<![CDATA[GearHeads India - Equipment & Install Queries]]> http://gearheads.in/ Post all Equipment and Installation Queries here. en Sun, 19 May 2013 19:28:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://gearheads.in/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[GearHeads India - Equipment & Install Queries]]> http://gearheads.in/ Suggestions for ICE Upgrade for Skoda Rapid http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17291-Suggestions-for-ICE-Upgrade-for-Skoda-Rapid&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 10:18:41 GMT I am buying a Rapid Prestige. This comes with a stock (very basic) HU. No USB, no BT. USB is not an issue as it has a SD Card slot. The car is for my wife so she has said "Strictly No modifications". However she would like better sound. Her current set up is a Blaupunkt Hamburg HU with JBL 608c components in the front and a JBL GTO 948 ovals in boxes at the rear. All speakers are driven by a Sony 4 channel Amp. This entire set up is coming out when the i10 is being sold. Can any of this stuff be put into the Rapid.

Now a few questions:
- Which BT car kit should I go in for?
- Can an amp be added to the original HU?
- Will adding components without the amp be any good?

Please suggest what is the best option for me in terms of set up. solution should be VFM. ]]> P3T3R http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17291-Suggestions-for-ICE-Upgrade-for-Skoda-Rapid How to Connect 2 Amplifiers for 4 speakers + 1 Subwoofer for Swift http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17244-How-to-Connect-2-Amplifiers-for-4-speakers-1-Subwoofer-for-Swift&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 21:39:19 GMT Continuing my greed for more attitude.. (I just installed a 2 channel Kenwood KAC M526 as amplifier for my JBL CXT 3000 Bass tube during this week), the urge for more (keeda) has crept in my mind.. I... Continuing my greed for more attitude.. (I just installed a 2 channel Kenwood KAC M526 as amplifier for my JBL CXT 3000 Bass tube during this week), the urge for more (keeda) has crept in my mind.. I just want to take it up further..(my earlier post thus ends, and the new one takes over)

Just to add fuel to the fire, i got a nice Kenwood Kenwood KAC M846 4 channel 720W as a Fuel (my friend who had installed this in his car (at the same time as i did 4 years ago) wanted to get rid of all the excess sound, he wants more silence in his car and he is happy with his stock speakers).

Now,

I'am looking for options to connect 2 amplifiers to power my 4 Speakers + 1 Subwoofer in my Swift.


My setup includes (already at my disposal, hence no idea of spending again on these) -

1.Sony Dsx 100 - Digital media player having 2 Preamp RCA-front & rear/Sub.

2. KENWOOD-KAC M846 4 Channel Amplifier (Max. 720W) - Intended to use for Rear (coaxial) and Subwoofer. (any better options??)

3. KENWOOD-KAC M526 2 Channel Amplifier (Max. 350W) - Intended to use for Front component speakers.

4. A JBL CXT 3000 Subwoofer tube as a Subwoofer as well.


With these in picture, what would be an ideal / best setup i can afford and power-up all my speakers.

I'm looking to fix these 2 amplifier under the rear plank (Wooden)/ Parcel tray.

What would be the Power implications / Side effects on the Battery ?

What is the Best way to power-up these amplifiers ? Can i do a parallel connection by splitting the
power wire or Do i need to get 2 separate power lines individually (Increase in Costs)?

I also looked at the option of buying a 5 channel amplifier, but the cost took me 2 steps behind (Min 14k for a decent one from ebay). Hence not going for it if this option looks do-able.

Please advise.. ]]> swift_unwind http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17244-How-to-Connect-2-Amplifiers-for-4-speakers-1-Subwoofer-for-Swift Under-seat Active Sub http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17217-Under-seat-Active-Sub&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 13:39:29 GMT Hi All, I have a Ground Zero Active Sub in my Scorpio. Problem is that there is a tinny sound when it plays at times, since I suspect that it vibrates against the floor. Would putting in damping... Hi All,
I have a Ground Zero Active Sub in my Scorpio. Problem is that there is a tinny sound when it plays at times, since I suspect that it vibrates against the floor.

Would putting in damping material under it help?

