What ICE & @ What Price

FATAL3RROR · 17th October 2007, 23:28

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Originally Posted by kumar_ranjan

@FATAL3RROR: I think you also have Ground Zero Titanium GZTW 30T Subwoofer.

oops i missed that out! thanks for pointing it out ranjan!

SRShrikanth · 19th October 2007, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceebeezee

1. Car

Swift VDI (ABS)

2. & 3.what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)? How much did it cost ?

Head unit : Blaupunkt Hamburg MP57 - Rs.13,500 (MRP - Rs. 15,950)
Front : Blaupunkt GTx663 3 way - Rs. 2,500 (MRP - Rs. 2750)
Rear : Blaupunkt GTx 693 3-way ovals - Rs. 3,000 (MRP - Rs. 3450)

Total : Rs. 20400

4.How serious were your about your system?
Pretty serious

5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? prefer deep bass or how is it...
English - Golden oldies - everly bros, elvis, marvelettes, etc etc
Bollywood
English Rock
Instrumental - Carnatic

6. would you recommend it to others???

Yes, - the HU comes with Front Aux, USB AND in-built Bluetooth for Handsfree (the mike gets attached to the visor above the driver)

Hey CeebeeZee,

Where in Bbay was your ICE unit installation done.?

How practical is the use of the bluetooth enabled mike for the handsfree.

This Q's has particular reference to long drives and loads of talk time in between. So is this set-up more effective than an In-Ear bluetooth set that has serious battery-time issues.?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers,

prabhuav · 25th October 2007, 14:34

1. Car

rather Truck: 2007 Scorpio DX

2. & 3.what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)? How much did it cost ?

Headunit: Alpine CDA 7894 - bought used in the US for 170$
Amp : JL Audio 6450 6 channel
Sub : JL Audio 10w0.8
Both together bought used in the US for 300$

Front: Alpine SPR 17LS ( Rs 10300) on the front door , with 3 inches of spacers
Rear: Polk DB 4x6 coaxials (Rs 3600) in the stock location with 1.5 inches of spacers
Power Cable: 4 guage Pyle..(Rs 1400) wanted Audison but didnt get.. Will upgrade later.
Fuse box and ground connecter - (Rs 800)
Speaker Cables: Scosche EFX (Rs 3750)
RCA interconnects: Monster (Had them - originally cost 35$ x 3)

After a lot of deliberation on where to mount the sub, finally decided to put it in a wedge box in the back. This came with the sub - free

Installation by TMC - (Rs 2000) All connections soldered and heat shrunk sleeves - no insulation tape for me... Total cost approx 41k

4.How serious were your about your system?
Pretty serious

5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? prefer deep bass or how is it...

English Rock
Instrumental - Carnatic
Ghazals,
Bollywood - when I am subjected to it by the women in the house

6. would you recommend it to others???

Hell Yes, - But sourcing all this new in India will add another 20k to the budget

SRShrikanth · 25th October 2007, 18:47

Hi Saurah,

Am currently evaluating a basic ICE set-up for my Indica Turbo. Stumbled upon your basic set-up and wanted to know your experience with it now.

Have you also done some basic damping as well.??

Look forward to hearing your views as it will help in my decision making.

Cheers

kumar_ranjan · 30th October 2007, 12:43

1. Car
Maruti Swift VXi

2. what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)
Head unit : Pioneer DEH-P80RS
Front : Illusion Electra EL6.1
Rear : Illusion Electra EL 62
Sub-Woofer: Ground Zero Sub-woofer Titanium GZTW 30T
Amplifier for Comps and Rear: Ground Zero GZTA4.120MK2
Amplifier for Sub-Woofer: Panasonic CY-PA2003U
Wiring: Kickers Speakers and RCA Cable, Ichibahn Street Series Interconnect cables
Installation at Sound Craft, Oshiwara (Mumbai)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...-part-2-a.html

3. How much did it cost ?
72k so far

4.How serious were your about your system?
Pretty serious

5. which kind of music do you listen to ??
Jazz, Rock, Pop and any soft music

6. would you recommend it to others???
Yes, absolutely!

SRShrikanth · 30th October 2007, 14:57

Here's to all veterans of ICE and this unique knowledge-sharing community here.

1. Car
Indica Turbo 2007.

2. what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)
Head unit : Blau Bremen 76 ( $425 - purchased in the US )

Front Dash : Blau Velocity 132 Component Spkrs
Front Door : Blau Velocity 172 Component Spkrs
Rear Parcel Tray ( MDF Plank ) : Blau OD series 6x9 3-way coaxial

Amplifier for Comps and Rear: Blau GT series ( under consideration )

Wiring: Blau Stock cables

Installation : Auto Sonics, (Mumbai)

Damping : Wuerth Sound Deadners ( 1.5 packs i.e. 9 sheets used )

3. How much did it cost ?
INR 28.5K so far.

4.How serious were your about your system?
Serious enough.

