New ICE install ...what do you guys think?

wannabelean · 3rd August 2006, 08:04

Trying to setup ICE for my new Honda City ZX Exi folks.This is what I've almost zeroed in.

Head Unit still undecided - my reqs are very high SNR and three preamp outputs. Might be a Sony or an Alpine.

Front Components 5.25 JBL GTO507 Rs.5500
Rear Coaxials 6x9 JBL GTO937 Rs.4950
Four Channel Amp. JBL CS60.4 Rs.8990
Subwoofer Tube JBL CS1204t Rs.6500
Two Channel AMP JBL CS60.2 Rs.5990
Wiring - Whatever the installer recommends

What do you guys think ? My budget is 45K and I want the best value for money setup. Ah and one more thing, the prices I've quoted are the MRP. What kinda discount should I get asking or what do you think would be a decent price for these components?

Thanks

jkdas · 3rd August 2006, 08:49

config looks good. Think 6X9 would be a over kill if you haev the TUBE. Use teh wiring that come with the speakers.

Get Connection Audison (for power to amp, distribution blocks, RCA etc ), JBL ( there's an sub kit for 3k), Twister or sort. Avoid Boss as many had problems using it. Avoid cutting of extra speaker wires. USe damping for frnt doors.

ANd lastly, get all these done by a good installer!

speedzak · 3rd August 2006, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabelean

Head Unit still undecided - my reqs are very high SNR and three preamp outputs. Might be a Sony or an Alpine.

Alpine = Yes!!
Sony = hmmmm NO NO!

you can also try Pioneer 6850. 3 pre-outs and aux-in on the face etc.. will fascinate you I think.

wannabelean · 3rd August 2006, 10:24

das, how about replacing the rears with components? can you hook me up with a distributor of connection audison?

zak, the alpines are very rare here in hyderabad man and all of them have 2 preouts only :(..can you hook me up with someone? don't mind paying courier charges and all

amit_sound · 3rd August 2006, 10:45

Hi wannabelean,

Stuff that u are deciding is good enough.. But JBL CS series amplifiers will not get you the most out of your front components and rear speakers.

I suggest, rather than going for two CS amplifiers, get a single JBL GTO 75.4 (4 ch) amp. Use this amp to power only the front components and the bass tube.

Run your rear speakers, from the head unit.
I have had a bad experience about wiring... so dont really take the installers recommendations, unless he is a very good installer..

Best of luck

jkdas · 3rd August 2006, 11:01

emm, 9+ 6 = 15 for 2 cs amps

and a gto jbl 75.4 = 13somethign right?

if you can get that, run teh rear from the HU

but two amps , a 4 channel and a 2 channel would work fine and I would prefer it that way.

kutlee · 3rd August 2006, 11:38

Hi all,
slightly

...
recently i have been using SRS plugin with my mp3 files on Windows media player. Does HU's support SRS? or is there a way in which i can save SRS effects into mp3 files?
Lee.

esteem_lover · 3rd August 2006, 12:28

45 k is a decent budget. try to source a decent DVD or USB player instead of a MP3 cd player..suggestions are Alpine DVA-9860/9861 for DVD & Clarion DB566USB & Sony MEX-1GP for USB players. these players give u more options. check them out

cheers

speedzak · 3rd August 2006, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabelean

das, how about replacing the rears with components? can you hook me up with a distributor of connection audison?

zak, the alpines are very rare here in hyderabad man and all of them have 2 preouts only :(..can you hook me up with someone? don't mind paying courier charges and all

Supreme Hifi is the authorised importers for alpine in India. I'll ask the alpine dealer here about the dealer in Hyderabad. Or you can call Mr. Anish on: (0)9349117565. He's the dealer for Alpines in Kerala. He can help to find a dealer in Hyderabad. (You can tell my reference if needed).

PM Gunbir or Autophile to find out about connection audison.

Sam Kapasi · 3rd August 2006, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutlee

Hi all,
slightly

...
recently i have been using SRS plugin with my mp3 files on Windows media player. Does HU's support SRS? or is there a way in which i can save SRS effects into mp3 files?
Lee.

