Jbl Gto 937 Se

nishantgandhi · 17th March 2008, 00:14

I came across an ad for JBL GTO 937 Special Edition (SE) in Overdrive, March 2008. Could someone (Sam?) please elaborate what are the additional features in the SE speakers? Whats the price?

Sam Kapasi · 17th March 2008, 00:20

The GTO937SE is a special edition for the extremely popular 6X9 GTO937. Tech spec wise it is almost identical to the GTO937. There are a few improvements but in my honest opinion none of these improvements will change the sound quality to a perceivable extent.
I would not recommend changing from GTO937 to GTO937SE. It is recommended for new buyers though.

The wires included in the box are of a better quality.

Owing to the high demand and good availability, the price has been officially lowered by Rs. 500/- making the MRP Rs. 4490/-. As expected, because it is a high-trade item, you may get further discounts.

Vid6639 · 17th March 2008, 00:29

Is it only the new wires or is there something else changed?

Price reduction brings it closer to the GT5-963 right?

Ishlesh · 17th April 2008, 11:17

Got JBL GTO937SE ovals installed in my dad's Swift last sunday.
Am having GT5 963 ovals in my Safari Dicor 2.2.
Bargained cost with Bill and warranty

JBL GTO937SE 4000/-
JBL GT5 963 3500/-

Regards,

Ishlesh

Sam Kapasi · 17th April 2008, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishlesh

Got JBL GTO937SE ovals installed in my dad's Swift last sunday.
Am having GT5 963 ovals in my Safari Dicor 2.2.
Bargained cost with Bill and warranty

JBL GTO937SE 4000/-
JBL GT5 963 3500/-

Regards,

Ishlesh

Interesting!! Did you buy them from Chandigarh itself? Were you offered a choice between GTO937 and GTO937SE?

Did you like the speakers? May we have a listening report?

Ishlesh · 17th April 2008, 17:27

Sam, it was actually on going through your feedback on GT5 series that I opted for the following setup in my safari 2.2 EXE this January
Got in touch with Balneet (JBL's guy for North) who guided me to
Dealer Elegant, Lajpat Nagar - New Delhi
HU Pioneer 6950 6000/- (Grey)
Amp JBL GT5 604 7000/- (B&W)
Comps JBL GT5 650 4500/- (B&W)
Rear Ovals JBL GT5 963 3500/- (B&W)

Am quite happy with the performance.

Hence, helped my dad with ICEing up his new Swift from
Dealer Car Life, Sec 27, Chandigarh
HU Pioneer 5050 6000/- (Grey)
AMP NIL
Comps JBL GT5 650 4500/- (B&W)
Rear Ovals JBL GTO 937SE 4000/- (B&W)

It was again on your previous advise that GTO series is superior opted for the same - with just 500/- diff in cost.
The output is good, even comps are sounding ok w/o amp -- good enough to delight my dad.

Please advise if i trailed on right track.

Regards,

Ishlesh

nishantgandhi · 17th April 2008, 19:07

Ishlesh/Sam
How is the JBL GT5 604 amp compared to GTO 60.4?
And to Kenwood 8401? Blaupunkt GTA4 Mk2?

cyclops · 8th July 2008, 19:04

bump.!

any answers for nishant's queries?
even i'm having similar questions.

Ali G · 9th July 2008, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Did you like the speakers? May we have a listening report?

@Sam: IMHO they are the most sufficing speakers at that price for an ICE maniac. Have them for a year now and they're crisp as ever.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...ers-bleed.html

bhatmaster · 1st September 2008, 19:49

Hi All,
Following is the configuration of my new Verna VGT -

HU - Pio 4950
Front - JBL 627
Rear - Sony 6X9 (forgot the model number)

I have taken this rear Sony Xplods from my earlier Zen (bought in 2005), but not very satisfied with the performance they are providing. So, I'm thinking to replace them with JBL937.

But, my question is -

Will it improve the sound quality considerabley?
How much should I pay for JBL GTO937 is grey market of Kolkata.
Which is the best place in Kolkata to buy the relieable JBL W/O B&O .

Cheers
Bhatmaster

greenhorn · 1st September 2008, 22:28

yup, the JBL's will give a noticeable difference, both in terms of bass and treble , but whether its worth the amount is up to you.

I think they cost 4950 MRP, and 4k, or lesser grey. JBL also has another series, the GT5 , which may be marginally cheaper

rider60 · 2nd September 2008, 01:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Ishlesh/Sam
How is the JBL GT5 604 amp compared to GTO 60.4?
And to Kenwood 8401? Blaupunkt GTA4 Mk2?

nishant its cs 60.4 not the GTO series 60.4 and my opinion is the cs 60.4 sounded a little better to me than the GT5 from my audition experience if i remember correctly, i am not too sure though as i heard them i different cars.

well the cs60.4 is the older series and if you buy it now only old stock would be available so better go for the GT5 A604 amp, as for the other amps you will need to audition them and decide for yourself different brands have different sounding signatures.

nishantgandhi · 4th September 2008, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Ishlesh/Sam
How is the JBL GT5 604 amp compared to GTO 60.4?
And to Kenwood 8401? Blaupunkt GTA4 Mk2?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rider60

nishant its cs 60.4 not the GTO series 60.4 and my opinion is the cs 60.4 sounded a little better to me than the GT5 from my audition experience if i remember correctly, i am not too sure though as i heard them i different cars.

well the cs60.4 is the older series and if you buy it now only old stock would be available so better go for the GT5 A604 amp, as for the other amps you will need to audition them and decide for yourself different brands have different sounding signatures.

