ICE Upgrade in Hydra's Hatch II (Swift Zxi) - Alpine, Image Dynamics, TRU Tech

Flying Bong · 18th August 2008, 11:45

Install is looking good - neat & simple!

jkdas · 18th August 2008, 13:30

Loved the way the amp are kept now. Waiting to audition it (god knows when!)

navin · 18th August 2008, 15:17

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

The SRx4 doesn't even begin to do justice to this awesome set of comps. I'll be putting the SRx4 and the LRx1.4 for sale, to help me pay for a TRU Steel 44. Yep. I've given up saying "no more upgrades"

- The boot has been damped so heavy it does not stay up even with those 2 hydraulic things holding it. I need a prop.

Try the VRx series for the XS.

The excessive damping in the boot might damage the joints of the hyrdaulic "things".

hydrashok · 18th August 2008, 17:20

Thanks, folks!

@navin, VRx? I'm not that much of an ICEr. In fact I'm now confused between the Image Dynamics Q450.4 (what Hellspawn has in his car) and the TRU Technology TRU Steel 44. The ID amp is about 10K lesser but the TRU is already a legend, and gives more than it promises too. I'm sure both amps will drive the components well, but it is the sub I'm concerned about now (I intend to sell both my current amps and get just a 4-channel amp - simplicity is better).

Now I have some really nice 'nekkid' pics of the components for your viewing pleasure. I hope they will make up for the amateur phone-cam pics I posted. Enjoyyyy!

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noidaboy · 18th August 2008, 17:47

These compo's look yumm,congrats hydra!

Will this logic be true,that ID compo's should perform better on ID amp?
When hellspawn changed his iPAUL to ID the image had improved on his ID compo's,The detailing had increased even after the wattage had dropped from 90 to 75w yet the compo's were sounding better

serioussound · 18th August 2008, 22:35

Hi Anoop, finally you did it again.... nice selection of products and as usual pretty decent installation by Zuheimi. enjoyyyy

zucchero · 18th August 2008, 22:35

congrats hydra.those are some real goods comps to own.

hellspawn · 19th August 2008, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

In fact I'm now confused between the Image Dynamics Q450.4 (what Hellspawn has in his car) and the TRU Technology TRU Steel 44. The ID amp is about 10K lesser but the TRU is already a legend, and gives more than it promises too

You can always get the tru steel 44.If you dont like it we can exchange...

hydrashok · 19th August 2008, 13:32

Thank you, guys!

@noidaboy, I'm sure the XS comps would sound great with the ID Q450.4! His amp has been getting pretty good reviews from all over.

@hellspawn, exchange after I get a TRU Steel44? In your dreams!

But then, I'm open to a swap right now, with my SRx4 heh, heh!

quicksilver · 19th August 2008, 13:44

Awesome install Hydra, could not have expected anything lesser coming from you. But that ID components were the icing on the cake (or should I reserve that comment to the "yet to arrive" amps?). It was like the twist in the climax

The installation as usual, looks very professional. What less can I expect when two mad mad audio buffs like you and Zuhemi team up?

So much for resolutions yeh? you have now given me the resolve to finish what I started. Though I can only dream of reaching your level. Looking forward to an audition when are are back in Coimbatore (very soon, I guess).

JayD · 19th August 2008, 13:48

I agree! A coimby audition is needed soon!

hydrashok · 19th August 2008, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by quicksilver

...you have now given me the resolve to finish what I started.

Thanks, quicksilver! Have been meaning to call you for a long time now. Will call you today 'noon. Yes, I was wondering what happened to that project of yours! If you are in Kochi in about a month, you will have one helluva setup to audition (not mine)

I should be in Coimb in the 2nd weekend of September, but I'm not sure if I'll be driving down, though :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

I agree! A coimby audition is needed soon!