5. which kind of music do you listen to ??
South-Indian Classical, Western Instrumental, Slow Rock & Global Fusion sounds.

6. would you recommend it to others???
If clear crisp sound at bench-marked budgets are for you - hear the violins whistle through.!!!

iraghava · 30th October 2007, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRShrikanth

Front Dash : Blau Velocity 132 Component Spkrs
Front Door : Blau Velocity 172 Component Spkrs
Rear Parcel Tray ( MDF Plank ) : Blau OD series 6x9 3-way coaxial

Two sets of components in the front, that too Velocity? Isn't the sound really shrill?

SRShrikanth · 30th October 2007, 17:56

The two Blau's in front , especially Velocity - have given my exceptional clarity for the 60% instrumentals that i play.

The amp maybe discounted for this set-up - unless required.

I havent found it shrill yet, maybe its the placement of tweeters that have led to good acoustics here.

So farr...so good.

Cheers

akg7091 · 30th October 2007, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Two sets of components in the front, that too Velocity? Isn't the sound really shrill?

I think he is running both sets off the HU. In this case, as he has no amp right now the HU may not be able to provide enough power for higher volumes. So he must have compensated by running two sets of speakers, but I don't understand why he chose to buy two sets of components instead of spending the money on an amp.
And I am using the VPC172 in my car. I don't find it overly shrill ( I can remember the days when I had the infamous TS20s :shivers: )

Technocrat · 30th October 2007, 19:28

So in all there are two sets of Tweeters in front ??

SRShrikanth · 30th October 2007, 19:30

Yes Gentlemen,

I am currently running everything off my HU and hence there is an evident lack of power at higher volumes.

However, my taste of music luckily revolves around softer kinds and the distinct effect of dual components only helps my cause.

With time and some Vitamin - M, an amp will also become part of this set-up.

Until then, its just the sweet sound of music. Noise for later.!!!

Cheers

SRShrikanth · 30th October 2007, 19:33

Two sets of Tweeters - Yes.

One set off the corners of the dash.

One set off the roof, behind the rear seats.

That seems to work wonders for now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

So in all there are two sets of Tweeters in front ??

surajs · 15th November 2007, 11:35

1. Car

Swift VDI

2. & 3.what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)? How much did it cost ?

Head unit : ALPINE 9881 - Rs.12,800
Amp : ALPINE MRV-F345 - Rs 19800
Front : HERTZ Energy ESK 165 2 way - Rs. 9,100
Rear : HERTZ Dieci DCX 165 - Rs. 3,700
Sub : HERTZ ES300D (Sealed) - Rs 9100
Cables : Rs 3000
Damping : Rs 5000

Total : Rs. 62500

4.How serious were your about your system?
Pretty serious

5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? prefer deep bass or how is it...
Indian,English Rock etc

6. would you recommend it to others???

YES...!!!

jkdas · 16th November 2007, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by surajs

1. Car

Swift VDI

2. & 3.what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)? How much did it cost ?

Head unit : ALPINE 9881 - Rs.12,800
Amp : ALPINE MRV-F345 - Rs 19800
Front : HERTZ Energy ESK 165 2 way - Rs. 9,100
Rear : HERTZ Dieci DCX 165 - Rs. 3,700
Sub : HERTZ ES300D (Sealed) - Rs 9100
Cables : Rs 3000
Damping : Rs 5000

Total : Rs. 62500

4.How serious were your about your system?
Pretty serious

5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? prefer deep bass or how is it...
Indian,English Rock etc

6. would you recommend it to others???

YES...!!!

a case of what TBHP ICE section can do to you

.... overshoot budget!

2nd Hertz + Alpine install at Tvm. Executed by Zuhemi (Emperor Cochin)

hydrashok · 16th November 2007, 18:31

@surajs, that was fast! Posted the specs the very next day after the install huh?

Congrats on the install! I'm, sorry I couldn't be there. I heard it sounds great!

25th October 2007, 14:34	#408
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	mah scorpio - ICED 1. Car rather Truck: 2007 Scorpio DX 2. & 3.what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)? How much did it cost ? Headunit: Alpine CDA 7894 - bought used in the US for 170$ Amp : JL Audio 6450 6 channel Sub : JL Audio 10w0.8 Both together bought used in the US for 300$ Front: Alpine SPR 17LS ( Rs 10300) on the front door , with 3 inches of spacers Rear: Polk DB 4x6 coaxials (Rs 3600) in the stock location with 1.5 inches of spacers Power Cable: 4 guage Pyle..(Rs 1400) wanted Audison but didnt get.. Will upgrade later. Fuse box and ground connecter - (Rs 800) Speaker Cables: Scosche EFX (Rs 3750) RCA interconnects: Monster (Had them - originally cost 35$ x 3) After a lot of deliberation on where to mount the sub, finally decided to put it in a wedge box in the back. This came with the sub - free Installation by TMC - (Rs 2000) All connections soldered and heat shrunk sleeves - no insulation tape for me... Total cost approx 41k 4.How serious were your about your system? Pretty serious 5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? prefer deep bass or how is it... English Rock Instrumental - Carnatic Ghazals, Bollywood - when I am subjected to it by the women in the house 6. would you recommend it to others??? Hell Yes, - But sourcing all this new in India will add another 20k to the budget
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25th October 2007, 18:47	#409
SRShrikanth BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B'bay/Stockholm Posts: 255 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Hi Saurah, Am currently evaluating a basic ICE set-up for my Indica Turbo. Stumbled upon your basic set-up and wanted to know your experience with it now. Have you also done some basic damping as well.?? Look forward to hearing your views as it will help in my decision making. Cheers
	() Thanks

