Music Sytem for Scorpio

NIP · 28th July 2006, 10:35

jk...what exactly is an amp kit ?!

i'm using a JBL CS60.4 for my 2 kenwood subs (500w each) and an old pio 402 amp for the speakers. am deciding to go for Boston components for the front and JBL coax for the rear. the subs are going to be installed in a fibreglass housing on the rear door of my scorpio. i also have an old pio equalizer with sub controls that i'm planning to install....what do u think !?

gunbir · 28th July 2006, 10:57

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Originally Posted by NIP

apparently...Ultimate manufactures for JBL

!!

No!!! This is absolutely Bull****... Ultimate DOES NOT manufacture for JBL or anybody for that matter. Ultimate probably doesnt even own a factory anywhere in the world.

This rumour has been started by some irresponsible senior officials at SSPL and this is why I cant respect such a company. There is not an ounce of truth to this...

navin · 28th July 2006, 11:07

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Originally Posted by NIP

sorry...i think my kenwood subs are 10" and not 12"...and theres no sony504 on the website...they seem to have a XM-554ZR
4/3 Channel Stero Power amplifier. you think 2 of these will be good enuff ?! i dont have a big budget. :(( i have a solid box for the 2 subs made for a lancer, which i intend to exchange for one that fits in a scorpio...

a 554 bridged will be able to drive most 10" subs. so if you get 2 554 amps they alone will consume 9-10K of your budget. That leave you only 4K for 2 pairs of speakers! I would advise you to up your budget. You have a HU and subs so I am not going to include that.

2 pairs of coax JBL CS, JBL GTO, Alpine Type S, etc.. speakers: 6-7K
2 554 amps: 9-10K
4 ga. power cable: 1.5-2K
3 RCA Interlink Jr or Twister cables: 4K (1.3K each)
Install: 2K
Speaker wire: 2K
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Total: 26K

navin · 28th July 2006, 11:25

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Originally Posted by NIP

jk...what exactly is an amp kit ?!

i'm using a JBL CS60.4 for my 2 kenwood subs (500w each) and an old pio 402 amp for the speakers. am deciding to go for Boston components for the front and JBL coax for the rear. the subs are going to be installed in a fibreglass housing on the rear door of my scorpio. i also have an old pio equalizer with sub controls that i'm planning to install....what do u think !?

For the same price the Pio 6100 might be a better amp if your intend to drive subs with them. I would use a better amp like the JBL 60.4 mentioned by you for the main speakers. The Pio 402/404 amps are little less then useless in such an install.

Your budget amps choices then are: Sony 554, Pio 6100, and JBL 60.4

Sam Kapasi · 28th July 2006, 11:29

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Originally Posted by gunbir

No!!! This is absolutely Bull****... Ultimate DOES NOT manufacture for JBL or anybody for that matter. Ultimate probably doesnt even own a factory anywhere in the world.

This rumour has been started by some irresponsible senior officials at SSPL and this is why I cant respect such a company. There is not an ounce of truth to this...

Thanks gunbir, couldn't have put it better.

NIP · 28th July 2006, 11:45

lol ! i kew u guys would react this way...i did not believe a word of it either ! anyway...i heard these Ultimates...and they're pretty good ! in fact...the components sounded better than some others we tried (pulse and boston). but i would like a little 'flaunt' brand value at least...so i think i'll go to boston components in the front and JBL coax for the rear, or if budget permits...both JBLs.

sam baba...can u tell be approx prices for JBL coax and components plz ?! i need to decide today/tomm so i can get the installation done on monday...thanks in advance !!

200mph · 28th July 2006, 11:52

i think the 6" jbl comps will be 6 k approx right . were as the coax am not sure about.

Sam Kapasi · 28th July 2006, 13:24

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Originally Posted by 200mph

i think the 6" jbl comps will be 6 k approx right . were as the coax am not sure about.

