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mustang89 · 29th March 2009, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfire

* GTO 937 is 100W at 2 ohm. A HU cannot drive it in higher volumes for sure. You need an amp. Its good that you have decided to upgrade. Get a good 4 ch amp and connect the rear outputs to your GTOs. Leave the front for now. Get a good pair of comps (you can go for JBL 608C as it wil be a good match for GTOs) when you plan to and connect it to the amp front channel. And finally a monoblock with a good sub. Did you mean Pio 5150UB? Is there a 5190? I hope then it will be very similar to 5150. Its a good HU. Just make sure it has 3 RCA outs for seperate front/rear/sub outs.

yes sir,the 5190 is with bill and warranty whereas 5150 is without them.rest apart the h.u's are exactly similar.and it does have 3 rca outs.

godog · 29th March 2009, 18:48

ICErus, could tell me what Components, 4/5ch. Amp, and sub (each under 10k +wiring) would best be able to play:

YouTube - Rammstein - Weißes Fleisch

YouTube - Uplifting Vocal Trance Mix #1 = [Awesome Tracks] [12- 07 -2008] [HQ] [Enjoy The High!!!]

These are my mascot songs.

desertfox · 6th April 2009, 02:18

A question to the Gurus.

In Delhi to listen to the iPod in your car, which is the best FM frequency to set the iTrip transmitter on so that theres no intermittent signal disturbance ?

navin · 6th April 2009, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by godog

ICErus, could tell me what Components, 4/5ch. Amp, and sub (each under 10k +wiring) would best be able to play:

I suspect Ground Zero or JBL would do the trick. My nehpew listens to all this electronic music and of all the brands he tried he prefered Ground Zero (JBL, Pio, Infinity and Blaupunkt were the other brands he tried).

Still I'd advise you to listen yourself and make an informed decision.

navin · 6th April 2009, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfox

A question to the Gurus.

In Delhi to listen to the iPod in your car, which is the best FM frequency to set the iTrip transmitter on so that theres no intermittent signal disturbance ?

FM transmitters by design are prone to interference at almost any frequency. Try 87.7 Mhz. The lower bands should prove less troublesome.

desertfox · 6th April 2009, 19:34

I will tune the Itrip to 87.7 Mhz FM and let you all know how it fared.

Thank you.

By the way between English/Hindi and Regional how many FM stations are there in these parts Delhi NCR, are there too many ?

xtreme power · 7th April 2009, 14:42

need some help gurus,
im looking for a continous load solenoid, about 200 amps
any idea where i should ne looking preferbably in mumbai
thanks

allan

akbaree · 11th April 2009, 00:05

Please throw some light on the specifications below

Resonant Frequency 86 Hz
QMS 10.95
Qes .98
Qts .9
Vas 5.52 L
Cms 288 Micro Meters
Bl 4.6 Tesla Meters
Sd 116.9 sq. cm
Mms 11.72 g

These specification are for my Polk Momo components.

jimmzbond · 11th April 2009, 00:52

Need help on ICE for my ANHC EMT. I have recently bought ANHC and had opted for base version EMT. SO, i had to opt in for after market ICE accessories from dealer. (not the standard audio system from honda)
I got a deal (not in VFM sense) from dealer and got package of Kenwood 543U- HU (50W*4)with front and rear speakers (Nippon 1601)- 80W(not sure per speaker).
I replaced my rear nippon speakers and got sony XS-GTX 16202S (components-80W rms) and fitted them in rear side.
I am not very happy with sound as it seems to be so drowned.

I think components on rear side are culprit. PLease suggest the options -
Option 1. Move components from rear and fix them on front side
Option 2. get a amp (please suggest the cheap and best amp-what about sony amps - 2/1 channel amp or 4/3 channel amp from sony). I am not very sure of other brands.
I am not a big audiophile so just trying to get some bang with my money, and am left with no money after spending on a brand new car. May be later i will buy more stuff as woofers/subs etc.

DerAlte · 11th April 2009, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme power

need some help gurus,
im looking for a continous load solenoid, about 200 amps
...

What do you want to drive with the contacts of the solenoid? (I presume that 200A load is at 12V nominal, and is non-inductive)

In auto-accessory-spares-shop parlance, it is called a 'relay'. Ask any auto spares shop for a heavy-duty relay. Otherwise, you need to head to the nearest industrial supplies shop for a heavy duty solenoid/contactor (L&T, ABB or such) with a 12V coil rating.

navin · 12th April 2009, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by akbaree

Please throw some light on the specifications below

Resonant Frequency 86 Hz
QMS 10.95
Qes .98
Qts .9
Vas 5.52 L
Cms 288 Micro Meters
Bl 4.6 Tesla Meters
Sd 116.9 sq. cm
Mms 11.72 g

These specification are for my Polk Momo components.

