Suggestions invited for ICE upgrade for Octavia vRS - currently stock

autopsyche · 12th November 2008, 14:01

Oh of course not panky why would i take it personally. It was just an answer to your observation, and i agree thats definitely a good use for the kit!

ilovefls · 12th November 2008, 16:41

Anytime Panky, I'm in Gurgaon, just give me a buzz when you're around!

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Originally Posted by panky12345

hey come on arush! it was just an observation.. nothing personal! good to see this fake kit put to a better use :-)

so, ilovefls when am i getting an audition?

abhinav.gupta88 · 12th November 2008, 16:53

More pics. Of the whole boot after the wiring and all
details on wiring?

Pics of RCA , Fuse box , Power Cable , Speaker Cable and distribution block ( if any)

ilovefls · 13th November 2008, 15:04

The wiring kit was a Bull Audio 7ga kit. Unfortunately I don't have pictures, I can take pictures of the boot though and post them.

ilovefls · 18th November 2008, 15:09

Have experienced a bit of distortion in the Hertz 5.25" co-axials mounted in the rear, especially at high volume, if the front fader is not used. Thinking of swapping them for Bull Audio 5.25" components. Gurus, do you think that will solve the problem and provide better sound quality? The price difference is only 1.5k so that's not a big concern. Also please note that the rear speakers are in the stock location and are being powered by the stock Alpine 9830 HU.

DerAlte · 18th November 2008, 20:10

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Originally Posted by ilovefls

Have experienced a bit of distortion in the Hertz 5.25" co-axials mounted in the rear, especially at high volume, if the front fader is not used. ...

You are being unfair to the Hertz drivers. The distortion is from the HU (internal amp unable to sustain clean output at high volume setting or loud passages). If you really want to hear at LOUD volume in the rear, amp the rear speakers.

ilovefls · 19th November 2008, 09:51

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Originally Posted by DerAlte

You are being unfair to the Hertz drivers. The distortion is from the HU (internal amp unable to sustain clean output at high volume setting or loud passages). If you really want to hear at LOUD volume in the rear, amp the rear speakers.

That's what I thought as well but to test it out I'm going to swap the Hertz co-axials with the Bull comps and check out for myself if there is a difference, we'll get to know the answer soon

superbhikari · 20th November 2008, 01:33

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Originally Posted by ilovefls

The wiring kit was a Bull Audio 7ga kit. Unfortunately I don't have pictures, I can take pictures of the boot though and post them.

Can you please let me know, how much the Bull Wiring kit cost you?

ilovefls · 20th November 2008, 13:59

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Originally Posted by superbhikari

Can you please let me know, how much the Bull Wiring kit cost you?

The Bull 7ga wiring kit is available for Rs. 2500/- and the 4ga for 5000/-
For my present set-up the 7ga was sufficient.

ilovefls · 20th November 2008, 14:06

So I swapped the Hertz coaxials in the rear with the Bull Audio 5.25" components and there is a difference in the sound, even though the rear comps are still running off the HU. The distortion from the rear speakers kicks in at a higher volume level as compared to the Hertz and that solves my purpose for the time being. Of course once the fader is adjusted to get a proper sound-stage upfront, there is no distortion at all! Pretty happy with the swap and the price difference is only Rs. 1500/-

12th November 2008, 14:01	#16
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Oh of course not panky why would i take it personally. It was just an answer to your observation, and i agree thats definitely a good use for the kit!
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12th November 2008, 16:53	#18
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	More pics. Of the whole boot after the wiring and all details on wiring? Pics of RCA , Fuse box , Power Cable , Speaker Cable and distribution block ( if any)
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13th November 2008, 15:04	#19
ilovefls BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 87 Thanked: 0 Times	The wiring kit was a Bull Audio 7ga kit. Unfortunately I don't have pictures, I can take pictures of the boot though and post them.
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18th November 2008, 15:09	#20
ilovefls BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 87 Thanked: 0 Times	Have experienced a bit of distortion in the Hertz 5.25" co-axials mounted in the rear, especially at high volume, if the front fader is not used. Thinking of swapping them for Bull Audio 5.25" components. Gurus, do you think that will solve the problem and provide better sound quality? The price difference is only 1.5k so that's not a big concern. Also please note that the rear speakers are in the stock location and are being powered by the stock Alpine 9830 HU.
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20th November 2008, 14:06	#25
ilovefls BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 87 Thanked: 0 Times	So I swapped the Hertz coaxials in the rear with the Bull Audio 5.25" components and there is a difference in the sound, even though the rear comps are still running off the HU. The distortion from the rear speakers kicks in at a higher volume level as compared to the Hertz and that solves my purpose for the time being. Of course once the fader is adjusted to get a proper sound-stage upfront, there is no distortion at all! Pretty happy with the swap and the price difference is only Rs. 1500/-
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