30th October 2007, 12:43	#410
kumar_ranjan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MH12 Posts: 246 Thanked: 19 Times	Swift Iced 1. Car Maruti Swift VXi 2. what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.) Head unit : Pioneer DEH-P80RS Front : Illusion Electra EL6.1 Rear : Illusion Electra EL 62 Sub-Woofer: Ground Zero Sub-woofer Titanium GZTW 30T Amplifier for Comps and Rear: Ground Zero GZTA4.120MK2 Amplifier for Sub-Woofer: Panasonic CY-PA2003U Wiring: Kickers Speakers and RCA Cable, Ichibahn Street Series Interconnect cables Installation at Sound Craft, Oshiwara (Mumbai) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...-part-2-a.html 3. How much did it cost ? 72k so far 4.How serious were your about your system? Pretty serious 5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? Jazz, Rock, Pop and any soft music 6. would you recommend it to others??? Yes, absolutely!
	() Thanks

30th October 2007, 14:57	#411
SRShrikanth BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B'bay/Stockholm Posts: 255 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Here's to all veterans of ICE and this unique knowledge-sharing community here. 1. Car Indica Turbo 2007. 2. what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.) Head unit : Blau Bremen 76 ( $425 - purchased in the US ) Front Dash : Blau Velocity 132 Component Spkrs Front Door : Blau Velocity 172 Component Spkrs Rear Parcel Tray ( MDF Plank ) : Blau OD series 6x9 3-way coaxial Amplifier for Comps and Rear: Blau GT series ( under consideration ) Wiring: Blau Stock cables Installation : Auto Sonics, (Mumbai) Damping : Wuerth Sound Deadners ( 1.5 packs i.e. 9 sheets used ) 3. How much did it cost ? INR 28.5K so far. 4.How serious were your about your system? Serious enough. 5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? South-Indian Classical, Western Instrumental, Slow Rock & Global Fusion sounds. 6. would you recommend it to others??? If clear crisp sound at bench-marked budgets are for you - hear the violins whistle through.!!!
	() Thanks

30th October 2007, 17:56	#413
SRShrikanth BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B'bay/Stockholm Posts: 255 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	The two Blau's in front , especially Velocity - have given my exceptional clarity for the 60% instrumentals that i play. The amp maybe discounted for this set-up - unless required. I havent found it shrill yet, maybe its the placement of tweeters that have led to good acoustics here. So farr...so good. Cheers
	() Thanks

30th October 2007, 19:28	#415
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,702 Times	So in all there are two sets of Tweeters in front ??
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30th October 2007, 19:30	#416
SRShrikanth BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B'bay/Stockholm Posts: 255 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Yes Gentlemen, I am currently running everything off my HU and hence there is an evident lack of power at higher volumes. However, my taste of music luckily revolves around softer kinds and the distinct effect of dual components only helps my cause. With time and some Vitamin - M, an amp will also become part of this set-up. Until then, its just the sweet sound of music. Noise for later.!!! Cheers
	() Thanks

15th November 2007, 11:35	#418
surajs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TVM Posts: 105 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	1. Car Swift VDI 2. & 3.what is your existing setup (HEADUNITS, SPEAKERS, AMPS, DSP,SW etc.)? How much did it cost ? Head unit : ALPINE 9881 - Rs.12,800 Amp : ALPINE MRV-F345 - Rs 19800 Front : HERTZ Energy ESK 165 2 way - Rs. 9,100 Rear : HERTZ Dieci DCX 165 - Rs. 3,700 Sub : HERTZ ES300D (Sealed) - Rs 9100 Cables : Rs 3000 Damping : Rs 5000 Total : Rs. 62500 4.How serious were your about your system? Pretty serious 5. which kind of music do you listen to ?? prefer deep bass or how is it... Indian,English Rock etc 6. would you recommend it to others??? YES...!!!
	() Thanks

16th November 2007, 18:31	#420
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	@surajs, that was fast! Posted the specs the very next day after the install huh? Congrats on the install! I'm, sorry I couldn't be there. I heard it sounds great!
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