SK456's Santro: SQ Install (W-I-P Pics)

karankapoor · 5th April 2009, 10:44

i think you upgraded your sub that the only thing which can be changed in your setup,post the pics soon eagerly waiting to see your small upgrade.

sk456 · 5th April 2009, 11:41

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Originally Posted by karankapoor

i think you upgraded your sub that the only thing which can be changed in your setup,post the pics soon eagerly waiting to see your small upgrade.

Why would i change the sub? It is going quite beautifuly

hydrashok · 5th April 2009, 11:46

"Small" upgrade huh? With the way your setup is, I find that a bit hard to believe.

IDQ12 v3 or Rainbow Profi 12? Or *gulp* a Vanadium 12? I have my money on the Profi

EDIT: Just saw your post. OMG, you changed the HU! Considering you are back from Japan, a wild guess would be a McIntosh HU

karankapoor · 5th April 2009, 11:49

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Originally Posted by sk456

Why would i change the sub? It is going quite beautifuly

hmmmm let see then what you have upgraded then

actually i think thats the only thing that can be upgraded because rest of your equpiment are upto the mark,hu,fronts,amps.

maybe the HU ?

common spill the beans....

Flying Bong · 5th April 2009, 12:11

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Originally Posted by sk456

Why would i change the sub? It is going quite beautifuly

Yes, but an IDQv3 or a profi would be even better

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

"Small" upgrade huh? With the way your setup is, I find that a bit hard to believe.

It actually is a small upgrade this time...

hydrashok · 5th April 2009, 12:21

Not the HU? *scratching head* RCAs? Line Driver?

karankapoor · 5th April 2009, 12:25

hydra just check reply from fb (small upgrade with a shokked smiley)

sk456 · 6th April 2009, 12:19

Hi Folks!

To kill the suspense. It is indeed a " Small " upgrade. Changed the tweeters to Rainbow Cal26 Silk Dome VOF ( hopefully i have got the model number right). If one recalls the earlier metal domes were playiing a bit bright/forward for me . Moreover, the crossovers had limited attenuation possibilites. Now the change has greatly smoothened things out and the music is playing just beautifully. I dare say my car has never sounded better.Imaging etc are bang spot on. Fill post further reviews after break-in of 10-12 hrs.

Have also had them installed on the sail panels / rear view mirror pods in a customized fibre glass housing. The angle and smooth finish of the pods is excellent.Pics once uploaded will explain the position more clearly. Once again hats of to Mukul of Patel Auto ,JB and Gunbir the dynamic duo from BBW for meticulous work once again as usual. There eye for quality and detail is unparalleled in this part of the world.

sk456 · 6th April 2009, 13:28

Tweeter pics in sail panel :

anshu_46 · 6th April 2009, 13:37

Congrats sir, the tweeter pods look beautiful.

Yes the quality of work the BBW guys do looks absolutely brimmed up with quality.

hydrashok · 6th April 2009, 13:41

Congrats, sk456! The tweeter-pods look great. Great job, as usual by Gunbir & JB! So you now got the setup to the way it was initially intended to be, huh?

Waiting for your review.

karankapoor · 6th April 2009, 13:43

congrats sk,small upgrade but would have made the the sound more open to your ear,and yes we have one of the best insatller in this part of world never seen this kind of work (as goodas this) in india from any installer.

the finish of the work looks really great.

sk456 · 6th April 2009, 13:47

Thanks guys.

@anshu_46 - yes the duo do do things well .

@hydra - ya set up now is quite good now. Have been flipping all my reference CD's since yesterday. Im like a school boy with a fresh candy bar. My car resembles a CD shop at the moment. Even still i think an active set up would have made things even better

but then the Goddess of Wealth has not been that kind as yet.

low_bass_makker · 6th April 2009, 15:12

Now this is the way to do it. Good going SK. Now I want to audition this car. As you yourself said the sound stage imaging bang on the spot .

sk456 · 6th April 2009, 16:05

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

Now this is the way to do it. Good going SK. Now I want to audition this car. As you yourself said the sound stage imaging bang on the spot .

Well to be frank for the metal domes the earlier install WAS the better one.. as it was playing too bright in the traditional locations. The kick install did away with that to a large extent with a reasonable soundstage. The earlier install also had an improved integration of highs with the mids.

However,the new tweeter has allowed the install to be done on the SAILS...with an improved soundstage and much smoother highs as per my liking.

5th April 2009, 10:44	#136
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	i think you upgraded your sub that the only thing which can be changed in your setup,post the pics soon eagerly waiting to see your small upgrade.
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5th April 2009, 11:46	#138
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	"Small" upgrade huh? With the way your setup is, I find that a bit hard to believe. IDQ12 v3 or Rainbow Profi 12? Or gulp a Vanadium 12? I have my money on the Profi EDIT: Just saw your post. OMG, you changed the HU! Considering you are back from Japan, a wild guess would be a McIntosh HU Last edited by hydrashok : 5th April 2009 at 11:48.
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5th April 2009, 12:21	#141
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Not the HU? scratching head RCAs? Line Driver?
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5th April 2009, 12:25	#142
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	hydra just check reply from fb (small upgrade with a shokked smiley)
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6th April 2009, 12:19	#143
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	Upgrade Details Hi Folks! To kill the suspense. It is indeed a " Small " upgrade. Changed the tweeters to Rainbow Cal26 Silk Dome VOF ( hopefully i have got the model number right). If one recalls the earlier metal domes were playiing a bit bright/forward for me . Moreover, the crossovers had limited attenuation possibilites. Now the change has greatly smoothened things out and the music is playing just beautifully. I dare say my car has never sounded better.Imaging etc are bang spot on. Fill post further reviews after break-in of 10-12 hrs. Have also had them installed on the sail panels / rear view mirror pods in a customized fibre glass housing. The angle and smooth finish of the pods is excellent.Pics once uploaded will explain the position more clearly. Once again hats of to Mukul of Patel Auto ,JB and Gunbir the dynamic duo from BBW for meticulous work once again as usual. There eye for quality and detail is unparalleled in this part of the world.
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6th April 2009, 13:28	#144
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	Tweeter pics in sail panel : Attached Thumbnails
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6th April 2009, 13:37	#145
anshu_46 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lucknow Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats sir, the tweeter pods look beautiful. Yes the quality of work the BBW guys do looks absolutely brimmed up with quality.
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6th April 2009, 13:41	#146
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Congrats, sk456! The tweeter-pods look great. Great job, as usual by Gunbir & JB! So you now got the setup to the way it was initially intended to be, huh? Waiting for your review.
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6th April 2009, 13:43	#147
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	congrats sk,small upgrade but would have made the the sound more open to your ear,and yes we have one of the best insatller in this part of world never seen this kind of work (as goodas this) in india from any installer. the finish of the work looks really great.
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6th April 2009, 13:47	#148
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	Thanks guys. @anshu_46 - yes the duo do do things well . @hydra - ya set up now is quite good now. Have been flipping all my reference CD's since yesterday. Im like a school boy with a fresh candy bar. My car resembles a CD shop at the moment. Even still i think an active set up would have made things even better but then the Goddess of Wealth has not been that kind as yet.
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6th April 2009, 15:12	#149
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Now this is the way to do it. Good going SK. Now I want to audition this car. As you yourself said the sound stage imaging bang on the spot . Last edited by low_bass_makker : 6th April 2009 at 15:15.
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