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k_ajay · 1st October 2005, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Autophile

If anyone want to go for subwoofer...putting a smaller speaker is always a better idea. One should avoid 6 X 9's with subwoofer.

You will crossover the speakers and subwoofer @ 80Hz...so for reproduction of sound above 80Hz is not much of a problem for 6-6.5" hence using 6X9's is point less

Yikes!!! Which means it would make no sense to add a sub later....!!!

mclaren1885 · 1st October 2005, 13:47

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

Yo Mc.... Which 6"x9" ovals are they??? They look like 2 cute lil UFOz..... Hehe....

where are u from, mars

(2 cute little UFOz???,got to be a native of mars to say that in one go..cute and UFOz) ..hehe BTW those UFO's are sony xplod 6x9's..specs are:

SONY XS-GT6937X:6''X9'' 3-WAY COAXIAL..

FEATURES • Peak Power: 350W
• Rated Input Power: 100W
• Frequency Response: 27Hz-30kHz
• Sensitivity: 93dB/W/m

WOOFER • HOP Cone
• Strontium Ferrite Magnet
• Cloth Edge

MID-RANGE • 66mm Paper Cone
• 55mm Strontium Ferrite Magnet

TWEETER • 25mm PEI Balanced Dome
• Piezo Magnet ..

Sam Kapasi · 1st October 2005, 15:20

I think for Vivek, the 6X9 combo with a 4" co-ax was necessary at that time. He couldn't afford more, his alto stock fitment is a 4"....there are no 4" components anymore, and considering he likes a lirrle bottom end and the subwoofer is in the future, not in the present...
I think you're doing OK vivek

navin · 1st October 2005, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Vivekphadnis

Now that I already have the 6x9s and the 4 inch fronts, what are the options I have since you guys feel that adding a sub would be too much? I could use the 6x9s, buy components for the front (would love that). Maybe my present 4 inch speakers can be used as a centre channel for my HT system at home.

yes getting the biggest cops that can fit in the front would be nice. like said before the 6x9s you got act like a pair of 8" woofers with limited Xmax. so can work the bass for a bit (till you can offload them) and get a sub.

navin · 1st October 2005, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I think for Vivek, the 6X9 combo with a 4" co-ax was necessary at that time.......there are no 4" components anymore, and considering he likes a lirrle bottom end and the subwoofer is in the future, not in the present...
I think you're doing OK vivek

well if the subwoofer is not available then the 6x9 will do a nice job of being a substitute.

as far as 4" components sam, remember we are talking to vivek. he is the next gen navin. he can DIY a pair if his car demands it. take a 4" coax. strip of the tweeter. insert phase pulg where the tweeter was. buy 2 tweeters. build XO. all this is just up Vivek's alley. that is what a younger naivn would have done. LOL

Vivekphadnis · 1st October 2005, 23:42

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Originally Posted by navin

well if the subwoofer is not available then the 6x9 will do a nice job of being a substitute.

as far as 4" components sam, remember we are talking to vivek. he is the next gen navin. he can DIY a pair if his car demands it. take a 4" coax. strip of the tweeter. insert phase pulg where the tweeter was. buy 2 tweeters. build XO. all this is just up Vivek's alley. that is what a younger naivn would have done. LOL

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. I would love to do such stuff. But ripping apart brand new speakers would be heart-breaking, don't you think?

jkdas · 1st October 2005, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Vivekphadnis

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. I would love to do such stuff. But ripping apart brand new speakers would be heart-breaking, don't you think?

dont come near my car.

Vivekphadnis · 2nd October 2005, 00:08

Speaking of DIY, it would not be too difficult to build my own parcel tray, would it? I just love woodworking with my circular saw, disc grinder and impact drill. I want to be like Tim 'the toolman' Taylor Navin was mentioning in the other thread.

mclaren1885 · 2nd October 2005, 01:06

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Originally Posted by Vivekphadnis

Speaking of DIY, it would not be too difficult to build my own parcel tray, would it? I just love woodworking with my circular saw, disc grinder and impact drill. I want to be like Tim 'the toolman' Taylor Navin was mentioning in the other thread.

hhhmmm..sounds good..DIY,ya buddy thats a good idea if u like to sweat it out...and ya one more thing i wonder how u get that much time to do all this stuff apart from tending to ur work...well if u got plenty of time to spare get done with ur car and and and lets see maybe u can work on my car too

to kill the free time u so seem to have

...just kidding(actually i somehow have a feeling u would love to be around when my car is being done up with the works amounting to more than 50k by an amazing person whose knowledge about car audio is as deep as an ocean)...what say vivek,im sure ul enjoy it..

Vivekphadnis · 2nd October 2005, 01:32

What are you planning to buy and where?

mclaren1885 · 2nd October 2005, 02:14

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Originally Posted by Vivekphadnis

What are you planning to buy and where?

well thats a secret..atleast for the time being

..will post the review once the car is totally done up with the pics..
PS: vivek and other bangaloreans who are interested can PM me for further details..

Sam Kapasi · 2nd October 2005, 13:48

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

u would love to be around when my car is being done up with the works amounting to more than 50k by an amazing person whose knowledge about car audio is as deep as an ocean)...what say vivek,im sure ul enjoy it..

Now I'm really curious.... deep as an ocean... Who's doing your car McL?

mclaren1885 · 2nd October 2005, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Now I'm really curious.... deep as an ocean... Who's doing your car McL?

sam are u free after the vahan yatra,maybe we can talk over a few things,wht say ??? and guys u can keep guessing till then..
PS: there are only 4 people who know this..so sshhoo all 4 of u...be quite...dont let it out to anyone,i mean anyone..thanks..

navin · 2nd October 2005, 23:26

no way 4 people can keep a secret. LOL

Vivekphadnis · 2nd October 2005, 23:31

Navin, do you seriously think ripping off the tweeter and putting in a phase plug for the 426e is worth pursuing? Where do I get a phase plug?

1st October 2005, 15:20	#1893
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	I think for Vivek, the 6X9 combo with a 4" co-ax was necessary at that time. He couldn't afford more, his alto stock fitment is a 4"....there are no 4" components anymore, and considering he likes a lirrle bottom end and the subwoofer is in the future, not in the present... I think you're doing OK vivek
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2nd October 2005, 00:08	#1898
Vivekphadnis BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 690 Thanked: 2 Times	Speaking of DIY, it would not be too difficult to build my own parcel tray, would it? I just love woodworking with my circular saw, disc grinder and impact drill. I want to be like Tim 'the toolman' Taylor Navin was mentioning in the other thread.
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2nd October 2005, 01:32	#1900
Vivekphadnis BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 690 Thanked: 2 Times	What are you planning to buy and where?
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2nd October 2005, 23:26	#1904
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,412 Thanked: 9,960 Times	no way 4 people can keep a secret. LOL
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2nd October 2005, 23:31	#1905
Vivekphadnis BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 690 Thanked: 2 Times	Navin, do you seriously think ripping off the tweeter and putting in a phase plug for the 426e is worth pursuing? Where do I get a phase plug?
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