Cheapest complete entertainment unit - how much

kalpeshc · 30th March 2007, 09:12

Hi,
My bro-in-law is planning to ICE his new Estilo and is on a very very strict budget of around 15K. He doesnt have any ICE components as yet in the car and was wondering if he can get a roof mounted DVD screen with a basic HU in that price.

He was also thinking about not going for the subwoofer to save on some space in the boot. Would any music sound okay without a subwoofer ? What are the other options (maybe the smallest one available) ?

We are from Mumbai (Vikhroli), so would appreciate if you can tell us where to get it fitted from. Its a new car, so is the warranty affected if you get it fitted from outside ?

Bass&Trouble · 30th March 2007, 10:42

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Originally Posted by kalpeshc

Hi,
My bro-in-law is planning to ICE his new Estilo and is on a very very strict budget of around 15K. He doesnt have any ICE components as yet in the car and was wondering if he can get a roof mounted DVD screen with a basic HU in that price.

He was also thinking about not going for the subwoofer to save on some space in the boot. Would any music sound okay without a subwoofer ? What are the other options (maybe the smallest one available) ?

We are from Mumbai (Vikhroli), so would appreciate if you can tell us where to get it fitted from. Its a new car, so is the warranty affected if you get it fitted from outside ?

You can only fit a system into this budget if you use unofficial products (i.e. ones without bill and warranty). You can get grey market JVC DVD Player for about 7-8k and 7" roof mount screen for about 4-5k. With the remaining you could get some Pioneer or so speakers. Its not compulsory to have a sub, but it does help. In your case, you might have to stretch the budget if you want a sub and amp too. For such grey market deals I would advise you go to Sion Koliwada, try Alankar (24168211).

kalpeshc · 30th March 2007, 11:09

What about warranty implications if fitted from third party ?

navin · 30th March 2007, 12:34

I think B&T has clearly stated that these are grey market prices they carry no warranty.

mobike008 · 30th March 2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by kalpeshc

Its a new car, so is the warranty affected if you get it fitted from outside ?

Its not clear when you say warranty if fitted from outside. Do you mean warranty for car or for ICE components. If it's for latter the answer is already given. If for former, then no issues about it.

jkdas · 30th March 2007, 14:13

this is where carbon boss etc comes into limelight

tsk1979 · 30th March 2007, 14:26

In cheap speakers/screens/HU space you have DAPIC and The Carbon. You can pick up a 7" screen from these guys + components for pretty cheap.

kalpeshc · 30th March 2007, 15:52

Yes. I meant the warranty for the car. Also, I am assuming Carbon is a brand for DVD screens only and the HU would most probably be a JVC and speakers from Pio. Any changes to that ?

30th March 2007, 09:12	#1
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	Cheapest complete entertainment unit - how much Hi, My bro-in-law is planning to ICE his new Estilo and is on a very very strict budget of around 15K. He doesnt have any ICE components as yet in the car and was wondering if he can get a roof mounted DVD screen with a basic HU in that price. He was also thinking about not going for the subwoofer to save on some space in the boot. Would any music sound okay without a subwoofer ? What are the other options (maybe the smallest one available) ? We are from Mumbai (Vikhroli), so would appreciate if you can tell us where to get it fitted from. Its a new car, so is the warranty affected if you get it fitted from outside ?
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30th March 2007, 11:09	#3
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	What about warranty implications if fitted from third party ?
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30th March 2007, 12:34	#4
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,306 Times	I think B&T has clearly stated that these are grey market prices they carry no warranty.
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30th March 2007, 14:13	#6
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	this is where carbon boss etc comes into limelight
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30th March 2007, 14:26	#7
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	In cheap speakers/screens/HU space you have DAPIC and The Carbon. You can pick up a 7" screen from these guys + components for pretty cheap.
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30th March 2007, 15:52	#8
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	Yes. I meant the warranty for the car. Also, I am assuming Carbon is a brand for DVD screens only and the HU would most probably be a JVC and speakers from Pio. Any changes to that ?
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