I guess you'll be in Kochi during the Onam weekend, right? That's when I'll be in Coimby. When are you in Kochi next?

navin · 19th August 2008, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Now I have some really nice 'nekkid' pics of the components for your viewing pleasure.

are you building a new custom sub box as well? I only assume becuase of the plywood used as a back ground.

now lets see some install pics!

hellspawn · 19th August 2008, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

@hellspawn, exchange after I get a TRU Steel44? In your dreams!

But then, I'm open to a swap right now, with my SRx4 heh, heh!

Cool i'll be sending you my kenwood 8401..send me the srx4

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redfire · 20th August 2008, 00:42

Wow hydra - sorry was bit away from forum. It's a neat great setup. Glad to know that you got what you really wanted. I am sure, by the amp upgrade, it is going to be a perfect/reference setup.

Like the amp rack in your boot. Wanna do something like that.

Do buzz us when you drive to Tvm next time. Will meet you if I come to Cochin.

Waiting for the never ending next upgrade story

18th August 2008, 11:45	#46
Flying Bong BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 271 Thanked: 3 Times	Install is looking good - neat & simple!
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18th August 2008, 13:30	#47
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Loved the way the amp are kept now. Waiting to audition it (god knows when!)
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18th August 2008, 17:20	#49
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thanks, folks! @navin, VRx? I'm not that much of an ICEr. In fact I'm now confused between the Image Dynamics Q450.4 (what Hellspawn has in his car) and the TRU Technology TRU Steel 44. The ID amp is about 10K lesser but the TRU is already a legend, and gives more than it promises too. I'm sure both amps will drive the components well, but it is the sub I'm concerned about now (I intend to sell both my current amps and get just a 4-channel amp - simplicity is better). Now I have some really nice 'nekkid' pics of the components for your viewing pleasure. I hope they will make up for the amateur phone-cam pics I posted. Enjoyyyy! .. .. .. .. .. ..
	() Thanks

18th August 2008, 17:47	#50
noidaboy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	These compo's look yumm,congrats hydra! Will this logic be true,that ID compo's should perform better on ID amp? When hellspawn changed his iPAUL to ID the image had improved on his ID compo's,The detailing had increased even after the wattage had dropped from 90 to 75w yet the compo's were sounding better
	() Thanks

18th August 2008, 22:35	#51
serioussound BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kerala-trichur Posts: 32 Thanked: 5 Times	Hi Anoop, finally you did it again.... nice selection of products and as usual pretty decent installation by Zuheimi. enjoyyyy
	() Thanks

18th August 2008, 22:35	#52
zucchero BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: faridabad/rourkela Posts: 250 Thanked: 0 Times	congrats hydra.those are some real goods comps to own.
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19th August 2008, 13:32	#54
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thank you, guys! @noidaboy, I'm sure the XS comps would sound great with the ID Q450.4! His amp has been getting pretty good reviews from all over. @hellspawn, exchange after I get a TRU Steel44? In your dreams! But then, I'm open to a swap right now, with my SRx4 heh, heh!
	() Thanks

19th August 2008, 13:44	#55
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Awesome install Hydra, could not have expected anything lesser coming from you. But that ID components were the icing on the cake (or should I reserve that comment to the "yet to arrive" amps?). It was like the twist in the climax The installation as usual, looks very professional. What less can I expect when two mad mad audio buffs like you and Zuhemi team up? So much for resolutions yeh? you have now given me the resolve to finish what I started. Though I can only dream of reaching your level. Looking forward to an audition when are are back in Coimbatore (very soon, I guess).
	() Thanks

19th August 2008, 13:48	#56
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	I agree! A coimby audition is needed soon! Last edited by JayD : 19th August 2008 at 13:50.
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20th August 2008, 00:42	#60
redfire BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 449 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Wow hydra - sorry was bit away from forum. It's a neat great setup. Glad to know that you got what you really wanted. I am sure, by the amp upgrade, it is going to be a perfect/reference setup. Like the amp rack in your boot. Wanna do something like that. Do buzz us when you drive to Tvm next time. Will meet you if I come to Cochin. Waiting for the never ending next upgrade story
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