Is Amp necessary for components??

Sam Kapasi · 3rd May 2007, 18:16

Yes the GTO301.1 has a better damping factor and much better power.

navin · 4th May 2007, 10:13

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Yup sure. Atleast thats what the JBL website says. The fxaudio one !!!

Only Sam can clarify this. Sam, Sam, where art thou?

mobike008 · 4th May 2007, 10:24

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Originally Posted by navin

Only Sam can clarify this. Sam, Sam, where art thou?

Here is the link JBL Car Audio | CS 300.1 | FXAudio

I have installed the same in my car last evening, the sound quality is amazing to say the least. Will come up with pictures soon.

low_bass_makker · 4th May 2007, 10:29

JBL Car & Marine Audio

JBL Car & Marine Audio

Very confusing specs let us see how Sam Bhai will explain......

Sam Kapasi · 4th May 2007, 11:00

This is not the first time I've been asked this question.

All i have to say is that the marketing philosophies of the CS annd GTO series and handled by different people. By default, the GTO series offers A grade engineering and materials.
CS is offered as more VFM, often relying heavily on older GTO technology. Even though the CS300.1 and GTO301.1 are similarly specced (notice how similar their names are too), the GTO 301.1 is a superior amplifier in terms of audio quality and current delivery and therefore costs a little more.

That said, the CS300.1 is a GTO amplifier at heart and there are few monoblocks less than 10K that can pack the punch it does.

Hope this helps.

mobike008 · 7th May 2007, 17:47

Update

I got my sub/amp upgrade done last weekend. I have installed a monoblock ( JBL CS300.1) and ( JBL CS1204B) and have used a wiring kit from scosch. The total came up to 18.5K after discounts ( quoted 21K) which i think was a pretty good deal as tbhp name is pretty popular with this installer ( Sprocket, Hyderabad). I even got a Ipod wire to the HU interface thrown in as a compliment

However, i am overall happy with the huge change in the quality of sound ( pls read bass) but, a new problem has cropped up. My rear number plate is rattling like mad

and playing a huge spoilsport. I tried double side tapes but, it worked for a day and the rattle is back. Somebody was suggesting to remove the number plate and use a sticker for the same

Please suggest what to do to make this rattling sound vamoos???

I will post the pics of the installation sometime during this week, as its busy time @office.

s0uljah · 7th May 2007, 17:55

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Originally Posted by mobike008

My rear number plate is rattling like mad and playing a huge spoilsport.

Please suggest what to do to make this rattling sound vamoos???

You need to invest in some DAMPING

Depending on your budget you can choose from Wurth, Dynamat (extreme), FoNoMat and the latest rage causing excitement here in the ICE forum - American Dynamics

3rd May 2007, 18:16	#31
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,451 Times View My Garage	Yes the GTO301.1 has a better damping factor and much better power.
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4th May 2007, 10:29	#34
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	JBL Car & Marine Audio JBL Car & Marine Audio Very confusing specs let us see how Sam Bhai will explain......
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4th May 2007, 11:00	#35
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,451 Times View My Garage	This is not the first time I've been asked this question. All i have to say is that the marketing philosophies of the CS annd GTO series and handled by different people. By default, the GTO series offers A grade engineering and materials. CS is offered as more VFM, often relying heavily on older GTO technology. Even though the CS300.1 and GTO301.1 are similarly specced (notice how similar their names are too), the GTO 301.1 is a superior amplifier in terms of audio quality and current delivery and therefore costs a little more. That said, the CS300.1 is a GTO amplifier at heart and there are few monoblocks less than 10K that can pack the punch it does. Hope this helps.
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7th May 2007, 17:47	#36
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,820 Thanked: 15,640 Times View My Garage	Update I got my sub/amp upgrade done last weekend. I have installed a monoblock ( JBL CS300.1) and ( JBL CS1204B) and have used a wiring kit from scosch. The total came up to 18.5K after discounts ( quoted 21K) which i think was a pretty good deal as tbhp name is pretty popular with this installer ( Sprocket, Hyderabad). I even got a Ipod wire to the HU interface thrown in as a compliment However, i am overall happy with the huge change in the quality of sound ( pls read bass) but, a new problem has cropped up. My rear number plate is rattling like mad and playing a huge spoilsport. I tried double side tapes but, it worked for a day and the rattle is back. Somebody was suggesting to remove the number plate and use a sticker for the same Please suggest what to do to make this rattling sound vamoos??? I will post the pics of the installation sometime during this week, as its busy time @office.
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