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navin · 5th February 2010, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr

Thank you Navin. How about the Pioneer DEH-P9850BT?.

Another product I have not heard.

I really cant recommend anything I have not heard directly or have atleast got a recomendartion from a reliable source (and I dont mean Google or Magazines) who has heard it first hand.

drvhplyevraftr · 5th February 2010, 11:45

What would be the difference between Alpine CDA-105 and CDA-117?.

Both have USB (which is of great importance to me) and both require
the PXA-H100 and KTX-H100 for imprint and sound tuning.

CDA-105 has 2v pre-outs and CDA-117 has 4v pre-outs but when we
add the PXA-H100 it anyway has 4v preouts.

So if I were to add CDA-105 with PXA-H100 will it be equivalent or
better when compared to CDA-117 (with or without PXA-H100)?.

I will not go for an active setup if that would make a difference.

Lastly between the
Kenwood X9006 (x991),
Kenwood XBT8013U (x993),
Alpine CDA-105 (with PXA-H100 and KTX-H100),
Alpine CDA-117.

which one should give me the best bang for the buck.
(The main features that I am looking for are the
SQ and USB. Not much interested in other features.
Though I could manually tune (to some extent), I
would prefer Auto EQ kind of functionality).

Thank you for your help and time.

SPARKled · 5th February 2010, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr

What would be the difference between Alpine CDA-105 and CDA-117?.

Both have USB (which is of great importance to me) and both require
the PXA-H100 and KTX-H100 for imprint and sound tuning.

CDA-105 has 2v pre-outs and CDA-117 has 4v pre-outs but when we
add the PXA-H100 it anyway has 4v preouts.

So if I were to add CDA-105 with PXA-H100 will it be equivalent or
better when compared to CDA-117 (with or without PXA-H100)?.

I will not go for an active setup if that would make a difference.

Lastly between the
Kenwood X9006 (x991),
Kenwood XBT8013U (x993),
Alpine CDA-105 (with PXA-H100 and KTX-H100),
Alpine CDA-117.

which one should give me the best bang for the buck.
(The main features that I am looking for are the
SQ and USB. Not much interested in other features.
Though I could manually tune (to some extent), I
would prefer Auto EQ kind of functionality).

Thank you for your help and time.

I think that the CDA-117 is having in built TA and does not need PXA-H100 for TA. The CDA-117 is a souped up 9886 which itself is good HU according to the various reviews I have read. The CDA 105 will necessarily need the PXA-H100 to achieve TA. The general consensus is that Alpine makes better sounding HU than Kenwood (I know Kenny fans would beg to differ here

). So among the choices CDA-117 would be the best and the CDA-105 would be the worst considering that it does not have built in TA. I think both the Kenwood HUs have TA as well.

vigsom · 6th February 2010, 21:23

Set Up:

HU JVC D/Din KWXC-404
Amp 8401
Front GT5-502(off amp)
Rear TS2150(off HU)
Sub Philips 10"(off amp obviously)

Have observed that when I start up the set up on a cold morning,the sub does not sound good enough,but all is well after say 15 minutes.

The car is parked all day and when the set up is started in the evening,all is well again.

what could be the issue?

Mi10 · 6th February 2010, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr

What would be the difference between Alpine CDA-105 and CDA-117?.

Both have USB (which is of great importance to me) and both require
the PXA-H100 and KTX-H100 for imprint and sound tuning.

CDA-105 has 2v pre-outs and CDA-117 has 4v pre-outs but when we
add the PXA-H100 it anyway has 4v preouts.

So if I were to add CDA-105 with PXA-H100 will it be equivalent or
better when compared to CDA-117 (with or without PXA-H100)?.

I will not go for an active setup if that would make a difference.

Lastly between the
Kenwood X9006 (x991),
Kenwood XBT8013U (x993),
Alpine CDA-105 (with PXA-H100 and KTX-H100),
Alpine CDA-117.

which one should give me the best bang for the buck.
(The main features that I am looking for are the
SQ and USB. Not much interested in other features.
Though I could manually tune (to some extent), I
would prefer Auto EQ kind of functionality).

Thank you for your help and time.

If you can get the X9006 (x991) nothing like it.
Its way above in features of all the things you've listed

tsk13 · 7th February 2010, 00:42

Guys, my friends want to install a HU with Mp3, USB and Aux-In and we're looking for Kenwood. The most inexpensive of the lot will do the job for him and it'll be simple HU and 4 speakers, with no plans of getting an Amp+Sub setup.

