abhipuru1.6'S ICE Query - Ford Fiesta 1.6S

tsk1979 · 15th July 2010, 13:54

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abhipuru16 · 18th July 2010, 15:49

WOW!
That was not what I had expected. A battle in my thread!

Okay, so, I met LBMji a few days ago and had a demo of a ported Ground Zero 12XD-AL in his car.

The bass was very good, punchy and tight. The best part was, when we played some bass-heavy songs from my CD, the subwoofer totally transformed into one I would love to have in my car, tight and punchy and a little boomy only when there was a need.

Apart from this, recenty, I was offered a very nice deal for a BLAUPUNKT THA 475 PnP. Any comments guys?

abhipuru16 · 21st July 2010, 17:00

Guys, would there be a problem if I go for Blaupunkt VA 475?
It's from the higher Velocity series from Blaupunkt, I am getting a good deal for this amplifier. Please suggest.

navin · 22nd July 2010, 10:55

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Originally Posted by abhipuru16

Apart from this, recenty, I was offered a very nice deal for a BLAUPUNKT THA 475 PnP. Any comments guys?

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Originally Posted by abhipuru16

Guys, would there be a problem if I go for Blaupunkt VA 475?

I have not heard either of these Blau amps. The old velocity amps were very good but I believe balu's new Velocity series is not built to the same standards however they offer more VFM.

abhipuru16 · 23rd July 2010, 10:06

I am almost on the verge of buying the Blaupunkt Velocity VPA 4130 amplifier but, there is something holding me back. My current components are rated as 60watts RMS while this amplifier gives 130watts RMS per channel in the same 4 ohm impedance. Do I risk anything here? The gains would be set carefully.
LBMji says it wouldn't affect my components even 1%. Help me out, please.

navin · 23rd July 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by abhipuru16

I am almost on the verge of buying the Blaupunkt Velocity VPA 4130 amplifier but, there is something holding me back. My current components are rated as 60watts RMS while this amplifier gives 130watts RMS per channel in the same 4 ohm impedance. Do I risk anything here? The gains would be set carefully.
LBMji says it wouldn't affect my components even 1%. Help me out, please.

LBM is right. The importance of wattage ratings is overrated!

ruchirtnt · 23rd July 2010, 12:02

hello friends,

I have a Fiesta 1.6 SXI with Stock ICE, i just want to add a Amplifier to my ICE without adding or modifying the existing front & rear speakers,

i have shortlisted Sony XM-GTX6042, could anyone of you please suggest the benefits of amplifier, how will it be fitted and installing only a amplifier will serve a purpose

abhipuru16 · 23rd July 2010, 12:05

Thanks. So, this is probably the amplifier I shall buy. The subwoofer I am thinking alongside it is the Ground Zero GZRW 12 XD-AL.
The subwoofer is rated at 500Watts RMS and I shall give it 400 Watts RMS of this amplifier. Would it work nicely or would it be underpowered. This question arises mainly because 100 Watts RMS sounds a lot!

low_bass_makker · 23rd July 2010, 12:28

As per your listening tastes you will not be using not more than 200 watts !!!

abhipuru16 · 23rd July 2010, 12:35

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

As per your listening tastes you will not be using not more than 200 watts !!!

You know what Sirji, this is surely gonna get exciting!

There comes a time when you like to go all-out and test some SPL. I think this setup shall let me do just that.
What do you say?

abhipuru16 · 7th August 2010, 17:25

Okay, the amplifier is going to be the Blaupunkt Velocity VPA4130 Pro. I had a query regarding line out converters.
In my case, I would be using the stock head unit as of now. I will use the front channels of the amplifier for the front components and rear channels for the subwoofer in bridged mode. Now, would I be needing a line out converter? If yes, please tell me how many? Where would they be connected?
My installer is asking for 1250 rupees for one Rockford Fosgate line out converter. Any other brand I should look for?

Gilead · 10th August 2010, 00:48

abhi, a small word of advice. Whatever you do, replace the HU first. It is an utter piece of crap and will not let your other components play to even 10% of their true potential. I just ICE-ed my car and just like you I had plans of retaining the OE HU. The difference between the OE HU and a good aftermarket HU is like chalk and cheese. Junk the OE HU first and get an HU with proper pre-outs.

