which music system do youll prefer?

Jaggu · 3rd June 2005, 10:16

Pioneer since 1993

Puffdamgcdragon · 3rd June 2005, 20:50

Hi I've booked a Swift Zxi and I'm really confused about installing the music system. I'm pretty much nil as far as the features and performances of the different brands and variants. Can anyone suggest a decent Single C.D. Player/ Multiple C.D player with MP3 capability ( A must) and good 4 speakers combo- No woofer ( Is it really required in a hatchback?) Do I need additional tweeters for better sound reproduction? Should I focus on component speakers or.... All within, ummmm, say 12 to 15 Grands? Would that much be enough? Personally I somehow like Blaupunkt or Sony, but I dunno...
Also, I plan to buy an i-pod and wanted to know if I can play the i-pod with any brand/ model or is it just compatible with Alpine? What accessories will I need along with the i-pod to play in my car? How good will the sound reproduction be? Will I be able to see the music playlist on the interface of the music system? Which brand- model should I opt for?
Lastly, I'm pretty keen about a steering mounted remote control like the ones offered by Blaupunkt.
Guys please Help...

kallil · 3rd June 2005, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Puffdamgcdragon

Hi I've booked a Swift Zxi and I'm really confused about installing the music system. I'm pretty much nil as far as the features and performances of the different brands and variants. Can anyone suggest a decent Single C.D. Player/ Multiple C.D player with MP3 capability ( A must) and good 4 speakers combo- No woofer ( Is it really required in a hatchback?) Do I need additional tweeters for better sound reproduction? Should I focus on component speakers or.... All within, ummmm, say 12 to 15 Grands? Would that much be enough? Personally I somehow like Blaupunkt or Sony, but I dunno...
Also, I plan to buy an i-pod and wanted to know if I can play the i-pod with any brand/ model or is it just compatible with Alpine? What accessories will I need along with the i-pod to play in my car? How good will the sound reproduction be? Will I be able to see the music playlist on the interface of the music system? Which brand- model should I opt for?
Lastly, I'm pretty keen about a steering mounted remote control like the ones offered by Blaupunkt.
Guys please Help...

U could have a pair of ts90 pioneer tweeters on the dash.a fake would cost abt 500 compared to 2500 for the original - u won't no the difference

EVO6 · 5th June 2005, 00:31

If you are an audio enthusiast then i guess Pioneer wud be the last choice ... My choice wud be complete german .. Blaupunkt ...
but then given that there are higher range head units available i wud rather choose the Nak CD 700 or Macintoch single cd Head unit ..
But then again they are in a different league ....

kevyeoh · 12th June 2005, 17:04

what about Naka CD400? it's not as expensive as naka cd700...

DCEite · 12th June 2005, 17:24

well i have recently got sony r5610 installed in my car.. its the latest from sony, pretty cheap, has good sound as well.
whats more, it can play atrac3plus format as well, which means u can burn >450 songs in one cd..

amitverma · 13th June 2005, 00:34

although i use a pioneer in my car, but i do prefer an alpine for its sheer sound quality.

nitrous · 13th June 2005, 01:25

Pioneer..all the way. its simply "value for money".

Shrikar · 13th June 2005, 03:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffdamgcdragon

Hi I've booked a Swift Zxi and I'm really confused about installing the music system. I'm pretty much nil as far as the features and performances of the different brands and variants. Can anyone suggest a decent Single C.D. Player/ Multiple C.D player with MP3 capability ( A must) and good 4 speakers combo- No woofer ( Is it really required in a hatchback?) Do I need additional tweeters for better sound reproduction? Should I focus on component speakers or.... All within, ummmm, say 12 to 15 Grands? Would that much be enough? Personally I somehow like Blaupunkt or Sony, but I dunno...
Also, I plan to buy an i-pod and wanted to know if I can play the i-pod with any brand/ model or is it just compatible with Alpine? What accessories will I need along with the i-pod to play in my car? How good will the sound reproduction be? Will I be able to see the music playlist on the interface of the music system? Which brand- model should I opt for?
Lastly, I'm pretty keen about a steering mounted remote control like the ones offered by Blaupunkt.
Guys please Help...

well as far as the ipod goes you have few options... i have heard of a few new audio systems in which you can dock the ipod but it is not recommended i feel...tooexpensive plus not readily available.....best is get a car kit(the cassete that has a wire sticking out) or you can check out the belkin accessories for the ipod which streams the songs from the ipod on a radio frequency so u can select it on your radio!!(recommended)

revtech · 13th June 2005, 09:20

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Pioneer..all the way. its simply "value for money".

totally pioneer is total value for money !!

rev

navin · 13th June 2005, 10:13

Greetings Puff,

A good HU will cost you 10K+. Try and get one that has sub outs as well. I prefer Alpine and NAK but they might be outside your budget. I have friends who are happy with Sony and Blau.

