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rupin_s · 17th May 2010, 23:10

Hello guys,

Im getting my ride within the next week. It will be an 800 or an alto.

I am a huge fan of megaBass but i agree that too much bass is not feasible in my budget.
I want a budget system of 10k. My only requiremnets are

1. A head unit with usb and bluetooth connectivity
2. Good bass support in the head unit
3. Speakers for the rest of the money

Budget is strict and so i want a system that gives me maximum bass o/p for the price.
Also please suggest the better brand of head unit among sony, pioneer, etc

navin · 18th May 2010, 00:46

10K....hmm...do you mind if the sound only comes from the rear. If you are ok with that then spend 6K on a HU and 4K on a pair of 6x9 from JBL, GZ, etc...you can add a pair of front speakers later.

You will get bass, you will sacrifice imaging.

ikoneer · 18th May 2010, 15:09

What are the high level features that i need to look for in a 'performing head unit'. Based on my recent ICE experience, a 'performing head unit' needs to have atleast
1. 4v preouts / preins
2. TA
3. usb / ipod interfaces

Anything else? my knowledge in ICE is very limited.

I am planning to source a HU from usa and any inputs would be very useful

sunnysdome · 18th May 2010, 18:46

Hi Gurus,
have 2 questions here..
1. Generally directed to you Navin, You always seem to mention that 10-20% of one icing budget should go towards damping systems. Now could you throw some light on what is the damping system, what are its components? Was trying to read up on it and I could only find is about the damping factor. I have a feeling you are talking about something different here.
2. I need an amp to power my woofer for now till the 5 channel amp arrives. Currently have a 4 channel powering all the speakers. Now my question is, would a 2 channel do the job. Navin, i did read the detailed explanation you had given on the difference between the mono and a 2 channel used to power a woofer.
I do understand that a mono is recommended among the 2. Now, would the output from the mono be better than what i can get out of a 5 channel.
Also having 2 amps would that not be too much load on the poor little battery (have a ohc).
Thanks a lot in advance.

Peace,
Souvik.

akshay4587 · 19th May 2010, 10:43

How good is this HU?
Kenwood Corporation | Car Electroics | 2DIN Receivers | DPX-MP5110U
I am getting it for around 8.5K Without B&W,should i go for it?
Any suggestions for Decent 6.5' Co-axials in upto 5K budget

navin · 19th May 2010, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikoneer

1. 4v preouts / preins
2. TA
3. usb / ipod interfaces

Why do you want a pre in? USB is adequate. 4V preout is fine.

Today I would like to get Bluetooth (so my mobile calls come through), 24 bit Burr Brown DAC (bypass the ipod DAC), and ALAC playback (one can wish can't one?).

Budget about $200 for HUs with this (dont know about ALAC though). Most of these HUs have a BT (for bluetooth) sufffix or prefix in their model name like Pioneer 6200BT or Kenwood BT645. For under $300 you can get the Kenwood X994 (I've seen it on sale for $250).

If you want a Double DIN HU with all of these features expect to pay upwards of $500 - some time back someone postead about the Clarion 709 on TBHP - search TBHP and you will find it.

rupinder · 19th May 2010, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

How good is this HU?
Kenwood Corporation | Car Electroics | 2DIN Receivers | DPX-MP5110U
I am getting it for around 8.5K Without B&W,should i go for it?
Any suggestions for Decent 6.5' Co-axials in upto 5K budget

so this is for the scorpio

akshay4587 · 19th May 2010, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by rupinder

so this is for the scorpio

Yup Doc you are right.
Dont need any Bling bling stuff,as i am happy with my Accent's ICE.
Btw which Kenwood HU you got?

valapad · 19th May 2010, 15:23

Dear Brother,im planning to change my accord 2006 front and rear speakers,i have bought alpine SPS600 (front) & SPG69C3 (rear),but after i bought it just check with crutchfield website the sps 600 is not compatible with 2006 accord,what i do ? i can't return it to dealer,coz i bought it from abroad,if sps 600 is not compatible please suggest best brand,no need components.please help,thanking you.

rupinder · 19th May 2010, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

Yup Doc you are right.
Dont need any Bling bling stuff,as i am happy with my Accent's ICE.
Btw which Kenwood HU you got?

i bought 7043 bt kenwood.its a good hu but not happy with the bluetooth voice quality for yhe reciever quite a no of people say that they cant hear my voice for bluetooth i think blaupunkt mp57 is better as it has an external mike .otherwise with respect to sound this is a good hu

navin · 19th May 2010, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by valapad

Dear Brother,im planning to change my accord 2006 front and rear speakers,i have bought alpine SPS600 (front) & SPG69C3 (rear),but after i bought it just check with crutchfield website the sps 600 is not compatible with 2006 accord,what i do ? i can't return it to dealer,coz i bought it from abroad,if sps 600 is not compatible please suggest best brand,no need components.please help,thanking you.

ou should have checked BEFORE you made your purchase. One option might be to get an adapter ring made.

valapad · 20th May 2010, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

ou should have checked BEFORE you made your purchase. One option might be to get an adapter ring made.

