What ICE & @ What Price

speedzak · 25th April 2007, 12:17

GTA 250 is barely enough to move the sub. Will have to change the amp soon too.
It was owned by another BHPian here. As it was a very good deal and also very nicely looked after stuff, I opted for it. I won't suggest you to use this kinda amps for subs.
Better to get some other amp.

I dunno about 280. I think it should be the newer lineup from Blaupunkt.

abhi182 · 2nd May 2007, 18:19

New Swift ICEd

Rear Ovals: Infinity Reference 9623i

Front speakers: Infinity Reference 6012

HU: Pioneer 2950

Installation was done by the delaer i Bought it from.
Haven't installed an amp as the volumes will be never more than 20-25 % so I suppose even the low power amps on the HU should not clip or distort

payam · 2nd May 2007, 18:26

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Originally Posted by abhi182

New Swift ICEd

Rear Ovals: Infinity Reference 9623i

Front speakers: Infinity Reference 6012

HU: Pioneer 2950

dude,congratulation but where are the prices?

abhi182 · 2nd May 2007, 19:24

4.2 K for the HU w/o bill
~14K for the speakers....don't remember the breakup between the front and the rears though

Sam Kapasi · 3rd May 2007, 00:17

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Originally Posted by abhi182

Rear Ovals: Infinity Reference 9623i

Dude is correct! You may not have realised it but you're the first team-BHPian to have laid his hands on the new Infinity Reference oval speakers. I'm surprised!! So Chennai beat the rest of the Indian TBHPians to it!

(Technically, i was the first team-BHPian to have installed the 9623i in the verna, but i don't count. I didn't pay.)

Congratulations!!

abhi182 · 3rd May 2007, 10:35

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Dude is correct! You may not have realised it but you're the first team-BHPian to have laid his hands on the new Infinity Reference oval speakers. I'm surprised!! So Chennai beat the rest of the Indian TBHPians to it!

You are right..I never realised it....
What I did notice however was the more than noticeably better soundstaging and the clarity of the highs and picking it up was a no-brainer

BTW what's your take on this:

Quote:

Haven't installed an amp as the volumes will be never more than 20-25 % so I suppose even the low power amps on the HU should not clip or distort

Is this assumption correct?

Sam Kapasi · 3rd May 2007, 10:40

It is not a totally correct statement. With an amplifier you will find greater control over the sound and a marked improvement.
However thsoe speakers are sensitive and the HU will do a decent job at low volumes. If truly your volume is low, then it's ok. Better to have the HU amp at lower volumes than a bad amplifier.

abhi182 · 3rd May 2007, 11:05

Gee..thanks....

now assuming I go ahead with an amp install ( A 4 channel I presume)
what would be a good option to pick, given the fact that even after the amp, the volumes will stay fairly low, except maybe 50% for very short durations

Though I like my music loud, the lady of the house (It's her car) can't tolerate loud music and flashy stuff.... In fact the Pioneer 2950 was her idea since this was the least garish HU in the entire Pioneer range

Sam Kapasi · 3rd May 2007, 11:11

The amplifier is all sound, no show. Not even seen. if you wish to hide it from your wife, you can do so quite easily.
Many men here have either convinced their wives that there is no amplifier, or that it is part of the deck, or that it costs Rs.500/-

Be careful when you buy an amplifier for these speakers. I repeat, they are sensitive and it is better to have NO amplifier than a bad one. Please do not misunderstand me, If your volume is truly low and you never plan to raise it, then you may not really need that amplifier.

But the Pioneer 2950 is a low end HU and you will definitely find much better quality of you amplify the front and rear speakers. Maybe you can do so at some later date. Keep about 8000-10000 for this purchase.

low_bass_makker · 3rd May 2007, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The amplifier is all sound, no show. Not even seen. if you wish to hide it from your wife, you can do so quite easily.
Many men here have either convinced their wives that there is no amplifier, or that it is part of the deck, or that it costs Rs.500/-

Ya agree......

my whole install is of 50k only..........

tsk1979 · 3rd May 2007, 11:17

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

Ya agree......

my whole install is of 50k only..........

