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smsrini · 10th October 2007, 14:39

Thank you DerAlte. Any recommended dealers to replace the Safari OE ICE system with a DVD system with screens ?

thankyou.
smsrini

DerAlte · 10th October 2007, 15:11

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Originally Posted by smsrini

Thank you DerAlte. Any recommended dealers to replace the Safari OE ICE system with a DVD system with screens ?

thankyou.
smsrini

Which dealer are you picking up the Safari from?

PS: There is an alternative if you are wanting video to be shown to the passengers: mount a DVD player - cum - LCD screen on the ceiling, replacing the cabin light (these units come with their own lights). Audio can be connected to the stock Blau HU (AUX-IN) with AV RCA cable. Usually China-made, these should be available in grey in National market etc. PM @subbarao for a reliable shop.

vibzez · 11th October 2007, 13:53

Hi Guys!

I want to install a new ICE for the scorpio.
Would a setup of 4 Components+4 channel amp and 1 basstube+mono, be a complete and right setup. I am not a bass-head. And am looking for a very pure and clean output.
Also, I have read in many posts that a complete JBL setup gives very good sound without the need of over spending.
And if I go in for a setup from the Kicker company; which is much more expensive; would it sound extraordinarily different from JBL ?
I dont mind spending a little more. But the cost should justify the final output. I mean if going for Kicker would just give me a "marginal" better output, should I then just stick to JBL? Again considering that I am looking for more vocals than out-n-out bass.

Any sound advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

NIP · 11th October 2007, 14:53

sam/guys...i need some help from you gurus. i read your earlier post on the factory installation locations for the ford fusion. any idea if this is still same for the new ford fusion diesel?

i need a clean sounding, simple install for my fusion. i want to install components in the front stock pods and a small sub (discreet) in the back. my budget for full ICE install is 20k. for HU, i've decided on pio + 4 channel amp (undecided). speakers will be JBL, but what models are available for this setup?

Sam Kapasi · 11th October 2007, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIP

ford fusion. any idea if this is still same for the new ford fusion diesel?
speakers will be JBL, but what models are available for this setup?

Hi NIP,

The ford fusion has a typical 5X7 slot for speakers. The only model that fits into the factory position is the GTO8627

mobike008 · 11th October 2007, 14:58

NIP, for 20K, you can think of the following set-up

HU: Pio 6850 ( 9K)
Amp: JBL 60.4 ( 7K)
Rear Speakers: JBL GTO 937 (4K)

Oops, the budget is over

But, stretch that and get the following as well:-

Front Comps: JBL ( 5.5K for 5inchers, 6.5K for 6inchers)
Install and Wiring: 2.5K

Total : 28K-30K

NIP · 12th October 2007, 08:52

sam but these arent component speakers right ? i am ready to sacrifice the sub for now, but absolutely need components for the front + amp. i'm not keen on rear speakers for now, but will get a 4 channel amp to be future safe.

guys, what other brands make component 5x7 ? i want these speakers to into the factory slots only, without any outside modification.

navin · 12th October 2007, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIP

sam but these arent component speakers right ? i am ready to sacrifice the sub for now, but absolutely need components for the front + amp. i'm not keen on rear speakers for now, but will get a 4 channel amp to be future safe.

guys, what other brands make component 5x7 ? i want these speakers to into the factory slots only, without any outside modification.

I dont know if anyone makes 5x7 component speakers but Hertz and Blau (along with JBL) make 5x7 coax speakers.

hydrashok · 12th October 2007, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

I dont know if anyone makes 5x7 component speakers ...

Hertz has 5x7 comps in the Energy Series and the Hi-Energy series.

EDIT: More info here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...-fiesta-2.html

Monaro · 13th October 2007, 11:01

hey folks,

I've got sony explod 400w rear speakers and 1200w woofer integrated on the parcel tray in my esteem with a 250w 2ch amp driving the whole setup!, the sound is no where close to what i expected, the tray rattles, the woofer bass is flat, dunno what to do, is it bcause of the noob kinda installation or something else, using BOSS kit and Sony HU with front AUX for my ipod...

recommned something..plz...

rocksterraghu · 13th October 2007, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monaro

hey folks,

I've got sony explod 400w rear speakers and 1200w woofer integrated on the parcel tray in my esteem with a 250w 2ch amp driving the whole setup!, the sound is no where close to what i expected, the tray rattles, the woofer bass is flat, dunno what to do, is it bcause of the noob kinda installation or something else, using BOSS kit and Sony HU with front AUX for my ipod...

recommned something..plz...

Whoops! That looks like a list of everything T-BHP hates. Except for the HU and the amplifier (since I don't know what make/model it is), everything looks changeable to me.

Sorry Monaro if I sounded harsh, but I wish you'd come to the ICE section before buying all that.

Sam Kapasi · 13th October 2007, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocksterraghu

Whoops! That looks like a list of everything T-BHP hates.

Except for the iPod lol.