Thanks for the reply rider, however, I already got an amp (Blau GTA4) by the time you had replied

Ironically, installers are not too keen to give audition of different amps and it was practically impossible to do so with my set of chosen equipment.

I was also told by an installer that GT5A604 is more prone to overheating and whine, as compared to the other listed models. Is that true?

chiragh_bir · 4th September 2008, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Ishlesh/Sam
How is the JBL GT5 604 amp compared to GTO 60.4?
And to Kenwood 8401? Blaupunkt GTA4 Mk2?

same query regarding amp!!

chiragh_bir · 4th September 2008, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Thanks for the reply rider, however, I already got an amp (Blau GTA4) by the time you had replied

Ironically, installers are not too keen to give audition of different amps and it was practically impossible to do so with my set of chosen equipment.

I was also told by an installer that GT5A604 is more prone to overheating and whine, as compared to the other listed models. Is that true?

are you satisfied with blaupunkt amp as am also planning to pick one real soon!

17th March 2008, 00:14	#1
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Jbl Gto 937 Se I came across an ad for JBL GTO 937 Special Edition (SE) in Overdrive, March 2008. Could someone (Sam?) please elaborate what are the additional features in the SE speakers? Whats the price? Last edited by nishantgandhi : 17th March 2008 at 00:19.
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17th March 2008, 00:20	#2
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	The GTO937SE is a special edition for the extremely popular 6X9 GTO937. Tech spec wise it is almost identical to the GTO937. There are a few improvements but in my honest opinion none of these improvements will change the sound quality to a perceivable extent. I would not recommend changing from GTO937 to GTO937SE. It is recommended for new buyers though. The wires included in the box are of a better quality. Owing to the high demand and good availability, the price has been officially lowered by Rs. 500/- making the MRP Rs. 4490/-. As expected, because it is a high-trade item, you may get further discounts.
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17th March 2008, 00:29	#3
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,477 Times View My Garage	Is it only the new wires or is there something else changed? Price reduction brings it closer to the GT5-963 right?
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17th April 2008, 11:17	#4
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	Got JBL GTO937SE ovals installed in my dad's Swift last sunday. Am having GT5 963 ovals in my Safari Dicor 2.2. Bargained cost with Bill and warranty JBL GTO937SE 4000/- JBL GT5 963 3500/- Regards, Ishlesh
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17th April 2008, 17:27	#6
Ishlesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 52 Thanked: 6 Times	Sam, it was actually on going through your feedback on GT5 series that I opted for the following setup in my safari 2.2 EXE this January Got in touch with Balneet (JBL's guy for North) who guided me to Dealer Elegant, Lajpat Nagar - New Delhi HU Pioneer 6950 6000/- (Grey) Amp JBL GT5 604 7000/- (B&W) Comps JBL GT5 650 4500/- (B&W) Rear Ovals JBL GT5 963 3500/- (B&W) Am quite happy with the performance. Hence, helped my dad with ICEing up his new Swift from Dealer Car Life, Sec 27, Chandigarh HU Pioneer 5050 6000/- (Grey) AMP NIL Comps JBL GT5 650 4500/- (B&W) Rear Ovals JBL GTO 937SE 4000/- (B&W) It was again on your previous advise that GTO series is superior opted for the same - with just 500/- diff in cost. The output is good, even comps are sounding ok w/o amp -- good enough to delight my dad. Please advise if i trailed on right track. Regards, Ishlesh
	() Thanks

17th April 2008, 19:07	#7
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Ishlesh/Sam How is the JBL GT5 604 amp compared to GTO 60.4? And to Kenwood 8401? Blaupunkt GTA4 Mk2?
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8th July 2008, 19:04	#8
cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	bump.! any answers for nishant's queries? even i'm having similar questions.
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1st September 2008, 19:49	#10
bhatmaster BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 69 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Verna ICE Hi All, Following is the configuration of my new Verna VGT - HU - Pio 4950 Front - JBL 627 Rear - Sony 6X9 (forgot the model number) I have taken this rear Sony Xplods from my earlier Zen (bought in 2005), but not very satisfied with the performance they are providing. So, I'm thinking to replace them with JBL937. But, my question is - Will it improve the sound quality considerabley? How much should I pay for JBL GTO937 is grey market of Kolkata. Which is the best place in Kolkata to buy the relieable JBL W/O B&O . Cheers Bhatmaster
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1st September 2008, 22:28	#11
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	yup, the JBL's will give a noticeable difference, both in terms of bass and treble , but whether its worth the amount is up to you. I think they cost 4950 MRP, and 4k, or lesser grey. JBL also has another series, the GT5 , which may be marginally cheaper
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