Major ICE Upgrade in my Palio (EDIT: Car upgraded.)

gunbir · 10th September 2007, 18:55

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

I'm pretty sure the 9887 will sound really good, going by the good reviews in international forums. You have to draw a line somewhere, right?

Hi Hydra, we played around with the 9887 yesterday in an install and the unit is good for the price. The sound was detailed, open and midbass was signature Alpine. I would suggest you ask Zuheimi to do an ABX for you with your Blaupunkt before you upgrade though, as I thought the HU had a tendency to sound a bit sterile (non-warm). Oh and this unit has a flap down face, not a motorized one, which though not important, is unexpected for this price segment.

Cheers!

JPL · 10th September 2007, 19:23

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Originally Posted by JPL

Gunnu Paaji , Autophile, Gunman JB as you guys have used this hu's(Gunir), please throw some light on this eclipse of eclipse.

Sorry for the Typo Gunbir paaji ( a typing away on a ten year old Dell Inspiron 7500) please your views on the Eclipse cd 7100 or any other Eclipse Hu in general. Thanks.

hydrashok · 10th September 2007, 19:45

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Originally Posted by gunbir

Hi Hydra, we played around with the 9887 yesterday in an install and the unit is good for the price. The sound was detailed, open and midbass was signature Alpine. I would suggest you ask Zuheimi to do an ABX for you with your Blaupunkt before you upgrade though, as I thought the HU had a tendency to sound a bit sterile (non-warm). Oh and this unit has a flap down face, not a motorized one, which though not important, is unexpected for this price segment. Cheers!

Thanks for the review and heads-up, Gunbir! I will do an ABX comparo.

About the flip-down face, its all right with me, as it is one less motorised/moving part to worry about

I'm a bit stuck with family commitments this week, and I've not even checked with them whether the unit has come or not :(
I hope I'll be able to check the HU out, and get the installation done this saturday.

gunbir · 11th September 2007, 14:59

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

Thanks for the review and heads-up, Gunbir! I will do an ABX comparo.

About the flip-down face, its all right with me, as it is one less motorised/moving part to worry about

I'm a bit stuck with family commitments this week, and I've not even checked with them whether the unit has come or not :(
I hope I'll be able to check the HU out, and get the installation done this saturday.

Sounds good, see if you can also get your hands on a Kenwood 8xxx/9xxx series HU for the comparison. Enjoy!

nikkibike · 17th September 2007, 10:15

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

I hope I'll be able to check the HU out, and get the installation done this saturday.

Anything happened?! When do I get to do an audition?!!

And .... when should I come for the Pizzas??!!!

hydrashok · 17th September 2007, 12:12

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Originally Posted by pizzabike

Anything happened?! When do I get to do an audition?!!

And .... when should I come for the Pizzas??!!!

The HU hasn't arrived yet. And I've had to travel a bit last week :( Will get the install done this weekend, most likely.

As I've mentioned before, fast food is bad for your health. I will not be able to see you ruining your health. Do you like orange juice?

speedzak · 17th September 2007, 16:32

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Originally Posted by hyderaBADashok

As I've mentioned before, fast food is bad for your health. I will not be able to see you ruining your health. Do you like orange juice?

I like Orange juice very much! Especially when it goes down with some good home made Pizzas. Who said we need fast food?

According to the dealer, 988 series will be here anytime. The first install will be yours' it seems. We will be looking forward to it!

Flying Bong · 18th September 2007, 09:19

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Originally Posted by gunbir

Hi Hydra, we played around with the 9887 yesterday in an install and the unit is good for the price. The sound was detailed, open and midbass was signature Alpine. I would suggest you ask Zuheimi to do an ABX for you with your Blaupunkt before you upgrade though, as I thought the HU had a tendency to sound a bit sterile (non-warm). Oh and this unit has a flap down face, not a motorized one, which though not important, is unexpected for this price segment.

Cheers!

Hmm, wonder whose install that was..

I have to admit I concur with your opinion on the sound though...

gunbir · 18th September 2007, 14:00

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Originally Posted by Flying Bong

Hmm, wonder whose install that was..

I have to admit I concur with your opinion on the sound though...

Well it was yours...

hydrashok · 18th September 2007, 14:13

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Originally Posted by speedzak

According to the dealer, 988 series will be here anytime. The first install will be yours' it seems. We will be looking forward to it!

Just confirmed over the phone: The HU has arrived! But the earliest I can try it out and install it is Saturday

ICE meet on Saturday evening?

speedzak · 18th September 2007, 14:17

Yes! ICE meet on Saturday evening.
You're getting your install finalised on saturday?

hydrashok · 18th September 2007, 14:32

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Y...
You're getting your install finalised on saturday?...

Mosssst likely. You know me -- I'll know for sure only on saturday :(

maxbhp · 18th September 2007, 15:36

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

Just confirmed over the phone: The HU has arrived! But the earliest I can try it out and install it is Saturday

ICE meet on Saturday evening?

How much did it cost you ?

hydrashok · 18th September 2007, 16:21

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Originally Posted by maxbhp

How much did it cost you ?

Not installed yet, Max!

MRP with B&W is like 23K.

hydrashok · 19th September 2007, 10:58

Checked it out yesterday. Haven't listened to it yet :(

Tryout & install on Saturday.

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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Yes! ICE meet on Saturday evening. You're getting your install finalised on saturday?
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hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Checked it out yesterday. Haven't listened to it yet :( Tryout & install on Saturday.
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