Clarion Vs Alpine Vs Pioneer Vs Kenwood EDIT - Its a Clarion DXZ 785 USB

frankmehta · 10th April 2009, 00:10

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Thanks Frank, which HU are you buying? Eclipse or Clarion

Hopefully yes. Most probably on Saturday but will let you know. Lol your setup would be better remember I have a Sony amp

The headunit plans might be derailed for some time now. Because there might not be car to put the head unit in for a good 3 months.

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

If its at Kalaghoda in the morning, I can be there as I have to go to CST around 10 am. So please keep it around 11 am

P.S. - Franky is not buying a HU anymore. I scolded him a lot yesterday. He needs to understand the value of money and curtail all 'unnecessary' expenses in a recessionary scenario. Now Frank is miffed at me and doesnt take my calls also. My teeth have lost the opportunity of being treated by this legendary dentist-in-making.

Nissant:-) worry not. I shall never say no for treatment. Only, team bhp members must pay me in head units and amplifiers:-) you've saved my bum though. Imagine getting a new hu and then realizing its going to rust in your cupboard for months. Thanks.

Technocrat · 10th April 2009, 15:56

Nishant I will be reaching Mumbai near Fort office around 12:30 tomorrow.

I was planning to buy a USB drive, Does anyone know whats the max size thats supported by this HU? I was planning to buy a 4gb one.

karankapoor · 10th April 2009, 16:17

4 GB pen drive will easily work with your HU.

Invinsible · 10th April 2009, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Nishant I will be reaching Mumbai near Fort office around 12:30 tomorrow.

I was planning to buy a USB drive, Does anyone know whats the max size thats supported by this HU? I was planning to buy a 4gb one.

Hey congrats on your purchase. 16GB works fine with the head unit. I have read few reviews online where 16gb worked all good. Also, had checked with the Crutchfield.com help line people and they said it shouldn't be a problem.

Technocrat · 12th April 2009, 16:00

Got the clarion Installed with 6.5 mid bass.

Details are posted Here

the_maassk · 14th April 2009, 10:11

Apologies if this is a little OT - What subwoofer should I go in for (as and when I get my Clarion)? I am looking at JBL CS1205 in a sealed box. Any recommendations in 10" or 12" subs? Can I get away with a 10" sub (so save some boot space)?

JFYI - I have JBL GTO607C components in front and stock Nippons as rear fills for now. I am using a Blau GT4 MKII amp.

nishantgandhi · 14th April 2009, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Nishant I will be reaching Mumbai near Fort office around 12:30 tomorrow.

I was planning to buy a USB drive, Does anyone know whats the max size thats supported by this HU? I was planning to buy a 4gb one.

Missed your install. I have logged on to TBHP after a week or so. Anyways, how was the tuning session, esp the TA settings?

Technocrat · 14th April 2009, 15:25

The tuning hardly took any time as most of the settings are at default levels except for HPF/LPF (both at 80) & TA. TA was done by Ajay using a measuring tape, I wanted the TA to be adjusted a bit more which he did again. I have written these figures in case they get reset accidentally

santosh.s · 14th April 2009, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

TA was done by Ajay using a measuring tape,

A basic question on this- I believe LPF used in subwoofer amp (any LPF for that matter) adds it's own "electrical" delay, above the delay caused by physical distance between sub and listener. How is it taken care of, if at all?

Technocrat · 14th April 2009, 17:22

No idea man, I am not sure whether the HPF & LPF on amp was touched or not, will need to check. All I can say is that I can hear the bass very much in front

katpasin · 14th April 2009, 21:22

i am thninking Clarion-DXZ785USB or Clarion-DXZ585USB.
The only difference is TA. price difference of Rs 2.2k between the 2.
Is TA worth the price?

navin · 14th April 2009, 22:34

katpasin, get the 785. Once you have TA you cant go back.

abhinav.gupta88 · 15th April 2009, 01:34

Obviously TA for 2.2k is worth it.
Take the plunge.

katpasin · 15th April 2009, 08:35

guys, i will be ordering it through sonicelectronix. they give free installation kit.
The kit contains a Dash kit, wire harness and a antenna adapter
But my vehicle is not listed in their list(which has US cars only). Is there any other US car which i can mention for which the kit would work for Santro xing XO ?

the_maassk · 15th April 2009, 10:12

The wiring harness is car specific. So your installer would have a harness for your Santro. If your car already has an HU, you do not need the new dashkit I suppose (and again it would be vehicle specific and so should be available with your dealer in case you need it). I am not sure about the antenna adapter, but my guess is that your existing HU's antenna connector would be compatible with the Clarion.

10th April 2009, 15:56	#212
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Nishant I will be reaching Mumbai near Fort office around 12:30 tomorrow. I was planning to buy a USB drive, Does anyone know whats the max size thats supported by this HU? I was planning to buy a 4gb one.
	() Thanks

10th April 2009, 16:17	#213
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	4 GB pen drive will easily work with your HU.
	() Thanks

12th April 2009, 16:00	#215
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Got the clarion Installed with 6.5 mid bass. Details are posted Here
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 10:11	#216
the_maassk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vadodara/ NG7 2QP Posts: 205 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Sub to match the Clarion Apologies if this is a little OT - What subwoofer should I go in for (as and when I get my Clarion)? I am looking at JBL CS1205 in a sealed box. Any recommendations in 10" or 12" subs? Can I get away with a 10" sub (so save some boot space)? JFYI - I have JBL GTO607C components in front and stock Nippons as rear fills for now. I am using a Blau GT4 MKII amp.
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 15:25	#218
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	The tuning hardly took any time as most of the settings are at default levels except for HPF/LPF (both at 80) & TA. TA was done by Ajay using a measuring tape, I wanted the TA to be adjusted a bit more which he did again. I have written these figures in case they get reset accidentally
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 17:22	#220
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	No idea man, I am not sure whether the HPF & LPF on amp was touched or not, will need to check. All I can say is that I can hear the bass very much in front
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 21:22	#221
katpasin BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 104 Thanked: 2 Times	i am thninking Clarion-DXZ785USB or Clarion-DXZ585USB. The only difference is TA. price difference of Rs 2.2k between the 2. Is TA worth the price?
	() Thanks

14th April 2009, 22:34	#222
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,200 Thanked: 9,311 Times	katpasin, get the 785. Once you have TA you cant go back.
	() Thanks

15th April 2009, 01:34	#223
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Obviously TA for 2.2k is worth it. Take the plunge.
	() Thanks

15th April 2009, 08:35	#224
katpasin BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 104 Thanked: 2 Times	guys, i will be ordering it through sonicelectronix. they give free installation kit. The kit contains a Dash kit, wire harness and a antenna adapter But my vehicle is not listed in their list(which has US cars only). Is there any other US car which i can mention for which the kit would work for Santro xing XO ?
	() Thanks

15th April 2009, 10:12	#225
the_maassk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vadodara/ NG7 2QP Posts: 205 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	The wiring harness is car specific. So your installer would have a harness for your Santro. If your car already has an HU, you do not need the new dashkit I suppose (and again it would be vehicle specific and so should be available with your dealer in case you need it). I am not sure about the antenna adapter, but my guess is that your existing HU's antenna connector would be compatible with the Clarion.
	() Thanks