ICE upgrade : Maruti Swift

anshurao · 11th May 2007, 12:30

I am not sure of the model Number, will check it out, had never heard of ultimate before, guess was dumped on me.

I am not too happy about the Bostons, but i think that is because of my door pannel vibrating. Not too sure. This setup looks pretty good. Will try and chuck one of my Sony Amps. And buy a JBL instead.

anshurao · 11th May 2007, 12:34

:(( yea..those sonys SUX big time. ..where were you guys..anyways..will dump it on that chap who sold it to me..and get a new JBL amp.. cool

anshurao · 11th May 2007, 12:45

Ok, I have been reading a lot on this forum, now i just realise, my accessories guy has screwed up my car. He has used some crap foam in the doors for dampening, crap cabling...Guess im in for some serious rework. I live in goa, probably i'll have to make a trip to Mumbai/Bangalore to get this fixed, any suggestions???? pls

navin · 11th May 2007, 13:23

ok. first determine if you like them Bostons once tht is done we can work towards fixing the rest.

rooder · 12th May 2007, 00:17

Hi, I own a swift.. I got Sony head, pioneer components and Subwoofer. I want to power the sub with this amp Kenwood KAC-9152D Subwoofer Mono Amp (Kenwood-KAC9152D) - PriceGrabber.com

My doubt might be really lame. can i buy this amp from U.S and use it without any problem with the other components bought from India?

Thanks,

Sam Kapasi · 12th May 2007, 01:21

All cars around the world run at a standard 12V circuitry. Ergo, all car audio components bought from anywhere work in cars anywhere.

partypest · 13th May 2007, 16:06

hi Bhpians,

ok here we go again, is it possible to fit 4inch compos into a 6inch slot of the swift in the front, i cant go in for 6inch compos as the 4inch ones are good and it will be a waste, also about the rear speakers which ones are good lightining audio or jbl? i am looking for clarity- pls suggest model . also how do you fit oval speakers in a swift? Also do i give it to the maruti dealer to fit the systems or someone outside?

speedzak · 13th May 2007, 23:03

Hi Partypest.
Yes. 4" compos can be fitted into the 6" slots of Swift. But it deserves a 6.5" there. Ain't it?

Ovals can be placed on an MDF plank made as parcel shelf.

Are you planning to get a subwoofer? If yes, then I would recommend you to get a 6.5" compos for your front. You can use your 4" compos for the rear. That will give you a nice front stage and if installed properly, a very good soundstage for the rear passengers too.

low_bass_makker · 13th May 2007, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by partypest

hi Bhpians,

ok here we go again, is it possible to fit 4inch compos into a 6inch slot of the swift in the front, i cant go in for 6inch compos as the 4inch ones are good and it will be a waste, also about the rear speakers which ones are good lightining audio or jbl? i am looking for clarity- pls suggest model . also how do you fit oval speakers in a swift? Also do i give it to the maruti dealer to fit the systems or someone outside?

go what are you try to do...are you preferring 4 inch instead of 6.5 inch...have you listened to a 4 inch and 6.5 incher in a car....

esteem_lover · 13th May 2007, 23:34

Quote:

are you preferring 4 inch instead of 6.5 inch.

I think what he means is he has got 4" with him & does not want to waste them. No harm in doing that & whenever budget permits upgrade to 6.5 inch comps

navin · 14th May 2007, 00:22

to fir a 4" on a 6" hole you'll need a MDF panel. the 4" will not give any bass though.

austere_sly · 14th May 2007, 03:12

Finally got installation of my ICE done from Driven, Delhi.

Setup is

HU : Pioneer 5950 IB
Front : Hertz DSX 165
Rear : Hertz DSK 165

No amp yet. Will do it as and when money allows. Sound Quality of the system is excellent ( at least from my standards ) . It just the kind of sound i wanted, neither too bright nor too bassy.

Installation was done by a very experienced guy. At no point during install did i ever had to doubt his credentials.

But i was in for a shock when i was showed that some speakers and HU were installed before in the car. After talking to the sales guy who handled car delivery, i got to know that this car has experienced a canceled booking before i bought it. Apparently the previous guy must have ordered install of ICE by the showroom. The quality of the previous install must have been very bad which can be judges by how badly the stock connector wires were cut and then taped. After all this if Maruti insists on warranty being void by after market install, then i don't know what to say.

Anyway i am now happy because of sound quality i am getting. Now music in my car can alone be the only reason why i am out for a drive.

partypest · 14th May 2007, 09:55

Thanks for your inputs!! appreciate it, more info....

i have a jbl sub with me 4ch sony 600w amp, so please advise, shouid i get the 6" inch compos for the front and fit the 4" at the back? or just fit the 4" at the front and go in for ovals, regarding ovals which speakers are better jbl or lightining audio?

navin · 14th May 2007, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by partypest

i have a jbl sub with me 4ch sony 600w amp, so please advise, shouid i get the 6" inch compos for the front and fit the 4" at the back? or just fit the 4" at the front and go in for ovals, regarding ovals which speakers are better jbl or lightining audio?

me thinks JBL > Lightning.

