HU Query for JBL speakers was "Polk MOMO vs db Compos"

hydrashok · 11th December 2006, 16:10

hyper, I just got through to a friend who works in MICO. He gave me
17K approx too. And the Memphis is 26750/- exactly. And he also said that getting the HU from abroad will *cough* *cough* give you a better deal (especially if you consider the Memphis). Most Blau joints will do paid service for imported HUs, and will not charge for very minor jobs if you ask nicely enough. My guy here is very co-operative in that respect (for my out of warranty equipment I bought from him).

hyper-VTEC · 11th December 2006, 17:42

Hydra, Thanks. I have to find out how much i can get the St. Louis MP56 w/o BW in Bangy...Any idea where i can go to? Memphis (even w/o BW) would be wayyyy beyond my budget, although it definitely has a far better display.

hydrashok · 11th December 2006, 20:12

hyper, I'm afraid I have no exact idea abut bangy, but the usual well known installers -- Auto Fusion, Sound Factor, etc should be able to help you.

IMHO the Memphis is wayyyyy overpriced for the features. The screen is sexyyyy but not worth the extra moolah. The St.Louis and Memphis are about the same, feature-wise. They are probably the same SQ wise too.

sk456 · 11th December 2006, 22:35

guys... Blau HU's in India are way overpriced for the SQ etc.. I have also been a Blau user till recently...had paid 15K for the Sevilla MP54 last year... I coud have gotten much better units form othere brands for much less for the same SQ and features..( unfortunately Team Bhp was not known to me then).. Blau is not what it used to be frankly....

If you have a budget of 20K plus for a HU go for the Kenwood k-CD-01.. The best unit under the 1000 dollar club..and is available for way less..a steal for the price...

Sam Kapasi · 12th December 2006, 00:19

I would honestly suggest the Pioneer 6850. No fuss, good sound and i know it sounds good with the GTO507C.

Mugen_Power · 12th December 2006, 00:58

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I would honestly suggest the Pioneer 6850. No fuss, good sound

Go for Pioneer 6850 for 9K.

hyper-VTEC · 12th December 2006, 08:37

Thanks Sam, navin, hydra and everyone, i would get the 6850 today. As my budget was 10K, Alpine and Blau would be like shootong it. I would save the moolah for a better Amp. That leaves the Amp and GTO937 for next month. Sam 1 small question, the front 507c seems to me emitting a bit more treble than i like. I saw in the 507c brochure that there is a setting of 0db and 3db in the crossover. I suspect they may have set it to 3db. Would setting it to 0db decrease the treble or increase it? It was written 0db is the reference level, does it mean it is the benchmark? Confused :-(

Sam Kapasi · 12th December 2006, 10:23

No need for confusion baba. You are right, they have probably set it at +3dB. Put the switch to 0dB and the treble will reduce.

navin · 12th December 2006, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

No need for confusion baba. You are right, they have probably set it at +3dB. Put the switch to 0dB and the treble will reduce.

or you can use a soldering iron and...oh well...i really wish everyone was a DIYer. :-)

hyper-VTEC · 12th December 2006, 10:56

Thanks Sam. Unfortunately they have placed the Crossover inside the door pad. I dont want to open it myself. I would get it checked and changed when i go to install the HU today.

hyper-VTEC · 12th December 2006, 16:40

Installed 6850. The difference in SQ was tremendous. To be very frank, today i realized the quality of the frony 507C. WOW!!! I would put in the GTO937 next month. With so much bass i am still wondering if i really need the AMP or not. Lets see...am enjoying music now....

hydrashok · 12th December 2006, 17:46

Great, hyper! You happy = we happy :-)

The GTO937 will give you even better bass. Think of the amp upgrade only after that, then. And in any case, installing in stages keeps you happier longer, and is easier on the wallet.

Enjoy!

Sam Kapasi · 13th December 2006, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyper-VTEC

...am enjoying music now....

That's all that matters. Mission accomplished Hydra.

navin · 13th December 2006, 15:03

thread closed unless someone's got something to add...

