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guyonblackybx · 1st January 2008, 09:53

I have decided to go for JBL GTO 937 and GT5 502 for now. But am confused over HU.
JBL showroom guys say Blau would be a better choice but couple of my friends asking me to go for Pio. So which one is better Blau or Pio?

Now apart from brand am not sure of which model to go for I need Bluetooth and USB compatible player. My budget for HU is 6 to 7k please help me out decide on which HU to get.

jkdas · 1st January 2008, 09:57

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

I have decided to go for JBL GTO 937 and GT5 502 for now. But am confused over HU.
JBL showroom guys say Blau would be a better choice but couple of my friends asking me to go for Pio. So which one is better Blau or Pio?

Now apart from brand am not sure of which model to go for I need Bluetooth and USB compatible player. My budget for HU is 6 to 7k please help me out decide on which HU to get.

Audition both units. Guess USB ones would be more useful.

Looking at buying HU with B&W or grey?

guyonblackybx · 1st January 2008, 14:49

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Audition both units. Guess USB ones would be more useful.

Looking at buying HU with B&W or grey?

I would get it with B&W

jkdas · 1st January 2008, 15:01

Think at 7k Pio is more VFM.

devarshi84 · 2nd January 2008, 02:05

What would be a comaparable HU to alpine 9886/9887 from the Clarion range and Pioneer range if any?

Why is the new clarion range so low end? Even Pioneer and Alpine havent gone upmarket with their new models.

navin · 2nd January 2008, 10:57

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Originally Posted by vigsom

I
1.ChA - LPF on at 150Hz - Mono mode
2.ChB - HPF on at 150 Hz - Stereo mode - Bass Boost off
My queries/requests :
1.Is 150Hz the right frequency to set the LPF and HPF or do I lower it further?
2.Any recommendations to tune the amp better?

Did you not PM me? If you did I think I mentioned moving the filters to about 80Hz.

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Why is the new clarion range so low end? Even Pioneer and Alpine havent gone upmarket with their new models.

If you find the 9887 or the Clarion DXZ775 low range then it is time to look at the likes of the HX-D2 or DRZ9255! :-)

devarshi84 · 2nd January 2008, 15:17

I am not saying 9887 or DXZ775 are low range.

I am talking about their latest units. Bar the 9886 other alpine models are VFM. Ditto for Clarion which doesnt even have 575usb comparitive model. Pioneer again has gone lower from 7950ub.

But I maybe mistaken.

And I certainly wont buy hx-d2 ot 9255(though I would love to). :P My whole system would be cheaper than that.

shuvc · 2nd January 2008, 15:53

Wondering - Are speaker wires for car audio different from those used in home theaters? I mean, can standard 16 gauge wire sold as car speaker wire, be also used in basic home theaters?

Bass&Trouble · 2nd January 2008, 15:57

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Originally Posted by shuvc

Wondering - Are speaker wires for car audio different from those used in home theaters? I mean, can standard 16 gauge wire sold as car speaker wire, be also used in basic home theaters?

Yes it can be. The reverse, i.e. using home cable for car is sometimes not possible due to the cable being flat or in a very hard jacket etc, physical constraints more than anything else.

guyonblackybx · 2nd January 2008, 16:08

Guys can you please suggest me a HU Pioneer/Blaupunkt around 7k(Is any Alpine available in this price range) with Bluetooth and USB support.

As I said earlier I am looking for a HU to pair up with JBL GTO 937 and GT5 502.

jkdas · 2nd January 2008, 16:29

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Originally Posted by guyonblackybx

Guys can you please suggest me a HU Pioneer/Blaupunkt around 7k(Is any Alpine available in this price range) with Bluetooth and USB support.

As I said earlier I am looking for a HU to pair up with JBL GTO 937 and GT5 502.

yes but without your requirements.

jkdas · 2nd January 2008, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Yes it can be. The reverse, i.e. using home cable for car is sometimes not possible due to the cable being flat or in a very hard jacket etc, physical constraints more than anything else.

and wont the resistance part be higher?

navin · 2nd January 2008, 16:32

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Originally Posted by jkdas

and wont the resistance part be higher?

nope. home audio cable can be as good and have as low resistance as car audio cable.

jkdas · 2nd January 2008, 16:37

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Originally Posted by navin

nope. home audio cable can be as good and have as low resistance as car audio cable.

Most home audio speakers are 8 ohms and hence asked.

guyonblackybx · 2nd January 2008, 19:02

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Originally Posted by jkdas

yes but without your requirements.

Without my requirments? you mean there is no player with Bluetooth and USB compatability in price range of 7k?

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guyonblackybx BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 366 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	I have decided to go for JBL GTO 937 and GT5 502 for now. But am confused over HU. JBL showroom guys say Blau would be a better choice but couple of my friends asking me to go for Pio. So which one is better Blau or Pio? Now apart from brand am not sure of which model to go for I need Bluetooth and USB compatible player. My budget for HU is 6 to 7k please help me out decide on which HU to get.
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1st January 2008, 15:01	#7459
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Think at 7k Pio is more VFM.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	What would be a comaparable HU to alpine 9886/9887 from the Clarion range and Pioneer range if any? Why is the new clarion range so low end? Even Pioneer and Alpine havent gone upmarket with their new models.
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2nd January 2008, 15:17	#7462
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I am not saying 9887 or DXZ775 are low range. I am talking about their latest units. Bar the 9886 other alpine models are VFM. Ditto for Clarion which doesnt even have 575usb comparitive model. Pioneer again has gone lower from 7950ub. But I maybe mistaken. And I certainly wont buy hx-d2 ot 9255(though I would love to). :P My whole system would be cheaper than that. Last edited by devarshi84 : 2nd January 2008 at 15:21.
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shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	Wondering - Are speaker wires for car audio different from those used in home theaters? I mean, can standard 16 gauge wire sold as car speaker wire, be also used in basic home theaters?
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guyonblackybx BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 366 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Guys can you please suggest me a HU Pioneer/Blaupunkt around 7k(Is any Alpine available in this price range) with Bluetooth and USB support. As I said earlier I am looking for a HU to pair up with JBL GTO 937 and GT5 502. Last edited by guyonblackybx : 2nd January 2008 at 16:09.
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