Prices of HEAD UNITS

Zombie69 · 30th August 2010, 17:44

I got a quote for 4250SD / 4290 for 8.3K (B&W) and 7K (without B&W) from a Bangalore dealer. I'm very much sure it was not the 7 series! I settled with a Kenwood H.U with B&W for 10K (guy used for a week but wanted double din touchscreen)

Cheers!
-Z

sammyboy · 30th August 2010, 18:16

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Originally Posted by fine69

Have you got any quotes yet? If you do please share, I guess I need to check out a few other places too to make sure I'm not getting ripped off!

Sorry bro, blew up the budget this month thanks to the festival of rakshabandhan

Havent been able to check anywhere, last checked price was for Pioneer 2190 - best price 5800 with bill and warranty.

itsmyalto · 31st August 2010, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Zombie69

Seriously Dude! Same story here. They didn't know how to put a 6.5" comps in my car. -Z

Could you please post some ICE install photos, maybe in the "What ICE @ What Price" section. Want to get one more look at what my car will look like after it will be done (feels nice, you know

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Zombie69 · 31st August 2010, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmyalto

Could you please post some ICE install photos, maybe in the "What ICE @ What Price" section. Want to get one more look at what my car will look like after it will be done (feels nice, you know

)

I'll be posting it in "sound off and show off" section in another couple of days. My brother has taken my camera and all pics are in that. Maybe by this weekend I'll get it done!

-Z

diwakarmuthu · 8th September 2010, 19:11

Do we get Mahindra Scorpio double din faceplates that can hold a single din player? I am looking at something very similar to the i10 2-din faceplates that you get in the market.

drkritik · 23rd September 2010, 19:48

Please Suggest a decent Head Unit for My RITZ

I already have 4 Rockford Fosgate R163 installed(costed 7k with B&W)
don't plan to add any amp or Sub

my Budget is around 10k
USB mus, Ipod connectivity & bluetooth would be great; i may buy adapters later
Listen Mostly to Bollywood,Oldiess & Rock etc.

My order of preference is
Alpine, Pioneer & Ken wood

thanks in advance

Sam.k · 30th September 2010, 21:25

I have been offered a pioneer-2290usb for 7k with B&W and an Alpine cde-100 for 8k with B&W as well ...Which among them is a good choice??
I have been using pioneer all my life and the current one is a PIONEER keh-p4025
and my speakers -Pioneer TSA6895 / 260W / 4Ohms.I dont intend to change the speakers as they really sound good till date.
How safe am i buying in the grey market(duplicates,any issues!!)

Lastly where in chennai can i find good deals..Any suggestions on the same will be much appreciated.

Thanks
Sam

whizzkid_ram · 1st October 2010, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.k

Lastly where in chennai can i find good deals..Any suggestions on the same will be much appreciated.

Thanks
Sam

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/2021705-post1.html

kaushik_s · 12th October 2010, 00:11

What are the options for the cheapest HU (less than 6k) which can read a USB or an iPod and have decent audio quality? Can someone please put some pointers?

mayankk · 12th October 2010, 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaushik_s

What are the options for the cheapest HU (less than 6k) which can read a USB or an iPod and have decent audio quality? Can someone please put some pointers?

well, i picked up an xplod 1DIN with aux-in for 4k.
B&W,IR Remote inclusive.
decent enough quality.

Zombie69 · 12th October 2010, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaushik_s

What are the options for the cheapest HU (less than 6k) which can read a USB or an iPod and have decent audio quality? Can someone please put some pointers?

Your best bet would be Pioneer 30 or 40 series. next options are kenwood / JVC.

Cheers!
-Z

torquarius · 12th October 2010, 15:17

I've been doing some detailed research on prices of HUs and speakers in Bangalore for the last 2 weeks in order to ICE up my car. Putting below some of the quotes that I've got for the benefit of some of you since it might give you good pointers.

