Audio Upgrade for my Swift (Kolkata)

hydrashok · 13th February 2007, 14:01

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Originally Posted by sk456

ESK would definetly be worth the extra 3K.

I'd say the same thing. If you can, get the ESKs.

babhishek · 13th February 2007, 14:58

Sam,

There is no stock in Silverline.
Also, this is what they said :
We order only in bulk and it takes a month for the pieces to be in stock.
The earliest I can expect the amp in stock would be another 20 days minimum.
Looks like my dealer was correct.
Ohh, btw the name dropping did not help at all.

Cheers
AB.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Incorrect info, AFAIK. Pick up an Autocar and call the west bengal distributor (Mr. Golcha at Silverline) directly, he may guide you correctly. Drop a name or two over the phone.... lol...

jkdas · 13th February 2007, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by babhishek

Sam,

There is no stock in Silverline.
Also, this is what they said :
We order only in bulk and it takes a month for the pieces to be in stock.
The earliest I can expect the amp in stock would be another 20 days minimum.
Looks like my dealer was correct.
Ohh, btw the name dropping did not help at all.

Cheers
AB.

lettemme guess, you said sam? try sam balboa next time!

babhishek · 14th February 2007, 16:41

Are Kicker wires for 5700/- for the kit a good buy in terms of quality and price?

I am sure there are better deals (JBL,Audison,Scosche) ?

And how are kicker compos? (KS65.2)

babhishek · 20th February 2007, 10:40

Hello,
I am installing an Alpine MRP 240 amplifier in my Swift.
Apart from the boot (which I want to avoid), what would be other options for installing(placing) the amplifier in the car.
The amplifier will be amping the front components only (Hertz ESK).
I was planning on bi-amping the compos as suggested by a few people.

AB.

navin · 20th February 2007, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by babhishek

Apart from the boot (which I want to avoid),

why not the boot? the 240 is small enough to go under the car seat but it can get kicked there and lord forbid your car gets flooded.

hydrashok · 20th February 2007, 13:30

The best thing to do is to mount the amp on an MDF plank, and then mount the plank onto the rear seats. If not, the only options are:

- Under the driver's/passenger's seat, on the floor of the car.
- Behind the driver's/passenger's seat, on the floor of the car. You'll need to put a grille or something over the amp so rear passengers won't step directly on the amp and damage it.

Even though you are amping only the fronts, I feel mounting the amp behind the rear seats is best. Under the front seats, the amps will be exposed to a lot of dust/dirt and moisture. On the rear seats in the boot, the amps will be quite safe. I don't think they will intrude into luggage space thaaaat much.

s0uljah · 2nd March 2007, 20:01

Hows it going ? Any luck with the components ?

This amp woudl fit comfortably under a seat but it safety/security is suspect as Navin sir has pointed out.

babhishek · 17th March 2007, 09:06

Well, everything's been sourced.
Waiting for a date for an install.
Should be a whole day's job.. however was out of town , the last week.
Lets see if the install can be done over today/tomorrow.

14th February 2007, 16:41	#19
babhishek BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 328 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Are Kicker wires for 5700/- for the kit a good buy in terms of quality and price? I am sure there are better deals (JBL,Audison,Scosche) ? And how are kicker compos? (KS65.2)
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20th February 2007, 10:40	#20
babhishek BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 328 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Hello, I am installing an Alpine MRP 240 amplifier in my Swift. Apart from the boot (which I want to avoid), what would be other options for installing(placing) the amplifier in the car. The amplifier will be amping the front components only (Hertz ESK). I was planning on bi-amping the compos as suggested by a few people. AB.
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20th February 2007, 13:30	#22
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	The best thing to do is to mount the amp on an MDF plank, and then mount the plank onto the rear seats. If not, the only options are: - Under the driver's/passenger's seat, on the floor of the car. - Behind the driver's/passenger's seat, on the floor of the car. You'll need to put a grille or something over the amp so rear passengers won't step directly on the amp and damage it. Even though you are amping only the fronts, I feel mounting the amp behind the rear seats is best. Under the front seats, the amps will be exposed to a lot of dust/dirt and moisture. On the rear seats in the boot, the amps will be quite safe. I don't think they will intrude into luggage space thaaaat much.
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2nd March 2007, 20:01	#23
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Hows it going ? Any luck with the components ? This amp woudl fit comfortably under a seat but it safety/security is suspect as Navin sir has pointed out.
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17th March 2007, 09:06	#24
babhishek BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 328 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Well, everything's been sourced. Waiting for a date for an install. Should be a whole day's job.. however was out of town , the last week. Lets see if the install can be done over today/tomorrow.
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