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DerAlte · 22nd October 2009, 10:42

@Techno:
Brand: Put-your-own-sticker type Made in China
Availability: Just about any car accessories dealer

Whoever designed this seems to have hit a sweet spot - this is all over the place.

Technocrat · 22nd October 2009, 11:49

OH you bet they have, if all one wants is some decent sound in car with as less money as possible, this is quite a good solution.

SPARKled · 22nd October 2009, 16:40

WOW!! Looks like that this no brand player is just what I am looking for to replace in my Ikon, after the car perfume spilled all over the stock Ikon cassette HU and jammed all the buttons. After spending a fortune (by my standards) on my Spark ICE, I want a plain vanilla radio FM player within 2K as my dad who usually drives the Ikon refuses to let me install anything that costs more than 2K. Any more info about this no frills HU will be appreciated.

gigy · 22nd October 2009, 17:46

Is this particular subwoofer available in Mumbai/India and what could be the price?
DLS - Products

Mi10 · 26th October 2009, 16:35

Hi,

I was looking for a good 2Ch amp that gives out 120-150W RMS per Channel. Searched and filtered exhaustivley.

Ultimatley narrowed it down to these two
Rainbow iPaul 2.400 - (130W RMS x 2, 400W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms)
DLS RA20 - (130W RMS x 2, 440W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms)

I am not able to decide as;
They are to be brought from US - so cant audition and buy them
Both are almost equally priced
I know both are great amps

They will be used to power the components
So need your help in finalizing this

Thanks in advance

gmano · 27th October 2009, 12:24

ICE for Mahindra Bolero

Looking for recommedtaions for ICE setup for a friend's Mahindra Bolero

Budget:Maximum Limit is Rs. 60k (excluding the sound deadening material)

Requirements:

DVD Player
LCD Screen (7" ?)
Front: component Speakers
Rear: Coaxial Speakers
Subwoofer
4 channel amp to drive fronts + subwoofer.

Products under consideration:

1. Front Components - DLS R6A - 12k
2. Rear Coaxials - Morel Coax 6 - 4.5k
3. Subwoofer - Bull Audio SW 12 - 5.5k
4. Amplifier - Focal Solid 4 - 15k

Would like inputs from you guys on the above.

Thanks in advance.

navin · 27th October 2009, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi10

Ultimatley narrowed it down to these two
Rainbow iPaul 2.400 - (130W RMS x 2, 400W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms)
DLS RA20 - (130W RMS x 2, 440W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms)

I think you are splitting hairs. Both are good amps. I think there is little to choose between them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmano

Budget:Maximum Limit is Rs. 60k (excluding the sound deadening material)
DVD Player
LCD Screen (7" ?)
Front: component Speakers
Rear: Coaxial Speakers
Subwoofer
1. Front Components - DLS R6A - 12k
2. Rear Coaxials - Morel Coax 6 - 4.5k
3. Subwoofer - Bull Audio SW 12 - 5.5k
4. Amplifier - Focal Solid 4 - 15k

Why the mix of so many different companies? I wouldf sugggest that atleast the front components and rear coax have to same sonic signature.

Jebs · 27th October 2009, 14:48

Hi,
I've lost my Pioneer HU DEH-4150 SD remote somewhere. How much it costs for the new one?

gmano · 27th October 2009, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Why the mix of so many different companies? I wouldf sugggest that atleast the front components and rear coax have to same sonic signature.

Got the point, any other recommendation ?

navin · 28th October 2009, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmano

Got the point, any other recommendation ?

Just stick to fewer brands. The brands you mention are all well respected.

There are amny brands that make quality ICE. Listen to a few. Stick a dealer/installer who will be there if and when you have problems later. Look at the earlier installs of the installer.

Spend 10-15% of the ICE budget on damping, upgrading power wires and getting better RCA cables.

shantnusharma · 2nd November 2009, 19:09

Hi Guys,

I need your help in getting tweeters for my optra, it already has 4 speakers (original ones) in all the 4 doors.
There is some space next to the car RC Lever (Lever used to open the car gate) which look like space for tweeter...but not sure.. even asked GM A.S.S guys and even they were clueless.

I dont want to get external tweeters installed on the dashboard, hence it is possible then please do advise which brand/make should i go for.

Regards
Shantnu

Bass&Trouble · 2nd November 2009, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Why the mix of so many different companies? I wouldf sugggest that atleast the front components and rear coax have to same sonic signature.

To get the same sonic signature for front and rear, he will have to go for Reference Series coaxes, and that will hike the budget. And, the Classic/ Basic series coaxes sound completely different from the Reference Series so sticking to the brand doesn't help much there.

And, in car, I have never worried about sonic signature of front and rear speakers as such. Mainly because you tune the system such that in the front, you don't hear or hear very little of the rear speakers to be able to tell tonal differences, and likewise for rear seating positions. Unlike HT, where you have to get at least the fronts and centre to be tonally similar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

Is this particular subwoofer available in Mumbai/India and what could be the price?
DLS - Products

As far as I remember 10" model wasn't imported by the old distributor. Check with SSPL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shantnusharma

There is some space next to the car RC Lever (Lever used to open the car gate) which look like space for tweeter...but not sure.. even asked GM A.S.S guys and even they were clueless.