Mi10 · 10th August 2010, 09:02

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Originally Posted by Gilead

abhi, a small word of advice. Whatever you do, replace the HU first. It is an utter piece of crap and will not let your other components play to even 10% of their true potential. I just ICE-ed my car and just like you I had plans of retaining the OE HU. The difference between the OE HU and a good aftermarket HU is like chalk and cheese. Junk the OE HU first and get an HU with proper pre-outs.

Very true. Till you change you HU, whatever speakers and Amps you put, it wont play to its potential.

An alternative would be to opt for Signal processors (if you want to preserve the Stock look of your Dash)

abhipuru16 · 10th August 2010, 12:59

Thanks for your advices. But, as of now, it IS going to be the stock headunit. Please clear my relevant doubts regarding Line-out converters. Please.

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18th July 2010, 15:49	#93
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	WOW! That was not what I had expected. A battle in my thread! Okay, so, I met LBMji a few days ago and had a demo of a ported Ground Zero 12XD-AL in his car. The bass was very good, punchy and tight. The best part was, when we played some bass-heavy songs from my CD, the subwoofer totally transformed into one I would love to have in my car, tight and punchy and a little boomy only when there was a need. Apart from this, recenty, I was offered a very nice deal for a BLAUPUNKT THA 475 PnP. Any comments guys? Last edited by abhipuru16 : 18th July 2010 at 15:50.
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21st July 2010, 17:00	#94
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Guys, would there be a problem if I go for Blaupunkt VA 475? It's from the higher Velocity series from Blaupunkt, I am getting a good deal for this amplifier. Please suggest.
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23rd July 2010, 10:06	#96
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	I am almost on the verge of buying the Blaupunkt Velocity VPA 4130 amplifier but, there is something holding me back. My current components are rated as 60watts RMS while this amplifier gives 130watts RMS per channel in the same 4 ohm impedance. Do I risk anything here? The gains would be set carefully. LBMji says it wouldn't affect my components even 1%. Help me out, please.
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23rd July 2010, 12:02	#98
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,065 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	hello friends, I have a Fiesta 1.6 SXI with Stock ICE, i just want to add a Amplifier to my ICE without adding or modifying the existing front & rear speakers, i have shortlisted Sony XM-GTX6042, could anyone of you please suggest the benefits of amplifier, how will it be fitted and installing only a amplifier will serve a purpose
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23rd July 2010, 12:05	#99
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Thanks. So, this is probably the amplifier I shall buy. The subwoofer I am thinking alongside it is the Ground Zero GZRW 12 XD-AL. The subwoofer is rated at 500Watts RMS and I shall give it 400 Watts RMS of this amplifier. Would it work nicely or would it be underpowered. This question arises mainly because 100 Watts RMS sounds a lot!
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23rd July 2010, 12:28	#100
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	As per your listening tastes you will not be using not more than 200 watts !!!
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7th August 2010, 17:25	#102
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Okay, the amplifier is going to be the Blaupunkt Velocity VPA4130 Pro. I had a query regarding line out converters. In my case, I would be using the stock head unit as of now. I will use the front channels of the amplifier for the front components and rear channels for the subwoofer in bridged mode. Now, would I be needing a line out converter? If yes, please tell me how many? Where would they be connected? My installer is asking for 1250 rupees for one Rockford Fosgate line out converter. Any other brand I should look for?
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10th August 2010, 00:48	#103
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	abhi, a small word of advice. Whatever you do, replace the HU first. It is an utter piece of crap and will not let your other components play to even 10% of their true potential. I just ICE-ed my car and just like you I had plans of retaining the OE HU. The difference between the OE HU and a good aftermarket HU is like chalk and cheese. Junk the OE HU first and get an HU with proper pre-outs.
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10th August 2010, 12:59	#105
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Thanks for your advices. But, as of now, it IS going to be the stock headunit. Please clear my relevant doubts regarding Line-out converters. Please.
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