Clarion, Alpine, Illusions, JBL & Sony and a Carputer too (trying to add)

bottle · 30th May 2009, 22:47

Auditioned the setup last night, sound was really crisp and clean

congrats again John

esteem_lover · 1st June 2009, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

Auditioned the setup last night, sound was really crisp and clean

congrats again John

Thank you Ravin. With the controls on flat, it sounds so true. I am still grappling with the sound options available in this HU.

b-positive · 25th September 2009, 20:49

Hi Esteem lover,

My friend has the clarion DXZ785USB and alpine MRP-F600 in his truck and was impressed by the sound quality, the same day i checked here and read good reviews about HU. So he ordered the same for me. Now i see we both have the same HU and AMP. I didn't buy the 2 channel amp thnking about the customs problem. Also i am not very keen on adding a sub immediately. This is the first time i will be using a Component speaker. So i want to go step by step.

Once i read your thread i told my friend about all the other stuff you ordered and he told thats the best way to go and he also ordered the cables and damping.

Now me being a first timer please suggest me what i need to do once i come back.
I am planning to audition few components and descide on that first.

Your advice will be a great help.

gigy · 26th September 2009, 08:58

Hi Esteem lover,
When are you posting the carputer details?

esteem_lover · 8th October 2009, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-positive

Now me being a first timer please suggest me what i need to do once i come back.
I am planning to audition few components and descide on that first.

Your advice will be a great help.

Sorry for the delay b-p.
Certainly a good choice of equipment there. Make sure you get good speakers. I am still running my old speakers which aren't bad but this is the area that is weak at the moment in my setup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

Hi Esteem lover,
When are you posting the carputer details?

Not yet started gigy. I have most of the stuff I need so should be here very soon.

B.R.S.Rao · 12th October 2009, 18:53

Sir,
Will you please tell me where I can buy Clarion 785 in Chennai? or in Bangalore?

Regards

esteem_lover · 14th October 2009, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.R.S.Rao

Sir,
Will you please tell me where I can buy Clarion 785 in Chennai? or in Bangalore?

Regards

A million $ question Mr.Rao. I guess you would have to snatch it from a fellow BHPian if he is willing to let it go. Else ask someone to get it from the US or you can order it from here through various Internet sites.

b-positive · 15th October 2009, 18:14

Thanks Esteem lover. I got my system fitted this Monday and its rocking.
Will post the pictures in a new thread.
I picked the cable and the damping looking at your setup. I must thank you for posting all the details here. Selecting the speakers we easy for a novice like me.

esteem_lover · 16th October 2009, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-positive

Selecting the speakers we easy for a novice like me.

What speakers have you chosen ? And where did you get the install done ?

b-positive · 19th October 2009, 21:36

I got lightning audio speakers and sub.

esteem_lover · 2nd December 2009, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

Hi Esteem lover,
When are you posting the carputer details?

I have been obsessed for a long time with having a carputer installed & I have been sourcing parts for some time now. For want of funds, the project just keeps getting delayed (just like some of the flyovers & subways). I decided to put an end to that and get started with what I have. So, here is my basic carputer set up that I want to put in. Please let me know if I have missed anything(Hope it ain't very expensive).

Carputer

Touchscreen Monitor - Check
12v-12v Power Supply - Check
Basic PC(3 year old AMD, 1GB DDR(Will upgrade this later), 80GB PATA) - Check
USB Bluetooth - Check
VGA Cable - Check
USB Cable extn. for the touchscreen.
Power cable - During install
3.5mm to RCA cable - Check
Mouse & KB - Do I need them ? If so where to keep 'em ? Remember my car is an esteem, I am cramped for space.
Sound card - will come at a later stage, will use the onboard audio until then.

I just want to get this thing started off first which is why I am not using a new PC. I have 2 PCs at home & I plan to start off with one of them in a more compact cabinet.

Please add anything more that I would be needing.
Thanks

esteem_lover · 2nd December 2009, 17:36

Just some of the stuff that I have got now.

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Clarion, Alpine, Illusions, JBL & Sony and a Carputer too (trying to add)-m1000_in_the_box.jpg

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Technocrat · 2nd December 2009, 18:10

Wow Looks interesting, keep us posted

nisarg86 · 3rd December 2009, 01:35

@esteem_lover.
For Mouse & KB. Get the keyboard with trackball or touchpad.
Welcome to Usb.brando.com
i keep my keyboard in front glovebox.
Also consider AM/FM Tuner. if you are radio head.
You will need USB HUB. would be useful. e.g. connecting external HDD or pendrive.

esteem_lover · 3rd December 2009, 13:06

I am wondering if I should retain the HU & connect the audio from the PC to the aux in of the HU. That way I can have the radio as well pop in a CD for quick listening. Or should I remove the HU and connect directly to the AMP ?

30th May 2009, 22:47	#46
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Auditioned the setup last night, sound was really crisp and clean congrats again John
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25th September 2009, 20:49	#48
b-positive Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Esteem lover, My friend has the clarion DXZ785USB and alpine MRP-F600 in his truck and was impressed by the sound quality, the same day i checked here and read good reviews about HU. So he ordered the same for me. Now i see we both have the same HU and AMP. I didn't buy the 2 channel amp thnking about the customs problem. Also i am not very keen on adding a sub immediately. This is the first time i will be using a Component speaker. So i want to go step by step. Once i read your thread i told my friend about all the other stuff you ordered and he told thats the best way to go and he also ordered the cables and damping. Now me being a first timer please suggest me what i need to do once i come back. I am planning to audition few components and descide on that first. Your advice will be a great help.
	() Thanks

26th September 2009, 08:58	#49
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Hi Esteem lover, When are you posting the carputer details?
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12th October 2009, 18:53	#51
B.R.S.Rao BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mangalore Posts: 121 Thanked: 60 Times	Sir, Will you please tell me where I can buy Clarion 785 in Chennai? or in Bangalore? Regards
	() Thanks

15th October 2009, 18:14	#53
b-positive Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks Esteem lover. I got my system fitted this Monday and its rocking. Will post the pictures in a new thread. I picked the cable and the damping looking at your setup. I must thank you for posting all the details here. Selecting the speakers we easy for a novice like me.
	() Thanks

19th October 2009, 21:36	#55
b-positive Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 2 Times	I got lightning audio speakers and sub.
	() Thanks

2nd December 2009, 17:36	#57
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Just some of the stuff that I have got now.
	() Thanks

2nd December 2009, 18:10	#58
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Wow Looks interesting, keep us posted
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3rd December 2009, 01:35	#59
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@esteem_lover. For Mouse & KB. Get the keyboard with trackball or touchpad. Welcome to Usb.brando.com i keep my keyboard in front glovebox. Also consider AM/FM Tuner. if you are radio head. You will need USB HUB. would be useful. e.g. connecting external HDD or pendrive.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2009, 13:06	#60
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	I am wondering if I should retain the HU & connect the audio from the PC to the aux in of the HU. That way I can have the radio as well pop in a CD for quick listening. Or should I remove the HU and connect directly to the AMP ?
	() Thanks