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navin · 13th March 2006, 22:59

for 8-9K i would
a) look to get the nicest set of components for the front
b) get a nice sub use can use with the sony 502.

unfortunately to do both you need more than 9K.

So see if you can trade in the FX93 + 4K for the sub (only becuase the FX93 will fetch you more than the 6891). then you use the 6891 as full range (no need to disconnect any parts then). A decent sub would cost you 7-9K so you need all you can get for the FX93 (3-5K). I suspect you wont get even 2K for the used 6891.

Use the balance 5K + whaterever you get for the boston tweeters and TS20 (you wont need these) for a good front component and atleast some good RCA cables for the Alpine and Sony amps.

jkdas · 13th March 2006, 23:24

gto1000b = 7.5k

tube = 6k or so.
or
try spare wheel well sub idea

cheaper

navin · 13th March 2006, 23:33

Re:Sam's Skoda RS

a) one amp is installed on the gas tank!
b) how does the HF and Mids from the 6x9 enter the cabin
c) aren't the subs gonna roll when he accelerates or brakes
d) with bit more planniing he could have installed the bigger amp and capacitor on the larger seat back.

jkdas · 13th March 2006, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Re:Sam's Skoda RS

a) one amp is installed on the gas tank!
b) how does the HF and Mids from the 6x9 enter the cabin
c) aren't the subs gonna roll when he accelerates or brakes
d) with bit more planniing he could have installed the bigger amp and capacitor on the larger seat back.

He could have gone for 2 15inch maybe.

Vivekphadnis · 13th March 2006, 23:43

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Originally Posted by navin

Vivek,
I know it is nice to have a fellow DIYer here but you have to rememeber that my thinking is seriously marred by copius ammounts of chemicals I took when I was stupid and young. Now I am just stupid and old. :-)

Is there room for better filter caps? I'd use atleast 4700uf/63V per channel and maybe a 2uf/100V polyester bypass.

I don't think 4700uF will fit in. They will be too tall. What I could do is use wires and fasten the caps on the sides of the case.

Are all those subs for use in the car or are they just being transported or something?

jkdas · 13th March 2006, 23:49

did anyone of you see sams video post of a jbl truck?

Vivekphadnis · 13th March 2006, 23:58

where is that now? You could have a 7.1 THX Ultra 2 blah blah setup in a truck.

jkdas · 14th March 2006, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Vivekphadnis

where is that now? You could have a 7.1 THX Ultra 2 blah blah setup in a truck.

http://rapidshare.de/files/14893148/...uiser.wmv.html

ther!

pls dont count the no.of subs. , and oh the ...leave it.

rareone · 14th March 2006, 10:59

OMG the truck's setup is really massive,

I dont understand how come the people in the truck dont get the massive sound attack.

They r walking like normal.

Sam Kapasi · 14th March 2006, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Re:Sam's Skoda RS

a) one amp is installed on the gas tank!
b) how does the HF and Mids from the 6x9 enter the cabin
c) aren't the subs gonna roll when he accelerates or brakes
d) with bit more planniing he could have installed the bigger amp and capacitor on the larger seat back.

This one is just a classic case of the installer trying to do a job in a few hours and the customer just wanting to make a blooming statement. Apparently the tubes dont roll around once the seat is pushed back. I was a little appalled at the car, but well, the guy seems to be happy. I'll bet he can barely hear the speakers at the back. I'm just trying to imagine the pandemonic and chaotic bass that must be emanating from his skoda.

navin · 14th March 2006, 13:15

and if he tells his friends that his system is from JBL wonder what they'll think! :-(

s0uljah · 14th March 2006, 19:17

Thanks Navin and Jkdas...

All this while Iv been focussing on finding 4" comps for the front... Thought just enetered my head that we might sell the car before January in that case I will have to buy a fresh component setup for the next car (Lancer... but if I have my way a used zen, balenoor OHC hehehe)
Anyway wondering if investing in 4" will be worthwhile after all. The both of you also mentioned earlier that anything bigger than 4" will need to be mounted on the door panel, and also have fibreglass casing. If i get a 5-6" compo, Im scared to ask what your opinion is on directly installing them on the panels!