What stock speakers are coming with the swift?

I'd recomend that you get good components about 6K for the front. Use stock for the rear till you can afford better. this way you dont throw away something when you upgrade. Blau. i think ca be got for this price. for 8K you have more options. read post 10 (iceman) from the link below

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5954

Regards
Peter, Paul and Mary

greatDrive · 13th June 2005, 10:36

Its Sony for me.. and probably with JBL speakers

anthiltg · 5th October 2005, 19:25

For simply the best reproduction of sound, Alpine for me.

aseem · 6th October 2005, 00:30

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Originally Posted by navin

Greetings Puff,

A good HU will cost you 10K+. Try and get one that has sub outs as well. I prefer Alpine and NAK but they might be outside your budget. I have friends who are happy with Sony and Blau.

What stock speakers are coming with the swift?

There are no stock speakers in Swift.

gunbir · 6th October 2005, 00:39

???????

How can you even choose "A Brand" or "B Brand" as better or worse. Eg: Some products by Pioneer are better than Alpine, some of Alpine better than Pioneer... This isnt right

View Poll Results: Which music system company?
Pioneer	26	36.62%
Sony	14	19.72%
JVC	5	7.04%
Alpine	14	19.72%
Other-please specify!	11	15.49%
Blaupunkt	1	1.41%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

3rd June 2005, 10:16	#31
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Pioneer since 1993
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3rd June 2005, 20:50	#32
Puffdamgcdragon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gangtok, Sikkim Posts: 301 Thanked: 261 Times	Hi I've booked a Swift Zxi and I'm really confused about installing the music system. I'm pretty much nil as far as the features and performances of the different brands and variants. Can anyone suggest a decent Single C.D. Player/ Multiple C.D player with MP3 capability ( A must) and good 4 speakers combo- No woofer ( Is it really required in a hatchback?) Do I need additional tweeters for better sound reproduction? Should I focus on component speakers or.... All within, ummmm, say 12 to 15 Grands? Would that much be enough? Personally I somehow like Blaupunkt or Sony, but I dunno... Also, I plan to buy an i-pod and wanted to know if I can play the i-pod with any brand/ model or is it just compatible with Alpine? What accessories will I need along with the i-pod to play in my car? How good will the sound reproduction be? Will I be able to see the music playlist on the interface of the music system? Which brand- model should I opt for? Lastly, I'm pretty keen about a steering mounted remote control like the ones offered by Blaupunkt. Guys please Help...
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5th June 2005, 00:31	#34
EVO6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 488 Thanked: 11 Times	If you are an audio enthusiast then i guess Pioneer wud be the last choice ... My choice wud be complete german .. Blaupunkt ... but then given that there are higher range head units available i wud rather choose the Nak CD 700 or Macintoch single cd Head unit .. But then again they are in a different league ....
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12th June 2005, 17:04	#35
kevyeoh Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Penang Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	what about Naka CD400? it's not as expensive as naka cd700...
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12th June 2005, 17:24	#36
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,560 Times	well i have recently got sony r5610 installed in my car.. its the latest from sony, pretty cheap, has good sound as well. whats more, it can play atrac3plus format as well, which means u can burn >450 songs in one cd..
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13th June 2005, 00:34	#37
amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 426 Thanked: 141 Times	although i use a pioneer in my car, but i do prefer an alpine for its sheer sound quality.
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13th June 2005, 01:25	#38
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Pioneer..all the way. its simply "value for money".
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13th June 2005, 10:13	#41
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,304 Times	Greetings Puff, A good HU will cost you 10K+. Try and get one that has sub outs as well. I prefer Alpine and NAK but they might be outside your budget. I have friends who are happy with Sony and Blau. What stock speakers are coming with the swift? I'd recomend that you get good components about 6K for the front. Use stock for the rear till you can afford better. this way you dont throw away something when you upgrade. Blau. i think ca be got for this price. for 8K you have more options. read post 10 (iceman) from the link below http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5954 Regards Peter, Paul and Mary Last edited by navin : 13th June 2005 at 10:18.
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13th June 2005, 10:36	#42
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	Its Sony for me.. and probably with JBL speakers
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5th October 2005, 19:25	#43
anthiltg BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 65 Thanked: 156 Times	Alpine for me For simply the best reproduction of sound, Alpine for me.
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6th October 2005, 00:39	#45
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 32 Times	??????? How can you even choose "A Brand" or "B Brand" as better or worse. Eg: Some products by Pioneer are better than Alpine, some of Alpine better than Pioneer... This isnt right
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