Alpine Imprint Technology

Sheshagiri · 11th June 2008, 11:24

Hi Guru's,
Finally zeroed in on a Alpine 9884 HU for my Corolla and intend to install it over the weekend. Dont know any good installer in Delhi but hope to find out - any guidance here will be of great help.

So to go with the HU I have the below equipment which I pulled out of my Honda City/ my store room. Not neccessary that I need to put everything in.
1. Kicker 200.4 amp
2. Fusion 6001 Monoblock
3. Fusion 2 way components
4. Fusion Active Cross Over
5. Fusion 12 inch Sub
6. Kenwood 5 channel EQ
7. 6 inch Fusion Co-axials - Cant use these as the rear on the Toyota can take in 6 x 9 only.

I intend to pick up a pair of Coaxials for the back.
I also intend to upgrade in a few months by adding a PXA - H100 (Imprint processor) - waiting for my incentives.

Need advise on
1. If I upgrade with PXA H-100, will I need a Active cross over? Doesnt the HU itself have the capability. I will also be picking up the callibaration software.
2. Just a thought - how about removing the passive Cross Overs from the Component and powering the tweeters directly from the HU - or do you think a 2 channel amp is required. If yes -any VFM ones you can reccomend
3. For this set up - which co-axials do you reccomend? I find the Polk attractive at the about 5k and sounds good too.
4. Any Guruji in Delhi who can spare some time over any of the weekends to help me tune up the car and give me some gyan on ICE. Will be very very greatful.

This is a self driven Car
I listen to a whole range of Music but mostly Dire Straits, Flloyd and Sting
Listen at medium Volume
Use the ipod extensivly
Apreciate the Mids and Lows more than the highs.
Dont want to make cut/modify pannels etc.

Looking forward to your assistance

low_bass_makker · 11th June 2008, 11:54

Is your location Delhi or Bangalore ?

sk456 · 11th June 2008, 13:43

If you are indeed in Delhi you can contact DRIVEN in East of kailash or contact Autophile/Gunbir our forum gurus whom you could also bump into at Driven. They are the finest in the business.

Sheshagiri · 11th June 2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

Is your location Delhi or Bangalore ?

Recently relocated to Gurgaon, Not sure if there are good installers in Gurgaon. Had met up with one Mr.Batra who seemed to have a fair understanding but still not sure.

tsk1979 · 11th June 2008, 15:00

Hi, if you want to know about good installers, you can head over to this thread
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-g...larations.html
Its currently in the process of being upgraded, and you can PM the people there once you finalize.
I presume you would want to reuse your existing equipment mostly, right? From your list it appears that you don't really need to buy much except for rear 6x9 and a 4ch amp.
As far as installers are concerned, its a personal preference of people and you can browse threads on this forum to decide what all you want.

Sheshagiri · 11th June 2008, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

I presume you would want to reuse your existing equipment mostly, right? From your list it appears that you don't really need to buy much except for rear 6x9 and a 4ch amp..

Yes - I would like to use most of the stuff, I already have a 4 channel Kicker.
Any idea on the performance of Alpine speakers?

DerAlte · 11th June 2008, 16:24

Which model of Alpine speakers are you considering? Some of them are quite good.

Sheshagiri · 11th June 2008, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Which model of Alpine speakers are you considering? Some of them are quite good.

Dont know much about Alpine speakers, any reccomendations? am looking for 6x9 full range for the rear

DerAlte · 12th June 2008, 10:21

Alpine has a Type S 6x9 for about 4.7K. You could also consider JBL (GTO 937), Blaupunkt (ODx, THx), Infinity, Ground Zero, Hertz, Polk db, etc. Do audition them before taking a buying decision.

PatienceWins · 12th June 2008, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Alpine has a Type S 6x9 for about 4.7K. You could also consider JBL (GTO 937), Blaupunkt (ODx, THx), Infinity, Ground Zero, Hertz, Polk db, etc. Do audition them before taking a buying decision.

