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jkdas · 2nd July 2006, 17:22

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Originally Posted by kb100

JK... Sony 222 is way too meek for sub duties.... I know - I own one!

not even 100W? bridged?

then maybe he shoudl look at 65.2 for sub @ 6.5k

kb100 · 2nd July 2006, 17:39

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Originally Posted by jkdas

not even 100W? bridged?

then maybe he shoudl look at 65.2 for sub @ 6.5k

Yup!!... maybe the 502/444 anything but the 222!

harmon_bro · 2nd July 2006, 18:06

NOTE: guys I am planning to use the 222 to drive my Infinity ovals in the rear and not the SUB...

Now tell me if the 222 can drive my rear Infinity ovals.

kb100 · 2nd July 2006, 18:41

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Originally Posted by harmon_bro

NOTE: guys I am planning to use the 222 to drive my Infinity ovals in the rear and not the SUB...

Now tell me if the 222 can drive my rear Infinity ovals.

Sure it can.. and will be much better than the HU's in built amp too ! ... How loud do you like your music?

harmon_bro · 2nd July 2006, 19:53

The Infinities sound better when its hooked with an amp...

kURETI · 3rd July 2006, 10:14

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satish_appasani · 3rd July 2006, 12:03

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

As a first step to my upgrade, I am planning to put JBL 5" components in the front and power them using my existing Sony 222 AMP. Planning to power the rear speakers directly from HU. Any suggestions? Later i will put a better AMP and woofer. My choice of music is i listen to everything though my priority is smooth Jazz. I want something that plays jazz better but gives decent quality when playing pop or rock or filmi music. I also listen to podcast. Then I put my Equalizer preset to Vocal and that sounds good.
Any suggestions for JBL Compo models?

Still i am looking for a cheaper solution to connect my pocketpc to HU.

On Saturday, I installed GTO 607C components in my car. They replaced the 5" Pioneer coaxials. I got nice pricing due to the influence of Sam. Thanks Sam.

As said, the comps are powered by the Sony 222 2-channel AMP for the timebeing. Have to wait until i add another AMP in few months. I wanted to put the tweeters in the rear view mirror assemblies on either side. But the installer mentioned that the tweeters are big for that. On my insistance he opened the mirror and checked that. Right now, the tweeters are at the corners on the dashboard. Though Sam suggested 507 as they don't require any alteration to the car, i was tempted for 607. The map pockets on the doors were scaled from inside nears the speakers and a spacer was placed on each door to accomodate the bigger speakers.

The sound in the front is much better. Can feel the smooth flowing sound. But can feel the loss of lows because the rear ovals are now playing directly from the HU. Have to bear this until i put AMP.

Sam Kapasi · 3rd July 2006, 12:46

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

On Saturday, I installed GTO 607C components in my car. They replaced the 5" Pioneer coaxials. I got nice pricing due to the influence of Sam. Thanks Sam.

Congratulations on your first set of components and i am glad you got a good price (Though I have no idea how

but enjoy my friend)

Sam Kapasi · 3rd July 2006, 12:49

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Originally Posted by prince85

Me thinks You are getting confused regarding the model numbers man. Its the JBL CS 300.1 (and not CS 301.1 as you say). And its JBL GTO 301.1 (and not 300.1 as you say)

The JBL GTO 301.1 (rated 204W @ 4ohm) is available for around 13k whereas the JBL CS 300.1 rated (200W @ 4ohm) is available for around 10k i guess.

Both good mono amps but i would pick the JBL GTO 301.1 even though it costs around 3k more than the CS amp.

Sameerji, how do these two amps compare????

It's not often that someone can point something out to my man JK. Thank you prince, I enjoyed that

The GTO amplifier is superior yes, to the CS (As is the nature of all GTO products to CS). However, honestly, the CS monoblock is excellent excellent value for money.
Unfortunately i cannot comment beyond this, as the rules do not permit me to.
That said, it's not often someone addresses me as Sameerji

Thank god for that.

harmon_bro · 3rd July 2006, 14:04

SAM I already have a Sony 222, is it fine to use this amp to drive the Infinity 9361i ovals? I will upgrade to a better 4 channel amp later along with JBL compos once I have the dough. And for now going in for the CS mono block and a sub.

inputs please.

airfoil · 3rd July 2006, 14:22

Could I get some advice about which brand/model of free air subs I should be looking for please. I'm not sure about which size would be the best fit, but I imagine a 12" sub should fit in a Palio's 14" upside-down spare wheel rim.

This will go into my Palio and most likely be driven off a JBL 75.4 or a CS 60.4, which will also power the front components.

Front speakers are likely to be GTO 607s and for the rear, I'll shoehorn in the largest speakers (JBL?) a Palio can take within the stock pods.

Thanks!

satish_appasani · 3rd July 2006, 14:30

Is there any ideal position for fixing the tweeters in my Palio. Right now they are sticked to the farmost corners on the dashboard facing skywards. I see lots of accessories in the box but instructions in the manual are not clear to me.

jkdas · 3rd July 2006, 15:44

Gurus say that
1) never point teh speaker directly at you
2) if possible direct the right to left and left to right.

comment pls...

Sam Kapasi · 3rd July 2006, 15:50

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Originally Posted by harmon_bro

SAM I already have a Sony 222, is it fine to use this amp to drive the Infinity 9361i ovals? I will upgrade to a better 4 channel amp later along with JBL compos once I have the dough. And for now going in for the CS mono block and a sub.

inputs please.

Yes. For now a Sony 222 is enough to drive the ovals. It will sound nice.

When you have the dough,upgrade your amplifier, will sound even better

Sam Kapasi · 3rd July 2006, 16:43

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Originally Posted by airfoil

Front speakers are likely to be GTO 607s and for the rear, I'll shoehorn in the largest speakers (JBL?) a Palio can take within the stock pods.

That would still be 5.25" in the rear, unless you make a pod.

2nd July 2006, 18:06	#3828
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 543 Thanked: 29 Times	NOTE: guys I am planning to use the 222 to drive my Infinity ovals in the rear and not the SUB... Now tell me if the 222 can drive my rear Infinity ovals.
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harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 543 Thanked: 29 Times	The Infinities sound better when its hooked with an amp...
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kURETI BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 104 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	really............................................ .................................................. ....
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3rd July 2006, 14:04	#3835
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 543 Thanked: 29 Times	SAM I already have a Sony 222, is it fine to use this amp to drive the Infinity 9361i ovals? I will upgrade to a better 4 channel amp later along with JBL compos once I have the dough. And for now going in for the CS mono block and a sub. inputs please.
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airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	Free Air Subs for spare wheel well? Could I get some advice about which brand/model of free air subs I should be looking for please. I'm not sure about which size would be the best fit, but I imagine a 12" sub should fit in a Palio's 14" upside-down spare wheel rim. This will go into my Palio and most likely be driven off a JBL 75.4 or a CS 60.4, which will also power the front components. Front speakers are likely to be GTO 607s and for the rear, I'll shoehorn in the largest speakers (JBL?) a Palio can take within the stock pods. Thanks!
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satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	Is there any ideal position for fixing the tweeters in my Palio. Right now they are sticked to the farmost corners on the dashboard facing skywards. I see lots of accessories in the box but instructions in the manual are not clear to me.
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3rd July 2006, 15:44	#3838
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,685 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	Gurus say that 1) never point teh speaker directly at you 2) if possible direct the right to left and left to right. comment pls...
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