The overall performance of the system is pretty good, and this is the only gripe that I have with it. ]]> akrish2479 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17217-Under-seat-Active-Sub !!! LBM Sub !!! http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17215-!!!-LBM-Sub-!!!&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 11:31:41 GMT Hello guys. Everyone know that I love bass and that to lots and lots of it. Have been doing install since childhood. Used to make amplifiers in tiffin boxes and walkman as playback source and Bolton... Hello guys. Everyone know that I love bass and that to lots and lots of it. Have been doing install since childhood. Used to make amplifiers in tiffin boxes and walkman as playback source and Bolton Speakers. I Used to love that sound !! Time passed and the passion grow and crave for more bass and more bass increased. Then came the time I joined this car audio industry I would Sincerely like to thanks Ajay Kamath aka Bass&Trouble. I really enjoyed that part, but due to some constraints I had to push a little back.

Now just as a enthusiast I started installing the equipment in my ride. Did few installs which were the one of a kind in whole of in India. I was first one to do a hair trick here is a vid of the same..



Anyways I dismantled my earlier ride but again made another ride. Here is a vid of the same. Again first wall install in India.



Broke my ride windshield



Anyways that's lots of stories, In my back of my mind I wanted to do something different. So I planned to make a Sub myself.

Here are a few pics of the same..

Machine done of the motor.
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The sub at low power (100-200 rms) was played for few hrs before the final testing can be done. But as soon after installing it a enclosure and with just 1000 rms the sub broke before completing one song :sad:

Anyways there is not always success in first try. I made few changes in the materials and adhesives and vola the second one played for 15 mins !!!! But this time I measured the output of the same with the few top notch subs in the market will post the details of the same in my next post.
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]]> LBM http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17215-!!!-LBM-Sub-!!! alpine CDA 117e with Kenwood KOS A300 or Pioneer 80 prs.. http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17206-alpine-CDA-117e-with-Kenwood-KOS-A300-or-Pioneer-80-prs&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:05 GMT Hey friends.. I am using an Alpine cda 117e in my swift dzire.. nd I am really happy wid its sound quality.. Actually I wanna play the WAV formats stored in a hard drive.. and alpine is not capable... Hey friends..
I am using an Alpine cda 117e in my swift dzire.. nd I am really happy wid its sound quality..
Actually I wanna play the WAV formats stored in a hard drive.. and alpine is not capable of wav formats..
Moreover alpine takes a looonnngggg time for banking of the songs.. so its bit irritating..
So.. please suggest me what shud I do??
Retain my alpine and add up Kenwood KOS or sell my alpine and get an 80prs?? ]]> Aditya Nakra http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17206-alpine-CDA-117e-with-Kenwood-KOS-A300-or-Pioneer-80-prs My Swift ICE Upgrade - What is the use of HPF in a Car Amplifier? and how to connect it? http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17181-My-Swift-ICE-Upgrade-What-is-the-use-of-HPF-in-a-Car-Amplifier-and-how-to-connect-it&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 00:33:08 GMT What is the use of HPF in a Car Amplifier? and how to connect it? Friends out there.. Pls help me to understand this concept. Yesterday, i was cleaning up my garage and found some materials... What is the use of HPF in a Car Amplifier? and how to connect it?

Friends out there.. Pls help me to understand this concept.

Yesterday, i was cleaning up my garage and found some materials which was lying around, and to my surprise, i got my 2 channel 350W Kenwood Amplifier (KAC-M526) which i had used in my old car (a Zen) and had later kept it safely, as i felt i didn't need one for my new Swift Vdi (This was 3 years ago). I also got my JBL 10 inch car tube subwoofer out there (again from my old Zen setup).

A though just came up, why shouldn't i use these in my Swift (better than keep them rusting and idle). And to my surprise, the amplifier wirings i had
removed from the Zen were still there. Good Safe keeping for 3 years.

My current car is a Swift vdi (3 years old now), has a Sony Digital Media Player(DSX-S100) - connected to a pair of Polk audio front (component Speakers) and rear (coaxial) speakers which are perfoming great and no complaints about it.

But the thought of using the Amplifier and Bass tube (instead of keeping them idle and leave it to rust) came to my mind.
Hence all this excercise now...

As far as i understand, if i use the stuff available with me right now, i can include the amplifier and Bass tube to my existing setup. Does it improve the audio performance by any standard ? This is my question..

My Plan goes like this -
1.Keep the existing speaker connection (connected from the HU to the speakers) intact. no changes to it.
2.Use the Kenwood amplifier as a Mono Amplifier (Using the Bridge Option) and connect it to the JBL 400W Bass Tube.
3.Use the Sub/ Rear RCA Output from the HU to connect to the Amplifier.

