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k_ajay · 13th September 2005, 16:31

Hmmmm... Talk about online librarians....

google must surely have a competitor in Navin..... lol

navin · 13th September 2005, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by swapnilb75

1. Is it worth saving money by using just the 4 channel amp by:
2. I read about using the spare wheel space to drop in the Subwoofer.
3. If advised to use both the amps can they be put under the seats ??

1. well in a pinch U could use the HU's amp to drive the coax in the rear nothing more. prefer 2 amps though. 4 channel for sats and 2/1 for sub.

2. the spare wheel subs aren't that bad only u loose the spare wheel noth something i'd advise. i had the same problem. so i used 2 small tubes instead of 1 big box. it was a compormise but I live with it.

3. if you can dont put anything under the seat. (a) if you have a flood like we did on 26/7 the component is dead. (b) it will get kicked and abused.

navin · 13th September 2005, 17:04

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

...online librarians......... lol

it helps if you been there done that. my bookmarks folder runs into 4MB + (1000+ files, 100+folders). I am so scared it will die on me I back up my whole 80GB laptop to a 80GB USB hard drive drive everyday.

the easy answer to that particualr query would be "use cakewalk" but then if you read those links you'll learn more.

aseem · 13th September 2005, 19:18

After a long time I am posting something on this thread. This is lil

....

but my budget for adding an amplifier and a woofer to my existing setup has been further delayed due to a bill of 7k from Bangalore for internet download exceeding 1 gb

Damn guys, I am so upset at myself

navin · 13th September 2005, 21:41

7K. dude that is what i'd pay for a few years at rs. 1800 per year.

k_ajay · 13th September 2005, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

it helps if you been there done that. my bookmarks folder runs into 4MB + (1000+ files, 100+folders). I am so scared it will die on me I back up my whole 80GB laptop to a 80GB USB hard drive drive everyday.

the easy answer to that particualr query would be "use cakewalk" but then if you read those links you'll learn more.

That folder surely must be heavy... and that data backup thing must be hard work to do everyday, isn't it.... Went through pain when I had to backup close to 60gb of mp3s and downloaded files when I got my new pc....

Your links, no doubt, are a good source of referrence materials... cheers to that..

k_ajay · 13th September 2005, 21:50

I'd be able to pay 9 months internet bill with 7k.... What on earth did you download to incur such a huge bill, aseem?? it sounds way too much for a month.. Btw, which ISP is this??

And navin... what ISP are u using?? just 1800 a year?? sounds sooo affordable... Btw, is it a broadband connection with unlimited download preference??

Tx

navin · 13th September 2005, 22:23

Iqara Broadband. I get 300MB per month for 12 months for 1800.

navin · 13th September 2005, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_ajay

That folder surely must be heavy... and that data backup thing must be hard work to do everyday, isn't it.... cheers to that..

windows XP does it automatically.

amitverma · 13th September 2005, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Iqara Broadband. I get 300MB per month for 12 months for 1800.

how do u manage in just 300 megs in a month?

aseem · 13th September 2005, 22:37

I downloaded 8 Gig in one month. The limit was one gig. So they charged Rs.9 mer mb, for every subsequent download ......... :(

jkdas · 13th September 2005, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by aseem

I downloaded 8 Gig in one month. The limit was one gig. So they charged Rs.9 mer mb, for every subsequent download ......... :(

nice... impressive... excellent... was waiting 2 c a post like this

Buffetfan · 14th September 2005, 02:31

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Originally Posted by jkdas

nice... impressive... excellent... was waiting 2 c a post like this

suggest you switch to the "commercial/business" 1200/pm plan of BSNL...download is abt 5 GB/month and the rental is only Rs 1000PM if paid in advance. I am planning to shift to that after some bad exp with my current ISP.
All my friends having the BSNL service are very happy and they tell me that the reliability is very good even if the BSNL staff dont know a thing abt DSL

Buffetfan · 14th September 2005, 02:45

Let me also add my 2 cents worth..

1. well in a pinch U could use the HU's amp to drive the coax in the rear nothing more. prefer 2 amps though. 4 channel for sats and 2/1 for sub.
In this setup you also have perfect control on the speakers, fader and subwoofer...In fact when I dont want the sub thumping away...I just switch it off and put it back on when I am on some livery music..I have JBL 606 CE in front (6 inch components) , 936 (6*9 3 way coaxial) in the rear powered by a JBL cs 50.4 (67*4 rms) amp. The Sub (JBL 1200D 12 inch dual coil) is powered by a JBL 301.1 monoblock amp (212 wat rms approx).

