Opinion needed: Bolt Amplifier

kartikkumar · 24th September 2007, 12:34

I was gifted the lightning audio bolt amplifier B2.300.4. I am currently running a Pioneer 7950, with DLS ovals at the back and DLS comps in the front. This set-up is in my beloved Swift VDi. No damping has been done for want of funds that can be diverted to that.

Any of you using the bold amps or have friends using the bold amps? May I request the big daddy's of this section of the forum to give me their opinion on the amp. I understand each person has their favourites and their opinions, all I ask for is a frank product review based, good or bad.

Thanks in advance,
Kartik

Bass&Trouble · 24th September 2007, 12:41

It is a very average, budget amplifier. Not much against it, and even lesser for it.

Assuming you have bought the entry level DLS Classic series, this ought to be ok for them.

Sam Kapasi · 24th September 2007, 13:48

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

For free, it is a superb amplifier.

blueraven316 · 24th September 2007, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

For free, it is a superb amplifier.

HE HE! Yes it is.
Sells for a big MRP in India, sound is not so big, but for free, nothing like it.

kartikkumar · 24th September 2007, 14:26

@sam and blueraven, that's what I was thinking too. After all it does come free. When you consider the fact that my ride is a sweet little Swift, do I really need BIG sound? Also, most of my music is in the lounge, jazz and rock range with some pop thrown in, so would I be wrong in believing that it should do the job? The speakers+comps already give me more bass than I can handle, enough to cause vibrations highlighting the need for damping. The highs are clear and crisp and I have no complaints. I never have the windows down and the A/C is on all the time, cutting out external sounds. I do think that the soundstage is not well balanced though, but still way better than some set-up's. I guess I'm being a little fussy. The trouble is lack of sufficient clarity of the nuances at lower volumes. Will this amp do that job well?

And...why can't I find a single review of the amp on the net?!!

Cheers!
Kartik

blueraven316 · 24th September 2007, 19:57

I have tuned some LA amps Bolt and Strike series, they sound decent as long as one has not paid Rs 18000 for it.

In your case you just need a tune up of your existing system and some value for money damping to take care of the " amazing Suzuki build quality doorpad " vibration.
If you were considering buying some JVC or Sony entry level amp, then this will definitely beat them by miles, if that answers your question.

EDIT: By the way dont call swift " A sweet little ride which does not need big sound " There is one BASS MAKKER who will get offended. LOL!

Sam Kapasi · 24th September 2007, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartikkumar

would I be wrong in believing that it should do the job?

No,you would not be wrong - it will do the job and well.

sk456 · 24th September 2007, 23:37

well tuned ICE can sound very nice on a SWIFT. Has a nice high,wide soundstage... and power requirement is not necessary directly proportional to size of a car.. so enjoy the amp to its fullest.

panky12345 · 25th September 2007, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueraven316

EDIT: By the way dont call swift " A sweet little ride which does not need big sound " There is one BASS MAKKER who will get offended. LOL!

I was about to say this.

See what you can do to a little sweet ride "Swift"....All you need is passion and a lot of money....no offences meant, LBM is a very sensible guy and my good friend. I respect his enthusiasm.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/member-4633.html

and if you think pics were not enough, here you go.....

YouTube - my friends ride

kartikkumar · 25th September 2007, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueraven316

EDIT: By the way dont call swift " A sweet little ride which does not need big sound " There is one BASS MAKKER who will get offended. LOL!

Completely agree. The bigger the sound, "the more amazing Suzuki build quality doorpad " vibration. And that's why I am running away from bigger and better at this stage. Already The doorpads are shuddering, imagine their plight (and mine!!) if the amp goes in. Damping would cost me at least 5k and that money needs to channeled elsewhere now, unfortunately!

P.S: LBM no offence, love your ride mate, just can't go all out yet. When i can and when i want to spend money, look no further than www.team-bhp.com/forum/

Cheers!

low_bass_makker · 25th September 2007, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by panky12345

I was about to say this.

See what you can do to a little sweet ride "Swift"....All you need is passion and a lot of money....no offences meant, LBM is a very sensible guy and my good friend. I respect his enthusiasm.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/member-4633.html

and if you think pics were not enough, here you go.....

YouTube - my friends ride

You are welcome sir.

24th September 2007, 12:34	#1
kartikkumar BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore...not Bengaluru Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Opinion needed: Bolt Amplifier I was gifted the lightning audio bolt amplifier B2.300.4. I am currently running a Pioneer 7950, with DLS ovals at the back and DLS comps in the front. This set-up is in my beloved Swift VDi. No damping has been done for want of funds that can be diverted to that. Any of you using the bold amps or have friends using the bold amps? May I request the big daddy's of this section of the forum to give me their opinion on the amp. I understand each person has their favourites and their opinions, all I ask for is a frank product review based, good or bad. Thanks in advance, Kartik
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24th September 2007, 12:41	#2
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	It is a very average, budget amplifier. Not much against it, and even lesser for it. Assuming you have bought the entry level DLS Classic series, this ought to be ok for them. Last edited by Bass&Trouble : 24th September 2007 at 12:43.
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24th September 2007, 13:48	#3
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Never look a gift horse in the mouth. For free, it is a superb amplifier.
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24th September 2007, 14:26	#5
kartikkumar BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore...not Bengaluru Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	@sam and blueraven, that's what I was thinking too. After all it does come free. When you consider the fact that my ride is a sweet little Swift, do I really need BIG sound? Also, most of my music is in the lounge, jazz and rock range with some pop thrown in, so would I be wrong in believing that it should do the job? The speakers+comps already give me more bass than I can handle, enough to cause vibrations highlighting the need for damping. The highs are clear and crisp and I have no complaints. I never have the windows down and the A/C is on all the time, cutting out external sounds. I do think that the soundstage is not well balanced though, but still way better than some set-up's. I guess I'm being a little fussy. The trouble is lack of sufficient clarity of the nuances at lower volumes. Will this amp do that job well? And...why can't I find a single review of the amp on the net?!! Cheers! Kartik
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24th September 2007, 19:57	#6
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	I have tuned some LA amps Bolt and Strike series, they sound decent as long as one has not paid Rs 18000 for it. In your case you just need a tune up of your existing system and some value for money damping to take care of the " amazing Suzuki build quality doorpad " vibration. If you were considering buying some JVC or Sony entry level amp, then this will definitely beat them by miles, if that answers your question. EDIT: By the way dont call swift " A sweet little ride which does not need big sound " There is one BASS MAKKER who will get offended. LOL! Last edited by blueraven316 : 24th September 2007 at 19:59.
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24th September 2007, 23:37	#8
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	well tuned ICE can sound very nice on a SWIFT. Has a nice high,wide soundstage... and power requirement is not necessary directly proportional to size of a car.. so enjoy the amp to its fullest.
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