Suggestions for a $1000 setup

donarun · 3rd October 2010, 08:31

My configuration ...
HU - Alpine CDA-117
Front speaker - HAT Clarus C61-2
Rear speaker - DLS R6A (will be driven by the HU)
Amp 1 - DLS RA20 (To power Front components only)
Amp 2 - DLS RA10 (Mono block)
Sub - Infinity Kappa 120.9W (yet to be procured)

@nitrous: Thanks, I'll keep your pointer in mind.

donarun · 3rd October 2010, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Gilead

Wow, that's an incredible collection of components! I guess over a year's research went into the selection.

Thanks Gilead. I just went ahead with my instincts on the selection of equipments, but the thing now is how well would all these equipment blend together. Hope my gamble pays off.

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Originally Posted by Gilead

Good luck on buying a car that can house the ICE. I bet you are tempted to install them in the Santro itself.

You bet, I would have done that already if not for the HAT clarus. The clarus drivers are big and mounting them on a santro is difficult.

Mi10 · 4th October 2010, 20:53

Hey Congrats man,

Some nice set of components and a truly wonderful amp. All the best for your setup, do keep us updated.

donarun · 6th October 2010, 15:10

@Mi10: Thanks. The install is not gonna happen for a while but will definitely keep you posted when things get going.

donarun · 25th October 2010, 14:40

An update, Today evening I will be getting my hands on a Dynamat extreme bulk pack (36sq.ft)

. Will put up some pictures soon.

donarun · 25th October 2010, 21:28

Dynamat extreme pictures

Piyush_Vroom · 25th October 2010, 22:50

Great Setup...Very complete and great SQ expected.. So officially you are first one to get a H.A.T components..

I am getting Legatia Pro Tweeters. Lets see how they fare

prince85 · 1st November 2010, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Piyush_Vroom

Great Setup...Very complete and great SQ expected.. So officially you are first one to get a H.A.T components..

Just noticed that donarun has posted his HAT Clarus comps and the DLS RA20 amp in the classifieds section

Mi10 · 1st November 2010, 12:45

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Originally Posted by prince85

Just noticed that donarun has posted his HAT Clarus comps and the DLS RA20 amp in the classifieds section

Hmmm, if only i had money, i would have grabbed that DLS by now

prince85 · 1st November 2010, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Mi10

Hmmm, if only i had money, i would have grabbed that DLS by now

Why would u need another amp? you already have the genny seriesIII 4ch for your front stage and an alpine pdx mono for your sub....soo another 2ch amp?

Mi10 · 1st November 2010, 15:34

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Originally Posted by prince85

Why would u need another amp? you already have the genny seriesIII 4ch for your front stage and an alpine pdx mono for your sub....soo another 2ch amp?

I dont have the intention of using it. Just that i like to collect amps

. This one from DLS stable is a must have.

donarun · 4th January 2011, 20:06

Guys, I have purchased almost everything except for the subwoofer. I have a DLS RS10 (mono) which does 300W RMS @ 4ohms and 500W RMS @ 2 ohms to drive the sub. My original choice was a 12" IDQ V3 D4 even though I have never heard it before but decided based on the reviews available on the net. But after hearing the Morel Ultimo in Mi10's setup, I was blown away by its performance. Recently a fellow bhpian brought the Morel Ultimo SC (sibiling to the original Ultimo) to my attention. On checking Morel's site I found that it fits my requirement and its priced more or less in the same range as IDQ. Which of these is a better sub in terms of SQ ?

Mi10 · 4th January 2011, 21:21

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Originally Posted by donarun

Guys, I have purchased almost everything except for the subwoofer. I have a DLS RS10 (mono) which does 300W RMS @ 4ohms and 500W RMS @ 2 ohms to drive the sub. My original choice was a 12" IDQ V3 D4 even though I have never heard it before but decided based on the reviews available on the net. But after hearing the Morel Ultimo in Mi10's setup, I was blown away by its performance. Recently a fellow bhpian brought the Morel Ultimo SC (sibiling to the original Ultimo) to my attention. On checking Morel's site I found that it fits my requirement and its priced more or less in the same range as IDQ. Which of these is a better sub in terms of SQ ?

