Team-BHP - Want to audition 6.5" components

I'm looking to get 6.5" components for the front of my Estilo. Will probably get a basic HU (Pioneer 4950) at first, and if budget permits, maybe an amp. Sub to be added later as per requirement/budget. My budget for the components is 6K, around which AFAIK there are four good options:

JBL GTO607c
Hertz Dieci DSK-165
Illusion Electra 6.1
Boston Acoustics S60

I have told Rana at Driven to give me a call in case someone installs any of the above (though I don't think Driven installs Illusions). I would be very grateful if any team-BHPian living in the area (South Delhi), who has any of the above components, would be willing to indulge me in a 5 to 10 minute audition! please: While I am sure they are all excellent products, I need to figure out is which one of the above would best suit my taste.

I think Panky54321 has JBLs, iraghava has Illusions. You may consider attending one of the meets in Delhi. :)

I auditioned the Bostons recently. You may listen to them, but IMO they perform below average. Here are a few pictures:

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I had posted more pictures here:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...bike-expo.html

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Originally Posted by vebmetal (Post 634581)

My budget for the components is 6K, around which AFAIK there are four good options:

Hertz Dieci DSK-165

I have told Rana at Driven to give me a call in case someone installs any of the above (though I don't think Driven installs Illusions). I would be very grateful if any team-BHPian living in the area (South Delhi), who has any of the above components, would be willing to indulge me in a 5 to 10 minute audition! please: While I am sure they are all excellent products, I need to figure out is which one of the above would best suit my taste.

Hi Vebmetal,
I have recently got Hertz Compo. (Do not remember the model but it cosed 5500, so it must be Dieci but not 100% sure) installed at driven and will be going to him on this saturday to get repaired HU back. You may pop in to listen to them. Ping me for more details.

Sorry I forgot to qualify my post with my personal taste :p

I listen to a lot of metal (surprise!), but indulge equally in other genres like rock / hard rock / grunge / rap / electronic and even soft rock.

Timbre wise, I don't like high-highs (if that makes sense). I don't like metallic twangs, and don't like clankety-clank loud noises (contrary to the impression one must get considering I listen to metal). I like clear bass (not loud booms), but precise and tight dhug-dhug. That said, I have noticed that I turn my bass up on my home system more than my friends. To explain further, if someone is playing a bass guitar, I would to hear the notes hes playing and not just bhoon bhoon vibrations.

I hope that makes sense, because reading it, it's probably the most absurd post I have ever posted :uncontrol

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Originally Posted by panky12345 (Post 634595)

I'd have chosen between JBL and Illusions, in case I were to select.

Veb, If you have any trouble auditioning the JBL and HERTZ components, let me know and I will arrange something. Though I suspect you will find many nice TBHPians will be glad to give you a demo.

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Originally Posted by vebmetal (Post 634620)

I also like rock, but most TBHPians setups I have listened to(irrespective of whether JBL or Hertz, or Sony) are good for Low Bass. Tight or Boomy depends upon the box of the subwoofer.
In rock and metal, there is lot of use of frequencies which are 60Hz+ like the base guitar, and the metal guitar which is midrange.
I suggest you lookout for something which can give you clean 50-200Hz.

[quote=rocksterraghu;634594]I think Panky54321 has JBLs, iraghava has Illusions. You may consider attending one of the meets in Delhi. :)

I auditioned the Bostons recently. You may listen to them, but IMO they perform below average. Here are a few pictures:

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yeh tweeters kick panel mein kisne lagaye hain? :Frustrati

Just noticed that in a couple of threads, people also recommended Soundstream components. This is the first time I have ever heard of them (which is not saying much). What do you guys say?

And, yes, still looking for friendly TBhpians willing to indulge me on my quest to find the right set of 6.5" components! :)

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Originally Posted by vebmetal (Post 636839)

Stay away from the soundstream they are not good what they used to be..

About the quest try moving south from delhi there is a place called Freedabad, where you can meet me and I could help to finish this quest of yours.

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Originally Posted by vebmetal (Post 636839)

Just noticed that in a couple of threads, people also recommended Soundstream components. This is the first time I have ever heard of them (which is not saying much). What do you guys say?

I agree with LBM. I have heard the Soundstream components and found them to be sad. They were harsh and intolerable to me.