[manjot1912]

Hello Gurus,

I would like you all to help me out with the following setup that I have on my mind for the all New Swift VDi that I'm about to book quite soon.

Budget - 30K (max) for HU, Components, Damping & Wiring.

HU - JVC KW-AVX646 or Pioneer AVH-P3350BT (please suggest the better one w.r.t. SQ).

Components - The all new JBL GTO-609C or Infinity Ref-6530CS.

Sub & Amp - JBL 4-way GT5-S644 & JBL CS-1204B (both will be carried over from my current car).

Rear fills - Will be driving alone most of the time. So, not thinking about it for now. But, suggestions,if any, are welcome, just for door speakers.

The Amp will drive the Sealed Sub and the Components.

A major problem in our city, Bhubaneswar, is the availability of only a limited number of good ICE brands like, JBL, Infinity, JVC, Pioneer, Alpine and Kenwood.

help me out Gurus!

Thanks.

[manjot1912]

Any inputs regarding my previous post Gurus?

[navin]

Originally Posted by manjot1912

Budget - 30K (max) for HU, Components, Damping & Wiring.
HU - JVC KW-AVX646 or Pioneer AVH-P3350BT (please suggest the better one w.r.t. SQ).
Components - The all new JBL GTO-609C or Infinity Ref-6530CS.
Sub & Amp - JBL 4-way GT5-S644 & JBL CS-1204B (both will be carried over from my current car).
Rear fills - Will be driving alone most of the time. So, not thinking about it for now. But, suggestions,if any, are welcome, just for door speakers.

Between the 2 HUs' I'd thae the 3350 then again I have not heard the 646.

For components and rear door coax, I'd take the Infinity. You do now that these are sister brands targetted at different audiences?

Yes I would recommend the rear fill for the door.

[manjot1912]

Originally Posted by navin

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For components and rear door coax, I'd take the Infinity. You do now that these are sister brands targetted at different audiences?.........

Thanks a lot Navin Sir.
Yes, I do know about that and I've always found the JBLs a tad too bright for my taste. But the 609c is a new entry in the market, so havn't heard it yet.
One last question. Would damping be required for rear doors if I happen to install rear co-ax?

Thanks again.

[navin]

Originally Posted by manjot1912

One last question. Would damping be required for rear doors if I happen to install rear co-ax?

All damping helps. It reduces NVH as well.

[Adi_k]

Hello Gurus,

I have the following configuration in my car

HU : Blaupunkt MAUI MP 36
Rear speakers are Blaupunkt GTX 693 with 50 W RMS output.
Front are Blaupunkt but I don't remember the model number.

Will adding an amp improve the SQ? I visited a accessories shop today (Phadke, kothurd Pune) and the owner suggested that the speakers are not good enough to handle a amp.

What are the modifications I can do if I have a max budget of 10k.

Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

[navin]

Originally Posted by Adi_k

HU : Blaupunkt MAUI MP 36
Rear speakers are Blaupunkt GTX 693 with 50 W RMS output.
Front are Blaupunkt but I don't remember the model number.

Will adding an amp improve the SQ?

The amp will improve SQ slightly by making the bass more defined. What is more improtant is damping, wires and a good clean install.

[Adi_k]

Do I need to upgrade the speakers before the amp?

[DerAlte]

As per your profile, your car seems to be a Xeta. First check what speakers you have in front. I have a feeling you have 4" coaxes up front (if customer does not ask specifically, showrooms tend to put that to limit their cost).

* Changing those 4"ers another set of 4"ers may not give you too many gains. Better check if you can change to at least 5.25" components in the front door.

* If you have 5.25" coaxes in the front doors, it may be wise to replace them with components - that will give you the first level of improvement. Driven by an amp, the components will give much better sound along with the rear 6x9 coaxes.

* OTOH, if you already have 5.25" components up front, just adding the amp will make the difference.

[Adi_k]

Originally Posted by DerAlte

As per your profile, your car seems to be a Xeta. First check what speakers you have in front. I have a feeling you have 4" coaxes up front (if customer does not ask specifically, showrooms tend to put that to limit their cost).