Dont push these drivers below 100Hz. That said they are reasonably quick midbass drivers and will work best in a in door install (high Qts.) where QL is about 15-20 (to bring down Qtc).

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmzbond

Need help on ICE for my ANHC EMT.

Option 1. Move components from rear and fix them on front side
Option 2. get a amp
I am not a big audiophile so just trying to get some bang with my money, and am left with no money after spending on a brand new car. May be later i will buy more stuff as woofers/subs etc.

What sort of budget do you envision spending on your ICE?

jimmzbond · 12th April 2009, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

What sort of budget do you envision spending on your ICE?

I dont wanna change my HU and existing speakers for now. I am just looking at shuffling the speakers. (if i have fitted them in wrong places).

In near future, i want to add woofer and an amp (Rs. 10K budget).

akbaree · 12th April 2009, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Dont push these drivers below 100Hz. That said they are reasonably quick midbass drivers and will work best in a in door install (high Qts.) where QL is about 15-20 (to bring down Qtc).

They are presently crossed over at 63 Hz. The Frequency Response says 43Hz to 25K Hz (because it includes the tweeter frequency as well). What's the point in declaring Frequency Reponse starting at 43 Hz when Resonant Frequency is at 86 Hz. I am not aware of what Resonant Frequency means. Please elaborate.

If they cannot be pushed beyond 100 Hz, I would only hesitantly call them mid bass drivers. This brings me to another question. Can they be used as a midrange drivers in a 3 way setup? Any pros and cons?

bblost · 12th April 2009, 21:38

Just an experience I wanted to share.

My car speakers suddenly went bad.

A lot of noise and disturbance at almost all sound levels.
The ice install is about 2.5 years old and quite basic.

A pioneer HU and 4 inch speakers that fit into my Wagon R.

Today I decided to remove the speakers hoping it might be a loose connection.
Instead found a small metal clip stuck to the magnet.

Removed the clip and viola the speakers are working like new again.

karankapoor · 12th April 2009, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

Just an experience I wanted to share.
Instead found a small metal clip stuck to the magnet.
Removed the clip and viola the speakers are working like new again.

very weird experience rather a funny one.but at the end every thing was OK
congrats you saved some money

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6th April 2009, 02:18	#9318
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 652 Times	A question to the Gurus. In Delhi to listen to the iPod in your car, which is the best FM frequency to set the iTrip transmitter on so that theres no intermittent signal disturbance ?
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6th April 2009, 19:34	#9321
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 652 Times	I will tune the Itrip to 87.7 Mhz FM and let you all know how it fared. Thank you. By the way between English/Hindi and Regional how many FM stations are there in these parts Delhi NCR, are there too many ? Last edited by desertfox : 6th April 2009 at 19:35.
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7th April 2009, 14:42	#9322
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	need some help gurus, im looking for a continous load solenoid, about 200 amps any idea where i should ne looking preferbably in mumbai thanks allan
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11th April 2009, 00:05	#9323
akbaree BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	Please throw some light on the specifications below Resonant Frequency 86 Hz QMS 10.95 Qes .98 Qts .9 Vas 5.52 L Cms 288 Micro Meters Bl 4.6 Tesla Meters Sd 116.9 sq. cm Mms 11.72 g These specification are for my Polk Momo components.
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11th April 2009, 00:52	#9324
jimmzbond BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 62 Thanked: 76 Times	Need help on ICE for my ANHC EMT. I have recently bought ANHC and had opted for base version EMT. SO, i had to opt in for after market ICE accessories from dealer. (not the standard audio system from honda) I got a deal (not in VFM sense) from dealer and got package of Kenwood 543U- HU (50W*4)with front and rear speakers (Nippon 1601)- 80W(not sure per speaker). I replaced my rear nippon speakers and got sony XS-GTX 16202S (components-80W rms) and fitted them in rear side. I am not very happy with sound as it seems to be so drowned. I think components on rear side are culprit. PLease suggest the options - Option 1. Move components from rear and fix them on front side Option 2. get a amp (please suggest the cheap and best amp-what about sony amps - 2/1 channel amp or 4/3 channel amp from sony). I am not very sure of other brands. I am not a big audiophile so just trying to get some bang with my money, and am left with no money after spending on a brand new car. May be later i will buy more stuff as woofers/subs etc.
	() Thanks

12th April 2009, 21:38	#9329
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,295 Thanked: 17,995 Times View My Garage	metal on my speakers Just an experience I wanted to share. My car speakers suddenly went bad. A lot of noise and disturbance at almost all sound levels. The ice install is about 2.5 years old and quite basic. A pioneer HU and 4 inch speakers that fit into my Wagon R. Today I decided to remove the speakers hoping it might be a loose connection. Instead found a small metal clip stuck to the magnet. Removed the clip and viola the speakers are working like new again.
	() Thanks