I think they are talking INR not USD

hydrashok · 3rd May 2007, 11:21

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Originally Posted by abhi182

now assuming I go ahead with an amp install ( A 4 channel I presume)
what would be a good option to pick, given the fact that even after the amp, the volumes will stay fairly low, except maybe 50% for very short durations

I think a JBL CS60.4 Amp (under 9K) or a Pioneer 6200 Amp (under 8K) will fit your bill.

Get the install done fast, and if your wife notices it (at all), you can always tell her it is part of the package with the speakers (if you get the JBL Amp) or part of the HU (if you pick up the Pio). As Sam said, this goes with the territory

hydrashok · 3rd May 2007, 11:22

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

my whole install is of 50k only..........

Wow! You too? Me toooooo

My install is actually 20K only, total. Any more and I get thrown out.

kpzen · 3rd May 2007, 11:27

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

my whole install is of 50k only..........

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is that for one install or total no of times u have changed your ICE setup!!!

low_bass_makker · 3rd May 2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by kpzen

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is that for one install or total no of times u have changed your ICE setup!!!

I would say present setup only....earlier it was about 25k.......

25th April 2007, 12:17	#286
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	GTA 250 is barely enough to move the sub. Will have to change the amp soon too. It was owned by another BHPian here. As it was a very good deal and also very nicely looked after stuff, I opted for it. I won't suggest you to use this kinda amps for subs. Better to get some other amp. I dunno about 280. I think it should be the newer lineup from Blaupunkt.
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2nd May 2007, 18:19	#287
abhi182 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 370 Thanked: 531 Times View My Garage	New Swift ICEd Rear Ovals: Infinity Reference 9623i Front speakers: Infinity Reference 6012 HU: Pioneer 2950 Installation was done by the delaer i Bought it from. Haven't installed an amp as the volumes will be never more than 20-25 % so I suppose even the low power amps on the HU should not clip or distort
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2nd May 2007, 19:24	#289
abhi182 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 370 Thanked: 531 Times View My Garage	4.2 K for the HU w/o bill ~14K for the speakers....don't remember the breakup between the front and the rears though
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3rd May 2007, 10:40	#292
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,438 Times View My Garage	It is not a totally correct statement. With an amplifier you will find greater control over the sound and a marked improvement. However thsoe speakers are sensitive and the HU will do a decent job at low volumes. If truly your volume is low, then it's ok. Better to have the HU amp at lower volumes than a bad amplifier.
	() Thanks

3rd May 2007, 11:05	#293
abhi182 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 370 Thanked: 531 Times View My Garage	Gee..thanks.... now assuming I go ahead with an amp install ( A 4 channel I presume) what would be a good option to pick, given the fact that even after the amp, the volumes will stay fairly low, except maybe 50% for very short durations Though I like my music loud, the lady of the house (It's her car) can't tolerate loud music and flashy stuff.... In fact the Pioneer 2950 was her idea since this was the least garish HU in the entire Pioneer range
	() Thanks

3rd May 2007, 11:11	#294
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,438 Times View My Garage	The amplifier is all sound, no show. Not even seen. if you wish to hide it from your wife, you can do so quite easily. Many men here have either convinced their wives that there is no amplifier, or that it is part of the deck, or that it costs Rs.500/- Be careful when you buy an amplifier for these speakers. I repeat, they are sensitive and it is better to have NO amplifier than a bad one. Please do not misunderstand me, If your volume is truly low and you never plan to raise it, then you may not really need that amplifier. But the Pioneer 2950 is a low end HU and you will definitely find much better quality of you amplify the front and rear speakers. Maybe you can do so at some later date. Keep about 8000-10000 for this purchase.
	() Thanks