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navin · 19th October 2007, 10:15

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Originally Posted by SRShrikanth

Am at Santacruz, but will go whereever it tales for this installation.

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Originally Posted by varunghatge

2. My budget is 15K (including HU)
3 Not much load but definetly want bass effect and clear sound

For 15K just get a pair of 6x9 on a MDF rear deck and a pair of coax in the front driven by a Pio 3950 or something like that.

All this damping-vamping stuff is for when you have a sub and amps and all that stuff.

SRShrikanth · 19th October 2007, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

What is your music system setup? Is Dynamat Xtreme really required? It comes for Rs. 440 to Rs. 1200 per sq. ft. of which a couple of doors if done properly will alone take about 36 sq. ft. = Rs. 16000/- i.e. the bulk pack. Or do you already have the Dynamat with you? The Xtreme Bulk Pak retails for $200 abroad.

Hi B&T,

I will have a set of 4 sheets of Dynamat extreme reaching me from the US this weekend. But am afraid, Dynamat seems like a different breed of application.

My HU is Alpine 9883 with JBL GTO-927 Fronts & Infinity 6X9 Rears for now.

One other rationale for Dynamat is to ensure optimum utlisation of the HVAC as well.

Appreciate all your help here.

Cheers,

vebmetal · 19th October 2007, 11:46

oh goody good - this thread is on exactly something I was wondering about!

Is there any way of knowing in advance whether you need damping for a particular setup or do you just have to test-fit the equipment at the time of installation and then see if anything rattles?

For example, I am thinking of getting components in the front with an amplifier, and running the whole thing by a mp3 player and not a HU. The car is a Zen Estilo. So would I need damping?

navin · 19th October 2007, 13:34

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Originally Posted by SRShrikanth

I will have a set of 4 sheets of Dynamat extreme reaching me from the US
My HU is Alpine 9883 with JBL GTO-927 Fronts & Infinity 6X9 Rears for now.

if you got it you might as well use it. put 2 sheets in each front door.

adityamunshi · 19th October 2007, 13:52

Whats the best damping material available locally ?

It should be cheap and easily available.

SRShrikanth · 22nd October 2007, 12:22

Hi Navin,

A couple of quick q's again

1. I now have a choice of damping the car with my existing Dynamat Etreme OR the Llumar dealer in Bandra is willing to exchange them for WURTH damping ( inclusive of labour charges )

Is WURTH worth it.??

2. Between Apline 9887 and Blau Memphis - what is the recomended HU.?

These HUs will power a simple set up of Infinity Kappa 6x9 rears and Kappa 5 1/2 for the front doors.

Appreciate some help here.

Cheers

zmahesh · 22nd October 2007, 13:37

Hi All,
i need a good package of music system for my scorpio. i'm interested in JBL and pioneer. can anyone please update me on the performance and price of these products in bangalore or mysore.

navin · 22nd October 2007, 13:51

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Originally Posted by SRShrikanth

1. I now have a choice of damping the car with my existing Dynamat Etreme OR the Llumar dealer in Bandra is willing to exchange them for WURTH damping ( inclusive of labour charges )

It is not worth it. I think Dynamat Extreme is one of the better damping materials I have seen. Certainly the best I have used. I have not used everythig available. However it is expensive, mor so in India. Use it and be happy.

The Alpine 9887 is considered one of the best all round HUS out there. By that I mean better HUs play CDs better but do not have MP3 capability or the ability to control an ipod etc...I have not heard the Memphis but given the 9887's reputation I'd stick to it.

vibzez · 22nd October 2007, 14:06

I know its horrible, but I wasnt familiar with TBHP then. I would love to hear the gurus views on them.
Some Pioneer head unit.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007799.jpg
Pioneer tweeters
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007798.jpg
Blaupunkt center speakers( 2 used on two corners)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007797.jpg
Boss CAP
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007795.jpg
Blues 4 channel
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007794.jpg
Alpine(fake presumably)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007793.jpg
4 Kenwoods ovals + 2 Pioneer subs
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007792.jpg
And lottsa dirty Boss wiring.

Sounds ... not to my liking. Was looking for sound quality. Good I came across TBHP.

Krato · 22nd October 2007, 15:37

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Originally Posted by zmahesh

Hi All,
i need a good package of music system for my scorpio. i'm interested in JBL and pioneer. can anyone please update me on the performance and price of these products in bangalore or mysore.

It would be better, if you mention your budget and your requirements (e.g. sub-woofer, amplifier etc...), so that things are quite easy to filter out....

Please refer to this link also. It might help you
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...-priority.html

cancerm · 22nd October 2007, 15:55

Hi Sam
My friend has just got a new hyundai getz car, he would like ot go for a decent ICE set-up, his budget would be approx 25 30k, need your valuable advice on the cost of each component & the palce to install, he reside in Mumbai.