* Changing those 4"ers another set of 4"ers may not give you too many gains. Better check if you can change to at least 5.25" components in the front door.

* If you have 5.25" coaxes in the front doors, it may be wise to replace them with components - that will give you the first level of improvement. Driven by an amp, the components will give much better sound along with the rear 6x9 coaxes.

* OTOH, if you already have 5.25" components up front, just adding the amp will make the difference.

Yes, I have a Xeta. The front speakers are in the dash and not in the front doors. I believe they are 4" and not 5.25".

Thanks for your advice, I will check if the dash can fit better speakers.

[k2max6]

I am looking for a HU for my swift.
I came across Pioneer AVH-3350BT.
Although my budget was around 12k and was planning to get the kenwood x7016.
Seeing the host of features and touchscreen,i might increase my budget to get the 3350bt.(18k with b&w)
Now my concern - Is The SQ even close or is 7016 leagues ahead of the avh-3350bt?
Current equipment :
Infinity reference comps. & 6x9's
Jbl gt5-s644 , 1215 sub

[prabhuferrari]

I am looking for a good double din HU and possibly a speaker upgrade at later stages. These are my requirements.

1. Video interface needed as I need the reverse camera to be connected to the HU.
2. Bluetooth is a must.
3. I listen to soft, instrumental music a lot. Would like to distinctly hear the different instruments.
4. USB/iPod interface.
5. Navigation is good to have. If not, I can always use my Android phone with MMI.

I had a look at CASKA. But not very impressed with what am getting in return for 48K.

Does anyone know how good JVC AVX 846 is?

2-DIN AV Receiver KW-AVX846 | AV Receiver | Car Audio | JVC India

Only thing that concerns me there is lack of physical buttons and a full touch interface. Since my car will not have steering wheel controls, not sure how convenient it will be to adjust volume or change to next track with touch screen buttons? Or can this be negated by having those after market steering remote that can be attached to the steering wheel?

And one final question. Will JVC install require cutting of wires? CASKA guys told me that they can install their unit without cutting the wires. The reason for this is the concern about electrical warranty.

Request your valuable inputs.

[k2max6]

Originally Posted by prabhuferrari

I am looking for a good double din HU and possibly a speaker upgrade at later stages. These are my requirements.

1. Video interface needed as I need the reverse camera to be connected to the HU.
2. Bluetooth is a must.
3. I listen to soft, instrumental music a lot. Would like to distinctly hear the different instruments.
4. USB/iPod interface.
5. Navigation is good to have. If not, I can always use my Android phone with MMI.

I had a look at CASKA. But not very impressed with what am getting in return for 48K.

Does anyone know how good JVC AVX 846 is?

2-DIN AV Receiver KW-AVX846 | AV Receiver | Car Audio | JVC India

Only thing that concerns me there is lack of physical buttons and a full touch interface. Since my car will not have steering wheel controls, not sure how convenient it will be to adjust volume or change to next track with touch screen buttons? Or can this be negated by having those after market steering remote that can be attached to the steering wheel?

And one final question. Will JVC install require cutting of wires? CASKA guys told me that they can install their unit without cutting the wires. The reason for this is the concern about electrical warranty.

Request your valuable inputs.

JVC AVX-846 is a good HU. Caska is not a brand as good and reliable.
Its better to stick to JVC,Pioneer etc.
This HU will also Not require cutting of wires.An aftermarket coupler is used to do the same.(Rs.100-200).Your electrical warranty would stay intact.

As far as convenience is concerned, you can buy the add-on steering wheel remote if you don't feel comfortable using the touchscreen after some time.

BTW which is the car in concern?

[prabhuferrari]

Originally Posted by k2max6

As far as convenience is concerned, you can buy the add-on steering wheel remote if you don't feel comfortable using the touchscreen after some time.

BTW which is the car in concern?

VW Vento TDi highline. Thank you for your inputs.

[manjot1912]

Is the "Sonic Center Control" feature of the Pioneer AVH touchscreen HUs' similar to "Time Alignment"?

Has anyone out here tested this feature? How does it work?

Thanks!

- Manjot