I cant comment on the SQ or SPL part as i haven't heard the SC.
But you might like to consider the following aspect
600 rms @ 4 or 2 ohms - So i bet you would need the 2 ohm configuration because all Ultimo/Ultimo SC are SVC Subs
Sensitivity of 87 db - Not bad, but then not great either, and considering that fact that Morel enjoy more power (see their peak values, ~2000 rms!!) you would be under powering it with your RA10 even in 2 ohm load.
Fs wise is on par with the IDQ, and however it nudges ahead in Xmax. So i 'assume' SQ should be on the same plane.

Piyush_Vroom · 10th January 2011, 14:13

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Originally Posted by donarun

Guys, I have purchased almost everything except for the subwoofer. I have a DLS RS10 (mono) which does 300W RMS @ 4ohms and 500W RMS @ 2 ohms to drive the sub. My original choice was a 12" IDQ V3 D4 even though I have never heard it before but decided based on the reviews available on the net. But after hearing the Morel Ultimo in Mi10's setup, I was blown away by its performance. Recently a fellow bhpian brought the Morel Ultimo SC (sibiling to the original Ultimo) to my attention. On checking Morel's site I found that it fits my requirement and its priced more or less in the same range as IDQ. Which of these is a better sub in terms of SQ ?

I Suggest you listen to both. I have heard iDQ but not Morel. But Morel Ultimo range is said to be very transparent and mingles very well with your midbass

donarun · 17th January 2011, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Piyush_Vroom

I Suggest you listen to both. I have heard iDQ but not Morel. But Morel Ultimo range is said to be very transparent and mingles very well with your midbass

Can you give a brief note on IDQ's performance. If possible, do mention the overall config of the IDQ setup which you heard.

3rd October 2010, 08:31	#91
donarun BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 345 Thanked: 31 Times	My configuration ... HU - Alpine CDA-117 Front speaker - HAT Clarus C61-2 Rear speaker - DLS R6A (will be driven by the HU) Amp 1 - DLS RA20 (To power Front components only) Amp 2 - DLS RA10 (Mono block) Sub - Infinity Kappa 120.9W (yet to be procured) @nitrous: Thanks, I'll keep your pointer in mind.
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4th October 2010, 20:53	#93
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 3,303 Times View My Garage	Hey Congrats man, Some nice set of components and a truly wonderful amp. All the best for your setup, do keep us updated.
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6th October 2010, 15:10	#94
donarun BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 345 Thanked: 31 Times	@Mi10: Thanks. The install is not gonna happen for a while but will definitely keep you posted when things get going.
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25th October 2010, 14:40	#95
donarun BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 345 Thanked: 31 Times	An update, Today evening I will be getting my hands on a Dynamat extreme bulk pack (36sq.ft) . Will put up some pictures soon.
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25th October 2010, 21:28	#96
donarun BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 345 Thanked: 31 Times	Dynamat extreme pictures Attached Thumbnails
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25th October 2010, 22:50	#97
Piyush_Vroom BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NewDelhi/Noida Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times	Great Setup...Very complete and great SQ expected.. So officially you are first one to get a H.A.T components.. I am getting Legatia Pro Tweeters. Lets see how they fare
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4th January 2011, 20:06	#102
donarun BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 345 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: Suggestions for a $1000 setup Guys, I have purchased almost everything except for the subwoofer. I have a DLS RS10 (mono) which does 300W RMS @ 4ohms and 500W RMS @ 2 ohms to drive the sub. My original choice was a 12" IDQ V3 D4 even though I have never heard it before but decided based on the reviews available on the net. But after hearing the Morel Ultimo in Mi10's setup, I was blown away by its performance. Recently a fellow bhpian brought the Morel Ultimo SC (sibiling to the original Ultimo) to my attention. On checking Morel's site I found that it fits my requirement and its priced more or less in the same range as IDQ. Which of these is a better sub in terms of SQ ? Last edited by donarun : 4th January 2011 at 20:21.
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