That is for tweeter mounting. If I remember well, it's a very tiny space so get some component set with a 19mm or smaller tweeter.

CrackedHead · 3rd November 2009, 20:59

I have a friend flying in from the US next month who's agreed to carry a set of components for me.

The candidates (right now) are -

Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1
JL Audio C5-650x
Alpine SPX-17PRO

I'm on a 300 USD budget for the comps and would appreciate your suggestions.

Can I get Illusion's Carbon series for under 300$ - If yes, where? I don't see any online stores that stock Illusion's products.

What do I pick ?

jithudigitised · 4th November 2009, 00:04

why don't you consider the image dynamics and rainbow comps.With 300$ limit, you can get them easily.
BTW it will be very difficult to get the Illusion carbons from any online stores.

abhinav.gupta88 · 4th November 2009, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi10

Hi,

I was looking for a good 2Ch amp that gives out 120-150W RMS per Channel. Searched and filtered exhaustivley.

Ultimatley narrowed it down to these two
Rainbow iPaul 2.400 - (130W RMS x 2, 400W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms)
DLS RA20 - (130W RMS x 2, 440W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms)

I am not able to decide as;
They are to be brought from US - so cant audition and buy them
Both are almost equally priced
I know both are great amps

They will be used to power the components
So need your help in finalizing this

Thanks in advance

DLS.
Heard it in Frank Mehta's car and it was just fantastic.
I'll say, go for it.

22nd October 2009, 10:42	#9691
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,027 Thanked: 2,920 Times	@Techno: Brand: Put-your-own-sticker type Made in China Availability: Just about any car accessories dealer Whoever designed this seems to have hit a sweet spot - this is all over the place.
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22nd October 2009, 11:49	#9692
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	OH you bet they have, if all one wants is some decent sound in car with as less money as possible, this is quite a good solution.
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22nd October 2009, 16:40	#9693
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 664 Times	WOW!! Looks like that this no brand player is just what I am looking for to replace in my Ikon, after the car perfume spilled all over the stock Ikon cassette HU and jammed all the buttons. After spending a fortune (by my standards) on my Spark ICE, I want a plain vanilla radio FM player within 2K as my dad who usually drives the Ikon refuses to let me install anything that costs more than 2K. Any more info about this no frills HU will be appreciated.
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22nd October 2009, 17:46	#9694
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Is this particular subwoofer available in Mumbai/India and what could be the price? DLS - Products Attached Thumbnails
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26th October 2009, 16:35	#9695
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 3,303 Times View My Garage	Which 2-Ch Amp (Germany Vs Swedan) Hi, I was looking for a good 2Ch amp that gives out 120-150W RMS per Channel. Searched and filtered exhaustivley. Ultimatley narrowed it down to these two Rainbow iPaul 2.400 - (130W RMS x 2, 400W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms) DLS RA20 - (130W RMS x 2, 440W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms) I am not able to decide as; They are to be brought from US - so cant audition and buy them Both are almost equally priced I know both are great amps They will be used to power the components So need your help in finalizing this Thanks in advance
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27th October 2009, 12:24	#9696
gmano BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 74 Thanked: Once	ICE for Mahindra Bolero Looking for recommedtaions for ICE setup for a friend's Mahindra Bolero Budget:Maximum Limit is Rs. 60k (excluding the sound deadening material) Requirements: DVD Player LCD Screen (7" ?) Front: component Speakers Rear: Coaxial Speakers Subwoofer 4 channel amp to drive fronts + subwoofer. Products under consideration: 1. Front Components - DLS R6A - 12k 2. Rear Coaxials - Morel Coax 6 - 4.5k 3. Subwoofer - Bull Audio SW 12 - 5.5k 4. Amplifier - Focal Solid 4 - 15k Would like inputs from you guys on the above. Thanks in advance.
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27th October 2009, 14:48	#9698
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 380 Thanked: 67 Times	Hi, I've lost my Pioneer HU DEH-4150 SD remote somewhere. How much it costs for the new one?
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2nd November 2009, 19:09	#9701
shantnusharma Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jaipur Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Tweeters for Optra Hi Guys, I need your help in getting tweeters for my optra, it already has 4 speakers (original ones) in all the 4 doors. There is some space next to the car RC Lever (Lever used to open the car gate) which look like space for tweeter...but not sure.. even asked GM A.S.S guys and even they were clueless. I dont want to get external tweeters installed on the dashboard, hence it is possible then please do advise which brand/make should i go for. Regards Shantnu
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3rd November 2009, 20:59	#9703
CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	Reposting here: need to choose fast I have a friend flying in from the US next month who's agreed to carry a set of components for me. The candidates (right now) are - Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 JL Audio C5-650x Alpine SPX-17PRO I'm on a 300 USD budget for the comps and would appreciate your suggestions. Can I get Illusion's Carbon series for under 300$ - If yes, where? I don't see any online stores that stock Illusion's products. What do I pick ?
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4th November 2009, 00:04	#9704
jithudigitised BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 358 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	why don't you consider the image dynamics and rainbow comps.With 300$ limit, you can get them easily. BTW it will be very difficult to get the Illusion carbons from any online stores.
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