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:D Well actually they are the regular size readymade tapered type almost triangular from the side profile, but the space behind the rear seat in Reva is hardly 4 inches [rear seat back rest slanting in does not help] and the base of the speaker box is about 6-7 inches, if I don't fasten the rear seat back with the rubber holders than the boxes fit in and the rear seat back will be in vertical / upright position, even that will do. In any case it does not matter since I prefer to keep the boxes on the rear seat base as I use the space behind the seat for keeping the charging cable, tool box, water pipe etc, that way all the small things remain in that place. I'll post a pic once I reach home. The rear seats will not be used in any case. If at all somebody desires to sit there will be looking like this :Shockked:

Sorry, please pardon an old man's folly - I was reading Reva and visualizing ... Tata Nano!!! :p

A better place would be, if at all possible to do it, the ceiling at the back or the rear pillars. Please post pics - 2 minds are always better than 1!!!

Dear Gurus,

So finally after educating myself with some basic ICE stuff and spending a good time on this side of forum. After some extensive research (with limited budget) I have zeroed down to below two setups for my car -

Setup - 1

4 Channel amp (KAC M846) - Powering front comps and rear coaxial
2 Channel amp (KAC M526 (2Channel) / Blapunkt EMA 255) - Powering sub
Comps - Infinity reference 6500cx
Coaxial - Any decent one within 3.5K
Sub - JBL 1215B
Damping - Dynamat extreme front 2 doors

Setup - 2
JBL GTO 804EZ - Powering front comps and sub.
Comp - Infinity Primus
Rear speakers - Stock
Sub - JBL 1215B
Damping - Dynamat extreme front 2 doors

Both the setups will cost almost same, which setup will deliver better SQ? I am looking for a clean output without sounding too bright. The car in question is i20 with complete stock audio.

Setup 1.

For rear coax, put Infinity Reference coaxes - 6502ix. The 15" sub may be an overkill for the i20 - a 12" sub will suffice. Also, you need not get the 2 channel amp additionally. Keep the rear coaxes on HU, and drive the sub with the bridged rear channels of the 4-channel amp.

OTOH, if you want to create a 'back massager' for the rear seat, get a mono amp and drive the 15" sub with it.

Hi,

It is a 12" sub only with company sealed enclosure (1215B is the model no.)

Oops, sorry! Yes, this will do fine.

Thanks for your inputs! I am going ahead with the below setup -

Amp - JBL GTO 804EZ
Comp - Infinity primus pr6500cs
Sub - JBL CS1215B (Comapny enslosure)
JBL 949 (6x9) oval on tray (Powered from a separate Blaupunkt 2 channel amp)
Damping - Front doors

Need your approval for this setup before I proceed:)

:) LOL if you are happy, we are happy - that is the greatest approval! Go ahead. Do mention the prices when the installation is completed, and post pics.

Hi DelAlte

I need some help from you again! Dad's Santro is being passed on to me and he is getting himself a new car.

This car is currently running KDC-U4549SD and JBL GTO 949 and some Blaupunkt 4" front speakers. I am not happy with the current audio quality(maybe because I am unable to configure settings properly) and the front speakers have very little output.

I am planning to upgrade the audio with better front speakers, amp etc with a budget between 10-15k. I am also willing to do some mods to fit bigger speakers(6") in the front.

Could you suggest me what would be the ideal purchase in this budget to get some clean distortion free music(at good volumes) with some decent bass for this car. Forgive me if I am asking for too much in this budget. :D

Thanks!

Get the Infinity reference, along with a rockford 250.4 at around 12.5 combined. You will be happy, get custom spacers for door speakers in the front!

Dear Gurus

Need your valuable inputs / guidance -

I am planning for this simple ICE setup for my 2014 Fluidic Verna (1.6 CRDI SX) - at EVO (Satya). Am on a tight budget as you'd notice - max 25000/-

• Retaining OEM HU & my good ol' JBL GT5 644 for the time being.
• 4 channel line output converter (TSK TD22 suggested by Satya) or Scosche SLC 4
• Focal - KIT 165A1SG - 6.5'' Two Way Component System
• Focal - KIT 165CA1 - 6.5'' Two Way Coaxial Speaker
• Cerwin Vega HED3104 10" Sub - in a sealed enclosure (in exchange of Memphis 8" Sub which was in my previous Xing)

The original idea was to drive both Focals (in parallel, front) & Sub (rear) using the GT5 Amp.

Alternatively, Can I look at one of the below mentioned amp (in bridged mode) to power the Cerwin Vega HED3104 10" Sub, while the current JBL GT5 S644 4 Ch is used to power the 4 Focal speakers (Comp + Coaxial).

While none of these are mono amp (forget about being D class), I felt they could do the job for a budget set-up like mine. Please correct me if I have got this wrong.

Blaupunkt - EMA 255 - 2-Channel Class A/B Amplifier (330 W) - Snapdeal Rs.3490/-
Rockford Fosgate - Prime Series - R125-2 125 Watt 2-Channel Amplifier - Snapdeal Rs.5606/-
JBL - GX-A622SI - 2 Channel Class AB Amplifier - Snapdeal Rs.4997/-
JBL - GT X424 - 300W 2Channel Power Amplifier - Snapdeal Rs.4699/-
Kicker - EX150.2 - 2-Channel Amplifier 75W - Snapdeal Rs.7210/-


Which route Would you recommend & if the 2nd route is recommended, which 2 Ch Amp for the Sub would be your preference.

Thanking you in advance & really looking forward to hear from you.

Hi DelAlte

I just got to know that the rear speakers have also got busted. Will have to check though. Now my updated request is also to help me with some new speakers for the rear too. Budget can go around 20k max now. :Cheering:

Thanks!

Any suggestions... Navin, DerAlte... please: help

:) That is much larger than any budget I ever had!

What exactly do you mean by "in parallel, front"?

Retain as much as you can. I would keep the rear coaxes on the HU, as the rears don't need so much power. That would avoid getting another amp to drive the sub.

The main problem is shoehorning 6.5" components - there is no OE location for the mid-bass in the doors, so the door pad (and possibly the door itself) has to be modified. No 4" coax or component is going to come close to a 6.5" component. Also, there are no good 4" components available in India (in US, yes).

Read the following threads thoroughly - you will get an idea what needs to be done:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...g-queries.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...my-santro.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...ed-santro.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...usionized.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...ed-santro.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...et-1k-40k.html

As usual I started with 15-17K budget (Rockford Fosgate option all around!), went to 20-22K (thanks to Focal+Cervin option). I think I should stop giving in to my heart & start listening to my wallet!!

As I understood from Satya, the front line output from Amp will be used to run both Components + Coaxials connected in parallel & the rear line output from Amp will be used to power the Sub in bridged mode. I hope I have got it correct or stupid: ?

There are no pre-out from the OEM HU & the speaker level has to go into the LOC, isn't it?
I agree - I will stick with just the current Amp & see how it works out for some time.

What would be your recommendation for the Sub - I am not into SPL & 'boomy' sound. My music preference ranges from Classic Rock, Pop, Country to Classical - depending on my mood. So ported enclosure is not for me. Will current 8" Memphis suffice for Verna or minimum 10" is required?

Thanks a ton for the prompt help