I paid 8000 for Alpine 6x9 speakers a year back, I am not sure whether it is S type or R type. I do not know whether that was the right price or I was taken for a ride. But I was cheated with the Pioneer front speakers at same shop, Auto Planet, Koramangala.

cancerm · 7th July 2008, 10:27

Hello Gurus
I have an alpine 9887 Head unit & was plannng to have the imprint Software.
I would like to know the following things ( considering that I have very limited knowledge of ICE )

1 : How does the IMPRINT SOFTWARE work ?
2: Do you need anything else to have the software( like any interface or calibratin software etc ...)
3: I was quoted Rs 12 k by Rajesh.khanna - final Touch -juhu Tara road) for the same.

Do I need to know anything WRT to the IMPRINT SOFTWARE & is the price justified for the same??

Mods : If at all these points have beed discussed else where in the forum, I would request you to merge this with it, though I was unable to find any.

Rgds

11th June 2008, 11:24	#1
Sheshagiri BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 80 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Alpine Imprint Technology Hi Guru's, Finally zeroed in on a Alpine 9884 HU for my Corolla and intend to install it over the weekend. Dont know any good installer in Delhi but hope to find out - any guidance here will be of great help. So to go with the HU I have the below equipment which I pulled out of my Honda City/ my store room. Not neccessary that I need to put everything in. 1. Kicker 200.4 amp 2. Fusion 6001 Monoblock 3. Fusion 2 way components 4. Fusion Active Cross Over 5. Fusion 12 inch Sub 6. Kenwood 5 channel EQ 7. 6 inch Fusion Co-axials - Cant use these as the rear on the Toyota can take in 6 x 9 only. I intend to pick up a pair of Coaxials for the back. I also intend to upgrade in a few months by adding a PXA - H100 (Imprint processor) - waiting for my incentives. Need advise on 1. If I upgrade with PXA H-100, will I need a Active cross over? Doesnt the HU itself have the capability. I will also be picking up the callibaration software. 2. Just a thought - how about removing the passive Cross Overs from the Component and powering the tweeters directly from the HU - or do you think a 2 channel amp is required. If yes -any VFM ones you can reccomend 3. For this set up - which co-axials do you reccomend? I find the Polk attractive at the about 5k and sounds good too. 4. Any Guruji in Delhi who can spare some time over any of the weekends to help me tune up the car and give me some gyan on ICE. Will be very very greatful. This is a self driven Car I listen to a whole range of Music but mostly Dire Straits, Flloyd and Sting Listen at medium Volume Use the ipod extensivly Apreciate the Mids and Lows more than the highs. Dont want to make cut/modify pannels etc. Looking forward to your assistance
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11th June 2008, 11:54	#2
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	Is your location Delhi or Bangalore ?
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11th June 2008, 13:43	#3
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	If you are indeed in Delhi you can contact DRIVEN in East of kailash or contact Autophile/Gunbir our forum gurus whom you could also bump into at Driven. They are the finest in the business.
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11th June 2008, 15:00	#5
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	Hi, if you want to know about good installers, you can head over to this thread https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-g...larations.html Its currently in the process of being upgraded, and you can PM the people there once you finalize. I presume you would want to reuse your existing equipment mostly, right? From your list it appears that you don't really need to buy much except for rear 6x9 and a 4ch amp. As far as installers are concerned, its a personal preference of people and you can browse threads on this forum to decide what all you want.
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11th June 2008, 16:24	#7
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,027 Thanked: 2,920 Times	Which model of Alpine speakers are you considering? Some of them are quite good.
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12th June 2008, 10:21	#9
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,027 Thanked: 2,920 Times	Alpine has a Type S 6x9 for about 4.7K. You could also consider JBL (GTO 937), Blaupunkt (ODx, THx), Infinity, Ground Zero, Hertz, Polk db, etc. Do audition them before taking a buying decision. Last edited by DerAlte : 12th June 2008 at 10:22.
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7th July 2008, 10:27	#11
cancerm BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 149 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hello Gurus I have an alpine 9887 Head unit & was plannng to have the imprint Software. I would like to know the following things ( considering that I have very limited knowledge of ICE ) 1 : How does the IMPRINT SOFTWARE work ? 2: Do you need anything else to have the software( like any interface or calibratin software etc ...) 3: I was quoted Rs 12 k by Rajesh.khanna - final Touch -juhu Tara road) for the same. Do I need to know anything WRT to the IMPRINT SOFTWARE & is the price justified for the same?? Mods : If at all these points have beed discussed else where in the forum, I would request you to merge this with it, though I was unable to find any. Rgds
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