[sanjayc]

THE STAGE



Fiesta 1.6 SXI Duratec Petrol
Vintage - ~Dec 2009
Till now served for 8500 Kms, among them being a 3800Kms Chennai-Kolkata-Chennai up/down solo-drive in Jan 2009.


CAST & CREW

JVC KD-AVX77


FOCAL SOLID 4


JL XR650-CSi

PIONEER TS CX900


KICKER TC10


TSUNAMI DUAL AMP WIRING KIT


KENWOOD REAR VIEW CAMERA

[sanjayc]

Released : 19 Sep 2010

Review : Coming Soon

[Gilead]

Don't forget to include the actor that miserably failed the audition. The Kenwood 8036BT.

[sanjayc]

Awards Won:

European In-Car Head Unit 2009-2010

JVC KD-AVX77 Reviews & Tests - alaTest UK

2009 CES Best of Innovations Award for In-Vehicle Video

The JVC In-Car Receiver KD-AVX77: Best European In-Car Head Unit! | acousticsforyou.com

JVC KD-AVX77 Reviews & Tests - alaTest UK

Mini Bio
• Proximity Sensor/Touch Panel
• MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4)
• Built-in Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology
• Built-in Ultra-Widescreen Monitor
• Ultra-Wide Viewing Angle LCD
• Wallpaper Capture
• USB Port (AAC*1/WAV/MP3/WMA/iPod & iPhone Audio)
• GIGA MP3 MULTI
• AAC*1/WAV/MP3/WMA Compatible (DVD/CD/USB)
• JPEG/MPEG 1, 2 Compatible (DVD/CD/USB)
• USB Audio and Video for iPod/iPhone etc.*2
• 2-Way Control for iPod/iPhone (Headunit/iPod or iPhone)
• SAT Radio Ready
• HD Radio Ready(R)*3
• 5.1-Channel Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II
• 7-Band iEQ
• Headphone Surround
• 5V Line/5V Subwoofer Output Level
• Gold-Plated AV Input Terminals
• Gold-Plated Preout Terminals (Front + Rear + Subwoofer + Center Channel + Composite Video)
• TFT ON/OFF
• Multilingual Display (English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/Dutch/Portuguese/Swedish/Danish/Russian)
• Dual Zone Function
• CD Changer Ready
• High-Pass Filter (ON/Through)
• Detachable Control Panel
• Steering Wheel Remote Ready
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Detailed Bio

DVD Player

Video Format NTSC
DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW Compatible Yes
Video DAC 108MHz/12-bit
DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG Audio 5.1ch Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
GIGA MP3 MULTI Yes
AAC Compatible [1] Yes
JPEG/MPEG 1/2 Compatible Yes (JPEG only)
Dual-Zone Function Yes
Pause/Step/Slow Pause/Slow (Slow function remote only)
Direct Chapter Access Yes (Remote only)
Video CD Playback Yes
Frequency Response 16 - 22,000Hz (DVD fs=48kHz), 16 - 44,000Hz (DVD fs=96kHz), 16 - 20,000Hz (CD)
Dynamic Range 93dB (fs=48kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 95dB (fs=48kHz)
Channel Separation 85dB (at 1kHz, fs=48kHz)
Wow & Flutter Less than measureable limit

VCD Player

Video Format NTSC
Video DAC 108MHz/12-bit
Video CD Playback Control Yes
Direct Track Access Yes (Remote only)
Pause Yes
Slow Yes (Remote only)

CD Player

MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3 Tag/WMA Tag Yes
WAV Compatible with WAV Tag Yes
AAC Compatible [1] Yes
JPEG/MPEG 1/2 Compatible Yes (JPEG only)
CD-R/RW Compatible Yes
CD Text Yes
Direct Track Access Yes (Remote only)
Random/Repeat Play Yes
CD Changer Control
MP3 Control Yes (CH-X1500 required)
CD Text Yes (CH-X1500 required)
Random/Repeat Play Yes

Bluetooth Control

Bluetooth Control Built-in
Hands Free Call Yes
Audio Streaming Yes
SMS (Short Message Service) Display Yes (Receipt notification only)
Voice Recognition Dialing (voice recognition compatible cell phone required) Yes
Phonebook Transfer Manual (100 Max.)
Mic Unit Yes

iPod/iPhone Control

iPod Control Yes (USB/J-BUS)
iPhone Control Yes (USB)
Play / Pause / Skip / Search Yes
Random/Repeat Play Yes
Text Yes
Battery Charge Yes (USB/J-BUS)
2-Way Control for iPod/iPhone (Headunit/iPod or iPhone Mode) [2] Yes (USB)
iPod/iPhone Video File Playback Yes (KS-U30 required. Compatibility depends on iPod)

