The Dilemma of the Low_Bass_makker/s?

abhibh · 16th August 2009, 12:15

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

Nicola Engineering is headed by Robert Zeff. A very big brand in the manufacture of amplifier boards. They are OE suppliers for select models of select brands only, since their expertise involves expensive boards that cannot be fitted onto 'value for money' amplifiers.

Congrats Frank on the new equipment. Now waiting for the WIP.

BTW how much did the amp cost ya ?

Invinsible · 16th August 2009, 12:36

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Originally Posted by abhibh

Congrats Frank on the new equipment. Now waiting for the WIP.

BTW how much did the amp cost ya ?

These are on high sale at crutchfield.com log on to check the prices. They are much more than VFM.What's interesting is prices have been dropping every couple of weeks. And at this price they are steal.

frankmehta · 16th August 2009, 13:49

Yes, quite a good deal on Crutchfield. Landed cost in india to me will be in the early twenties due to the high shipping weight (almost 30 pounds) and the Customs duty. Getting a 2 year warranty on it, hence pretty satisfied with the buy. This will be some serious kit, and I really hope it doesn't sap the battery out of its power!!!

One interesting thing about this amp is that it doesn't come with ANY FUSES. An inline 200A fuse must be used here. Hence I will have to upgrade the 90A fuse in kit to the 200A one.

Till then, more pictures. The first photo with the light is the smaller version of the same amp. Couldnt get a photo of the 11551 with the light on, so substituted. Of course you will get to see my amp with the light on, when it comes. But till then, here's what I have.

shreyasma · 16th August 2009, 14:08

So when are you expecting to lay your hands on it and do the unboxing?

frankmehta · 16th August 2009, 14:11

i have NO idea shreyas. but i predict it to reach me by 10th of September. Install is definitely not happening in this month. Surely.

shreyasma · 16th August 2009, 14:17

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

i have NO idea shreyas. but i predict it to reach me by 10th of September. Install is definitely not happening in this month. Surely.

But atleast, its worth the wait. I just checked crutchfield. What a nice price for these specs!
I wish there was no custom fee for import in India.

Frank, whats the update on the grill part for the fronts?

navin · 16th August 2009, 17:24

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

i have NO idea shreyas. but i predict it to reach me by 10th of September. Install is definitely not happening in this month. Surely.

Frank you are really having fun..but... I would really like to see 2 12" GTis in the car in IB. The Clarion BPX amp should have adequate power to drive both.

greenh0rn · 16th August 2009, 18:01

^+1 I second Navin!!

frankmehta · 16th August 2009, 18:08

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Originally Posted by shreyasma

But atleast, its worth the wait. I just checked crutchfield. What a nice price for these specs!
I wish there was no custom fee for import in India.

Frank, whats the update on the grill part for the fronts?

yea, it most definitely is. But gets doubled due to shipping and customs. We get stuff really cheap in India, but the problem is lack of variety. I would have loved buying an amp from India itself.

about the grille, I have NO idea. Will be checking if the 6.5 inchers fit only after I open the door pads.

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Originally Posted by navin

Frank you are really having fun..but... I would really like to see 2 12" GTis in the car in IB. The Clarion BPX amp should have adequate power to drive both.

I think one would be fine. 2 would be definitely pushing it at home. LOL. I know the DPX can run 2 of them with elan, but I think one is going to be a lot to handle. BESIDES, powering 2 of these from the one amp might also mean I might have to upgrade my car electronics. Which i am not keen to do at all. i have a warranty to abide to, and I think one W12GTi is going to let me have as much 'fun' as I think it's going to be!!!

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Originally Posted by greenh0rn

^+1 I second Navin!!

+2, but Budgetary and space constraints put a second one out of contention.

nitinralli · 17th August 2009, 01:41

The amp looks really cool Frank. Specialy the price at which you are getting it. Just waiting for further upgrade

navin · 17th August 2009, 09:43

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

+2, but Budgetary and space constraints put a second one out of contention.

Frank if your past is anything to go by I see a 2nd sub on the horizon (next upgrade?).

Invinsible · 17th August 2009, 10:08

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Originally Posted by navin

Frank if your past is anything to go by I see a 2nd sub on the horizon (next upgrade?).

lol.. Well you actually never know Frank might gift his baby a diwali or a New Year gift in future

frankmehta · 17th August 2009, 14:57

thanks for the good wishes all. But yea, no second sub ;-) Methinks one sub supplied with about 1300 W of RAW RMS power is MORE than enough for the music I listen to, and the way I listen to it.

Bass&Trouble · 17th August 2009, 23:24

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

Yes, quite a good deal on Crutchfield. Landed cost in india to me will be in the early twenties due to the high shipping weight (almost 30 pounds) and the Customs duty.

Frankie, next step - check with KMD how much it'll cost to import a nice installer (200-odd pounds) to install all this gear. I'm sure he won't attract any customs duty.

navin · 18th August 2009, 10:28

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

thanks for the good wishes all. But yea, no second sub ;-) Methinks one sub supplied with about 1300 W of RAW RMS power is MORE than enough for the music I listen to, and the way I listen to it.

2 subs with the same amp will produce atleast 6db more SPL. The reason, the GTi sub will hit max Xmax before the amp amp runs out of power.

16th August 2009, 13:49	#123
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Yes, quite a good deal on Crutchfield. Landed cost in india to me will be in the early twenties due to the high shipping weight (almost 30 pounds) and the Customs duty. Getting a 2 year warranty on it, hence pretty satisfied with the buy. This will be some serious kit, and I really hope it doesn't sap the battery out of its power!!! One interesting thing about this amp is that it doesn't come with ANY FUSES. An inline 200A fuse must be used here. Hence I will have to upgrade the 90A fuse in kit to the 200A one. Till then, more pictures. The first photo with the light is the smaller version of the same amp. Couldnt get a photo of the 11551 with the light on, so substituted. Of course you will get to see my amp with the light on, when it comes. But till then, here's what I have. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by frankmehta : 16th August 2009 at 13:50. Reason: Added one more pic.
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shreyasma BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bang! Posts: 652 Thanked: 6 Times	So when are you expecting to lay your hands on it and do the unboxing?
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16th August 2009, 14:11	#125
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	i have NO idea shreyas. but i predict it to reach me by 10th of September. Install is definitely not happening in this month. Surely.
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greenh0rn BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 427 Thanked: 149 Times	^+1 I second Navin!!
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nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,520 Thanked: 1,099 Times View My Garage	The amp looks really cool Frank. Specialy the price at which you are getting it. Just waiting for further upgrade
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17th August 2009, 14:57	#133
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	thanks for the good wishes all. But yea, no second sub ;-) Methinks one sub supplied with about 1300 W of RAW RMS power is MORE than enough for the music I listen to, and the way I listen to it.
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