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k_ajay · 22nd August 2005, 12:34

Zzzehar, will get you the Clarion prices in a day or 2.. The JBL 936E costs Rs.4700/- in chennai, should be the same price elsewhere too... Ask Sam what it might cost in chandigar, he should know better....

If the clarion is definitely outta ur budget, get the BLAU HU.... forget da pioneer....

k_ajay · 22nd August 2005, 12:52

Thanks yaar Sam.... You bet Sridhar is an amazing guy and thats why I love to visit his place and talk audio with him...

He won't sell me the JBL speakers cuz hez the dealer [follows ethics to a T, amazing] but he's getting me the stuff from one of his retailers and would also get 'em fixed for me.... Simply love doing business with him.... Will tell him you said Hi...

Alright man, JBL fronts and rear it is.... Your da man, and thats why I waited to know what to buy

Tanx... Do let me know if you'd ever visit chennai, and I guess the Chennai TBHPins would love to meet up with you... Atleast I would...

I'm going to check out 2 Clarion HUs and settle for either one of them or the Alpine 9827/9830.....

Bahut shukria bhai....

Ajay K

Sam Kapasi · 22nd August 2005, 13:08

All over India - the JBL GTO936e costs Rs 4750/-

navin · 22nd August 2005, 13:27

I'm back and thanks same for that photo of 28 batteries being shunted by bussbar! that was cool.

In the last 7 days I've had 2 near death expereinces one when our air tanks ran out underwater and one when our para chute did not deploy properly. so please excuse me while i regain my senses.

Sam Kapasi · 22nd August 2005, 13:33

NAHEE!!!!
I'm feeling bad to ask, but come on! It must have been fun on hindsight???

Think of the stories you'll be able to tell your grandkids, instead of boring them with techtalk!!
Welcome back my friend, we have missed you.

zzzehar · 22nd August 2005, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

I'm back and thanks same for that photo of 28 batteries being shunted by bussbar! that was cool.

In the last 7 days I've had 2 near death expereinces one when our air tanks ran out underwater and one when our para chute did not deploy properly. so please excuse me while i regain my senses.

What do you do man? What are you Into and Upto?

zzzehar · 22nd August 2005, 14:05

Do you brake ur car using Parachutes? WOW

Sam Kapasi · 22nd August 2005, 15:34

Navin,
How in heavens name did you count 28 batteries on that van, connected by a Busbar?

Zzzehar, Navin is an Audio Guru and doesnt brake using parachutes, except when he needs to slow his brain down. He was on a fun vacation involving diving and stuff and somethings went wrong thats all.

revtech · 22nd August 2005, 15:41

hey sam

whats the difference between the GTO 936e and the CS 396e and also between the GTo 426e and the Cs 205e ??

rev

p.s why is there an e after all the nos. ??

Sam Kapasi · 22nd August 2005, 15:46

Hi Rev,

CS is the entry level JBL. Offering affordable quality, CS is priced similar to the other brands (sony etc) while the GTO is better built, better souding and is slightly pricier.

GTO 936e and CS396e are 6X9 ovals. GTO426e and CS205e are 4" 2 way co-axial speakers.
If you want specs go to www.fxaudio.com

"e" is the new and latest series. Actually it stands for Europe. Europe and asia share the same product line.

revtech · 22nd August 2005, 15:50

ok sam thanx a lot one last thing...

the GTO 426 is 2500 what bout the cs 205 and similary the GTO 936 is 4700.what about the cs 396.

thanx a lot for your time
will i get these at this price in any shop or will i only get it at a jbl outlet and can i bargain or are these the lowest prices ??

rev

Sam Kapasi · 22nd August 2005, 16:05

ok let me see -
GTO936e - Rs4750/- (6X9)
GTO426e - Rs 2500/- (4")
CS396e - Rs 3750/- (6X9)
CS 205 - Rs 2250/- (5.25")

These prices are uniform across the country. Occasionally we have had trouble with dealers boosting the price to make a quick buck, rarely reducing it. Generally one cannot bargain. However some dealers MAY offer a discount. Genuine JBL will carry a price tag and a warranty card.If you feel you're being overcharged or something, you can always check with the company showrooms. You will find the numbers on the website. Cheers.

navin · 22nd August 2005, 19:31

Sam I counted 4 banks of 7 batteries. Unless mirrors were used that would make 28.

Amongst other adventures we went diving and para sailing and each time we had something silly go wrong. The story however is for a different forum.

pranil · 22nd August 2005, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Hi Pranil,

Pray tell me, both you and aseem, WHERE does it say "ALPINE"??

*I am now sitting back and laughing at both of you and offering you glasses"

That my dear boys is a genuine Electro-india V12 super cheap el-fako power amp.

Hey SAM I am suprprised- The header of the listing Says ALpine. Even there are Logos and alpine spread all over the page.

Quaoting header for your reference

"BOX PACKED POWER ALPINE 300W AMPLIFIER POWER AMPLIFIER"

aseem · 22nd August 2005, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Hi Pranil,

Pray tell me, both you and aseem, WHERE does it say "ALPINE"??