USB

Position Rear (Cable)
MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3 Tag/WMA Tag Yes
WAV Compatible with WAV Tag Yes
AAC Compatible [1] Yes
JPEG/MPEG 1/2 Compatible Yes (JPEG only)
Direct Folder Select (1-12) Yes (Remote only)
Random/Repeat Play Yes
Portable HDD Compatible [4] Yes
iPod/iPhone Video File Playback Yes (KS-U30 required. Compatibility depends on iPod)
iPod/iPhone Audio File Playback Yes

Radio Tuner

Tuner Type
HS-IVi Yes
Preset Stations 6 AM +18 FM
Station Name Registration Yes
SSM (for FM) Yes
Seek (Up/Down) Yes
Stereo/Mono Switch (for FM) Yes
Auto Antenna Yes
European Switchable Tuner Yes
FM
Frequency Range 87.5 - 107.9MHz
Usable Sensitivity 9.3dBf (0.8uV/75 ohms)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity 16.3dBf (1.8uV/75 ohms)
Stereo Separation 40dB
AM
Frequency Range 530 - 1,710kHz
Sensitivity 20uV
Selectivity 40dB

Amplifier

Maximum Power Output 50W x 4
Continuous Power Output (RMS) 20W RMS x 4CH at 4 ohms and no more than 1.0% THD + N
MOS-FET Amplifier Yes
Audio DAC 192kHz/24bit
Source-Specific Volume Control Yes
Volume Attenuator Yes
Balance/Fader Control Yes
Equalizer
7-Band iEQ Yes
Headphone Surround Yes
Max. Amp Gain Switcher Yes
Amp Defeat Switch Yes
AV Input Terminals (Video + L/R) Yes (Gold-Plated)
Line Output Terminals (pair) 2 Pairs (Gold-Plated)
Centre Channel Output Yes (Gold-Plated)
Second Audio Output Terminals Yes (Gold-Plated)
Subwoofer Output with Level/Frequency Control Yes (Gold-Plated)
Composite Video Output Yes (Gold-Plated)
Frequency Response 40 - 20,000Hz
Load Impedance 4 ohms (4 - 8 ohms allowable)
Pre-output Level/Impedance 5.0V/20kohms
Pre-output level/impedance 5.0V
Video Output Level/Impedance 1.0Vp-p/75 ohms
Audio Output Level/Impedance 5.0V
Second Audio Output 2.5V/20kohms
Video Input Level/Impedance 1.0Vp-p/75 ohms
Audio Input Level/Impedance 1.5V/20kohms

Monitor

Screen Size 5.4-inch UltraWide
Proximity Sensor Yes
Touch-Panel Operation Yes
Screen Resolution 576,000 800*240 pixels * 3RGB
LCD Type TFT Active Matrix LCD
Color System NTSC/PAL

Display
Contrast Control Yes
Switchable Dimmer Yes

General

Face Type
Motorized Slide-Out Face Yes
Detachable Face Plate with Carrying Case Yes
Steering Remote Control Ready Yes
Wireless Remote Control Type
Easy-Grip Yes
Beep Tone Support Yes
COMPU PLAY Yes
Tel. Muting Yes
Power-Off Mode Eject Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Installation Size 7-3/16'' x 2-1/16'' x 6-5/16'' (182 x 52 x 160 mm)
Panel Size 7-7/16'' x 2-5/16'' x 1/2'' (188 x 58 x 12 mm)
Detachable Face Plate Size 6-11/16'' x 2-5/16'' x 7/8'' (169 x 58 x 22 mm)
Weight 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs.)
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[sanjayc]

Awards Won:
Autosound Grand Prix Awards
JL Audio - Car Audio Systems


Evolution™ XR 6.50 in. / 165 mm 2-Way Component System
6.50 in. / 165 mm Woofer; 1.0 in. 25 mm Aluminum Dome Tweeter

Grilles Included

Woofers:
Mineral-filled polypropylene cone body, 1.0 in. / 25 mm voice coil,
low- profile/ symmetrical-roll spider, butyl rubber surround.

Tweeters:
1.0 in. / 25 mm aluminum dome tweeter with soft, rubber suspension,
neodymium magnet, ferrofluid cooled and damped.

Variable mounting system with swivel / rotation capability.

Crossover Networks:
2-way network with 1st order low-pass and 2nd order high-pass circuit.
Premium polypropylene film capacitors and air-core inductors.
5-position adjustable tweeter output level.
3-position midrange presence control. Polyswitch tweeter protection.

