Car Audio Advice from the Audio Gurus: Use "Search thread" before posting a new Q!

navin · 8th March 2006, 16:31

www.caraudio.com, www.carstereo.com, etc. there is even some stuff on wikipedia.

Sam Kapasi · 8th March 2006, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by prince85

Also i need a comparison urgently between JBL GTO 936 and the Pioneer 944 to drive 2 boxed subs(JBL GTO 1000B's) coz my uncle is gonna send me one of these amps from Dubai.

Like Navin said, get the GTO301.1 or the 600.1 to drive the 2 boxed subs.

But if we're strictly choosing between the 944 and the 75.4, the 75.4 is a better option (if the price is similar)

Sam Kapasi · 8th March 2006, 18:22

Just wanted to mention speaker cable.
Just heard some Belden 12 gauge cable in a car and i'm afraid that Navin's right again, the Belden is a storming cable for the price. On all counts (except perhaps cosmetics).
Incidentally Navin, FYI some JBL stores still have some of the hard to get twisted 12 gauge Belden speaker cable.

moralfibre · 8th March 2006, 19:38

Hey Sam which stores in Mumbai can I find them? Also I am looking for spade connectors. And wire crimps with a plastic/rubber coating. All auto stores have these crimp clips but none have a sheild over it. I dont want to use wiring tape to cover these.

This is what I have been looking for basically. What stores have is something like the connector on the left while I am looking for the one on the right.

rsjaurr · 8th March 2006, 19:38

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Originally Posted by bikefreak

I know it's pretty late in the day to ask this question !!

But I'd be grateful if you 'audio gurus' give me some links to sites which give a simple theorotical explanation to audio terms like co-axials, component, 2 & 3 way, cross over, soundstage etc.

I would like to clear some basics of mine.

Thanks

Add these to sites mentioned by navin

http://stereos.about.com/
www.crutchfield.com
www.bcae1.com for basics

navin · 8th March 2006, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Just wanted to mention speaker cable.
Just heard some Belden 12 gauge cable in a car and i'm afraid that Navin's right again, the Belden is a storming cable for the price. On all counts (except perhaps cosmetics). .

the cosmetics? the cable is under carpet!
What price? I think this should move to PM.

Rtech · 8th March 2006, 20:48

A bit late to the party, but just thought I'd pop in to congratulate Sam and Navin on their 3,000th reply and 200th page of Team-bhp's longest ever thread!

These 2 are probably responsible for enlightening 90% of members here about fine audio. They are also responsible for making members spend more than they should I guess, so..... DRINKS ARE ON THEM at the 3,000th post party!

Autophile · 8th March 2006, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Moral,

These speaker clips are expensive can cost you 35-50 rs for a piece depending upon the wire gauge size. I suggest you use the common unsheilded ones. You don't really need the shielding at the speaker ends as the terminals are minimum 20 cm apart.

navin · 8th March 2006, 20:55

20cm apart for speaker terminals? in any case if you want to sheild them just wrap them in black electrical tape.

jkdas · 8th March 2006, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

A bit late to the party, but just thought I'd pop in to congratulate Sam and Navin on their 3,000th reply and 200th page of Team-bhp's longest ever thread!

These 2 are probably responsible for enlightening 90% of members here about fine audio. They are also responsible for making members spend more than they should I guess, so..... DRINKS ARE ON THEM at the 3,000th post party!

which pub?

ICE rules!

moralfibre · 8th March 2006, 20:56

Thanx Autophile, what is the recommended way to connect the wires that come out from the back of the head unit to the male socket. I dont want to directly connect these wires using a tape. Some interconnect suggestion?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autophile

Moral,

These speaker clips are expensive can cost you 35-50 rs for a piece depending upon the wire gauge size. I suggest you use the common unsheilded ones. You don't really need the shielding at the speaker ends as the terminals are minimum 20 cm apart.

s0uljah · 8th March 2006, 22:11

Hey McClaren thanks for the offer.... Still a bit confused as to what to do with my setup. Thinking over the option Navin baba suggested as it would mean a minimal expen$e. Also not sure if my dad would be too happy about sacrificing boot space for a sub enclosure. Whats going on with the audison wiring, how much is it costing you for the entire setup ?

