sub recommendation for my swift's ICE setup

ece2k2 · 28th January 2009, 15:13

Dear Gurus,

I am planning to add the final missing element to my Swift's ICE in the near future - a subwoofer. Given the current economy, I cannot stretch my budget and my requirement is that I need a decent sounding sub at the lowest possible price (A few thousand rupees budget) that will "GEL" well with my current ICE setup that includes:

Eclipse CD3200 HU
Illusion Audio Electra 6.5 components in front
Hertz Dieci 6x9 ovals in the rear parcel tray
JBL GT5-A604 amp

Once the sub is added, I am planning to drive the front components and the sub using the JBL amp.

I heard that the bass tube does not offer qualty sound and hence I did not consider it. I am open to different options, but currently eyeing the Rs.2000 odd 12" JBL sub from grey and a decent custom made enclosure for this.

Also, If there is a quality alternative for 12" sub to save the cramped swift's boot space, it will be great. Last but not least, if you feel that the addition of a subwoofer at this kind of price range is not advisable, I am even ready to drop this whole idea.

Request your opinions asap.

- SKB.

frankmehta · 28th January 2009, 17:43

It is possible. 3k will get you the jbl 1205 sub and a decent enclosure. It will complement your system well and will make a huge difference. Its a right thing to power the components and the sub with the amp and leave the rear fills at the mercy of the head unit, which in fact is a good unit. The whole package will sound complete.

speedzak · 28th January 2009, 18:38

I suggest you wait for sometime and add another 2k or so to your budget. Get the sub mentioned above or the 10" version of it. Make a good sealed/ported box according to your listening taste.

10" sub will allow you to keep the box smaller than the 12" one. Sealed box will be smaller than the ported one.

ece2k2 · 28th January 2009, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

I suggest you wait for sometime and add another 2k or so to your budget. Get the sub mentioned above or the 10" version of it. Make a good sealed/ported box according to your listening taste.

10" sub will allow you to keep the box smaller than the 12" one. Sealed box will be smaller than the ported one.

If I can get the cs1205 now in a sealed enclosure (grey stuff) in my budget as frank mentioned, should I still wait. I guess the 10" one is not available in grey now, and I have to probably wait if I opt for that. any suggestions ?

ramie2400 · 28th January 2009, 19:01

I would suggest you "go ahead" with the sub as mentioned by frank in a sealed enclosure its a complete VFM,as its matches well with the JBL amp you are running.

ece2k2 · 28th January 2009, 20:40

great. so, I am going ahead with the JBL 12" sub soon.

any specific inputs to be noted for the design of the sealed enclosure - any stuffing to be done ? I am planning to get this setup done by blueraven

thanks for all the suggestions. keep them coming gurus

abhibh · 28th January 2009, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ece2k2

great. so, I am going ahead with the JBL 12" sub soon.

any specific inputs to be noted for the design of the sealed enclosure - any stuffing to be done ? I am planning to get this setup done by blueraven

thanks for all the suggestions. keep them coming gurus

If you are getting it done from blueraven no need to worry about anything. He will take care of everything.

Sowmya · 28th January 2009, 23:45

Last week I went for Sub Woofer Hunt. Shopkeeper is saying that there is almost no new product with warranty as new product is getting launch. There is also no 10 inch Sub. Every thing is 12",
By the way what is that blueraven ?

abhibh · 29th January 2009, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Sowmya

By the way what is that blueraven ?

blueraven is a member here from Bang-A-Lore and he owns a shop named EVO.

lambuhere1 · 29th January 2009, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhibh

blueraven is a member here from Bang-A-Lore and he owns a shop named EVO.

To add to it, He does MAGIC with his fingers on your audio system

ece2k2 · 30th January 2009, 07:11

I got the GT5-10 sub installed yesterday at EVO. It sounds pretty nice and occupies very little space - have placed it in the left corner of the boot sideways to save the space.

Thanks for all the inputs.

Fountainheader · 30th January 2009, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by ece2k2

I got the GT5-10 sub installed yesterday at EVO. It sounds pretty nice and occupies very little space - have placed it in the left corner of the boot sideways to save the space.

Thanks for all the inputs.

Congrats! How about some pics and how much did ya pay ?

ece2k2 · 30th January 2009, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Congrats! How about some pics and how much did ya pay ?

Thanks! Will get some pics this weekend. The price came to around Rs.3k

rkavthekar · 30th January 2009, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ece2k2

Thanks! Will get some pics this weekend. The price came to around Rs.3k

I am keenly following your thread and very much look forward to the pics of the Sub and the way its installed.

take care and drive safely

Sowmya · 30th January 2009, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ece2k2

Thanks! Will get some pics this weekend. The price came to around Rs.3k

3K

. What does it include ?

Means does this include wiring,Box with the woofer ?

28th January 2009, 15:13	#1
ece2k2 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 524 Thanked: 349 Times	sub recommendation for my swift's ICE setup Dear Gurus, I am planning to add the final missing element to my Swift's ICE in the near future - a subwoofer. Given the current economy, I cannot stretch my budget and my requirement is that I need a decent sounding sub at the lowest possible price (A few thousand rupees budget) that will "GEL" well with my current ICE setup that includes: Eclipse CD3200 HU Illusion Audio Electra 6.5 components in front Hertz Dieci 6x9 ovals in the rear parcel tray JBL GT5-A604 amp Once the sub is added, I am planning to drive the front components and the sub using the JBL amp. I heard that the bass tube does not offer qualty sound and hence I did not consider it. I am open to different options, but currently eyeing the Rs.2000 odd 12" JBL sub from grey and a decent custom made enclosure for this. Also, If there is a quality alternative for 12" sub to save the cramped swift's boot space, it will be great. Last but not least, if you feel that the addition of a subwoofer at this kind of price range is not advisable, I am even ready to drop this whole idea. Request your opinions asap. - SKB.
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28th January 2009, 17:43	#2
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	It is possible. 3k will get you the jbl 1205 sub and a decent enclosure. It will complement your system well and will make a huge difference. Its a right thing to power the components and the sub with the amp and leave the rear fills at the mercy of the head unit, which in fact is a good unit. The whole package will sound complete.
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28th January 2009, 18:38	#3
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	I suggest you wait for sometime and add another 2k or so to your budget. Get the sub mentioned above or the 10" version of it. Make a good sealed/ported box according to your listening taste. 10" sub will allow you to keep the box smaller than the 12" one. Sealed box will be smaller than the ported one.
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28th January 2009, 19:01	#5
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I would suggest you "go ahead" with the sub as mentioned by frank in a sealed enclosure its a complete VFM,as its matches well with the JBL amp you are running.
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28th January 2009, 20:40	#6
ece2k2 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 524 Thanked: 349 Times	great. so, I am going ahead with the JBL 12" sub soon. any specific inputs to be noted for the design of the sealed enclosure - any stuffing to be done ? I am planning to get this setup done by blueraven thanks for all the suggestions. keep them coming gurus
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28th January 2009, 23:45	#8
Sowmya BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Last week I went for Sub Woofer Hunt. Shopkeeper is saying that there is almost no new product with warranty as new product is getting launch. There is also no 10 inch Sub. Every thing is 12", By the way what is that blueraven ?
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30th January 2009, 07:11	#11
ece2k2 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 524 Thanked: 349 Times	Got GT5-10 installed I got the GT5-10 sub installed yesterday at EVO. It sounds pretty nice and occupies very little space - have placed it in the left corner of the boot sideways to save the space. Thanks for all the inputs.
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