Suggestions for audio upgrade of 2.2 l safari

sun · 22nd August 2009, 11:25

i would like to upgrade the audio in my 2.2 safari. the oe blaupunkt went kaput 2 times, so may not last long.

I have the following with me lying idle.. One Sony Z554, One JBL GT5 A402, One 1000W JBL GT-Series boxed Subwoofer (model number i dont know) .

I would also like to change the stock speakers on the front and rear doors, without modifying the doorpads.

Please suggest a set up which should include the stuff I already have, plus front components, rear coaxials and a new head unit.

My requirements for the head unit are .. Front USB, Front Aux in, 3 Pre Outs, Sub control and if possible steering remote as accessory (not really necessary). Budget for the HU should be with in 9K.

Install location will most probably be Cochin.

Is damping really necessary for safari ? can it be done in Cochin ?

Thankyou

freewheelburnin · 22nd August 2009, 11:38

Sun, I would suggest getting the damping job done as it makes a huge difference.If you will be in cochin coming sunday, you are welcome to check out my car.It made considerable difference and i am still running stock speakers.The job was done by galaxy cochin.They are distributers of Dynamat xtreme and hence can source the material cheaper.It cost me 6.5K for 4 doors alone.But in case you have a subwoofer get the tail gate also done.Closed cell foam can be used along with Dynamat to shield engine noise to an extend.Closed cell foam is cheap.Similarly it can be used under your hood to improve the sound insulation.The whole process would take about 2 and a half hours.

But stock speakers are crap and they need replacement.They do not look like components to me and are unbranded.A component will have a crossover circuitry right?I cannot locate it.They are just a normal speaker and a tweeter connected.Please correct me if i am wrong....

shreyasma · 22nd August 2009, 12:29

Use the Sony Z554 to power the front compos and the rear coaxes. JBL GT5 A402 to power the sub in bridged mode.

As far as HUs, here is the list.
Pioneer DEH-P7150UB
Pioneer DEH-P5190UB
Kenwood KDC-MP6539U (If you can source one)
Clarion DXZ785USB (If you can have anyone carry it for you from the US)

Front components can be Bull, Blaupunkt, Polk, MTX etc according to your listening preference.

Please let us know the budget you have for the entire upgrade.

sun · 23rd August 2009, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by freewheelburnin

If you will be in cochin coming sunday, you are welcome to check out my car.It made considerable difference and i am still running stock speakers.The job was done by galaxy cochin.

Thankyou for the offer, but I will be @ cochin on Tuesday only, Sunday no shops will be open. Can you give me the location of Galaxy cochin ?

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Originally Posted by freewheelburnin

They do not look like components to me and are unbranded.A component will have a crossover circuitry right?

You are correct, I have seen the doorpads open, couldnt find any crossover there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shreyasma

Use the Sony Z554 to power the front compos and the rear coaxes. JBL GT5 A402 to power the sub in bridged mode.

As far as HUs, here is the list.
Pioneer DEH-P7150UB
Pioneer DEH-P5190UB
Kenwood KDC-MP6539U (If you can source one)
Clarion DXZ785USB (If you can have anyone carry it for you from the US)
.

I was thinking along the same lines too.

which do you think will be better, the 7150 or 5190 ?

Are there any Alpine HU with similar features ?

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Originally Posted by shreyasma

Front components can be Bull, Blaupunkt, Polk, MTX etc according to your listening preference.

What do you think of the JBL 608C ? what would be the approximate price?

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Originally Posted by shreyasma

Please let us know the budget you have for the entire upgrade.

Budget

HU ~ 8000/-
Components ~ .......... ?
Coaxials ~ ............-
Wiring ~ ........... ?
Labour ~ ............. ?

I dont know the price. Please give me an idea on the price. Will there be any Alpine in this range ? What would be the labour and wiring costs like ? I would like everything to be with in approximately 20 K

I had Cochin Emperor in mind. Any better suggestions ?

sun · 1st September 2009, 20:49

Well, I got my setup done and running

HU Alpine 9884E
MB Quart Components Front
MB Quart Coaxial Rear
Sony 554Z powering the MB Quart's
JBL GT5 A402 powering the JBL 1000 Watts Woofer

Installation was at Emperor Cochin, took about 9 hours

Sounds great.