Since I made friends with some of the shop owners that I visited, just to be fair with them, I'm masking the names of shops here

. But PM me in case if you want to know any -

All are with B&W

Shop A (in Basavanagudi)
Pioneer 2290 - 6,500
Sony 494U - 6,999
JVC 416 - 9,300

JBL 265C - 4100; JBL 265 Coax - 1750 (If you buy both)
JBL GTO 608C - 5500

Shop B (Jayanagar)
Pioneer 4290 - 7,700
JVC 416 - 9,700
Pioneer 5290 - 8,900

JBL 265C - 3,800; JBL 265 Coax - 3,100
JBL GTO 608C - 4,500

Accessory section @ a Maruti Dealer
Pioneer 4290 - 10,490
JBL GTO 608C - 6,990; JBL 265 Coax - 3,490
With 10% discount on the final bill... Still a

of a price

Shop C (Jayanagar)
Pioneer 4290 - 8,200
Pioneer 5290 - 9,800
Pioneer 7150 - 11,500
Sony 2 Din 77 - 11,750

Hertz DSK 165 - 4,500; Hertz DCX 165 - 2,250

Shop D (Jayanagar)
JVC 606 - 7,400
JVC 705 - 9,000

JBL 265C - 4,400; JBL 265 Coax - 2,200
Polk DB651C - 7,000; Polk Coax - 3,500

Shop E (Don't remember the area...from North Bangalore..got the quote thru phone)
Pioneer 3290 - 7,800
Infinity Ref Compos - 7,200; Infinity Ref Coax - 5000

scorpio_fan · 12th October 2010, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by drkritik

Please Suggest a decent Head Unit for My RITZ

I already have 4 Rockford Fosgate R163 installed(costed 7k with B&W)
don't plan to add any amp or Sub

my Budget is around 10k
USB mus, Ipod connectivity & bluetooth would be great; i may buy adapters later
Listen Mostly to Bollywood,Oldiess & Rock etc.

My order of preference is
Alpine, Pioneer & Ken wood

thanks in advance

You can use Kenwood kdv-mp5343u, when i bought it it was ~11k. This is a single DIN player which has DVD, front USB and AUX etc. You can later attach bluetooth receiver (additional attachment) if needed. I felt the sound quality is really good (24 bit DAC) and no issues for the last 2-3 months. Really happy with the product.

Scorpio Fan

lazybrain · 15th October 2010, 02:27

Guys, I would like to know the price of HU with bluetooth, USB and provision to connect subs. (DVD player is NOT my requirement) in another couple of months i am planning to upgrade my ICE by installing 2 Front, 2 Rear, Subs, Amps and Tweeters. There are so many brands of HU available in the market i am totally confused. Can someone guide me which is the best brand (along with model number) which is value for money (I am not looking for most expensive but i am ready to shell out few extra bucks if it solves my purpose and if it is real value for money)

I will build my ICE once i finalize which HU to buy and then accordingly add other components based on my budget and cash flow

thanks for your help

Pr_007 · 15th October 2010, 06:56

Please get the Kenwood x8016BT. It has bluetooth, 3 sets of preouts and 22x4 watts RMS. Very very excellent sound quality.

USB option, direct Ipod option.

For 10K I don't think you can get with bluetooth, you can get the X7016 it costs 13K, this is w/o bluetooth but has all the other features. The 8016 costs ~18k+.