Monaro - show us the install, describe it to us. Where did you fit it, how, what did you pay etc. We will try to help you.

iraghava · 13th October 2007, 12:52

Hmmm... location says Noida, so we can expect a typical Delhi install.

Like Sam said, Monaro give us more details, the Guru's will surely point you towards the best way forward.

Monaro · 14th October 2007, 20:21

[img=http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7530/image006wn7.th.jpg]
[img=http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6828/image007jy8.th.jpg]
[img=http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2715/image008mq1.th.jpg]

As u can c everything is SONY XPLOD !

-Speakers 400w -3k(tray)
-Woofer 1200w -3k(tray)
-Amp 250w -3k(back of backseats)
-HU SonyXXXX -3k
BOSS KIT -0.5k
Install(joke) -0.2k

As i mentioned the BASS is as flat as u can get, the tray rattles, the boot makes jittery noises !

I regret not being on tbhp at the time of this. been 6 months. almost given up !

Sam Kapasi · 14th October 2007, 20:47

Since your links were incorrect I'll post the thumbs for you

and this mess

Monaro - what you have is probably the combo of bad quipment and a bad install. I suggest you take a car first to a competent installer who will atleast get you the best of what you have.

For example, a decent MDF tray and some damping will take care of the rear deck rattle.

10th October 2007, 14:39	#7141
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Thank you DerAlte. Any recommended dealers to replace the Safari OE ICE system with a DVD system with screens ? thankyou. smsrini
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11th October 2007, 13:53	#7143
vibzez BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N. Delhi Posts: 98 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Guys! I want to install a new ICE for the scorpio. Would a setup of 4 Components+4 channel amp and 1 basstube+mono, be a complete and right setup. I am not a bass-head. And am looking for a very pure and clean output. Also, I have read in many posts that a complete JBL setup gives very good sound without the need of over spending. And if I go in for a setup from the Kicker company; which is much more expensive; would it sound extraordinarily different from JBL ? I dont mind spending a little more. But the cost should justify the final output. I mean if going for Kicker would just give me a "marginal" better output, should I then just stick to JBL? Again considering that I am looking for more vocals than out-n-out bass. Any sound advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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11th October 2007, 14:53	#7144
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,179 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	sam/guys...i need some help from you gurus. i read your earlier post on the factory installation locations for the ford fusion. any idea if this is still same for the new ford fusion diesel? i need a clean sounding, simple install for my fusion. i want to install components in the front stock pods and a small sub (discreet) in the back. my budget for full ICE install is 20k. for HU, i've decided on pio + 4 channel amp (undecided). speakers will be JBL, but what models are available for this setup?
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11th October 2007, 14:58	#7146
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,996 Thanked: 17,123 Times View My Garage	NIP, for 20K, you can think of the following set-up HU: Pio 6850 ( 9K) Amp: JBL 60.4 ( 7K) Rear Speakers: JBL GTO 937 (4K) Oops, the budget is over But, stretch that and get the following as well:- Front Comps: JBL ( 5.5K for 5inchers, 6.5K for 6inchers) Install and Wiring: 2.5K Total : 28K-30K
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12th October 2007, 08:52	#7147
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,179 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	sam but these arent component speakers right ? i am ready to sacrifice the sub for now, but absolutely need components for the front + amp. i'm not keen on rear speakers for now, but will get a 4 channel amp to be future safe. guys, what other brands make component 5x7 ? i want these speakers to into the factory slots only, without any outside modification.
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13th October 2007, 11:01	#7150
Monaro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 138 Thanked: 126 Times	hey folks, I've got sony explod 400w rear speakers and 1200w woofer integrated on the parcel tray in my esteem with a 250w 2ch amp driving the whole setup!, the sound is no where close to what i expected, the tray rattles, the woofer bass is flat, dunno what to do, is it bcause of the noob kinda installation or something else, using BOSS kit and Sony HU with front AUX for my ipod... recommned something..plz...
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13th October 2007, 12:52	#7153
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Hmmm... location says Noida, so we can expect a typical Delhi install. Like Sam said, Monaro give us more details, the Guru's will surely point you towards the best way forward.
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14th October 2007, 20:21	#7154
Monaro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 138 Thanked: 126 Times	[img=http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7530/image006wn7.th.jpg] [img=http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6828/image007jy8.th.jpg] [img=http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2715/image008mq1.th.jpg] As u can c everything is SONY XPLOD ! -Speakers 400w -3k(tray) -Woofer 1200w -3k(tray) -Amp 250w -3k(back of backseats) -HU SonyXXXX -3k BOSS KIT -0.5k Install(joke) -0.2k As i mentioned the BASS is as flat as u can get, the tray rattles, the boot makes jittery noises ! I regret not being on tbhp at the time of this. been 6 months. almost given up !
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14th October 2007, 20:47	#7155
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	Since your links were incorrect I'll post the thumbs for you and this mess Monaro - what you have is probably the combo of bad quipment and a bad install. I suggest you take a car first to a competent installer who will atleast get you the best of what you have. For example, a decent MDF tray and some damping will take care of the rear deck rattle. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 14th October 2007 at 20:49.
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