Suggest Best brand for Component kit

RobertClive · 18th February 2008, 19:41

I have a setup similar to your price range. Here are my suggestions:

HU: Pioneer 5-6K (Pioneer HU is not bad)
Components: Hertz HSK165 or similar (14-15K)
Rear Speakers: anything in range of 3-4k (it is only rear fill. you can avoid it if you want.)
Amp: 4channel+mono (I have a pioneer and I am satisfied. But Alpine 4 channel would be better) combined 17-18K
Sub: 10" Herts or even better, Image Dynamics. You can do with MB quart or other. But try avoiding fosgate or kicker. There are mostly more show than go. 10K with sealed box.
Spend the remaining for sound damping, 8 gauge or better amp kit, RCA and speaker cables. The quality of these acceries makes a lot of difference.

RobertClive · 18th February 2008, 19:48

I would rather spend more on components, amp and sub than HU. I prefer the ratio of
Front components + sub: 40%
amp: 30%
HU:15%
Rear: 5%
Connection + damping: 10%

navin · 19th February 2008, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertClive

Front components + sub: 40%
amp: 30%
HU:15%
Rear: 5%
Connection + damping: 10%

It is dangerous to have fixed budgets. A system must be judged on the merits and demerits of each component and how they compliment each other.

Also for every price point the budget allocations in % terms will change. For example for someone spending 15K I would not advise any spend on wires or damping; for someone spending 30K 5% (Rs. 1500) would not suffice for rear speakers. etc...

Stroke^ · 19th February 2008, 15:15

Mr LBM Does you have any problem with my location.

RobertClive · 19th February 2008, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Also for every price point the budget allocations in % terms will change. For example for someone spending 15K I would not advise any spend on wires or damping; for someone spending 30K 5% (Rs. 1500) would not suffice for rear speakers. etc...

Navin, you are perfectly right. The breakup I gave is for 60K budget. In 20-30K budget, I would avoid rear speakers all together. I feel having a good front components will sound better than having 4 mediocre speakers. I have spent almost 60K and I still don't have a rear fill.

low_bass_makker · 19th February 2008, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroke^

Mr LBM Does you have any problem with my location.

I don't have any problem. But since you live in Faridabad and everyone know that you are Harpreet Singh with red bullet which you had brought on the meet why put Chandigarh there. Rest it is your wish you can keep it USA also....

Stroke^ · 23rd February 2008, 14:17

As i have house in chandigarh also. I wish to Put Chandigarh ok.

low_bass_makker · 26th February 2008, 01:22

Navin Ji I think we can close the thread as we are not discussing anything about the install. We can reopen it when Stroke^ gets his new Safari.

One more thing Stroke^ which is this one.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/stroke%5E.html

does not comes up when we click on the handle name. It goes to this profile.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/stroke.html

May be some data base problem.

@Harpreet Ji about your signature it is not

Action Speaks Louder Then Works

It is

Action Speaks Louder Than Words.

18th February 2008, 19:41	#46
RobertClive BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 0 Times	I have a setup similar to your price range. Here are my suggestions: HU: Pioneer 5-6K (Pioneer HU is not bad) Components: Hertz HSK165 or similar (14-15K) Rear Speakers: anything in range of 3-4k (it is only rear fill. you can avoid it if you want.) Amp: 4channel+mono (I have a pioneer and I am satisfied. But Alpine 4 channel would be better) combined 17-18K Sub: 10" Herts or even better, Image Dynamics. You can do with MB quart or other. But try avoiding fosgate or kicker. There are mostly more show than go. 10K with sealed box. Spend the remaining for sound damping, 8 gauge or better amp kit, RCA and speaker cables. The quality of these acceries makes a lot of difference.
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18th February 2008, 19:48	#47
RobertClive BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 0 Times	I would rather spend more on components, amp and sub than HU. I prefer the ratio of Front components + sub: 40% amp: 30% HU:15% Rear: 5% Connection + damping: 10%
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19th February 2008, 15:15	#49
Stroke^ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Faridabad/Chandigarh Posts: 71 Thanked: 15 Times	Mr LBM Does you have any problem with my location.
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23rd February 2008, 14:17	#52
Stroke^ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Faridabad/Chandigarh Posts: 71 Thanked: 15 Times	As i have house in chandigarh also. I wish to Put Chandigarh ok. Last edited by Rehaan : 25th February 2008 at 05:47. Reason: Lets not get too OT / Personal. Following discussion/posts deleted.
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26th February 2008, 01:22	#53
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Navin Ji I think we can close the thread as we are not discussing anything about the install. We can reopen it when Stroke^ gets his new Safari. One more thing Stroke^ which is this one. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/stroke%5E.html does not comes up when we click on the handle name. It goes to this profile. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/stroke.html May be some data base problem. @Harpreet Ji about your signature it is not Action Speaks Louder Then Works It is Action Speaks Louder Than Words.
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