Picaso's Esteem ready for an ICE

Shashank.A · 27th May 2009, 12:08

I was just going through the classifieds, here are few things that are of interest to me. Suggestions please.

Team-BHP Classifieds - Blaupunkt GTA 4 Special MKII 4 channel amplifier - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Team-BHP Classifieds - JBL 4 inch component speaker system. - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Team-BHP Classifieds - Pioneer DEH-P6950ib HeadUnit with Pioneer iPod Interface Cable and 20GB iPod - Free Shipping anywhere in India - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Team-BHP Classifieds - Illusion Electra 6.1 Component Speakers - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Team-BHP Classifieds - Sparingly Used 5 months old Pioneer 5090 HU. - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

esteem_lover · 27th May 2009, 12:49

Shashank, installing 4" comps in the dash area is not worth it at all. Get the Illusions from the above ad, but get the price down. The Blau amp is also ok if you can get the price down. Discussions on price can be had through PM, I guess.

Shashank.A · 27th May 2009, 13:02

Thanks John bhai. Now since you have agreed to cutting an Esteem, I might go ahead and do it.

And what about the DEH 6950ib, is it a good HU ?

esteem_lover · 27th May 2009, 13:09

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Originally Posted by Shashank.A

Thanks John bhai. Now since you have agreed to cutting an Esteem, I might go ahead and do it.

And what about the DEH 6950ib, is it a good HU ?

I took that decision 2 years after joining T-BHP. And i don't regret it one bit, so go ahead, but get it from someone who has done that before. I got mine done by Blueraven (Satya).

About the HU, I'd prefer the Clarion any day above the Pio. The clarion has USB input, so you will not feel the need for an ipod.

Shashank.A · 27th May 2009, 13:29

Going to Driven now for some Auditioning. Have got strong recommendations for kenwood 5539 and Bull Comps.

Right now, I am targeting :

Kenwood 5539
Bull 6.5 Comps
Blau 4 channel Amp
Ground Zero rear Coax

panky12345 · 27th May 2009, 16:22

shashnak.. do listen to as many brands as you can! also, there are lot of other shops in delhi where you can get better prices.

paddy77 · 27th May 2009, 17:51

see shashank, there might be a lot of brands that are equally good and might offer "silken, bright, laid back" kind of sounds but what matters is your liking and taste and most importantly the budget!

See instead of going blindly by what others say make sure you audition each and every brand that'll go in your car. well i had a budget of 15k when i got my install but it went on to 32k but i'm not cribbing cause, i got my kind of output.

I got, Illusion EL6.1 compos, jbl gt5-A604 4ch amp, gz twmk2, pioneer 3090UB, kicker cables, dynamat, etc. in that 32k. Well if you ask me the output i'm totally satisfied, all these equipments were initially auditioned by me and then were finallised, it took a good 2 months. But it was worth the wait ofcourse.

So i suggest you to be a little more patient and decide for yourself, cause you are gonna listen to it!

Shashank.A · 27th May 2009, 19:38

Thanks Paddy, I guess its gonna take a lot more time. But I am very impatient guy. I might just very well jump inot any accessory shop and ask him to fit whatever he wants.

As I have mentioned earlier, my ears are untrained and I do not have much taste. I cannot differentiate.

I went to the JBL studio in Lajpat Nagar, listened to Bulls at driven and Illusions in LBM's car, however I cannot differentiate anything, I liked them all. Infact while in JBL listening to 6" speakers, I thought one was good, however was later told it was not a comp at all but a standard Co-ax.

Shashank.A · 28th May 2009, 00:46

I read somewhere that a selecting an ICE does give one an insomnia. And I cannot stop doing permutations and combination fo what to do and how to maximize my resources for less than 20k.

There is a new realization that has dawned on me , I am not too keep on comps on the front. Infact I don't think I enjoy my music upfront. I would rather appreciate it coming from the back and just a small help from front to give it ambiance.

However I will still like to keep my options open in future, so here is what I am contemplating.

