ICE setup for my new Palio Stile

prashkul · 29th October 2007, 14:34

Hey Guys,

I'll be getting my new Palio Stile in a couple of days. I wanted to know from you guys a decent ICE setup I can do in my car.

I'm getting Sony Xplod Mp3 (with Aux-in & USB input) HU unit as part of the deal. The dealer said he would give two 4 inch front Sony Xplod speakers.

Now I want to know what would be the best combination of speakers I can put in the car. I don't want a very heavy setup (like Sub-woofer etc). I just want to fit two front + two rear speakers BUT clarity in music is of utmost importance. I'll not play the music loud but would like to hear crystal clear sound.

Please advise on two front and two rear speakers. Do I need to replace the free 4" front speakers with something else to get better sound effects. My budget for all the 4 speakers combined is about 8K - 10K (can stretch a little but not much !). Please suggest the models and place/dealer in Bangalore where I can get this setup done.

Thanks Guys !

moralfibre · 29th October 2007, 18:26

If possible dump the offer of getting the HU and speakers from the dealership. Ask them for getting the price off from the buying cost of the car.

The fronts of the Palio take 5.25" speakers and the rear take the same size IIRC. At your budget for speakers, look for a good set of co-axials for the front and 6x9's for the rear. Buy a good HU for the money you save from the dealership.

Firebird · 29th October 2007, 18:56

Hey Prashkul, congratulations for new palio stile.

If the interior is same then you can get 5.25" in same setup or 6" 3 way co-axial fitted at front. For that you need to opne the speaker cover on the front door and cut the plastic brder which constricts 5.25 co-axial. I have 6" 3 way co-axial at front in my Palio.

rear, 6*9" are good.

If you buy it from outside (not dealer) you can use that money in getting good speakers.

prashkul · 29th October 2007, 19:24

I cannot change the deal now. So I guess I'll get the Sony Xplod **460** unit (with Mp3, Aux-in & USB). Please suggest the best combination of speakers to go with this unit. I want to fit the speakers in stock locations (no cutting of the front doors nor any MDF tray at the back).

Also, do I need to do any "damping" for this set up?

Thanks for the help guys !

Krato · 30th October 2007, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by prashkul

I cannot change the deal now. So I guess I'll get the Sony Xplod **460** unit (with Mp3, Aux-in & USB). Please suggest the best combination of speakers to go with this unit. I want to fit the speakers in stock locations (no cutting of the front doors nor any MDF tray at the back).

Also, do I need to do any "damping" for this set up?

Thanks for the help guys !

Damping usually comes into picture, if you want to install a subwoofer.
you can go for an amplifier also for a quality sound

bottle · 30th October 2007, 16:05

i would recommend a blaupunkt head unit. it doesnt get loud as a pio hu but has excellent clarity. i got myself a mp36 for about 9k with b&w

eclectix 1st · 30th October 2007, 16:40

I got JVC speakers installed in the back on my new 1.6 Sport yesterday & its really good !!!

navin · 31st October 2007, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by prashkul

I cannot change the deal now. So I guess I'll get the Sony Xplod **460** unit (with Mp3, Aux-in & USB). Please suggest the best combination of speakers to go with this unit.

on a budget (6-8K for 4 speakers) JBL's new GT5 range might be one option. Illusion, Hertz, etc.. will cost you about 9K+ for 4 speakers.

rocksterraghu · 1st November 2007, 00:03

Please avoid the Sony HU and particularly the 4" Xplod speakers. If you can bargain for plain cash discount, I'm sure you'd get a much better deal.

montyguru · 1st November 2007, 11:26

congrats on yr new car. if you are looking for co-ax then also check out the polk db series. they are priced most reasonably and have got amazing reviews on crutchfield... come with in-built capacitors that separate frequencies for the bass driver and tweeters. i just got the db 651 (6.5" ones) for 4800. 2 pairs wld be well within 10k.

moralfibre · 1st November 2007, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by montyguru

congrats on yr new car. if you are looking for co-ax then also check out the polk db series. they are priced most reasonably and have got amazing reviews on crutchfield... come with in-built capacitors that separate frequencies for the bass driver and tweeters. i just got the db 651 (6.5" ones) for 4800. 2 pairs wld be well within 10k.

