Infinity in my Car

Firebird · 19th July 2007, 11:36

Recently I upgraded rears from entry level speaker to hi-fi.
I had Kenwood OEM (nippon) 6*9 3 way at rear in My Palio.
Now I have installed Infinity Reference series REF9623I - product of Harman international. There are 2 silk dome tweeters in each speakers. They are standard 25 and 19 mm tweeters. The sound is now deep without any distortion. The silk dome tweeters (produce just the right amount of frequencies.
Infinity - Car Audio

I have retained the head unit. The head unit is Kenwood mp333.

I have front door mounted speakers Blaupunkt GTx 663.
Blaupunkt - Loudspeakers - GT-Series - GTx 663

I have 2 queries to all gurus here.

1. Which would be the amp i should select for this setup. Should I go for 2 channel or 4 channel amp. I have not yet given thought to base tube. I am not looking at spending above 9K on amp.

2. Is it possible to get a CD changer installed with MP333 head unit.

Your suggestions please!!

navin · 19th July 2007, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

1. Which would be the amp i should select for this setup. Should I go for 2 channel or 4 channel amp. I have not yet given thought to base tube. I am not looking at spending above 9K on amp.

2. Is it possible to get a CD changer installed with MP333 head unit.

Get the Pio 6200 at 7K without B&W.

try this changer
Kenwood Corporation | Products | Car Entertainment | CD Changers | KDC-C719

moralfibre · 19th July 2007, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

1. Which would be the amp i should select for this setup. Should I go for 2 channel or 4 channel amp. I have not yet given thought to base tube. I am not looking at spending above 9K on amp.

For 9k, you have the following options from the amps I have heard:

1) Pioneer 6200 (about 7k)
2) JBL GTO 75.4 (about Rs. 8,200/- grey)
3) Ground Zero - GZTA 4.120MK² (Rs. 9,900/- with B&W) - over budget.
4) JBL CS 60.4 (Rs. 8,990/- with B&W) - exactly on budget with B&W

Nice choice of speakers btw

Show us some pics.

bottle · 19th July 2007, 11:51

i would recommend this amp,blaupunkt GTA 4 Special Mk II very nice and clean sound and costs about 6.4k with bill

navin · 19th July 2007, 11:55

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

4) JBL CS 60.4 (Rs. 8,990/- with B&W) - exactly on budget with B&W

I thought this was 10K. but yes the Blau Spezial is another good option under 9K. remember you will to spend 2K on 2 pairs of RCA wire as well.

moralfibre · 19th July 2007, 11:58

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Originally Posted by navin

I thought this was 10K.

Nahi Navinji, it is not 10k

- http://shopping.rediff.com/shop/stor...8&strfnbr=2965

Firebird · 19th July 2007, 12:07

Thanks guys.....really you all are real gurus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Get the Pio 6200 at 7K without B&W.

try this changer
Kenwood Corporation | Products | Car Entertainment | CD Changers | KDC-C719

Any idea about the price of this particular CD changer?

Also would like to know if the suggested amps can drive the combination of Blaup and Infinity. I checked all the suggested amps.
I found the GTA4 and JBL CS 60.4 to be good amps as per info available on net.

Is it possible to ask the accessories guy to give demo or any place in mumbai where I can find these amps.

What are the things I should check while shortlisting of amps.

moralfibre · 19th July 2007, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

Thanks guys.....really you all are real gurus.

I am not

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Quote:

Is it possible to ask the accessories guy to give demo or any place in mumbai where I can find these amps.

Don't know about Blaupunkt but for JBL CS 60.4 demo you can PM Sameer on this forum who represents JBL. He has the same speakers in the rear driven by the same amp you are contemplating to buy.

navin · 19th July 2007, 12:41

Most dealers might not stock both amps.

manson · 19th July 2007, 13:13

You could also buy the 60.4 without b&w for around 5,000 and save yourself 4k.

manson.

Rodeo · 19th July 2007, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

For 9k, you have the following options from the amps I have heard:

1) Pioneer 6200 (about 7k)

Nice choice of speakers btw

Show us some pics.

Got Pioneer 6200 last month from US for $79.

Firebird · 20th July 2007, 10:54

Guys the ICE setup is complete now.

Installed Blaup - GTA4 - 6.5k
Installed JBL GT4 sub - 5K
Cables used - monster OFC
connecting pins - gold plated

I have replaced the parcel tray with the wooden tray and installed rear speakers and sub on the same.