Continuous Power Handling: 70 Watts

Rec. Power Range (per channel): 25 - 150 Watts

System Efficiency: 89.5 dB @ 1W/1m

System Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms

System Frequency Response: 48 Hz - 25 KHz ±3 dB

[sanjayc]

2009 Australian InCar Entertainment Awards - Highly Commended under $1000 Amps
AVHub - Sound & Image - Features - 2009 Australian InCar Entertainment Awards

Four channel amplifier
Nominal power at 14.4V @ 4ohm 4x75W
Nominal power at 14.4V @ 2ohm 4x100W
Nominal power (Bridged) @ 4ohm 2x200W
Signal/noise ratio (RMS) >100dB (A)
Damping factor at 4ohm 100 to 1kHz
Frequency response (-1dB) 10Hz-60kHz
High-pass filter 50-150Hz (12dB/oct)
Low-pass filter 50-150Hz (12dB/oct.)
Remote control Yes
Dimensions (HxWxD) 45x300x200mm

[sanjayc]

Critics Choice

Kicker TC10 sealed enclosure - Enclosed Subwoofer Showdown
Enclosed Subwoofer Showdown
The 4 roads to bass nirvana!
Charlie Pastorfield

Conclusion: "Clean" is the first word that comes to mind to describe the TC10. Do you often turn the bass down on a car or home stereo system because it sounds boomy to you? If you do, a sealed enclosure like this one is an excellent choice, especially if you listen to a wide variety of music. This type of enclosure produces the type of bass you'd expect to hear from the typical home speaker — well-defined, strong, but not overpowering.

Comp Sub Boxes | KICKER

• World’s best bass value, and ready to drop in a trunk
• Ready-made, outrageous KICKER bass
• Easy-to-use impedance designated at the terminal cup assembly
• Single-woofer boxes 4 Ohm only
• Injection-molded, polypropylene cone with bracing eliminates distortion
• Tough KICKER wood enclosure
• Dense gray carpeting
• Monogrammed, carbon-fiber front baffle

Woofer Size (inches) 10
Woofer Material IMPP
Enclosure Type Ported
Color Black/Gray
Pieces in System 1
Width (inches) 21-1/2
Height (inches) 15-1/16
Depth (inches) 7-3/4
Second Depth (inches) 4-1/16
Connector Type Spring posts
Frequency Response 30-500 Hz
Power Range (Watts RMS) 50-150
Maximum Wattage 300
Sensitivity 94 dB
Impedance 4 ohms

[Epic]

Hi Sanjay,

Excellent stuff. This seems to be a very well matched system and leaning towards SQ. Actually this is more of an Audio-Video set up. Any rear fills or screens planned as this supports 5.1? Does this head unit have Time Alignment as I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

[sanjayc]

To follow...
- Making of the 5.1 Surround ICE

[Gilead]

Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Sanjay,

Excellent stuff. This seems to be a very well matched system and leaning towards SQ. Actually this is more of an Audio-Video set up. Any rear fills or screens planned as this supports 5.1? Does this head unit have Time Alignment as I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

Epic, there are JL components in the rear as well. They act as surround speakers when the source is 5.1. Else they play stereo or Pro Logic 2. The Pioneer is the center channel. And yes, SQ is the word. I auditioned the set up on Sunday along with a few others. TA is switched off at the moment if I am not mistaken.

[shajufx]

Wowwwww, I always thought you were kidding about the ICEing, now my eyes have bulged out and it will stay that way until you post your final tuning report

A totally different way of writing and its very interesting to wait for the rest ! I am already falling in love with that HU !

[sanjayc]

Sound Adjustments avlbl

- Dynamic Range Compress for powerful sound at low volume while playing Dolby Digital inputs
- Speaker Size / Level Calibration with test noise / Distance / Fader Adjustment (As in above picture - all adjusted in real time)
- Surround off/on
- Rear Speakers deactivate off/on
- for 2-channel source content, 2.1 mode, Dolby PLII Movie/PLII Music with Panorama/Phantom Center Image width adjustment avlbl
- 9 Preset Equalizer settings + 3 user definable settings
- 7-band EQ
- Volume adjustment for each source
- Subwoofer level adj
- HighPass Filter
- Crossover 80/120/150Hz
- Amplifier Gain

Aspect Ratios
- 16:9 Full
- Ultra Full
- Cinema Scope
- Ultra Cinema Scope
- Zoom
- Auto

[sanjayc]

Originally Posted by Epic

Does this head unit have Time Alignment as I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

Originally Posted by Gilead

TA is switched off at the moment if I am not mistaken.

Are you referring to the TA feature which comes with a mic for measuring/adjusting the sound level calibration/distance etc? It is not automatic but all adjustments avlbl to fiddle around with manually.

Originally Posted by shajufx

Wowwwww, I always thought you were kidding about the ICEing, now my eyes have bulged out and it will stay that way until you post your final tuning report

[sanjayc]

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The damping role, to keep the enthusiastic actors in check, is performed by a relative newcomer - unknown to many - but comes with thick recommendation. Keeps what's inside, IN, and what's outside, OUT, off the stage.
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Rehearsal / In-the-Making to follow.

[Bass&Trouble]

I have used this head unit and the 44 for many a surround setup. Nice head unit. I hope you know its not advisable to have video in the front of the car where the driver can see it, in a moving vehicle. Do be careful.

You are using 2 x Focal Solid 4 amps, right? So 1 channel of 1 of the amps is unused, I presume?