One more thing is I wanted to rip out the existing setup (wires, amp) and do a clean install also secure my amps a little better.

BTW has anyone heard of Xenox or Xenos components ? I met a guy yesterday who is marketing this brand, said its under the PRICOL flagship. They have a 4" compo(mid/hi/crossover) which would be good for santro users... Approx price was 4.5k I think.

navin · 8th March 2006, 22:52

Navin baba! that is a new one. Sam! Sam! did you see this.

Pricol does not specialise in Speakers. I would stick to companies that atleast stick specialise in audio.

rsjaurr · 9th March 2006, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Thanx Autophile, what is the recommended way to connect the wires that come out from the back of the head unit to the male socket. I dont want to directly connect these wires using a tape. Some interconnect suggestion?

My installer used these,not sure what these r called [generic pole connectors??].I did ask JB abt these and he told me to go ahead with these connectors.
cost is around 20 rs per piece.

u have two put both wires [which u want to connect] into this and fold it as in 1st pic.[blue and red connectors]

navin · 9th March 2006, 10:50

I have never use a HU's speaker out so have never needed this connector but if i did i'd use heat shrink.

8th March 2006, 16:31	#3001
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	www.caraudio.com, www.carstereo.com, etc. there is even some stuff on wikipedia.
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8th March 2006, 18:22	#3003
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	Just wanted to mention speaker cable. Just heard some Belden 12 gauge cable in a car and i'm afraid that Navin's right again, the Belden is a storming cable for the price. On all counts (except perhaps cosmetics). Incidentally Navin, FYI some JBL stores still have some of the hard to get twisted 12 gauge Belden speaker cable.
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8th March 2006, 19:38	#3004
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,565 Thanked: 14,468 Times	Hey Sam which stores in Mumbai can I find them? Also I am looking for spade connectors. And wire crimps with a plastic/rubber coating. All auto stores have these crimp clips but none have a sheild over it. I dont want to use wiring tape to cover these. This is what I have been looking for basically. What stores have is something like the connector on the left while I am looking for the one on the right. Last edited by moralfibre : 8th March 2006 at 19:52.
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8th March 2006, 20:48	#3007
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	A bit late to the party, but just thought I'd pop in to congratulate Sam and Navin on their 3,000th reply and 200th page of Team-bhp's longest ever thread! These 2 are probably responsible for enlightening 90% of members here about fine audio. They are also responsible for making members spend more than they should I guess, so..... DRINKS ARE ON THEM at the 3,000th post party!
	() Thanks

8th March 2006, 20:55	#3009
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	20cm apart for speaker terminals? in any case if you want to sheild them just wrap them in black electrical tape.
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8th March 2006, 22:11	#3012
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Hey McClaren thanks for the offer.... Still a bit confused as to what to do with my setup. Thinking over the option Navin baba suggested as it would mean a minimal expen$e. Also not sure if my dad would be too happy about sacrificing boot space for a sub enclosure. Whats going on with the audison wiring, how much is it costing you for the entire setup ? One more thing is I wanted to rip out the existing setup (wires, amp) and do a clean install also secure my amps a little better. BTW has anyone heard of Xenox or Xenos components ? I met a guy yesterday who is marketing this brand, said its under the PRICOL flagship. They have a 4" compo(mid/hi/crossover) which would be good for santro users... Approx price was 4.5k I think. Last edited by s0uljah : 8th March 2006 at 22:19.
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8th March 2006, 22:52	#3013
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	Navin baba! that is a new one. Sam! Sam! did you see this. Pricol does not specialise in Speakers. I would stick to companies that atleast stick specialise in audio.
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9th March 2006, 10:50	#3015
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	I have never use a HU's speaker out so have never needed this connector but if i did i'd use heat shrink.
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