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gunbir · 12th January 2007, 01:39

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Originally Posted by elf

...Which is why I thought a single amp would be nice to have, instead of the bridge of the USS Enter-freakin-prise in my boot with Spock's butt half showing.

You're right. And thats exactly why 5/6ch amps are great. No wiring mess, no distribution blocks and the usually take lesser space than two separate amps. Just like this one:

elf · 12th January 2007, 01:46

@gunbir: Thanks. That's what I'm talking about. Sam too mentioned Alpine.

What's those two orangey-reddy-yellowy thingies on the right of it though? It's already looking USS Enterprise Bridgeish with the Klingons attacking...

Or is that two of the aforementioned three Bathenas?

Mugen_Power · 12th January 2007, 01:56

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Originally Posted by elf

What's those two orangey-reddy-yellowy thingies on the right of it though?

Those are crossovers for components.

speedzak · 12th January 2007, 02:11

@Elf. Ekjaaklee! But like women, They're heavy on toll.
If you don't worry to shoot those green stuff from the pocket, then a 5/6 channel amp is well available next door. The cheapest one these days starts above 25k I think. Pm Gunman, his lineup has some amazing pieces which pours out from 5/6 channels.
You can also try one of those Dawood's followers for a cheap grey/black thingy.

Whatever it is, we'll enjoy seeing you ICE up your car.

gunbir · 12th January 2007, 02:29

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Originally Posted by elf

@gunbir: Thanks. That's what I'm talking about. Sam too mentioned Alpine.

What's those two orangey-reddy-yellowy thingies on the right of it though? It's already looking USS Enterprise Bridgeish with the Klingons attacking... Or is that two of the aforementioned three Bathenas?

How about this one? Look simple enough?

Like Alpine, almost all amp manufacturers now have 5/6 amps, be it the regulars (Kenwood, Pioneer etc) or the exotic.

hydrashok · 12th January 2007, 07:57

@Elf, I'd second the 5-6 channel amps too. Are you particular about driving your front and rear speakers? If you're not, you can very well go in for a 4 ch or 3 ch amp (both will be smaller than 5-6 ch amps) and drive your front speakers and the sub, leaving the rear speakers to be run off the HU.

And how much were you planning on spending? :-)

navin · 12th January 2007, 10:28

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Originally Posted by elf

It's already looking USS Enterprise Bridgeish..

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Originally Posted by gunbir

How about this one? Look simple enough?

Elf we are in the same city. You can see my car anytime. It has a resonably discrete subwoofer location. I can still fit 2 32" bags, 2 20" carry on roll-on roll of bags and my duty free bags in the trunk. Granted the Octavia has a large trunk.

Elf also remember that a 5-6 channel amp is about 50% larger than a 4 ch. amp (all other things remaining the same - same class of amplification, make, etc..). 5-6 channel amps USP is a simpler Install.

partypest · 12th January 2007, 10:39

hi ICE EXPERTS!!!!

need a quick advise!! i have a jbl base tube, fusion components and pioneer ovals being run by a 4 ch sony amp (600W), since i joined i here i assume i need one more amp to drive my setup, which amp would be good for me, also what type and how much would it cost me, my budget at the max would be 10k....

navin · 12th January 2007, 12:28

Fusion components? Or is it Focal?

I would consider a Pio 6100 at 7K and use the 3K left over to upgrade your cables.

Use the 6100 for the fronts (bridged), use the sony to drive the sub (2 channels bridged) and the rears.

gunbir · 12th January 2007, 12:30

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Originally Posted by navin

Fusion components? Or is it Focal?

Navinji theres an ICE brand called "Fusion"... and its green

navin · 12th January 2007, 12:38

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Originally Posted by gunbir

Navinji theres an ICE brand called "Fusion"... and its green

Like Dapic?

Does that 450 (pic above) have a home? A little bird told me it was looking for one.

gunbir · 12th January 2007, 12:45

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Originally Posted by navin

Like Dapic ?

Definitely bigger than Dapic, thats for sure. Green amps, Green speakers, Green cables, Green(ish) Head Units... What more could an E.T. want (incidentally they use Aliens in their adverts)... They even have a series of speakers called "Encounter" lol

gunbir · 12th January 2007, 12:54

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Originally Posted by navin

Does that 450 (pic above) have a home? A little bird told me it was looking for one.

Navinji that 450 isnt the one you're refering to... they're indeed very nice amps. Driven had a few used 4ch versions of the same series. They went very cheap (read: less than half the retail).

navin · 12th January 2007, 13:42

I thought the 450 was the 5ch. one.

gunbir · 12th January 2007, 13:47

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Originally Posted by navin

I thought the 450 was the 5ch. one.

Yes the 450 is in fact the 5ch. You're right. I just meant the one in the pic isnt the one you were refering to.

12th January 2007, 01:46	#5087
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@gunbir: Thanks. That's what I'm talking about. Sam too mentioned Alpine. What's those two orangey-reddy-yellowy thingies on the right of it though? It's already looking USS Enterprise Bridgeish with the Klingons attacking... Or is that two of the aforementioned three Bathenas?
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12th January 2007, 02:11	#5089
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	@Elf. Ekjaaklee! But like women, They're heavy on toll. If you don't worry to shoot those green stuff from the pocket, then a 5/6 channel amp is well available next door. The cheapest one these days starts above 25k I think. Pm Gunman, his lineup has some amazing pieces which pours out from 5/6 channels. You can also try one of those Dawood's followers for a cheap grey/black thingy. Whatever it is, we'll enjoy seeing you ICE up your car.
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12th January 2007, 07:57	#5091
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	@Elf, I'd second the 5-6 channel amps too. Are you particular about driving your front and rear speakers? If you're not, you can very well go in for a 4 ch or 3 ch amp (both will be smaller than 5-6 ch amps) and drive your front speakers and the sub, leaving the rear speakers to be run off the HU. And how much were you planning on spending? :-)
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12th January 2007, 10:39	#5093
partypest BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune/NaviMumbai Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	hi ICE EXPERTS!!!! need a quick advise!! i have a jbl base tube, fusion components and pioneer ovals being run by a 4 ch sony amp (600W), since i joined i here i assume i need one more amp to drive my setup, which amp would be good for me, also what type and how much would it cost me, my budget at the max would be 10k....
	() Thanks

12th January 2007, 12:28	#5094
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,308 Times	Fusion components? Or is it Focal? I would consider a Pio 6100 at 7K and use the 3K left over to upgrade your cables. Use the 6100 for the fronts (bridged), use the sony to drive the sub (2 channels bridged) and the rears.
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12th January 2007, 13:42	#5099
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,308 Times	I thought the 450 was the 5ch. one.
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