2. the spare wheel subs aren't that bad only u loose the spare wheel noth something i'd advise. i had the same problem. so i used 2 small tubes instead of 1 big box. it was a compormise but I live with it.
I have used a SUB in a box and put a concector ..so in case I am driving out of the city or need more space, just take the sub out and put it home ...in general, in the city I dont need the full boot space but then I have a Baleno and so the boot is significantly larger than the swift.....BTW..navin....what is the boot issue in your double bed boot octavia...you could have 2 subs lying there and will still have a decent space for luggace left
3. if you can dont put anything under the seat. (a) if you have a flood like we did on 26/7 the component is dead. (b) it will get kicked and abused.

the flip side of this setup is that the amp runs much cooler..since yuo will normally use an AC in the cabin or will at least air flow in..and generally the amp gets hidden pretty neatly below the front seat so not too much fouling by legs happens...in the boot, in peak supper..the amp almost gets fried in the confines of the dicky..higher temperatures mean noise in ampification and maybe cutoff .......I have this setup in my car and I believe this performs pretty well..Just to make sure that everything is fine.. I keep touching my bigger monoblock amp while listening...and have never felt the heat sink warm up..of course hyd does not have mumbai floods ...but if you have floods like that than nothing short of taking the amp out will help !!!

aseem · 14th September 2005, 03:44

Due to recent budget constraints I am not left with much dough to invest in my music system. I have finalized Sony 504Z as my amplifier, due to budget. Now I want to know whether I should go for a Sony subwoofer in a local box for 3k, as at the present time I do not have 5k for the JBL tube.... do you think its worth it? Or should I wait and just go for the amp first and maybe add a better woofer in 2-3 months time? Please let me know, any input is appreciated, so everyone, please chip in with advise.

13th September 2005, 16:31	#1516
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,142 Times View My Garage	Hmmmm... Talk about online librarians.... google must surely have a competitor in Navin..... lol
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13th September 2005, 19:18	#1519
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	After a long time I am posting something on this thread. This is lil .... but my budget for adding an amplifier and a woofer to my existing setup has been further delayed due to a bill of 7k from Bangalore for internet download exceeding 1 gb Damn guys, I am so upset at myself
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13th September 2005, 21:41	#1520
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	7K. dude that is what i'd pay for a few years at rs. 1800 per year.
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13th September 2005, 21:50	#1522
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,142 Times View My Garage	I'd be able to pay 9 months internet bill with 7k.... What on earth did you download to incur such a huge bill, aseem?? it sounds way too much for a month.. Btw, which ISP is this?? And navin... what ISP are u using?? just 1800 a year?? sounds sooo affordable... Btw, is it a broadband connection with unlimited download preference?? Tx Last edited by k_ajay : 13th September 2005 at 21:53.
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13th September 2005, 22:23	#1523
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	Iqara Broadband. I get 300MB per month for 12 months for 1800.
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13th September 2005, 22:37	#1526
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	I downloaded 8 Gig in one month. The limit was one gig. So they charged Rs.9 mer mb, for every subsequent download ......... :(
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14th September 2005, 02:45	#1529
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,130 Thanked: 216 Times	Let me also add my 2 cents worth.. 1. well in a pinch U could use the HU's amp to drive the coax in the rear nothing more. prefer 2 amps though. 4 channel for sats and 2/1 for sub. In this setup you also have perfect control on the speakers, fader and subwoofer...In fact when I dont want the sub thumping away...I just switch it off and put it back on when I am on some livery music..I have JBL 606 CE in front (6 inch components) , 936 (69 3 way coaxial) in the rear powered by a JBL cs 50.4 (674 rms) amp. The Sub (JBL 1200D 12 inch dual coil) is powered by a JBL 301.1 monoblock amp (212 wat rms approx). 2. the spare wheel subs aren't that bad only u loose the spare wheel noth something i'd advise. i had the same problem. so i used 2 small tubes instead of 1 big box. it was a compormise but I live with it. I have used a SUB in a box and put a concector ..so in case I am driving out of the city or need more space, just take the sub out and put it home ...in general, in the city I dont need the full boot space but then I have a Baleno and so the boot is significantly larger than the swift.....BTW..navin....what is the boot issue in your double bed boot octavia...you could have 2 subs lying there and will still have a decent space for luggace left 3. if you can dont put anything under the seat. (a) if you have a flood like we did on 26/7 the component is dead. (b) it will get kicked and abused. the flip side of this setup is that the amp runs much cooler..since yuo will normally use an AC in the cabin or will at least air flow in..and generally the amp gets hidden pretty neatly below the front seat so not too much fouling by legs happens...in the boot, in peak supper..the amp almost gets fried in the confines of the dicky..higher temperatures mean noise in ampification and maybe cutoff .......I have this setup in my car and I believe this performs pretty well..Just to make sure that everything is fine.. I keep touching my bigger monoblock amp while listening...and have never felt the heat sink warm up..of course hyd does not have mumbai floods ...but if you have floods like that than nothing short of taking the amp out will help !!! Last edited by Buffetfan : 14th September 2005 at 02:54.
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14th September 2005, 03:44	#1530
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	Due to recent budget constraints I am not left with much dough to invest in my music system. I have finalized Sony 504Z as my amplifier, due to budget. Now I want to know whether I should go for a Sony subwoofer in a local box for 3k, as at the present time I do not have 5k for the JBL tube.... do you think its worth it? Or should I wait and just go for the amp first and maybe add a better woofer in 2-3 months time? Please let me know, any input is appreciated, so everyone, please chip in with advise.
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