Stick 6" comps in the front and stick the 4" in the back. the sub will cover the low bass.

partypest · 14th May 2007, 11:57

ok so in the 6 inch compos which model/brand would be good along with the pricing? and what do i do with the tweeters of the 4 inch?

11th May 2007, 12:30	#466
anshurao BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 284 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	I am not sure of the model Number, will check it out, had never heard of ultimate before, guess was dumped on me. I am not too happy about the Bostons, but i think that is because of my door pannel vibrating. Not too sure. This setup looks pretty good. Will try and chuck one of my Sony Amps. And buy a JBL instead.
	() Thanks

11th May 2007, 12:34	#467
anshurao BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 284 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	:(( yea..those sonys SUX big time. ..where were you guys..anyways..will dump it on that chap who sold it to me..and get a new JBL amp.. cool
	() Thanks

11th May 2007, 12:45	#468
anshurao BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 284 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Ok, I have been reading a lot on this forum, now i just realise, my accessories guy has screwed up my car. He has used some crap foam in the doors for dampening, crap cabling...Guess im in for some serious rework. I live in goa, probably i'll have to make a trip to Mumbai/Bangalore to get this fixed, any suggestions???? pls
	() Thanks

11th May 2007, 13:23	#469
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,326 Thanked: 9,518 Times	ok. first determine if you like them Bostons once tht is done we can work towards fixing the rest.
	() Thanks

12th May 2007, 00:17	#470
rooder Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Buying Amplifier from U.S for Swift? Hi, I own a swift.. I got Sony head, pioneer components and Subwoofer. I want to power the sub with this amp Kenwood KAC-9152D Subwoofer Mono Amp (Kenwood-KAC9152D) - PriceGrabber.com My doubt might be really lame. can i buy this amp from U.S and use it without any problem with the other components bought from India? Thanks,
	() Thanks

12th May 2007, 01:21	#471
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,451 Times View My Garage	All cars around the world run at a standard 12V circuitry. Ergo, all car audio components bought from anywhere work in cars anywhere.
	() Thanks

13th May 2007, 16:06	#472
partypest BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune/NaviMumbai Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	hi Bhpians, ok here we go again, is it possible to fit 4inch compos into a 6inch slot of the swift in the front, i cant go in for 6inch compos as the 4inch ones are good and it will be a waste, also about the rear speakers which ones are good lightining audio or jbl? i am looking for clarity- pls suggest model . also how do you fit oval speakers in a swift? Also do i give it to the maruti dealer to fit the systems or someone outside?
	() Thanks

13th May 2007, 23:03	#473
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Hi Partypest. Yes. 4" compos can be fitted into the 6" slots of Swift. But it deserves a 6.5" there. Ain't it? Ovals can be placed on an MDF plank made as parcel shelf. Are you planning to get a subwoofer? If yes, then I would recommend you to get a 6.5" compos for your front. You can use your 4" compos for the rear. That will give you a nice front stage and if installed properly, a very good soundstage for the rear passengers too.
	() Thanks

14th May 2007, 00:22	#476
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,326 Thanked: 9,518 Times	to fir a 4" on a 6" hole you'll need a MDF panel. the 4" will not give any bass though.
	() Thanks

14th May 2007, 03:12	#477
austere_sly BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 295 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Finally got installation of my ICE done from Driven, Delhi. Setup is HU : Pioneer 5950 IB Front : Hertz DSX 165 Rear : Hertz DSK 165 No amp yet. Will do it as and when money allows. Sound Quality of the system is excellent ( at least from my standards ) . It just the kind of sound i wanted, neither too bright nor too bassy. Installation was done by a very experienced guy. At no point during install did i ever had to doubt his credentials. But i was in for a shock when i was showed that some speakers and HU were installed before in the car. After talking to the sales guy who handled car delivery, i got to know that this car has experienced a canceled booking before i bought it. Apparently the previous guy must have ordered install of ICE by the showroom. The quality of the previous install must have been very bad which can be judges by how badly the stock connector wires were cut and then taped. After all this if Maruti insists on warranty being void by after market install, then i don't know what to say. Anyway i am now happy because of sound quality i am getting. Now music in my car can alone be the only reason why i am out for a drive.
	() Thanks

14th May 2007, 09:55	#478
partypest BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune/NaviMumbai Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks for your inputs!! appreciate it, more info.... i have a jbl sub with me 4ch sony 600w amp, so please advise, shouid i get the 6" inch compos for the front and fit the 4" at the back? or just fit the 4" at the front and go in for ovals, regarding ovals which speakers are better jbl or lightining audio?
	() Thanks

14th May 2007, 11:57	#480
partypest BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune/NaviMumbai Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	ok so in the 6 inch compos which model/brand would be good along with the pricing? and what do i do with the tweeters of the 4 inch?
	() Thanks