@JK : Basstube will probably not suit my music style. But GTO1000b is an interesting proposition, if I get a bigger car I could throw in one more of those and I think Id be set

Are you planning on spare-wheel-subbing your JBLfyed xing

@Navin : I know the fx93's are great, and selling them would be a waste.. just trying to explore all options. Dunno if any dealers would exchange them for me... lets see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

and if he tells his friends that his system is from JBL wonder what they'll think!

Bad publicity... but then I reckon his friends arent Team-BHP members

LOL

Revvhead · 16th March 2006, 11:42

Dear Music Guru Sam,
I have recently arrived from the wilderness and am not completely happy with the sound in my car.
I very temporarily temporarily have money to change all that.
I wanna dump my b*** tube and change to a 2 12" sub bolted onto my rear seats setup.
This way i will also free up a lot more space in the boot.
I hear that you are beeg musics expert and can help me these matters
what say you??
Yours soundfully
Revvhead

Revvhead · 16th March 2006, 11:44

Hey i was on writing Ba ss , how did that get edited?????

Sam Kapasi · 16th March 2006, 12:03

Hello Revv,

Welcome back. While you were gone, TBHP changed a BIT

I'll talk to you this evening over coffee.

13th March 2006, 22:59	#3046
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,310 Times	for 8-9K i would a) look to get the nicest set of components for the front b) get a nice sub use can use with the sony 502. unfortunately to do both you need more than 9K. So see if you can trade in the FX93 + 4K for the sub (only becuase the FX93 will fetch you more than the 6891). then you use the 6891 as full range (no need to disconnect any parts then). A decent sub would cost you 7-9K so you need all you can get for the FX93 (3-5K). I suspect you wont get even 2K for the used 6891. Use the balance 5K + whaterever you get for the boston tweeters and TS20 (you wont need these) for a good front component and atleast some good RCA cables for the Alpine and Sony amps. Last edited by navin : 13th March 2006 at 23:02.
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13th March 2006, 23:24	#3047
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	gto1000b = 7.5k tube = 6k or so. or try spare wheel well sub idea cheaper
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13th March 2006, 23:33	#3048
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,310 Times	Re:Sam's Skoda RS a) one amp is installed on the gas tank! b) how does the HF and Mids from the 6x9 enter the cabin c) aren't the subs gonna roll when he accelerates or brakes d) with bit more planniing he could have installed the bigger amp and capacitor on the larger seat back.
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13th March 2006, 23:49	#3051
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	did anyone of you see sams video post of a jbl truck?
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13th March 2006, 23:58	#3052
Vivekphadnis BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 690 Thanked: 2 Times	where is that now? You could have a 7.1 THX Ultra 2 blah blah setup in a truck.
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14th March 2006, 10:59	#3054
rareone BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 256 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	OMG the truck's setup is really massive, I dont understand how come the people in the truck dont get the massive sound attack. They r walking like normal.
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14th March 2006, 13:15	#3056
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,310 Times	and if he tells his friends that his system is from JBL wonder what they'll think! :-(
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16th March 2006, 11:42	#3058
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 450 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Dear Music Guru Sam, I have recently arrived from the wilderness and am not completely happy with the sound in my car. I very temporarily temporarily have money to change all that. I wanna dump my b*** tube and change to a 2 12" sub bolted onto my rear seats setup. This way i will also free up a lot more space in the boot. I hear that you are beeg musics expert and can help me these matters what say you?? Yours soundfully Revvhead
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16th March 2006, 11:44	#3059
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 450 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Hey i was on writing Ba ss , how did that get edited?????
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16th March 2006, 12:03	#3060
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Hello Revv, Welcome back. While you were gone, TBHP changed a BIT I'll talk to you this evening over coffee.
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