'm sure I could bargain or fabricate something to the effect that I was getting a better deal elsewhere.
Also, do you suggest,
Sony's 250S or the 350S
AND
JBL's GTO or CS series speakers
I don't think I want to spend more than 25K.

Thanks.
P.S - I would appreciate model specifics too

Bass&Trouble · 24th July 2006, 19:56

25 k is a decent budget fora system of that sort.

Use a Pioneer HU over Sony,I would say. In fact, I would use a grey Pio rather than a billed one, it's cheaper, and thats a good place to save rather than shrinking your speaker budget. If anything goes wrong, basic Pioneer HUs can be repaired easily and cheaply in Bombay.

You could afford better speakers in this budget too. You can look at comps upto 6-7k.

I wouldnt use the Interlink Junior with the system you descibe. Too much, why dont you use something cheaper?

I would think the config would look like

HU: Pioneer HU about 6-7k
Front comps: 6-7k
Amp: Pio 4-ch about 7k (so, this 4-ch can drive your fronts and the sub)
Sub: Pio 306 about 3k.
Enclosure/ Cabling/ Installation etc: About 3k

Total: About 26k?

luvjascha · 24th July 2006, 20:19

Hey, thanks for sharing your choice of set-up with a 25K budget.
I think I'd be more comfortable goin' in for a Sony than any other brand, atleast with regard to the HU.
Could you also provide some insight on the speaker's front, i.e. what series of JBL, GTO vs. CS, comparing one with the other,
sound qualitywise and pricewise?

Thanks

Bass&Trouble · 24th July 2006, 20:52

Well, GTO certainly would be superior to CS. I wouldnt have a doubt about that. And at the budget I specified, you should get a comp from the GTO series.

Ifyou prefer Sony, then Sony it is.

navin · 24th July 2006, 21:15

see post 4016 here. I found it by doing a search maybe you could have done one too. :-)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...hlight=JBL+GTO

luvjascha · 24th July 2006, 21:49

Navin, I did read it. In fact, following Sam's comments were mine.
I am trying to get a specific here and have also stated my budget. If it's either the GTO or the CS series, what model and price would I be looking at. I also learnt from a fellow BHPian that the speaker size for the Indica is 5.25".
Would also like to know if the Sony 250S or 350S is recommended.

Thanks

200mph · 24th July 2006, 23:45

the 350 is a fine set at the entry level i have got tht in my swift, 5 - 5.5k in the greay market. but i think have a look at a pionner also its a great HU.

jkdas · 25th July 2006, 07:37

350S ;has flip down ( cuts dust) and bigger display.

maxbhp · 25th July 2006, 08:20

You have a good budget , so why dont you go in for a better head unit rather than sticking to Pio/Sony ? Believe me I myself was a Pioneer buff ...(coz thats more common ) but lately on someone's advice I changed to Alpine ...and boy its really really awesome . and if you search a bit Alpine CDA 9830/9833/9845 can be had for around 6 thousand ...obviously a slightly used one.

text converted from bold to regular by Navin. July 25, 2006.

jkdas · 25th July 2006, 08:27

@ maxbhp; posts in bold and caps are considered rude. Pls try to avoid it in future.

esteem_lover · 25th July 2006, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvjascha

Would also like to know if the Sony 250S or 350S is recommended.

Thanks

go for the 450s, it has a sub out and a better display than the 350. for the amp, go for the Sony 554ZR, it is a 4 ch amp which can power ur front JBLs and the sub.

450s - 6.2k
Amp - 3.8K

all rates quoted are in chennai. might vary a bit in mumbai

cheers

maxbhp · 25th July 2006, 12:30

Sorry Ladies and Gentleman for my misconduct I apologise for the same

luvjascha · 26th July 2006, 00:51

[quote=esteem_lover]

Quote:

go for the 450s, it has a sub out and a better display than the 350. for the amp, go for the Sony 554ZR, it is a 4 ch amp which can power ur front JBLs and the sub.

