[vaisakhr]

Originally Posted by greenhorn

If you are going to emperor, i have a feeling that this is what you can expect
1. upgrade fronts to components. :6~7K
2. add a 2 channel amp : 3~4K
3. sub + box : 6k
4. place rear ovals on a rear MDF tray ( like mine) (.6k)
5. Wiring & labour : 1.5~2k

Hi Greenhorn,

Should I change the front speakers to components? I am getting decent sound with my current set up and am happy with that. I prefer bass over treble that is why in my HU bass=7, xbass=3 and treble=0

Regarding amp do you have any suggestion? I can rise the budget a little more because I want to get max bass from the JBL 12" sub.

Regards.

[DerAlte]

@vaisakhr, you may prefer a bass-heavy system today, but perhaps you don't realize what you are missing because you are ignoring the rest. If you get a chance, listen to an installation where everything is balanced - and you will immediately recognize what you have been missing because of your preference for bass.

In a well balanced system (yes, components and sub are quite essential to achieve that), bass does not get ignored - it always appears in correct proportion. Then, even if you increase bass a bit (no harm), you still will hear - by and large - how the music was supposed to sound.

[greenhorn]

vaisakhr, I didn't put them at the top of the list for nothing
DerAlte has already mentioned why.
as long as you are going to emperor, chances are , you will be recommended a kenwood amp, and a bull audio sub, and bull has a reputation for good "kick bass" (search this forum for bull audio speaker reviews) , and i think they would be a better option than a JBL GT5 Amp/sub combo. of course, if you car going elsewhere, stick with the JBL's.

What exactly is your budget ?

[vaisakhr]

Originally Posted by DerAlte

In a well balanced system (yes, components and sub are quite essential to achieve that), bass does not get ignored - it always appears in correct proportion. Then, even if you increase bass a bit (no harm), you still will hear - by and large - how the music was supposed to sound.

Yes I got your point. But adding a component to the system will increase the budget even further, which I cannot afford now. So I am thinking of adding a sub+amp for now and component 2-3 months later. What is your opinion.

Originally Posted by greenhorn

vaisakhr,
as long as you are going to emperor, chances are , you will be recommended a kenwood amp, and a bull audio sub

But they suggested JBL sub and sony/blaupnkt amp

Originally Posted by greenhorn

bull has a reputation for good "kick bass" and i think they would be a better option than a JBL GT5 Amp/sub combo. of course, if you car going elsewhere, stick with the JBL's.

So here one more doubt arises. Bull or jbl?
What is the price of bull sub?
Will I get original bull in Emperor?

Originally Posted by greenhorn

What exactly is your budget ?

10-13k for sub+amp.

[greenhorn]

Emperor is a very discerning installer. if he suggested jbl + sony to you, I imagine he has his reasons , or probably the bull stuff was out of stock.
I think they are the only place where you can bull stuff in kerala.

how much did they quote ?

[panky12345]

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

So here one more doubt arises. Bull or jbl?

Listen BEFORE you buy. (without gyaan).

[vaisakhr]

Originally Posted by greenhorn

how much did they quote ?

~8k for the products(jbl + sony) and ~2k for installs.

Originally Posted by panky12345

Listen BEFORE you buy. (without gyaan).

Considering price performance ratio which one is better?

[vaisakhr]

Bull is impressive!

YouTube - Bull Audio ESW-12 subwoofer test 2

[greenhorn]

dude fpr the love of god, dont buy speakers by looks/ videos/whatever. Listen to them before you buy them.
Personally I prefer the sound of bull components over JBL, but not too sure about the subs & amps. Yours could be different. Its like asking if Chicken biriyani or Mutton Biriyani is better

[vaisakhr]

Originally Posted by greenhorn

Its like asking if Chicken biriyani or Mutton Biriyani is better

I like them both.

[navin]

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Bull is impressive!

Nice..but what subwoofer did you compare the Bull to?

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by navin

Nice..but what subwoofer did you compare the Bull to?

Presume the color

OT; green suggesting biriyani over sub?

[DerAlte]

Originally Posted by navin

Nice..but what subwoofer did you compare the Bull to?

Originally Posted by jkdas

Presume the color
OT; green suggesting biriyani over sub?

@jk, what were you trying to suggest? All the above put together sounded like "Bull spread something green, presumably after eating biryani, over the sub".

[vaisakhr]

Originally Posted by navin

Nice..but what subwoofer did you compare the Bull to?

I like the way it moves

Originally Posted by jkdas

Presume the color

OT; green suggesting biriyani over sub?

Originally Posted by DerAlte

@jk, what were you trying to suggest? All the above put together sounded like "Bull spread something green, presumably after eating biryani, over the sub".

Bull or biriyani? Oops, sorry. Bull or Jbl?

[navin]

Originally Posted by DerAlte

@jk, what were you trying to suggest? All the above put together sounded like "Bull spread something green, presumably after eating biryani, over the sub".

DA, I think Jk was refering to what is suppsoed to be Gunbir's favourite food. Gunbir (of BBW) represents Bull Audio and is rumoured to love Biryani.