Chao

Ajaybiz · 22nd October 2007, 16:16

Vibzez which Car you installed all these, your car needs serious changes, looks like someone take you for a ride.Too many spekers crumpled.
I think 2 components at front 2 coxes at rear and one wofer will do preety decent job along with one or two amps.

navin · 22nd October 2007, 16:19

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Originally Posted by vibzez

4 Kenwoods ovals + 2 Pioneer subs
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007792.jpg.

Wow! Phil Spector will be proud.

rocksterraghu · 22nd October 2007, 16:38

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Originally Posted by zmahesh

Hi All,
i need a good package of music system for my scorpio. i'm interested in JBL and pioneer. can anyone please update me on the performance and price of these products in bangalore or mysore.

Hi Mahesh, welcome to Team-BHP ICE. It is not difficult to procure JBL or Pioneer equipment in Mysore, if that is where you're based. Pioneer is a good choice for HU and a decent one for amplifiers. Please try to avoid Sony for any equipment and Pioneer for speakers.

You can get a demo of my JBLYfied Baleno in Mysore, PM me and we'll discuss this.

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Originally Posted by vibzez

I know its horrible, but I wasnt familiar with TBHP then. I would love to hear the gurus views on them.

And lottsa dirty Boss wiring.

Sounds ... not to my liking. Was looking for sound quality. Good I came across TBHP.

vibezez, you'll need a complete revamp of the system. Sorry to see that someone has made a mess there with very bad equipment. You'll have to spend quite a bit and replace most of the stuff in that setup.

How much did you say you have on your credit card before it gets maxed out?

rocksterraghu · 22nd October 2007, 17:05

vibzez, to this is one of the most weird and horrible install jobs I've seen:

You'll have to remove the enclosure, the speakers and the subs.

Please get rid of those fake Pio TS-20 tweeters, the fake amplifier and the Blues amplifier.

19th October 2007, 11:46	#7173
vebmetal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 800 Thanked: 21 Times	oh goody good - this thread is on exactly something I was wondering about! Is there any way of knowing in advance whether you need damping for a particular setup or do you just have to test-fit the equipment at the time of installation and then see if anything rattles? For example, I am thinking of getting components in the front with an amplifier, and running the whole thing by a mp3 player and not a HU. The car is a Zen Estilo. So would I need damping?
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19th October 2007, 13:52	#7175
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	Whats the best damping material available locally ? It should be cheap and easily available.
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22nd October 2007, 12:22	#7176
SRShrikanth BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B'bay/Stockholm Posts: 254 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Hi Navin, A couple of quick q's again 1. I now have a choice of damping the car with my existing Dynamat Etreme OR the Llumar dealer in Bandra is willing to exchange them for WURTH damping ( inclusive of labour charges ) Is WURTH worth it.?? 2. Between Apline 9887 and Blau Memphis - what is the recomended HU.? These HUs will power a simple set up of Infinity Kappa 6x9 rears and Kappa 5 1/2 for the front doors. Appreciate some help here. Cheers
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22nd October 2007, 13:37	#7177
zmahesh Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Newbie and need some info on music susyems for my scorpio Hi All, i need a good package of music system for my scorpio. i'm interested in JBL and pioneer. can anyone please update me on the performance and price of these products in bangalore or mysore.
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22nd October 2007, 14:06	#7179
vibzez BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N. Delhi Posts: 98 Thanked: 0 Times	I know its horrible, but I wasnt familiar with TBHP then. I would love to hear the gurus views on them. Some Pioneer head unit. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007799.jpg Pioneer tweeters http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007798.jpg Blaupunkt center speakers( 2 used on two corners) http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007797.jpg Boss CAP http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007795.jpg Blues 4 channel http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007794.jpg Alpine(fake presumably) http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007793.jpg 4 Kenwoods ovals + 2 Pioneer subs http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...3092007792.jpg And lottsa dirty Boss wiring. Sounds ... not to my liking. Was looking for sound quality. Good I came across TBHP.
	() Thanks

22nd October 2007, 15:55	#7181
cancerm BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 149 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hi Sam My friend has just got a new hyundai getz car, he would like ot go for a decent ICE set-up, his budget would be approx 25 30k, need your valuable advice on the cost of each component & the palce to install, he reside in Mumbai. Chao
	() Thanks

22nd October 2007, 16:16	#7182
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 321 Times View My Garage	Vibzez which Car you installed all these, your car needs serious changes, looks like someone take you for a ride.Too many spekers crumpled. I think 2 components at front 2 coxes at rear and one wofer will do preety decent job along with one or two amps.
	() Thanks

22nd October 2007, 17:05	#7185
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 239 Times View My Garage	vibzez, to this is one of the most weird and horrible install jobs I've seen: You'll have to remove the enclosure, the speakers and the subs. Please get rid of those fake Pio TS-20 tweeters, the fake amplifier and the Blues amplifier.
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