Isn't the Sony 504 a four-channel amplifier? How is the Sony 554ZR different from the 504's?

esteem_lover · 26th July 2006, 12:20

[quote=luvjascha]

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Isn't the Sony 504 a four-channel amplifier? How is the Sony 554ZR different from the 504's?

check this out

http://www.sonyindia.co.in/static/Ca...amplifier.html

24th July 2006, 19:36	#1
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Audio set-up query Hi, I am looking to get the following set-up for my XETA and was hoping if you guys were able to provide me with an approximate price range for the same. Here goes: HU : Sony Xplod (either CDX-GT 250S or 350S) Speakers : JBL's CS series (5.25") Amp : Sony 504 Sub : Pioneer 306C Wiring kit : Interlink Jr. by Monster I don't want to be ignorant at the audio-shop and readily agree with the quote I receive; however, if I have with me, some sort of a price bracket for this particular set-up, I'm sure I could bargain or fabricate something to the effect that I was getting a better deal elsewhere. Also, do you suggest, Sony's 250S or the 350S AND JBL's GTO or CS series speakers I don't think I want to spend more than 25K. Thanks. P.S - I would appreciate model specifics too
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24th July 2006, 19:56	#2
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	25 k is a decent budget fora system of that sort. Use a Pioneer HU over Sony,I would say. In fact, I would use a grey Pio rather than a billed one, it's cheaper, and thats a good place to save rather than shrinking your speaker budget. If anything goes wrong, basic Pioneer HUs can be repaired easily and cheaply in Bombay. You could afford better speakers in this budget too. You can look at comps upto 6-7k. I wouldnt use the Interlink Junior with the system you descibe. Too much, why dont you use something cheaper? I would think the config would look like HU: Pioneer HU about 6-7k Front comps: 6-7k Amp: Pio 4-ch about 7k (so, this 4-ch can drive your fronts and the sub) Sub: Pio 306 about 3k. Enclosure/ Cabling/ Installation etc: About 3k Total: About 26k?
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24th July 2006, 20:19	#3
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey, thanks for sharing your choice of set-up with a 25K budget. I think I'd be more comfortable goin' in for a Sony than any other brand, atleast with regard to the HU. Could you also provide some insight on the speaker's front, i.e. what series of JBL, GTO vs. CS, comparing one with the other, sound qualitywise and pricewise? Thanks
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24th July 2006, 20:52	#4
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	Well, GTO certainly would be superior to CS. I wouldnt have a doubt about that. And at the budget I specified, you should get a comp from the GTO series. Ifyou prefer Sony, then Sony it is.
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24th July 2006, 21:15	#5
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,304 Times	see post 4016 here. I found it by doing a search maybe you could have done one too. :-) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...hlight=JBL+GTO
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24th July 2006, 21:49	#6
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Navin, I did read it. In fact, following Sam's comments were mine. I am trying to get a specific here and have also stated my budget. If it's either the GTO or the CS series, what model and price would I be looking at. I also learnt from a fellow BHPian that the speaker size for the Indica is 5.25". Would also like to know if the Sony 250S or 350S is recommended. Thanks
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24th July 2006, 23:45	#7
200mph BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 166 Thanked: 0 Times	the 350 is a fine set at the entry level i have got tht in my swift, 5 - 5.5k in the greay market. but i think have a look at a pionner also its a great HU.
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25th July 2006, 07:37	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	350S ;has flip down ( cuts dust) and bigger display.
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25th July 2006, 08:20	#9
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	You have a good budget , so why dont you go in for a better head unit rather than sticking to Pio/Sony ? Believe me I myself was a Pioneer buff ...(coz thats more common ) but lately on someone's advice I changed to Alpine ...and boy its really really awesome . and if you search a bit Alpine CDA 9830/9833/9845 can be had for around 6 thousand ...obviously a slightly used one. text converted from bold to regular by Navin. July 25, 2006. Last edited by navin : 25th July 2006 at 09:36.
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25th July 2006, 08:27	#10
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	@ maxbhp; posts in bold and caps are considered rude. Pls try to avoid it in future. Last edited by jkdas : 25th July 2006 at 08:37.
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25th July 2006, 12:30	#12
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Sorry Ladies and Gentleman for my misconduct I apologise for the same
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