Please suggest something in Kenwood (or Pioneer, though we're tilted towards the former) along with prices, if possible.

Thanks
Tanveer Singh

drvhplyevraftr · 7th February 2010, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi10

If you can get the X9006 (x991) nothing like it.
Its way above in features of all the things you've listed

I could not get either the X9006U (x993) or the XBT8013U (x993) but
getting the x693 (same as the one you have got).

Might need some help during tuning, mind posting questions in your
thread then (as it is the same HU)?.

Thank you.

kites · 10th February 2010, 10:18

Dear All,
My Existing ICE setup is
HU - Sony
Front - JBL 608c Comp
Rear - Pioneer 6x9 Co-axials
I am about to replace my old rear co-axials as the woofer paper in one of them is cut and there is lot of distortion.
The following i have shortlisted:
Infinity 9633i
Hertz ECX690
I am planning to add an amp and sub later, I listen to a variety of music from Ghazals to Hard Rock.
Could you suggest me which one should I go for?

theexperthand · 10th February 2010, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk13

Guys, my friends want to install a HU with Mp3, USB and Aux-In and we're looking for Kenwood. The most inexpensive of the lot will do the job for him and it'll be simple HU and 4 speakers, with no plans of getting an Amp+Sub setup.

Please suggest something in Kenwood (or Pioneer, though we're tilted towards the former) along with prices, if possible.

Thanks
Tanveer Singh

@tsk13 try the Kenwood KDC-MP543U. The HU plays USB, Mp3, and have Aux-in, and the sounds good. I have this HU mated with Pio TS-G1640R and kenny KFC-M6942A, and the set up is real VFM and for the pric eyou pay, sound quality is very good.
( http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ml#post1709597 )

ikoneer · 10th February 2010, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by drvhplyevraftr

I could not get either the X9006U (x993) or the XBT8013U (x993) but
getting the x693 (same as the one you have got).

Might need some help during tuning, mind posting questions in your
thread then (as it is the same HU)?.

Thank you.

What happened to XBT8013U (x993), i believe this is the latest model. Is it expensive or not available.

I am also planning to source my ICE components from singapore. How is the price difference between India and singapore.

Can you share from which shop you will be getting the ICE in Singapore.

drvhplyevraftr · 10th February 2010, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikoneer

What happened to XBT8013U (x993), i believe this is the latest model. Is it expensive or not available.

I am also planning to source my ICE components from singapore. How is the price difference between India and singapore.

Can you share from which shop you will be getting the ICE in Singapore.

My relative was not able to find the XBT8013U available even in Kenwood
authorized store in Singapore. I wanted him to either get the X9006U or
the XBT8013U but he said he called up a few stores and none of them
carried either of them. The X7013U was also not in stock when he went to
buy and he had to go again after a couple of days to buy it.

As far as the rates are concerned, I dont think they are any cheaper than
what you could get for in India.

He got me the quotes for the following headunits:
Kenwood X7013U - Rs 12,200
Alpine 9886 - Rs 20,000
Clarion DXZ786USB - Rs 18,000 (same as DXZ785USB)

People have bought the Alpine 9886 and Clarion 785 for much lesser
price (either directly in India or brought from US)

Our fellow team-bhpians have brought the X7013U in India for about
~ 12,700.

Though the Clarion DXZ786USB would have been a little better option
than the X7013U (since X7013U cant go active), I still went with
the X7013U as it was more VFM when compared to the cost of DXZ786USB in Singapore.

I dont know from which shop he bought the HU. He mentioned it was a
Kenwood authorized store.

BTW the X7013U (x693) and XBT8013U (x993) are 2009 line up models.
The X7013U is the same as the XBT8013U except that it does not have
bluetooth built-in. Except that everything else is the same.

vamsi.kona · 10th February 2010, 17:00

Hi all. I am intending to purchase Clarion FZ709E HU for my Palio. Can anyone who has already used Clarion brand or knows the brand pretty well suggest if it is a good one. It is retailing for $230-$250. TQ

And here's the link for the product page so that one can advice me after going through the specs. ( I don't know much about the technical stuff)

Clarion UK | FZ709E

tsk13 · 10th February 2010, 17:44

Thanks a ton TheExpertHand.

s3va · 10th February 2010, 17:54

Folks, Request your inputs on choosing HU & Amp. I am planning to source this from the US .

Alpine iDA-X305 -> http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-iDA-X30.../ref=de_a_smtd

OR

Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD 5.8-Inch Widescreen In-Dash Double-DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receiver -> http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-P3...5799590&sr=1-1

Which would be better and why ?