Front - JBL GTS-S204 4", 2 way speaker, 120W - MRP is Rs.1790, might get them for around 1500. This doesn't sound like much, but this is very low risk for me, no cutting required, cheap sets, if they do not live upto my taste, can easily be given to some friend or moved to other car.

Rear - Illusion EL 6.1 for Rs.6.5K, I guess my car has 6" enclosures by default, so they will fit in without much problem and would also leave me an option of installing them upfront if I want them at later stages.

Now coming to HU, Driven guy suggested Kenwood 543, 7k with B&W and 5K in grey.

Is this bound to work, I do not plan on an amp as of now, however might jump for one in couple of days or maybe same day if I am not happy with what I have.

Shashank.A · 28th May 2009, 14:51

well, my indecisiveness comes into play again. Now I have made my mind, for what seems to be a value for money proposition for me.

Front - JBL GTO608 - Rs.4.5k grey
Rear - JBL GTO947 Ltd. - Rs.4.5K without bill, but Rana says its under warranty. I can get GTO938 for 3k only, however I guess 947 is the rehashed version of 937 and is highly recommended here.

Was planning to add a basic amp to power a basic sub, however Rana says that with 947 I am not gonna need that.

Coming to HU he is recommending Kenny 543, 5k in grey and 7k in B&W. The Pio5050 is around 7k in grey

low_bass_makker · 28th May 2009, 15:20

Looks good you would really enjoy it...Get co-ax in front ovals in the back and power them from the HU.....Perfect.

Shashank.A · 29th May 2009, 11:07

DONE !!

Pio 5050 HU - Rs. 6.5K (Grey)
JBL GTO 608C - Rs. 5.5K (With B & W)
JBL GTO 947 Ltd. - Rs. 4.8K (With W)
Wiring - Kicker - 11 Meters - Rs. 850
MDF - Rs.250

So my system is complete in 18K, fits perfectly in my budget of 15-20K

remaining money would be spent on buying the portable HDD.

esteem_lover · 29th May 2009, 12:16

Good. Congrats & now enjoy the music. When is the party ?

Shashank.A · 29th May 2009, 12:46

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Good. Congrats & now enjoy the music.

Thanks !! I just hope that the ICE bug does not bite me.

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

When is the party ?

Tonite

panky12345 · 29th May 2009, 14:46

Congrats Shashank.. venue for the party please!

27th May 2009, 12:08	#16
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	I was just going through the classifieds, here are few things that are of interest to me. Suggestions please. Team-BHP Classifieds - Blaupunkt GTA 4 Special MKII 4 channel amplifier - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds Team-BHP Classifieds - JBL 4 inch component speaker system. - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds Team-BHP Classifieds - Pioneer DEH-P6950ib HeadUnit with Pioneer iPod Interface Cable and 20GB iPod - Free Shipping anywhere in India - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds Team-BHP Classifieds - Illusion Electra 6.1 Component Speakers - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds Team-BHP Classifieds - Sparingly Used 5 months old Pioneer 5090 HU. - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
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27th May 2009, 12:49	#17
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Shashank, installing 4" comps in the dash area is not worth it at all. Get the Illusions from the above ad, but get the price down. The Blau amp is also ok if you can get the price down. Discussions on price can be had through PM, I guess.
	() Thanks

27th May 2009, 13:02	#18
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Thanks John bhai. Now since you have agreed to cutting an Esteem, I might go ahead and do it. And what about the DEH 6950ib, is it a good HU ?
	() Thanks

27th May 2009, 13:29	#20
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Going to Driven now for some Auditioning. Have got strong recommendations for kenwood 5539 and Bull Comps. Right now, I am targeting : Kenwood 5539 Bull 6.5 Comps Blau 4 channel Amp Ground Zero rear Coax
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27th May 2009, 16:22	#21
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	shashnak.. do listen to as many brands as you can! also, there are lot of other shops in delhi where you can get better prices.
	() Thanks

