Sub-woofer for my Palio

woman.on.top · 4th May 2010, 10:46

My ICE is basic and consists of a Sony Xplod Head Unit, 2 small tweeters, 2 big oval JBL speakers in the rear and a 3-way 350 watt Xplod Amp. I am thinking of a subwoofer (under 10k including box) and two good quality speakers for the front doors and new tweeters too. Any brands/ideas?? If I stretched my budget a bit, how far do you think I could get?

ajmat · 4th May 2010, 11:42

Where do you want to source the woofer from Bangalore or Cochin?

octane1002 · 4th May 2010, 12:06

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Originally Posted by woman.on.top

If I stretched my budget a bit, how far do you think I could get?

Thinking about stretching your budget is'nt the smartest/bravest thing to do here on team bhp..especially when it comes to ICE

.Look around and you'll find blokes with a humble 10k initial budget stretch all the way to 40k here once they get addicted to the vast quality options available.

Jokes apart me thinks you should stick to JBL as a brand.Their CS line of subwoofers should fit your budget requirements fine.

woman.on.top · 4th May 2010, 12:16

Ajmat, Bangalore would work best for me, unless of course, Cochin prices are substantially lower.

Thanks Octane. Yes, I have read a post and know what you are talking about. But then 10k for just the sub isnt good enough?

Also, is there ANY way that the sub can be mounted on a smaller box which doesnt eat too much boot space? Is there a sub that can be fitted anywhere other than in the rboot? The Palio doesn't boast of a big one and I already have a spare wheel in there!

jkdas · 4th May 2010, 14:38

w.o.t ; some subs take very less space at the cost of price and hence with 10k its gonna be tough to get a sub+ box + amp + wiring.

Get a decent compos (6-½ inch if possible) and a 6x9 . If installed properly, you should be happy with the sound.

Track the Classifieds; you may get lucky in getting good subs at nice price.

Invinsible · 4th May 2010, 14:40

Since you are also looking for the comp, the best would be to keep the budget for about 4-5k for the comp, 3-4k for the sub and about 2-3k for the little damping in boot and enclosure.
Cutting the resonance in the boot could result in smoother frequency response and should be well worth.
For sub you look at JBL, Infinity reference, Polk audio db series.

h14 · 4th May 2010, 14:52

You can also consider the Xenos XCT-ASW-160 sub which comes with built-in amp and can be mounted under the seat. I'd also suggest you go in for good components in the front; 6-inch comps are a direct fit in the Palio's front door unlike the 6.5".

I just have MTX 6" comps in the front along with Coustic 6x9 at the rear in my Palio.

4th May 2010, 10:46	#1
woman.on.top Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Sub-woofer for my Palio My ICE is basic and consists of a Sony Xplod Head Unit, 2 small tweeters, 2 big oval JBL speakers in the rear and a 3-way 350 watt Xplod Amp. I am thinking of a subwoofer (under 10k including box) and two good quality speakers for the front doors and new tweeters too. Any brands/ideas?? If I stretched my budget a bit, how far do you think I could get?
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4th May 2010, 11:42	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,215 Thanked: 31,651 Times View My Garage	Where do you want to source the woofer from Bangalore or Cochin?
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4th May 2010, 12:16	#4
woman.on.top Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Ajmat, Bangalore would work best for me, unless of course, Cochin prices are substantially lower. Thanks Octane. Yes, I have read a post and know what you are talking about. But then 10k for just the sub isnt good enough? Also, is there ANY way that the sub can be mounted on a smaller box which doesnt eat too much boot space? Is there a sub that can be fitted anywhere other than in the rboot? The Palio doesn't boast of a big one and I already have a spare wheel in there!
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4th May 2010, 14:38	#5
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,685 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	w.o.t ; some subs take very less space at the cost of price and hence with 10k its gonna be tough to get a sub+ box + amp + wiring. Get a decent compos (6-½ inch if possible) and a 6x9 . If installed properly, you should be happy with the sound. Track the Classifieds; you may get lucky in getting good subs at nice price.
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4th May 2010, 14:40	#6
Invinsible Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,257 Thanked: 62 Times	Since you are also looking for the comp, the best would be to keep the budget for about 4-5k for the comp, 3-4k for the sub and about 2-3k for the little damping in boot and enclosure. Cutting the resonance in the boot could result in smoother frequency response and should be well worth. For sub you look at JBL, Infinity reference, Polk audio db series.
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4th May 2010, 14:52	#7
h14 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 916 Thanked: 2,240 Times View My Garage	You can also consider the Xenos XCT-ASW-160 sub which comes with built-in amp and can be mounted under the seat. I'd also suggest you go in for good components in the front; 6-inch comps are a direct fit in the Palio's front door unlike the 6.5". I just have MTX 6" comps in the front along with Coustic 6x9 at the rear in my Palio.
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