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Old 26th June 2008, 22:25   #1
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Help in selecting Amplifier and Subwoofer for my Wagon-R

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I am planning to spruce up my Wagon-R's ICE, by adding amplifier and subwoofer. I am right now having, front and back speakers (Ultimate) and of course a pioneer headunit.

Please suggest me a good Amplifier and Subwoofer setup. My budget is stricktly 10k. Not more than that.

Thanks in advance.
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Here's the break up. Grey prices:
JBL CS300.1 mono amp= ~Rs.5500
JBL GTO1204D sub= ~3500k
Sealed Enclosure =~ 1k
Wiring and Install= 1500(minimum)
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Thank you nitrous.
What would be the original prices (with warranty and bill) of these components?
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Here's the break up. Grey prices:
JBL CS300.1 mono amp= ~Rs.5500
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Can i get the spec's for this amp?
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JBL CS300.1

Power Output 300 watts RMS x 1 channel at 2 ohms and ≤ 1% THD + N
S/N Ratio 100dBA (reference 1 watts into 4 ohms)
Dynamic Power 400 watts at 2 ohms
Effective Damping Factor 6.39 at 4 ohms
Frequency Response 10Hz - 300Hz (-3dB)
Maximum Input Signal 7.5V
Maximum Sensitivity 100mV
Dimensions 2.2" x 13" x 10.3"
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JBLCS300.1, is this good enough for reasonable quality of audio in my WagonR?

Are the above best in 10k range? Any other options can I look for? thanks in advance.
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ravi if you dont have an amp currently for your speakers then getting a mono and a sub will not better the music in the car.

for the same reason might i suggest a 4-Channel amp, then bridge two of its channels of the sub and use two for the front sound stage?
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Okay, let me tell what I have currently in my Wagon-R

Pioneer headset (base model)
Front Pioneer speakers.
Rear Ultimate 240 w oval speakers

Now as per my understanding, a monoamp can only power a subwoofer (correct me if I am wrong). Then, to connect the rear speakers do I need another type amplifier??
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ravi if you dont have an amp currently for your speakers then getting a mono and a sub will not better the music in the car.

for the same reason might i suggest a 4-Channel amp, then bridge two of its channels of the sub and use two for the front sound stage?
How much output can the amp give? If we assume 300W per channel and if we use 2channels for the sub, how can it power it if the sub is 1000W? The output would be 600W na? Am i wrong? Explain.
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Okay, let me tell what I have currently in my Wagon-R

Pioneer headset (base model)
Front Pioneer speakers.
Rear Ultimate 240 w oval speakers

Now as per my understanding, a monoamp can only power a subwoofer (correct me if I am wrong). Then, to connect the rear speakers do I need another type amplifier??
Yes, Mono can power a Sub. Best would be to get a 4-channel amp, bridge 2-channel to your sub and the remaining 2 channel to your speakers. I would also advise you to read:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...rminology.html

This will be a great learning for you.
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How much output can the amp give? If we assume 300W per channel and if we use 2channels for the sub, how can it power it if the sub is 1000W? The output would be 600W na? Am i wrong? Explain.

the calculation is not that way buddy, a 4-channel amp say JBL GTO4060 that i was about to suggest ravi, it has 4 channels, all four channels can be used to power one speaker each or
they can be bridged two channels into a total 2 or
bridge only 2 channels to make it one for the sub and use the other two for the speakers.

the last kind of configuration was the thing i suggested Ravi, you see the amp says 75W rms @ 2Ohms and 150W rms X 2 @ 4Ohms.

so you can bridge two channels and use a 4Ohm stable sub on it and use the other two to power the front sound stage.

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the calculation is not that way buddy, a 4-channel amp say JBL GTO4060 that i was about to suggest ravi, it has 4 channels, all four channels can be used to power one speaker each or
they can be bridged two channels into a total 2 or
bridge only 2 channels to make it one for the sub and use the other two for the speakers.

the last kind of configuration was the thing i suggested Ravi, you see the amp says 75W rms @ 2Ohms and 150W rms X 2 @ 4Ohms.

so you can bridge two channels and use a 4Ohm stable sub on it and use the other two to power the front sound stage.

JBL Car & Marine Audio
Okie, and what would be the inpit required for the sub? Suppose, the JBL1204. The output the amp can provide from the 2channels will be 300W rms right? Now isnt the required input for the sub 1000W?

EDIT : Now I got it! I was confused between rms power and peak power, sorry! Confusion cleared

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Okay, let me tell what I have currently in my Wagon-R

Pioneer headset (base model)
Front Pioneer speakers.
Rear Ultimate 240 w oval speakers

Now as per my understanding, a monoamp can only power a subwoofer (correct me if I am wrong). Then, to connect the rear speakers do I need another type amplifier??


well its a wagonR so the front speakers are 4" speakers and the rear ones are ovals so if you really want the bass might i suggest a setup similar to rocksterraghu's M800 install.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...p-my-m800.html


well have this kind of setup but with a better amp and you will not want a sub and will be content with this i can assure you that!
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Yes, Mono can power a Sub. Best would be to get a 4-channel amp, bridge 2-channel to your sub and the remaining 2 channel to your speakers. I would also advise you to read:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...rminology.html

This will be a great learning for you.
Thank you so much madbullram. I will go through the thread.

@Yash
I have checked the raghu's thread. It was really nice. One more option for the front speakers is, Illusion Electra 4.1 as used by Technocrat. The review was great by him. What do you say?

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Thank you so much madbullram. I will go through the thread.

@Yash
I have checked the raghu's thread. It was really nice. One more option for the front speakers is, Illusion Electra 4.1 as used by Technocrat. The review was great by him. What do you say?
you want to stick to the 10grand budget dont you? you go with the electra 4.1 rest assured you will surely lose the bass and a lot more of do$$$!
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