27th May 2009, 17:51	#22
paddy77 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pune Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	see shashank, there might be a lot of brands that are equally good and might offer "silken, bright, laid back" kind of sounds but what matters is your liking and taste and most importantly the budget! See instead of going blindly by what others say make sure you audition each and every brand that'll go in your car. well i had a budget of 15k when i got my install but it went on to 32k but i'm not cribbing cause, i got my kind of output. I got, Illusion EL6.1 compos, jbl gt5-A604 4ch amp, gz twmk2, pioneer 3090UB, kicker cables, dynamat, etc. in that 32k. Well if you ask me the output i'm totally satisfied, all these equipments were initially auditioned by me and then were finallised, it took a good 2 months. But it was worth the wait ofcourse. So i suggest you to be a little more patient and decide for yourself, cause you are gonna listen to it!
	() Thanks

27th May 2009, 19:38	#23
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Thanks Paddy, I guess its gonna take a lot more time. But I am very impatient guy. I might just very well jump inot any accessory shop and ask him to fit whatever he wants. As I have mentioned earlier, my ears are untrained and I do not have much taste. I cannot differentiate. I went to the JBL studio in Lajpat Nagar, listened to Bulls at driven and Illusions in LBM's car, however I cannot differentiate anything, I liked them all. Infact while in JBL listening to 6" speakers, I thought one was good, however was later told it was not a comp at all but a standard Co-ax.
	() Thanks

28th May 2009, 00:46	#24
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	I read somewhere that a selecting an ICE does give one an insomnia. And I cannot stop doing permutations and combination fo what to do and how to maximize my resources for less than 20k. There is a new realization that has dawned on me , I am not too keep on comps on the front. Infact I don't think I enjoy my music upfront. I would rather appreciate it coming from the back and just a small help from front to give it ambiance. However I will still like to keep my options open in future, so here is what I am contemplating. Front - JBL GTS-S204 4", 2 way speaker, 120W - MRP is Rs.1790, might get them for around 1500. This doesn't sound like much, but this is very low risk for me, no cutting required, cheap sets, if they do not live upto my taste, can easily be given to some friend or moved to other car. Rear - Illusion EL 6.1 for Rs.6.5K, I guess my car has 6" enclosures by default, so they will fit in without much problem and would also leave me an option of installing them upfront if I want them at later stages. Now coming to HU, Driven guy suggested Kenwood 543, 7k with B&W and 5K in grey. Is this bound to work, I do not plan on an amp as of now, however might jump for one in couple of days or maybe same day if I am not happy with what I have.
	() Thanks

28th May 2009, 14:51	#25
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	well, my indecisiveness comes into play again. Now I have made my mind, for what seems to be a value for money proposition for me. Front - JBL GTO608 - Rs.4.5k grey Rear - JBL GTO947 Ltd. - Rs.4.5K without bill, but Rana says its under warranty. I can get GTO938 for 3k only, however I guess 947 is the rehashed version of 937 and is highly recommended here. Was planning to add a basic amp to power a basic sub, however Rana says that with 947 I am not gonna need that. Coming to HU he is recommending Kenny 543, 5k in grey and 7k in B&W. The Pio5050 is around 7k in grey
	() Thanks

28th May 2009, 15:20	#26
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Looks good you would really enjoy it...Get co-ax in front ovals in the back and power them from the HU.....Perfect.
	() Thanks

29th May 2009, 11:07	#27
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	DONE !! Pio 5050 HU - Rs. 6.5K (Grey) JBL GTO 608C - Rs. 5.5K (With B & W) JBL GTO 947 Ltd. - Rs. 4.8K (With W) Wiring - Kicker - 11 Meters - Rs. 850 MDF - Rs.250 So my system is complete in 18K, fits perfectly in my budget of 15-20K remaining money would be spent on buying the portable HDD. Last edited by Shashank.A : 29th May 2009 at 11:09.
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29th May 2009, 12:16	#28
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Good. Congrats & now enjoy the music. When is the party ?
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29th May 2009, 14:46	#30
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	Congrats Shashank.. venue for the party please!
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