Correct there. And the Coaxials (6" right?) will be either 3990 for GTO or 2990 for CS

NIP · 28th July 2006, 15:17

heres the prices i got (grey):

6 1/2 Component (new) - 4500/-
GTO 937 - 3500/-
JBL Amp GTO 75.4 - 10,500/- (to power front components & rear 2 subs)

Already have:
Pio 402 Amp for rear Coaxials
HU Pioneer 5****

This is my final setup and i'm off now to pick up the stuff...!! cheers and thanks guys....will post pics once the install is done !!

Sam Kapasi · 28th July 2006, 15:26

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Originally Posted by NIP

heres the prices i got (grey):

6 1/2 Component (new) - 4500/-
!

That would be the older GTO606Ce. The GTO637C would be more

200mph · 28th July 2006, 22:23

is there any difference btw the 606ce and the 637C comps??? isnt the 606ce now phased out ?

navin · 29th July 2006, 10:36

The 637 I am told are coaxials; the 607 are the comps. Sam represents JBL, he'll know more.

Sam Kapasi · 29th July 2006, 12:28

I am sorry that was a mis-type. 637 is a coaxial correct. I meant GTO607C

200mph · 29th July 2006, 18:19

ya even i did not realise it, i ment havent the 606 ce been pahsed out and now the 607 comps are there in the market insted of that. are there any diff. btw the two ?

NIP · 29th July 2006, 18:48

any idea how good the lightning audio components are ?! i have a choice between jbl and lightning audio....

28th July 2006, 10:35	#61
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	jk...what exactly is an amp kit ?! i'm using a JBL CS60.4 for my 2 kenwood subs (500w each) and an old pio 402 amp for the speakers. am deciding to go for Boston components for the front and JBL coax for the rear. the subs are going to be installed in a fibreglass housing on the rear door of my scorpio. i also have an old pio equalizer with sub controls that i'm planning to install....what do u think !?
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28th July 2006, 11:45	#66
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	lol ! i kew u guys would react this way...i did not believe a word of it either ! anyway...i heard these Ultimates...and they're pretty good ! in fact...the components sounded better than some others we tried (pulse and boston). but i would like a little 'flaunt' brand value at least...so i think i'll go to boston components in the front and JBL coax for the rear, or if budget permits...both JBLs. sam baba...can u tell be approx prices for JBL coax and components plz ?! i need to decide today/tomm so i can get the installation done on monday...thanks in advance !!
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28th July 2006, 11:52	#67
200mph BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 166 Thanked: 0 Times	i think the 6" jbl comps will be 6 k approx right . were as the coax am not sure about.
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28th July 2006, 15:17	#69
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	heres the prices i got (grey): 6 1/2 Component (new) - 4500/- GTO 937 - 3500/- JBL Amp GTO 75.4 - 10,500/- (to power front components & rear 2 subs) Already have: Pio 402 Amp for rear Coaxials HU Pioneer 5**** This is my final setup and i'm off now to pick up the stuff...!! cheers and thanks guys....will post pics once the install is done !!
	() Thanks

28th July 2006, 22:23	#71
200mph BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 166 Thanked: 0 Times	is there any difference btw the 606ce and the 637C comps??? isnt the 606ce now phased out ?
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29th July 2006, 10:36	#72
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,176 Thanked: 9,264 Times	The 637 I am told are coaxials; the 607 are the comps. Sam represents JBL, he'll know more.
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29th July 2006, 12:28	#73
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	I am sorry that was a mis-type. 637 is a coaxial correct. I meant GTO607C
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29th July 2006, 18:19	#74
200mph BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 166 Thanked: 0 Times	ya even i did not realise it, i ment havent the 606 ce been pahsed out and now the 607 comps are there in the market insted of that. are there any diff. btw the two ?
	() Thanks

29th July 2006, 18:48	#75
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	any idea how good the lightning audio components are ?! i have a choice between jbl and lightning audio....
	() Thanks