Is it just me or are some of my pictures not opening on this thread? Do let me know and I will replace them. Stupid imagepile, i should stick to imageshack.
Phase 1 is complete
I have just returned home, with the system's phase 1 complete.
Panasonic CQ-C7303N
2X JBL subconkit
1X MX RCA-RCA cable (5m) (the new variety)
1X MX St. EP-RCA (5m) also the new variety
1 set 6.5" Infinity XXX XXXX components
1 pair 6X9 Infinity XXX XXXX coaxial speaker
1X JBL CS60.4 amplifier
The report:
I am truly impressed. Nay, I am blown away. I did not expect it to sound like this.
The panasonic HU gets 5 stars from me. The features are fantastic and extremely user friendly.
It has everything you may need from a good HU. Aux in, high speed iPod connection (optional), front, rear and sub out. No BBE no bass engine no SLA, none of those annoyances.
The build quality is terrific. Though the graphics are not as polished as the Pioneers, the combination of R G and B (user selectable) makes an absolutely delicious display, that pictures will do no justice to.
The features are easy to use, even though there is a FAT book, there is no need to read it really. The user interface is super simple.The internal amplifier is supposed to be very powerful, and the user is able to switch it off.
The volume increase is gradual and with amp gains set to about 50% you need to go up to 25 to get it medium loud. (40 is top). There is no loudness control. which is fantastic.
The sound is balanced and very very sweet. Gentlemen I am very impressed.
Don't ask me price - I don't know, yet. BUT I would pay 20K+ for this HU without blinking. (if I had to pay)
I am very pleased with the new MX RCA cable. I did a one on one with my VDH hybrid and they were not too far off in my first listening.At Rs. 300+ I think they are stunning.
I do not have the high speed iPod bus cable, I am using an ep-rca into the aux input and am very pleased. With the bus cable I will be able to control the iPod with the remote of the Panasonic. Till then the ipod will rest in the rear console.
The treble is subdued and very sweet, the vocals are terrific. It sounds best on tone bypass(as expected)
I subjected the system to 3 Daves. Grohl, Grusin and Brubeck and I could not leave the car till each track was over. I am tired, sleepy and very very pleased.
Phase II will now happen in 2 or 3 weeks, where a twin Infinity Subwoofer enclosure will be hooked to a GTO601.1. The enclosure has not landed yet and I simply cannot wait.
The Verna is a terrific car to install ICE in. Every stock location is nicely cut, 6X9's fit with ease, even the screw holes match perfectly.
The Gauge of the rear parcel shelf is heavy and IMO this car needs little damping. (I haven't done any, yet)
Good night Boys.
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Originally Posted by vid6639 Sam,the HU seems to be sticking out quite a bit? ant issues in getting the panasonic in? |
It appears like that in the picture. There is ample space behind. The HU is screw mounted and any further inside will not let me mount the trim plate. It is a good fit vid.