During this moment, i saw that there is HPF pinout in the amplifier? just wondering what is it supposed to be ? and how do i make use of it ? Does it make any difference ?

If everthing goes well, i would like to see how much improvement i get with respect to the sound output from my current setup. ]]> swift_unwind http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17181-My-Swift-ICE-Upgrade-What-is-the-use-of-HPF-in-a-Car-Amplifier-and-how-to-connect-it Suggest me a component speaker to couple with JBL GTX646 amp http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17176-Suggest-me-a-component-speaker-to-couple-with-JBL-GTX646-amp&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 12:31:51 GMT Dear fellow gearheads, I am planning a minor ICE upgrade in my alto k10 Vxi.Present set up is HU : JBL X555 AMP1: JBL GTX646 4 channel AB class amp to power the rear JBL 6*9 (GTX... Dear fellow gearheads,

I am planning a minor ICE upgrade in my alto k10 Vxi.Present set up is
HU : JBL X555
AMP1: JBL GTX646 4 channel AB class amp to power the rear JBL 6*9 (GTX 609)ovals and the front 4" hertz coaxial
AMP2:Infinity reference 611a D class mono amp to power the sub
Subwoofer: JBL (1100w) CS series in ported enclosure

Now am going for the setup shown in the below pictures.That is 6.5" component speakers on the front doors.
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I would like to know the recommendations of ICE gurus about the brand of components should i go for and any modification required in the location of speakers.
Tagging karanbhatia The Venom sachit87 hareshjethwani mclaren1885 monty9991 CMS Rupinder matbhuvi bamaboy

Tried to tag all ICEMEN.....Pardon me if i miss any gurus :d
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]]> sooraj http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17176-Suggest-me-a-component-speaker-to-couple-with-JBL-GTX646-amp Where do you buy this from ? http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17166-Where-do-you-buy-this-from&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 05:18:57 GMT I want to buy these Alternative Damping Solution - Inexpensive Efficient - Page 4... I want to buy these
Alternative Damping Solution - Inexpensive Efficient - Page 4

can someone tell me where in Bangalore do you get them ? ]]> Captain slow http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17166-Where-do-you-buy-this-from Which Subwoofer for my I20?? http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17159-Which-Subwoofer-for-my-I20&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 18:01:36 GMT I am planning to add sub-woofer and an amp to my I20, which has the stock stereo system. I don't want to use the tube woofer, so please suggest
an right pair of sub-woofer and an amplifier (my budget would be around 20K...)

Help me out:helpsign:!!! ]]> Davinci http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17159-Which-Subwoofer-for-my-I20 How to open the door trim panels, with manual crank window? Any easy DIY option? http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17052-How-to-open-the-door-trim-panels-with-manual-crank-window-Any-easy-DIY-option&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 16:16:52 GMT I need to install speakers in my FIGO's rear windows and I somehow want to do a DIY for that. Before I mess with the door trims, just wanted to check if there are easy ways to remove the door panels? Anyone did that at home ? Some tips please. ]]> vasishta.sushant http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?17052-How-to-open-the-door-trim-panels-with-manual-crank-window-Any-easy-DIY-option ICE for XUV5OO http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16930-ICE-for-XUV5OO&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:16:07 GMT *Thanks Metalspree (http://gearheads.in/member.php?4631-Metalspree) for the format :icon_e_wink: What? : ICE for XUV 5OO. Why? : :think: ~ Something like Watching movie in sathyam and local... Thanks Metalspree for the format :icon_e_wink:

What? : ICE for XUV 5OO.

Why? : :think: ~ Something like Watching movie in sathyam and local theatre.....I like the experience of watching it in Sathyam

Location? : Chennai

Budget ?: 50K (All inclusive)

Brand Preference? : None , its a GREY grey area for me.

i listen to? : Tamil Melodies....listening to movie dialogue (video through iPad)

Sound preference? : :confused:

Are you ready to buy used products? : Yes provided they are worth it and new ones are out of my budget.

