City ICE Upgrade – from Xplodyfied to JBLyfied

mphsranes · 22nd October 2007, 12:19

I “was” from what you call the xplod Camp. Since the time I’ve got my driver’s license (long long time ago), a car audio for me had to be a Sony.

But over the last few months, I was getting disappointed with my sound output. It sounded flat.I listen to mostly Rock (Gnr, Metallica, Iron Maiden)

I knew I had to do upgrade my ICE.Since i was from the xplod camp, for me upgrade was xplod amp and get new xplod rears.

Then I came across Team BHP. After doing a roadrunner on my ICE knowledge reading other people experiences and posting my query in ask the gurus section, I was able to get an idea what my holy grail will sound like and hence decided to give JBL a shot.

My Old Rig:

HU:Sony - CDX-GT450
Fronts: JBL CS2105
Rear: Sony Xplod 6"x9" ovals 3 way (forgot the model no.)

Upgraded Rig:

HU:Sony: CDX-GT450
Fronts: JBL 607c
Rears: JBL GTO 937
Amp: JBL 75.4
Woofer: CS1204B
Dynamat Extreme for the front doors and rear parcel tray
Wiring Kit : EFX

I got the Amp to drive the fronts and woofer.

The Sound:

I knew that JBL was good, but after getting it installed in my car, now I know that it’s really good. The sound comes alive with the amp and components and the bass output from CS1204B is exactly what I was looking for.

I would like to thank hydrashok & rocksterraghu for their reply to my query.

My 2 cents:

What I’ve realized is, each person will have his/her own unique requirement from an ICE. There is nothing wrong with Xplods. I’m sure there are others which are better than JBL. It all comes down to how much one wants to invest in the ICE to get the sound they are looking for.I found exactly was i was looking for with the upgraded rig.

Now I'm really enjoying my time spent in the traffic jams

panky12345 · 22nd October 2007, 14:43

congrats on your setup dude! good to see one more JBLfyed car. please post some pics!!

Krato · 22nd October 2007, 15:43

congratulations mphsranes for your ICE install....

Nice and shining piece of 2 cents of yours...

hellstar · 22nd October 2007, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mphsranes

My Old Rig:

HU:Sony - CDX-GT450
Fronts: JBL CS2105
Rear: Sony Xplod 6"x9" ovals 3 way (forgot the model no.)

Upgraded Rig:

HU:Sony: CDX-GT450
Fronts: JBL 607c
Rears: JBL GTO 937
Amp: JBL 75.4
Woofer: CS1204B
Dynamat Extreme for the front doors and rear parcel tray
Wiring Kit : EFX

I got the Amp to drive the fronts and woofer.

Nice config there pal !

I am also thinking of upgrading my current setup to the exact config that you have done on your car , could you let me know , how much the install cost you both with respect to time and money?

vikram18 · 22nd October 2007, 15:45

Best thing you could have done. Enjoy and Rock On.

hydrashok · 22nd October 2007, 15:46

Congrats on the setup, buddy! Good to know you're happy!

Pics, please

gbpscars · 22nd October 2007, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by mphsranes

I found exactly was i was looking for with the upgraded rig.
Now I'm really enjoying my time spent in the traffic jams

Congrats on your setup. Typically JBL.

Enjoy your newfound happiness.

rocksterraghu · 22nd October 2007, 16:16

Congrats mphsranes! Another JBLyfied car!

Please post some pictures of your setup! Very happy to know that you're satisfied with the setup.

Cheers!

gopz · 22nd October 2007, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by mphsranes

What I’ve realized is, each person will have his/her own unique requirement from an ICE. There is nothing wrong with Xplods. I’m sure there are others which are better than JBL. It all comes down to how much one wants to invest in the ICE to get the sound they are looking for.

So very true. I see so many people just satisfied with low grade speakers of the cheapest quality - and I also see people not being satisfied with even the most expensive equipment! its more of a psychological effect!

gunbir · 22nd October 2007, 16:34

Congrats on your setup dude. Where did you get your install done in Delhi.

mphsranes · 22nd October 2007, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellstar

Nice config there pal !