No ways! The Polk DB sound terribly bright. I have heard them. Please demo them before paying.

esteem_lover · 1st November 2007, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

i would recommend a blaupunkt head unit. it doesnt get loud as a pio hu but has excellent clarity. i got myself a mp36 for about 9k with b&w

Yes, your blaupunkt sounded real good, i can vouch for that. However, a basic MP3 CD player with USB is hard to find under 15k. The sony retails at 8.5k with warranty.

Sam Kapasi · 1st November 2007, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

No ways! The Polk DB sound terribly bright. I have heard them. Please demo them before paying.

I'd have to agree here. And if I am saying they are bright, they must be really bright lol.

vikram18 · 1st November 2007, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I'd have to agree here. And if I am saying they are bright, they must be really bright lol.

I second that from personal purchasing experience. Please demo them before rejecting

san_pandey · 8th November 2007, 11:07

SOny is all dirt.....Palio can accomodate 6.25'' at the front and same at the rear stock with minor adjustments.
I suggest a comp for front and a 6.25 incher for rear. I personally like rear parcel trayvirgin

29th October 2007, 14:34	#1
prashkul BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 78 Times	ICE setup for my new Palio Stile Hey Guys, I'll be getting my new Palio Stile in a couple of days. I wanted to know from you guys a decent ICE setup I can do in my car. I'm getting Sony Xplod Mp3 (with Aux-in & USB input) HU unit as part of the deal. The dealer said he would give two 4 inch front Sony Xplod speakers. Now I want to know what would be the best combination of speakers I can put in the car. I don't want a very heavy setup (like Sub-woofer etc). I just want to fit two front + two rear speakers BUT clarity in music is of utmost importance. I'll not play the music loud but would like to hear crystal clear sound. Please advise on two front and two rear speakers. Do I need to replace the free 4" front speakers with something else to get better sound effects. My budget for all the 4 speakers combined is about 8K - 10K (can stretch a little but not much !). Please suggest the models and place/dealer in Bangalore where I can get this setup done. Thanks Guys !
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29th October 2007, 18:26	#2
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	If possible dump the offer of getting the HU and speakers from the dealership. Ask them for getting the price off from the buying cost of the car. The fronts of the Palio take 5.25" speakers and the rear take the same size IIRC. At your budget for speakers, look for a good set of co-axials for the front and 6x9's for the rear. Buy a good HU for the money you save from the dealership.
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29th October 2007, 18:56	#3
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 470 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Hey Prashkul, congratulations for new palio stile. If the interior is same then you can get 5.25" in same setup or 6" 3 way co-axial fitted at front. For that you need to opne the speaker cover on the front door and cut the plastic brder which constricts 5.25 co-axial. I have 6" 3 way co-axial at front in my Palio. rear, 6*9" are good. If you buy it from outside (not dealer) you can use that money in getting good speakers.
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29th October 2007, 19:24	#4
prashkul BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 78 Times	I cannot change the deal now. So I guess I'll get the Sony Xplod 460 unit (with Mp3, Aux-in & USB). Please suggest the best combination of speakers to go with this unit. I want to fit the speakers in stock locations (no cutting of the front doors nor any MDF tray at the back). Also, do I need to do any "damping" for this set up? Thanks for the help guys !
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30th October 2007, 16:05	#6
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	i would recommend a blaupunkt head unit. it doesnt get loud as a pio hu but has excellent clarity. i got myself a mp36 for about 9k with b&w
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30th October 2007, 16:40	#7
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I got JVC speakers installed in the back on my new 1.6 Sport yesterday & its really good !!!
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1st November 2007, 00:03	#9
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 236 Times View My Garage	Please avoid the Sony HU and particularly the 4" Xplod speakers. If you can bargain for plain cash discount, I'm sure you'd get a much better deal.
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1st November 2007, 11:26	#10
montyguru BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 295 Thanked: 3 Times	congrats on yr new car. if you are looking for co-ax then also check out the polk db series. they are priced most reasonably and have got amazing reviews on crutchfield... come with in-built capacitors that separate frequencies for the bass driver and tweeters. i just got the db 651 (6.5" ones) for 4800. 2 pairs wld be well within 10k.
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8th November 2007, 11:07	#15
san_pandey Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	SOny is all dirt.....Palio can accomodate 6.25'' at the front and same at the rear stock with minor adjustments. I suggest a comp for front and a 6.25 incher for rear. I personally like rear parcel trayvirgin
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