Can you stretch your budget? : No

Do you need audition of speakers ? : No

Expected Installation Date?: May 1, 2013

Short listed Products ?: Awaiting for inputs

PS: ICE experience with Fiesta is very good (got is at set for 70k in 2011) which is the itch for an upgrade
PS-1: Would like to retain the OE HU



Edit:

a. An installer suggested either to go with a budget in the region of 80k or just put a component at front for Rs.5-7k and stop at it. He added with the stock HU, you cannot get the value for the spending ranging between 10-80k. Is that true? If that is the case, I don't mind with just simple upgrade (entry level front components)

b. With already tons of niggles XUV5OO, any special care to be taken during the installations ]]> NAGA http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16930-ICE-for-XUV5OO speaker level input connector 10 pin. http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16904-speaker-level-input-connector-10-pin&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:41:38 GMT Hey you guys. This is my first post and ive been reading for a really long time. I have a kenwood kac 8401 with infinity comps and a set of rear coaxials. The sound is good but im having that... Hey you guys. This is my first post and ive been reading for a really long time.
I have a kenwood kac 8401 with infinity comps and a set of rear coaxials.
The sound is good but im having that feeling that somethings not right at 75%+ volume(tried playing around with the gains)
Now im beginning to think it has something to do with the high level converter installed(the converter which connects oem HU to the amp)
Now i cant find a speaker input level converter to check and im in India so can you guys tell me what other alternative or solution im looking at?!
TIA. ]]> Arun795 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16904-speaker-level-input-connector-10-pin Two or three way active system for fiat punto emotion. http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16878-Two-or-three-way-active-system-for-fiat-punto-emotion&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:59:47 GMT I have booked a white fiat punto emotion 75hp.Now i am in the process of procuring ICE components for the ride. Let me tell the requirement first, 1. I need the blue and me function intact 2. I... I have booked a white fiat punto emotion 75hp.Now i am in the process of procuring ICE components for the ride.
Let me tell the requirement first,


  1. I need the blue and me function intact
  2. I need the steering wheel audio controls
  3. My intention is sound quality,That is i would like to listen the songs as it is meant to be hear
  4. I need a subwoofer in the setup
  5. 2 way active set up is a must, If possible i am keen to have a 3 way active setup
  6. I have no problem in changing the OEM head unit only if the first three requirements can be meet
  7. I would like to have the rear coaxials also (no matter whether it is amplified or not)


Presently i have two amplifiers with me fitted in my alto K10.One is JBL GTX 646 4 channel amplifier.The other one is an infinity 611a mono amplifier.Experts please suggest me
  1. Head unit if required
  2. Sound processor (If i can retain the OEM head unit)
  3. component speakers (for Front)
  4. Coaxials (For rear)
  5. Amplifiers if required additionally of those are with me.
  6. Subwoofer and enclosure

Thanks a lot in advance. ]]> sooraj http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16878-Two-or-three-way-active-system-for-fiat-punto-emotion Problem with Alto dashboard speaker fitting. http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16877-Problem-with-Alto-dashboard-speaker-fitting&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:14:10 GMT How to remove the arrowed thing(circled in the picture). And how to put the speaker in that part. My speaker's mounting holes does not enter the part. So can any one suggest me how to fix it.
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]]> subhra193 http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16877-Problem-with-Alto-dashboard-speaker-fitting ICEing my Suzuki Swift http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16872-ICEing-my-Suzuki-Swift&goto=newpost Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:13:38 GMT Hello, I am actually getting new stuff for my Suzuki Swift, as its current setup is going into my Skoda. My current setup in Swift is like: Headunit: Pioneer AVH-P4250DVD (which i am going to... Hello,
I am actually getting new stuff for my Suzuki Swift, as its current setup is going into my Skoda.
My current setup in Swift is like:
Headunit: Pioneer AVH-P4250DVD (which i am going to keep in my swift only)
Rear Stage: Infinity REF 9633I
Front Stage: Hertz DCX 165 and Pioneer TS-B350PRO
Sub: JBL GT5 S12 (which i am going to sell)
Amplifier: JBL GTO 1004
Wiring: Scosche.

I am short in budget, so i have planed to get Rainbow Beat 4, or Mosconi One 120.4 (used if getting in same budget). A good sub from Galden or Rainbow under the budget of 6-7k. Front stage: Gladen RS line or HAT Imagine, Rear Stage: Galden MC Line or RC Line. Wiring: AIV
The sub will be moving from Swift to Skoda when needed, I need kind of a sub which can be used in both the cars and good enough to feel the punch in Skoda. ]]> naqshbandi http://gearheads.in/showthread.php?16872-ICEing-my-Suzuki-Swift