The amp has been installed at the left side back portion of the rear sit (the back portion - black metal portion of the rear seat which we see from the boot - the position is inclined)

The the sound levels have gone to a higher limit now. I can peacefully listen to hip hop at the volume of 15 with rich bass. The vocals are crisp and clear because of infinity silk domes.

I checked about the Kenwood 10 CD changer. The price is 5K. The unit was not available with the guy. So did not get that. I am planning to install it later this month.

The last and important info - I got the whole thing installed at Popular accessories at Link road, Malad (W).

Thanks to all gurus. The car now rocks. Now I dont have to worry if I am taking my car somewhere at weekend destination. I have the complete sound machine with me .

I have another query - does the battery gets loaded more than usual if we use amp. Would the battery sustain the load. The current battery is Amaron.

panky12345 · 20th July 2007, 12:53

post pics please!!!!

DerAlte · 20th July 2007, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

Guys the ICE setup is complete now.
... I have another query - does the battery gets loaded more than usual if we use amp. Would the battery sustain the load. The current battery is Amaron.

Super, @Firebird, enjoy! But, pics, pics, pics, ...

No, the battery is not loaded if the engine is running - the alternator supplies the juice. If engine is off, the battery supplies it.

hydrashok · 20th July 2007, 13:19

Congrats, Firebird! Pics please

Don't worry about the battery. Amaron makes good batteries, and your amp is not going to strain the battery any.

Still, it would be a good idea to switch off your system before you turn the engine off, so the system does not add to the load on the battery while starting. This is not such a big deal, but it is a nice habit to get into.

And if you use the ICE on battery power (with the engine off), the battery will drain quite fast.

19th July 2007, 11:36	#1
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 470 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Infinity in my Car Recently I upgraded rears from entry level speaker to hi-fi. I had Kenwood OEM (nippon) 6*9 3 way at rear in My Palio. Now I have installed Infinity Reference series REF9623I - product of Harman international. There are 2 silk dome tweeters in each speakers. They are standard 25 and 19 mm tweeters. The sound is now deep without any distortion. The silk dome tweeters (produce just the right amount of frequencies. Infinity - Car Audio I have retained the head unit. The head unit is Kenwood mp333. I have front door mounted speakers Blaupunkt GTx 663. Blaupunkt - Loudspeakers - GT-Series - GTx 663 I have 2 queries to all gurus here. 1. Which would be the amp i should select for this setup. Should I go for 2 channel or 4 channel amp. I have not yet given thought to base tube. I am not looking at spending above 9K on amp. 2. Is it possible to get a CD changer installed with MP333 head unit. Your suggestions please!!
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19th July 2007, 11:51	#4
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	i would recommend this amp,blaupunkt GTA 4 Special Mk II very nice and clean sound and costs about 6.4k with bill
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19th July 2007, 12:41	#9
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,196 Thanked: 9,292 Times	Most dealers might not stock both amps.
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19th July 2007, 13:13	#10
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	You could also buy the 60.4 without b&w for around 5,000 and save yourself 4k. manson.
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20th July 2007, 10:54	#12
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 470 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Guys the ICE setup is complete now. Installed Blaup - GTA4 - 6.5k Installed JBL GT4 sub - 5K Cables used - monster OFC connecting pins - gold plated I have replaced the parcel tray with the wooden tray and installed rear speakers and sub on the same. The amp has been installed at the left side back portion of the rear sit (the back portion - black metal portion of the rear seat which we see from the boot - the position is inclined) The the sound levels have gone to a higher limit now. I can peacefully listen to hip hop at the volume of 15 with rich bass. The vocals are crisp and clear because of infinity silk domes. I checked about the Kenwood 10 CD changer. The price is 5K. The unit was not available with the guy. So did not get that. I am planning to install it later this month. The last and important info - I got the whole thing installed at Popular accessories at Link road, Malad (W). Thanks to all gurus. The car now rocks. Now I dont have to worry if I am taking my car somewhere at weekend destination. I have the complete sound machine with me . I have another query - does the battery gets loaded more than usual if we use amp. Would the battery sustain the load. The current battery is Amaron.
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20th July 2007, 12:53	#13
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	post pics please!!!!
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20th July 2007, 13:19	#15
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Congrats, Firebird! Pics please Don't worry about the battery. Amaron makes good batteries, and your amp is not going to strain the battery any. Still, it would be a good idea to switch off your system before you turn the engine off, so the system does not add to the load on the battery while starting. This is not such a big deal, but it is a nice habit to get into. And if you use the ICE on battery power (with the engine off), the battery will drain quite fast.
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