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mohit · 20th January 2006, 22:40

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Originally Posted by rsjaurr

That means i cant use my cassettes in my car and i have to let these continue to gather dust.Anyway thanx navin but no plan to get i-pod in near future though i am more interested for video i-pod.

You ever thought of using a FM transmitter? These are casettes so quality should not be such a big constraint.

navin · 21st January 2006, 09:54

I use a FM transmiter for my VDC/DVD player and it is ok. but in this case the FM transmistter is about 2" from the HU.

amit1101 · 21st January 2006, 12:15

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Originally Posted by navin

I use a FM transmiter for my VDC/DVD player and it is ok. but in this case the FM transmistter is about 2" from the HU.

Great to hear that navin
where do i get a good quality FM transmitter
i got 2 transmitter ckts from market, but both have real ugly sound quality.
wat is the range of your transmiter.

rsjaurr · 21st January 2006, 15:18

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Originally Posted by mohit

You ever thought of using a FM transmitter? These are casettes so quality should not be such a big constraint.

Quote:

I use a FM transmiter for my VDC/DVD player and it is ok. but in this case the FM transmistter is about 2" from the HU.

If thats the solution,i will use FM transmitter as i really want to use my casettes.Ireally dont know how FM transmitter helps playing cassetes.Will wireless one be the solution?

mohit · 21st January 2006, 15:22

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Originally Posted by rsjaurr

If thats the solution,i will use FM transmitter as i really want to use my casettes.My car is 2-din so i can keep it in one.But then again,how will i connect it to HU?

Simple.. You can consider a FM reciever to be a miniature FM station. Tune the station of the transmitter in your radio and enjoy!

rsjaurr · 21st January 2006, 15:40

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Originally Posted by mohit

Simple.. You can consider a FM reciever to be a miniature FM station. Tune the station of the transmitter in your radio and enjoy!

Thanx mohit...u mean something like this....http://cgi.ebay.in/CAR-FM-TRANSMITTE...QQcmdZViewItem

any better alternative...i mean better quality FM rransmitter and price?

mohit · 21st January 2006, 16:53

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any better alternative...i mean better quality FM rransmitter and price?

Try Belkin. I guess Navin has sampled one. Shops selling Ipods might have them.

Rover · 21st January 2006, 21:45

Up until this morning my knowledge on car audio, for that matter any audio, was zilch. I spent some parts of the afternoon and most parts of the evening on this one thread. After all that time I thought I had cracked it. However, I realize with delving deeper I more confused now.

Hence, my request to all the Gurus to help me with my selection:-

Car: Hyundai Accent

My music is soft (mostly). The music I hear is western classical and spiritual. Low notes are very important.

Would HU & amp from Sony - 5510 & 504 do? Rear - GTO 936 or 636? Front ???

Aesthetics is important to me. I am not flashy do not like loud colours.

Budget 25K...

SOS..

rsjaurr · 21st January 2006, 21:45

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Originally Posted by navin

I use a FM transmiter for my VDC/DVD player and it is ok. but in this case the FM transmistter is about 2" from the HU.

navin,u mean closer it is to HU,better will be the quality??

As i may not get locally,i have to buy from ebay.Which will be good VFM choice?http://search.ebay.in/search/search....fm+transmitter

and i found belken also.Is it price reasonably?
http://cgi.ebay.in/TuneCast-II-FM-Tr...QQcmdZViewItem

navin · 22nd January 2006, 01:19

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Originally Posted by Rover

Up until this morning my knowledge on car audio, for that matter any audio, was zilch.

Car: Hyundai Accent
Would HU & amp from Sony - 5510 & 504 do? Rear - GTO 936 or 636?
Budget 25K...
SOS..

Do you want a sub. you can just about afford one at this budget.

However I'd look at the folllow:

HU: Blaupunkt at 8K
Amp: Pio 6100 at 7.5K
Front: 5" or 6" components (if the Accent has tweeter pods): 5k
Rear: 6x9 JBL936, Infinity or Alpine 690A: 4-5K
Install and wires: 2K
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26.5-27.5K

if you want to stick to under 25K....
Front: 5" coax for 3.5-4K JBL 536
Rear 6x9 JBL 936 at 4K.
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25-25.5K.

navin · 22nd January 2006, 01:37

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Originally Posted by rsjaurr

navin,u mean closer it is to HU,better will be the quality??

not really but this is where i had room and it works cleanly so why fiddle. what i used looked something like the BOSS unit but a lot smaller.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...SEO&U=Template

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/off...condition=new/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...39140?n=172282

amit1101 · 23rd January 2006, 00:38

i saw alpine amps, they are available for
4channel = 3000Rs
2channel = 1500Rs
THEY ARE NOT ORIGNAL, but are easily available in delhi

does any one have an aprox idea of their power rating.

navin · 23rd January 2006, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit1101

i saw alpine amps, they are available for
4channel = 3000Rs
2channel = 1500Rs
THEY ARE NOT ORIGNAL, but are easily available in delhi

does any one have an aprox idea of their power rating.

Like you said..."THEY ARE NOT ORIGINAL". I guess their power ratings if advertised would be very ogininal (read as creative) too. Dont waste your time.

kpzen · 23rd January 2006, 10:00

How about having two pairs of 6X9 speakers and a sub at the rear in a box or a MDF tray..... I know the sound will all be at the back...but what about sound quality..?
As there is less space for 6X9 in front to be mounted is this a better option...

ps: my car is a zen

navin · 23rd January 2006, 10:08

Why? If you want SPL get a pair of 15" subs and a 300W/ch stereo sub and you'll have all the bass you need. pair that to a pair of compression drivers and horns and you can part your hair!

If you are looking for SQ stick to having speakers like behave as close to point soruces as possible.

21st January 2006, 09:54	#2822
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	I use a FM transmiter for my VDC/DVD player and it is ok. but in this case the FM transmistter is about 2" from the HU.
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21st January 2006, 21:45	#2828
Rover BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore, Airplanes, Hotel Rooms Posts: 112 Thanked: Once	Up until this morning my knowledge on car audio, for that matter any audio, was zilch. I spent some parts of the afternoon and most parts of the evening on this one thread. After all that time I thought I had cracked it. However, I realize with delving deeper I more confused now. Hence, my request to all the Gurus to help me with my selection:- Car: Hyundai Accent My music is soft (mostly). The music I hear is western classical and spiritual. Low notes are very important. Would HU & amp from Sony - 5510 & 504 do? Rear - GTO 936 or 636? Front ??? Aesthetics is important to me. I am not flashy do not like loud colours. Budget 25K... SOS.. Last edited by Rover : 21st January 2006 at 21:55.
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23rd January 2006, 00:38	#2832
amit1101 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	i saw alpine amps, they are available for 4channel = 3000Rs 2channel = 1500Rs THEY ARE NOT ORIGNAL, but are easily available in delhi does any one have an aprox idea of their power rating.
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23rd January 2006, 10:00	#2834
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	How about having two pairs of 6X9 speakers and a sub at the rear in a box or a MDF tray..... I know the sound will all be at the back...but what about sound quality..? As there is less space for 6X9 in front to be mounted is this a better option... ps: my car is a zen
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23rd January 2006, 10:08	#2835
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	Why? If you want SPL get a pair of 15" subs and a 300W/ch stereo sub and you'll have all the bass you need. pair that to a pair of compression drivers and horns and you can part your hair! If you are looking for SQ stick to having speakers like behave as close to point soruces as possible.
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