Thanks for the inputs

jithudigitised · 3rd September 2009, 00:40

can you please share the individual prices.

greenhorn · 3rd September 2009, 07:25

and some pics, and an audition if possible

jkdas · 3rd September 2009, 10:15

Do post pix. And damping wasnt done? And RCA's?

And can we meet sometime this week? Can you PM me you number?

shreyasma · 3rd September 2009, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by sun

Well, I got my setup done and running

HU Alpine 9884E
MB Quart Components Front
MB Quart Coaxial Rear
Sony 554Z powering the MB Quart's
JBL GT5 A402 powering the JBL 1000 Watts Woofer

Installation was at Emperor Cochin, took about 9 hours

Sounds great.

Thanks for the inputs

Congrats my friend..sorry for the late response, i was out of town.

Please post the prices and the pics of the installation

sun · 3rd September 2009, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by jithudigitised

can you please share the individual prices.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shreyasma

Please post the prices and the pics of the installation

Individual prices will be difficult to discern as the price was decided upon as a 'package' .. after a little bargain, of course

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

and some pics, and an audition if possible

Pics, I am thinking of starting a gallery, so it will be there. Though there is nothing to see, as all speakers are in their original positions, only the tweeters are the give away. Audition, any time you desire..

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Do post pix. And damping wasn't done? And RCA's?

And can we meet sometime this week? Can you PM me you number?

No damping was done as of now (budget constraints), Zuhemi said will do it in another sitting. Material is available with him

Number PM'ed

22nd August 2009, 11:25	#1
sun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 106 Thanked: 7 Times	Suggestions for audio upgrade of 2.2 l safari i would like to upgrade the audio in my 2.2 safari. the oe blaupunkt went kaput 2 times, so may not last long. I have the following with me lying idle.. One Sony Z554, One JBL GT5 A402, One 1000W JBL GT-Series boxed Subwoofer (model number i dont know) . I would also like to change the stock speakers on the front and rear doors, without modifying the doorpads. Please suggest a set up which should include the stuff I already have, plus front components, rear coaxials and a new head unit. My requirements for the head unit are .. Front USB, Front Aux in, 3 Pre Outs, Sub control and if possible steering remote as accessory (not really necessary). Budget for the HU should be with in 9K. Install location will most probably be Cochin. Is damping really necessary for safari ? can it be done in Cochin ? Thankyou
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22nd August 2009, 11:38	#2
freewheelburnin BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Sun, I would suggest getting the damping job done as it makes a huge difference.If you will be in cochin coming sunday, you are welcome to check out my car.It made considerable difference and i am still running stock speakers.The job was done by galaxy cochin.They are distributers of Dynamat xtreme and hence can source the material cheaper.It cost me 6.5K for 4 doors alone.But in case you have a subwoofer get the tail gate also done.Closed cell foam can be used along with Dynamat to shield engine noise to an extend.Closed cell foam is cheap.Similarly it can be used under your hood to improve the sound insulation.The whole process would take about 2 and a half hours. But stock speakers are crap and they need replacement.They do not look like components to me and are unbranded.A component will have a crossover circuitry right?I cannot locate it.They are just a normal speaker and a tweeter connected.Please correct me if i am wrong....
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22nd August 2009, 12:29	#3
shreyasma BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bang! Posts: 652 Thanked: 6 Times	Use the Sony Z554 to power the front compos and the rear coaxes. JBL GT5 A402 to power the sub in bridged mode. As far as HUs, here is the list. Pioneer DEH-P7150UB Pioneer DEH-P5190UB Kenwood KDC-MP6539U (If you can source one) Clarion DXZ785USB (If you can have anyone carry it for you from the US) Front components can be Bull, Blaupunkt, Polk, MTX etc according to your listening preference. Please let us know the budget you have for the entire upgrade.
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1st September 2009, 20:49	#5
sun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 106 Thanked: 7 Times	Well, I got my setup done and running HU Alpine 9884E MB Quart Components Front MB Quart Coaxial Rear Sony 554Z powering the MB Quart's JBL GT5 A402 powering the JBL 1000 Watts Woofer Installation was at Emperor Cochin, took about 9 hours Sounds great. Thanks for the inputs
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3rd September 2009, 00:40	#6
jithudigitised BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 359 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	can you please share the individual prices.
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3rd September 2009, 07:25	#7
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,386 Times View My Garage	and some pics, and an audition if possible
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3rd September 2009, 10:15	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Do post pix. And damping wasnt done? And RCA's? And can we meet sometime this week? Can you PM me you number?
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