11th December 2006, 16:10	#31
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	hyper, I just got through to a friend who works in MICO. He gave me 17K approx too. And the Memphis is 26750/- exactly. And he also said that getting the HU from abroad will cough cough give you a better deal (especially if you consider the Memphis). Most Blau joints will do paid service for imported HUs, and will not charge for very minor jobs if you ask nicely enough. My guy here is very co-operative in that respect (for my out of warranty equipment I bought from him). Last edited by hydrashok : 11th December 2006 at 16:13.
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11th December 2006, 17:42	#32
hyper-VTEC BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengal...ooroo Posts: 648 Thanked: 243 Times View My Garage	Hydra, Thanks. I have to find out how much i can get the St. Louis MP56 w/o BW in Bangy...Any idea where i can go to? Memphis (even w/o BW) would be wayyyy beyond my budget, although it definitely has a far better display.
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11th December 2006, 20:12	#33
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	hyper, I'm afraid I have no exact idea abut bangy, but the usual well known installers -- Auto Fusion, Sound Factor, etc should be able to help you. IMHO the Memphis is wayyyyy overpriced for the features. The screen is sexyyyy but not worth the extra moolah. The St.Louis and Memphis are about the same, feature-wise. They are probably the same SQ wise too.
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11th December 2006, 22:35	#34
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	guys... Blau HU's in India are way overpriced for the SQ etc.. I have also been a Blau user till recently...had paid 15K for the Sevilla MP54 last year... I coud have gotten much better units form othere brands for much less for the same SQ and features..( unfortunately Team Bhp was not known to me then).. Blau is not what it used to be frankly.... If you have a budget of 20K plus for a HU go for the Kenwood k-CD-01.. The best unit under the 1000 dollar club..and is available for way less..a steal for the price...
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12th December 2006, 00:19	#35
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	I would honestly suggest the Pioneer 6850. No fuss, good sound and i know it sounds good with the GTO507C.
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12th December 2006, 08:37	#37
hyper-VTEC BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengal...ooroo Posts: 648 Thanked: 243 Times View My Garage	Thanks Sam, navin, hydra and everyone, i would get the 6850 today. As my budget was 10K, Alpine and Blau would be like shootong it. I would save the moolah for a better Amp. That leaves the Amp and GTO937 for next month. Sam 1 small question, the front 507c seems to me emitting a bit more treble than i like. I saw in the 507c brochure that there is a setting of 0db and 3db in the crossover. I suspect they may have set it to 3db. Would setting it to 0db decrease the treble or increase it? It was written 0db is the reference level, does it mean it is the benchmark? Confused :-( Last edited by hyper-VTEC : 12th December 2006 at 08:42.
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12th December 2006, 10:23	#38
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	No need for confusion baba. You are right, they have probably set it at +3dB. Put the switch to 0dB and the treble will reduce.
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12th December 2006, 10:56	#40
hyper-VTEC BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengal...ooroo Posts: 648 Thanked: 243 Times View My Garage	Thanks Sam. Unfortunately they have placed the Crossover inside the door pad. I dont want to open it myself. I would get it checked and changed when i go to install the HU today. Last edited by hyper-VTEC : 12th December 2006 at 10:57.
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12th December 2006, 16:40	#41
hyper-VTEC BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengal...ooroo Posts: 648 Thanked: 243 Times View My Garage	Installed 6850. The difference in SQ was tremendous. To be very frank, today i realized the quality of the frony 507C. WOW!!! I would put in the GTO937 next month. With so much bass i am still wondering if i really need the AMP or not. Lets see...am enjoying music now....
	() Thanks

12th December 2006, 17:46	#42
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Great, hyper! You happy = we happy :-) The GTO937 will give you even better bass. Think of the amp upgrade only after that, then. And in any case, installing in stages keeps you happier longer, and is easier on the wallet. Enjoy!
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13th December 2006, 15:03	#44
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,307 Times	thread closed unless someone's got something to add...
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