*I am now sitting back and laughing at both of you and offering you glasses"

That my dear boys is a genuine Electro-india V12 super cheap el-fako power amp.

Sam go through the link again.... its like blind telling the ones who can see that they are blind.

The link again is:
http://cgi.ebay.in/BOX-PACKED-POWER... QQcmdZViewItem
The heading on the link states:
BOX PACKED POWER ALPINE 300W AMPLIFIER POWER AMPLIFIER

22nd August 2005, 12:34	#511
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,142 Times View My Garage	Zzzehar, will get you the Clarion prices in a day or 2.. The JBL 936E costs Rs.4700/- in chennai, should be the same price elsewhere too... Ask Sam what it might cost in chandigar, he should know better.... If the clarion is definitely outta ur budget, get the BLAU HU.... forget da pioneer....
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22nd August 2005, 12:52	#512
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,142 Times View My Garage	Shukriyaaaaaaaa... Thanks yaar Sam.... You bet Sridhar is an amazing guy and thats why I love to visit his place and talk audio with him... He won't sell me the JBL speakers cuz hez the dealer [follows ethics to a T, amazing] but he's getting me the stuff from one of his retailers and would also get 'em fixed for me.... Simply love doing business with him.... Will tell him you said Hi... Alright man, JBL fronts and rear it is.... Your da man, and thats why I waited to know what to buy Tanx... Do let me know if you'd ever visit chennai, and I guess the Chennai TBHPins would love to meet up with you... Atleast I would... I'm going to check out 2 Clarion HUs and settle for either one of them or the Alpine 9827/9830..... Bahut shukria bhai.... Ajay K
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22nd August 2005, 13:08	#513
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	All over India - the JBL GTO936e costs Rs 4750/- Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 22nd August 2005 at 13:10.
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22nd August 2005, 13:27	#514
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,417 Thanked: 9,989 Times	I'm back and thanks same for that photo of 28 batteries being shunted by bussbar! that was cool. In the last 7 days I've had 2 near death expereinces one when our air tanks ran out underwater and one when our para chute did not deploy properly. so please excuse me while i regain my senses.
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22nd August 2005, 13:33	#515
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	NAHEE!!!! I'm feeling bad to ask, but come on! It must have been fun on hindsight??? Think of the stories you'll be able to tell your grandkids, instead of boring them with techtalk!! Welcome back my friend, we have missed you.
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22nd August 2005, 14:05	#517
zzzehar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gurugram Posts: 278 Thanked: 74 Times	Do you brake ur car using Parachutes? WOW
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22nd August 2005, 15:34	#518
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	Navin, How in heavens name did you count 28 batteries on that van, connected by a Busbar? Zzzehar, Navin is an Audio Guru and doesnt brake using parachutes, except when he needs to slow his brain down. He was on a fun vacation involving diving and stuff and somethings went wrong thats all. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 22nd August 2005 at 15:41.
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22nd August 2005, 15:41	#519
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	hey sam whats the difference between the GTO 936e and the CS 396e and also between the GTo 426e and the Cs 205e ?? rev p.s why is there an e after all the nos. ?? Last edited by revtech : 22nd August 2005 at 15:44.
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22nd August 2005, 15:46	#520
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	Hi Rev, CS is the entry level JBL. Offering affordable quality, CS is priced similar to the other brands (sony etc) while the GTO is better built, better souding and is slightly pricier. GTO 936e and CS396e are 6X9 ovals. GTO426e and CS205e are 4" 2 way co-axial speakers. If you want specs go to www.fxaudio.com "e" is the new and latest series. Actually it stands for Europe. Europe and asia share the same product line. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 22nd August 2005 at 15:47.
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22nd August 2005, 15:50	#521
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	ok sam thanx a lot one last thing... the GTO 426 is 2500 what bout the cs 205 and similary the GTO 936 is 4700.what about the cs 396. thanx a lot for your time will i get these at this price in any shop or will i only get it at a jbl outlet and can i bargain or are these the lowest prices ?? rev
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22nd August 2005, 16:05	#522
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	ok let me see - GTO936e - Rs4750/- (6X9) GTO426e - Rs 2500/- (4") CS396e - Rs 3750/- (6X9) CS 205 - Rs 2250/- (5.25") These prices are uniform across the country. Occasionally we have had trouble with dealers boosting the price to make a quick buck, rarely reducing it. Generally one cannot bargain. However some dealers MAY offer a discount. Genuine JBL will carry a price tag and a warranty card.If you feel you're being overcharged or something, you can always check with the company showrooms. You will find the numbers on the website. Cheers.
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22nd August 2005, 19:31	#523
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,417 Thanked: 9,989 Times	Sam I counted 4 banks of 7 batteries. Unless mirrors were used that would make 28. Amongst other adventures we went diving and para sailing and each time we had something silly go wrong. The story however is for a different forum. Last edited by navin : 22nd August 2005 at 19:34.
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