30th August 2010, 17:44	#736
Zombie69 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore / Bettendorf Posts: 157 Thanked: 22 Times	I got a quote for 4250SD / 4290 for 8.3K (B&W) and 7K (without B&W) from a Bangalore dealer. I'm very much sure it was not the 7 series! I settled with a Kenwood H.U with B&W for 10K (guy used for a week but wanted double din touchscreen) Cheers! -Z
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8th September 2010, 19:11	#740
diwakarmuthu BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KA, TN Posts: 363 Thanked: 283 Times	Do we get Mahindra Scorpio double din faceplates that can hold a single din player? I am looking at something very similar to the i10 2-din faceplates that you get in the market.
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23rd September 2010, 19:48	#741
drkritik BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 91 Thanked: 41 Times	Urgent Info Needed Please Suggest a decent Head Unit for My RITZ I already have 4 Rockford Fosgate R163 installed(costed 7k with B&W) don't plan to add any amp or Sub my Budget is around 10k USB mus, Ipod connectivity & bluetooth would be great; i may buy adapters later Listen Mostly to Bollywood,Oldiess & Rock etc. My order of preference is Alpine, Pioneer & Ken wood thanks in advance
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30th September 2010, 21:25	#742
Sam.k BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TN-37 Posts: 193 Thanked: 110 Times	Alpine or pioneer in Chennai? I have been offered a pioneer-2290usb for 7k with B&W and an Alpine cde-100 for 8k with B&W as well ...Which among them is a good choice?? I have been using pioneer all my life and the current one is a PIONEER keh-p4025 and my speakers -Pioneer TSA6895 / 260W / 4Ohms.I dont intend to change the speakers as they really sound good till date. How safe am i buying in the grey market(duplicates,any issues!!) Lastly where in chennai can i find good deals..Any suggestions on the same will be much appreciated. Thanks Sam
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12th October 2010, 00:11	#744
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	What are the options for the cheapest HU (less than 6k) which can read a USB or an iPod and have decent audio quality? Can someone please put some pointers?
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12th October 2010, 15:17	#747
torquarius BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	I've been doing some detailed research on prices of HUs and speakers in Bangalore for the last 2 weeks in order to ICE up my car. Putting below some of the quotes that I've got for the benefit of some of you since it might give you good pointers. Since I made friends with some of the shop owners that I visited, just to be fair with them, I'm masking the names of shops here . But PM me in case if you want to know any - All are with B&W Shop A (in Basavanagudi) Pioneer 2290 - 6,500 Sony 494U - 6,999 JVC 416 - 9,300 JBL 265C - 4100; JBL 265 Coax - 1750 (If you buy both) JBL GTO 608C - 5500 Shop B (Jayanagar) Pioneer 4290 - 7,700 JVC 416 - 9,700 Pioneer 5290 - 8,900 JBL 265C - 3,800; JBL 265 Coax - 3,100 JBL GTO 608C - 4,500 Accessory section @ a Maruti Dealer Pioneer 4290 - 10,490 JBL GTO 608C - 6,990; JBL 265 Coax - 3,490 With 10% discount on the final bill... Still a of a price Shop C (Jayanagar) Pioneer 4290 - 8,200 Pioneer 5290 - 9,800 Pioneer 7150 - 11,500 Sony 2 Din 77 - 11,750 Hertz DSK 165 - 4,500; Hertz DCX 165 - 2,250 Shop D (Jayanagar) JVC 606 - 7,400 JVC 705 - 9,000 JBL 265C - 4,400; JBL 265 Coax - 2,200 Polk DB651C - 7,000; Polk Coax - 3,500 Shop E (Don't remember the area...from North Bangalore..got the quote thru phone) Pioneer 3290 - 7,800 Infinity Ref Compos - 7,200; Infinity Ref Coax - 5000
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15th October 2010, 02:27	#749
lazybrain BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 223 Thanked: 122 Times View My Garage	Guys, I would like to know the price of HU with bluetooth, USB and provision to connect subs. (DVD player is NOT my requirement) in another couple of months i am planning to upgrade my ICE by installing 2 Front, 2 Rear, Subs, Amps and Tweeters. There are so many brands of HU available in the market i am totally confused. Can someone guide me which is the best brand (along with model number) which is value for money (I am not looking for most expensive but i am ready to shell out few extra bucks if it solves my purpose and if it is real value for money) I will build my ICE once i finalize which HU to buy and then accordingly add other components based on my budget and cash flow thanks for your help Last edited by lazybrain : 15th October 2010 at 02:45.
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15th October 2010, 06:56	#750
Pr_007 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 235 Thanked: 19 Times	Please get the Kenwood x8016BT. It has bluetooth, 3 sets of preouts and 22x4 watts RMS. Very very excellent sound quality. USB option, direct Ipod option. For 10K I don't think you can get with bluetooth, you can get the X7016 it costs 13K, this is w/o bluetooth but has all the other features. The 8016 costs ~18k+. Last edited by Pr_007 : 15th October 2010 at 06:59.
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