Hello lee,

IMO, the SRS will ruin the sound in your car.

rsjaurr · 3rd August 2006, 18:44

I agree with JKdas, 6x9 powered by HU will certainly be asking for too much.
If he can replace 6x9 with 6.5",then i will prefer amit's suggestion.

navin · 3rd August 2006, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutlee

Hi all,
slightly

...
recently i have been using SRS plugin with my mp3 files on Windows media player. Does HU's support SRS? or is there a way in which i can save SRS effects into mp3 files?
Lee.

SRS in a car?

NIP · 4th August 2006, 17:06

SRS !! lol !!!!! dude....are u serious ?!

panky12345 · 5th August 2006, 11:37

hello hello.....what is SRS???? please dont laugh!

low_bass_makker · 5th August 2006, 11:46

windows help will tell u a lot about it ...

rest u can get the info here http://www.srslabs.com/home100.asp

3rd August 2006, 08:04	#1
wannabelean BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 54 Thanked: 27 Times	New ICE install ...what do you guys think? Trying to setup ICE for my new Honda City ZX Exi folks.This is what I've almost zeroed in. Head Unit still undecided - my reqs are very high SNR and three preamp outputs. Might be a Sony or an Alpine. Front Components 5.25 JBL GTO507 Rs.5500 Rear Coaxials 6x9 JBL GTO937 Rs.4950 Four Channel Amp. JBL CS60.4 Rs.8990 Subwoofer Tube JBL CS1204t Rs.6500 Two Channel AMP JBL CS60.2 Rs.5990 Wiring - Whatever the installer recommends What do you guys think ? My budget is 45K and I want the best value for money setup. Ah and one more thing, the prices I've quoted are the MRP. What kinda discount should I get asking or what do you think would be a decent price for these components? Thanks
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3rd August 2006, 08:49	#2
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	config looks good. Think 6X9 would be a over kill if you haev the TUBE. Use teh wiring that come with the speakers. Get Connection Audison (for power to amp, distribution blocks, RCA etc ), JBL ( there's an sub kit for 3k), Twister or sort. Avoid Boss as many had problems using it. Avoid cutting of extra speaker wires. USe damping for frnt doors. ANd lastly, get all these done by a good installer!
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3rd August 2006, 10:24	#4
wannabelean BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 54 Thanked: 27 Times	das, how about replacing the rears with components? can you hook me up with a distributor of connection audison? zak, the alpines are very rare here in hyderabad man and all of them have 2 preouts only :(..can you hook me up with someone? don't mind paying courier charges and all
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3rd August 2006, 10:45	#5
amit_sound BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 596 Thanked: 11 Times	Hi wannabelean, Stuff that u are deciding is good enough.. But JBL CS series amplifiers will not get you the most out of your front components and rear speakers. I suggest, rather than going for two CS amplifiers, get a single JBL GTO 75.4 (4 ch) amp. Use this amp to power only the front components and the bass tube. Run your rear speakers, from the head unit. I have had a bad experience about wiring... so dont really take the installers recommendations, unless he is a very good installer.. Best of luck
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3rd August 2006, 11:01	#6
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	emm, 9+ 6 = 15 for 2 cs amps and a gto jbl 75.4 = 13somethign right? if you can get that, run teh rear from the HU but two amps , a 4 channel and a 2 channel would work fine and I would prefer it that way. Last edited by jkdas : 3rd August 2006 at 11:09.
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3rd August 2006, 11:38	#7
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Hi all, slightly ... recently i have been using SRS plugin with my mp3 files on Windows media player. Does HU's support SRS? or is there a way in which i can save SRS effects into mp3 files? Lee.
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3rd August 2006, 12:28	#8
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	45 k is a decent budget. try to source a decent DVD or USB player instead of a MP3 cd player..suggestions are Alpine DVA-9860/9861 for DVD & Clarion DB566USB & Sony MEX-1GP for USB players. these players give u more options. check them out cheers
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3rd August 2006, 18:44	#11
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	I agree with JKdas, 6x9 powered by HU will certainly be asking for too much. If he can replace 6x9 with 6.5",then i will prefer amit's suggestion.
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4th August 2006, 17:06	#13
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	SRS !! lol !!!!! dude....are u serious ?!
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5th August 2006, 11:37	#14
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	hello hello.....what is SRS???? please dont laugh!
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5th August 2006, 11:46	#15
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	windows help will tell u a lot about it ... rest u can get the info here http://www.srslabs.com/home100.asp
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