Alpine V-Power MRA-F350 - Amplifier - 5-channel - -> http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-V-Power...725838&sr=8-10

Have anyone of you used this in India ? If Yes, how is the performance ?

Mafia · 12th February 2010, 11:38

Hi all..

My Chevy Beat is getting delivered next week..

I have a Budget of 15-18k for a stereo and fitting in Bangalore.. Looking for the best bargain..

Any advice is welcome..

5th February 2010, 11:45	#9947
drvhplyevraftr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 331 Thanked: 57 Times	What would be the difference between Alpine CDA-105 and CDA-117?. Both have USB (which is of great importance to me) and both require the PXA-H100 and KTX-H100 for imprint and sound tuning. CDA-105 has 2v pre-outs and CDA-117 has 4v pre-outs but when we add the PXA-H100 it anyway has 4v preouts. So if I were to add CDA-105 with PXA-H100 will it be equivalent or better when compared to CDA-117 (with or without PXA-H100)?. I will not go for an active setup if that would make a difference. Lastly between the Kenwood X9006 (x991), Kenwood XBT8013U (x993), Alpine CDA-105 (with PXA-H100 and KTX-H100), Alpine CDA-117. which one should give me the best bang for the buck. (The main features that I am looking for are the SQ and USB. Not much interested in other features. Though I could manually tune (to some extent), I would prefer Auto EQ kind of functionality). Thank you for your help and time.
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6th February 2010, 21:23	#9949
vigsom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NSEW Posts: 3,778 Thanked: 25,774 Times	Set Up: HU JVC D/Din KWXC-404 Amp 8401 Front GT5-502(off amp) Rear TS2150(off HU) Sub Philips 10"(off amp obviously) Have observed that when I start up the set up on a cold morning,the sub does not sound good enough,but all is well after say 15 minutes. The car is parked all day and when the set up is started in the evening,all is well again. what could be the issue?
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7th February 2010, 00:42	#9951
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 361 Times	Guys, my friends want to install a HU with Mp3, USB and Aux-In and we're looking for Kenwood. The most inexpensive of the lot will do the job for him and it'll be simple HU and 4 speakers, with no plans of getting an Amp+Sub setup. Please suggest something in Kenwood (or Pioneer, though we're tilted towards the former) along with prices, if possible. Thanks Tanveer Singh
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10th February 2010, 10:18	#9953
kites BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bangalore Posts: 36 Thanked: Once	Infinity 9633i or Hertz ECX690 Dear All, My Existing ICE setup is HU - Sony Front - JBL 608c Comp Rear - Pioneer 6x9 Co-axials I am about to replace my old rear co-axials as the woofer paper in one of them is cut and there is lot of distortion. The following i have shortlisted: Infinity 9633i Hertz ECX690 I am planning to add an amp and sub later, I listen to a variety of music from Ghazals to Hard Rock. Could you suggest me which one should I go for?
	() Thanks

10th February 2010, 17:00	#9957
vamsi.kona BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 280 Thanked: 568 Times	Hi all. I am intending to purchase Clarion FZ709E HU for my Palio. Can anyone who has already used Clarion brand or knows the brand pretty well suggest if it is a good one. It is retailing for $230-$250. TQ And here's the link for the product page so that one can advice me after going through the specs. ( I don't know much about the technical stuff) Clarion UK \| FZ709E Last edited by Technocrat : 10th February 2010 at 17:30.
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10th February 2010, 17:44	#9958
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 361 Times	Thanks a ton TheExpertHand.
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10th February 2010, 17:54	#9959
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Folks, Request your inputs on choosing HU & Amp. I am planning to source this from the US . Alpine iDA-X305 -> http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-iDA-X30.../ref=de_a_smtd OR Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD 5.8-Inch Widescreen In-Dash Double-DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receiver -> http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-P3...5799590&sr=1-1 Which would be better and why ? Alpine V-Power MRA-F350 - Amplifier - 5-channel - -> http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-V-Power...725838&sr=8-10 Have anyone of you used this in India ? If Yes, how is the performance ? Last edited by s3va : 10th February 2010 at 17:57.
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12th February 2010, 11:38	#9960
Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 962 Thanked: 900 Times	Car Stereo on a budget Hi all.. My Chevy Beat is getting delivered next week.. I have a Budget of 15-18k for a stereo and fitting in Bangalore.. Looking for the best bargain.. Any advice is welcome..
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