Thanks Brother,
Alpine speakers comes with adapters,i have attached pics of it.
is it possible fitting with these adapters?

whizzkid_ram · 20th May 2010, 17:50

Guys,

Suggest me a good and efficient 2 channel amplifier to drive the Kicker Comp VR 12" subwoofer.

pras.oct25 · 20th May 2010, 22:26

Can someone tell me what the model numbers are for the infinity front components. Dont know the difference between kappa and reference. Which ones come in the price range of the polk comps? (around rs 6500 )

rupinder · 20th May 2010, 22:52

infinity 6030c ar the reference series 6" components and you will get them at 6k approx

17th May 2010, 23:10	#10156
rupin_s BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 61 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hello guys, Im getting my ride within the next week. It will be an 800 or an alto. I am a huge fan of megaBass but i agree that too much bass is not feasible in my budget. I want a budget system of 10k. My only requiremnets are 1. A head unit with usb and bluetooth connectivity 2. Good bass support in the head unit 3. Speakers for the rest of the money Budget is strict and so i want a system that gives me maximum bass o/p for the price. Also please suggest the better brand of head unit among sony, pioneer, etc
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18th May 2010, 00:46	#10157
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,412 Thanked: 9,959 Times	10K....hmm...do you mind if the sound only comes from the rear. If you are ok with that then spend 6K on a HU and 4K on a pair of 6x9 from JBL, GZ, etc...you can add a pair of front speakers later. You will get bass, you will sacrifice imaging.
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18th May 2010, 15:09	#10158
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	What are the high level features that i need to look for in a 'performing head unit'. Based on my recent ICE experience, a 'performing head unit' needs to have atleast 1. 4v preouts / preins 2. TA 3. usb / ipod interfaces Anything else? my knowledge in ICE is very limited. I am planning to source a HU from usa and any inputs would be very useful Last edited by ikoneer : 18th May 2010 at 15:10.
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18th May 2010, 18:46	#10159
sunnysdome Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 23 Thanked: Once	Hi Gurus, have 2 questions here.. 1. Generally directed to you Navin, You always seem to mention that 10-20% of one icing budget should go towards damping systems. Now could you throw some light on what is the damping system, what are its components? Was trying to read up on it and I could only find is about the damping factor. I have a feeling you are talking about something different here. 2. I need an amp to power my woofer for now till the 5 channel amp arrives. Currently have a 4 channel powering all the speakers. Now my question is, would a 2 channel do the job. Navin, i did read the detailed explanation you had given on the difference between the mono and a 2 channel used to power a woofer. I do understand that a mono is recommended among the 2. Now, would the output from the mono be better than what i can get out of a 5 channel. Also having 2 amps would that not be too much load on the poor little battery (have a ohc). Thanks a lot in advance. Peace, Souvik.
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19th May 2010, 10:43	#10160
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,157 Thanked: 4,722 Times View My Garage	How good is this HU? Kenwood Corporation \| Car Electroics \| 2DIN Receivers \| DPX-MP5110U I am getting it for around 8.5K Without B&W,should i go for it? Any suggestions for Decent 6.5' Co-axials in upto 5K budget
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19th May 2010, 15:23	#10164
valapad BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KL-08 Posts: 97 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	Honda accord speakers replacement Dear Brother,im planning to change my accord 2006 front and rear speakers,i have bought alpine SPS600 (front) & SPG69C3 (rear),but after i bought it just check with crutchfield website the sps 600 is not compatible with 2006 accord,what i do ? i can't return it to dealer,coz i bought it from abroad,if sps 600 is not compatible please suggest best brand,no need components.please help,thanking you. Last edited by valapad : 19th May 2010 at 15:43. Reason: spelling mistake
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20th May 2010, 17:50	#10168
whizzkid_ram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 9 Times	Guys, Suggest me a good and efficient 2 channel amplifier to drive the Kicker Comp VR 12" subwoofer.
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20th May 2010, 22:26	#10169
pras.oct25 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 665 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Can someone tell me what the model numbers are for the infinity front components. Dont know the difference between kappa and reference. Which ones come in the price range of the polk comps? (around rs 6500 )
	() Thanks

20th May 2010, 22:52	#10170
rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	infinity 6030c ar the reference series 6" components and you will get them at 6k approx
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