I am also thinking of upgrading my current setup to the exact config that you have done on your car , could you let me know , how much the install cost you both with respect to time and money?

Cost of the Upgrade

Fronts: JBL 607c - 6K
Rears: JBL GTO 937 - 4.5K
Amp: JBL 75.4 - 12K
Woofer: CS1204B - 7.5K
Dynamat Extreme for the front doors and rear parcel tray - 6K
Wiring Kit : EFX - 2.1K

Total - 38.1 K
Total installation time 2.5 hrs.

mphsranes · 22nd October 2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbir

Congrats on your setup dude. Where did you get your install done in Delhi.

Got the installation done from Elegant Kar in Lajpat Nagar

arunk · 22nd October 2007, 17:08

And what was the budget?

m4ugr8 · 22nd October 2007, 17:16

Can you please post the prices of individual components of your system??

badboyscad · 22nd October 2007, 17:41

@mphsranes: a few pics of the new upgrades will be good..how about posting some , mate??

22nd October 2007, 12:19	#1
mphsranes Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	City ICE Upgrade – from Xplodyfied to JBLyfied I “was” from what you call the xplod Camp. Since the time I’ve got my driver’s license (long long time ago), a car audio for me had to be a Sony. But over the last few months, I was getting disappointed with my sound output. It sounded flat.I listen to mostly Rock (Gnr, Metallica, Iron Maiden) I knew I had to do upgrade my ICE.Since i was from the xplod camp, for me upgrade was xplod amp and get new xplod rears. Then I came across Team BHP. After doing a roadrunner on my ICE knowledge reading other people experiences and posting my query in ask the gurus section, I was able to get an idea what my holy grail will sound like and hence decided to give JBL a shot. My Old Rig: HU:Sony - CDX-GT450 Fronts: JBL CS2105 Rear: Sony Xplod 6"x9" ovals 3 way (forgot the model no.) Upgraded Rig: HU:Sony: CDX-GT450 Fronts: JBL 607c Rears: JBL GTO 937 Amp: JBL 75.4 Woofer: CS1204B Dynamat Extreme for the front doors and rear parcel tray Wiring Kit : EFX I got the Amp to drive the fronts and woofer. The Sound: I knew that JBL was good, but after getting it installed in my car, now I know that it’s really good. The sound comes alive with the amp and components and the bass output from CS1204B is exactly what I was looking for. I would like to thank hydrashok & rocksterraghu for their reply to my query. My 2 cents: What I’ve realized is, each person will have his/her own unique requirement from an ICE. There is nothing wrong with Xplods. I’m sure there are others which are better than JBL. It all comes down to how much one wants to invest in the ICE to get the sound they are looking for.I found exactly was i was looking for with the upgraded rig. Now I'm really enjoying my time spent in the traffic jams
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22nd October 2007, 14:43	#2
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	congrats on your setup dude! good to see one more JBLfyed car. please post some pics!!
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22nd October 2007, 15:43	#3
Krato BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 12 Times	congratulations mphsranes for your ICE install.... Nice and shining piece of 2 cents of yours...
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22nd October 2007, 15:45	#5
vikram18 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: pune Posts: 607 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Best thing you could have done. Enjoy and Rock On.
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22nd October 2007, 15:46	#6
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the setup, buddy! Good to know you're happy! Pics, please
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22nd October 2007, 16:16	#8
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 236 Times View My Garage	Congrats mphsranes! Another JBLyfied car! Please post some pictures of your setup! Very happy to know that you're satisfied with the setup. Cheers!
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22nd October 2007, 16:34	#10
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 32 Times	Congrats on your setup dude. Where did you get your install done in Delhi.
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22nd October 2007, 17:08	#13
arunk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 108 Thanked: 0 Times	And what was the budget?
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22nd October 2007, 17:16	#14
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Can you please post the prices of individual components of your system??
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22nd October 2007, 17:41	#15
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	@mphsranes: a few pics of the new upgrades will be good..how about posting some , mate??
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