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navin · 22nd November 2005, 09:52

rev, maybe these can help
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-eLznvhD...h=bass+blocker

http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/c...s-blockers.htm

revtech · 22nd November 2005, 14:33

hye navin thanx a lot for the links

Rev

mclaren1885 · 22nd November 2005, 14:51

i think the trend of using bass blockers is already in practice..atleast my old dealer in bangalore did provide me with bass blockers for the tweeters..still have them in my alto..

jkdas · 22nd November 2005, 14:57

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

i think the trend of using bass blockers is already in practice..atleast my old dealer in bangalore did provide me with bass blockers for the tweeters..still have them in my alto..

Is it a filter? ready made stuff?

navin · 22nd November 2005, 16:15

mclaren, bass blockers for tweeters are a lot easier/cheaper than that for woofers. the lower the freq. the higher the value of the cap. if you look at the second link you will notice that the cap values can be quite high (order of 1000uf).

Sam Kapasi · 23rd November 2005, 12:20

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Originally Posted by muni

All A/V recievers will use Hotel California Song only as their playing material and turn the volume to the maximum so that you get deaf! ( Is it the same now?)

Absolutely. lol

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Originally Posted by muni

Sam, i have a question if i get an Alpine HU from say Japan or the US, will it be any better..quality wise and will i get the international warranty.

Normally my answer would be no. But i have noticed that electronics bought IN japan are sometimes better built, maybe for the japanese market, i dont know. International warranty - applicable in India? No, I do not think Alpine homours international warranties in India... only the units that are purchased here.

Sam Kapasi · 23rd November 2005, 12:23

A simple bass blocker can be constructed using a non-polar capacitor. If the values are not available, you can use 2 regualr polar electrolytic caps.
For the GTO 426e I have used 220mfd, 47V, back to back and it sounded pretty decent.

navin · 23rd November 2005, 20:40

i would upgrade that by using a 1mfd poly bypass as well.

zzzehar · 24th November 2005, 01:57

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Originally Posted by jkdas

whats the mrp of those BOSS. just curious

I got Boss Riot R694 for Rs 4000 with B&W. Peak is 500 W and RMS claimed by BOSS is 250 W RMS and yes they rock.

zzzehar · 24th November 2005, 02:05

Hi Guys
I am thinking of adding an Amp and a Sub to my system. I plan to run the 4 inch fronts from HU . Amp will drive the Rears and the Sub. The boot in my Matiz is properly enclosed with MDF tray and thus creates a good box like environment for the sound.

I want to know if the sub could be installed on the MDF tray, It is quarter inch wide, seems pretty thick. Which sub and Amp would you recommend? Are there 8 inch subs available? My budget again is limited so kindly suggest something that is Good(kewl) and cheap that wouldn't conk off...
Thank you

mclaren1885 · 24th November 2005, 02:44

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Originally Posted by zzzehar

Hi Guys
I am thinking of adding an Amp and a Sub to my system. I plan to run the 4 inch fronts from HU . Amp will drive the Rears and the Sub. The boot in my Matiz is properly enclosed with MDF tray and thus creates a good box like environment for the sound.

I want to know if the sub could be installed on the MDF tray, It is quarter inch wide, seems pretty thick. Which sub and Amp would you recommend? Are there 8 inch subs available? My budget again is limited so kindly suggest something that is Good(kewl) and cheap that wouldn't conk off...
Thank you

not sure if your MDF tray will take up the weight of the sub but u can try nonetheless..
one 8'' sub i would recommend is the hertz ES200.1...very good sub and at Rs 5140 its worth every penny..as far as my knowledge goes JBL doesnt make 8'' subs..sony,pioneer,blaupunkt and alpine not too sure about the availability in the market..
so best option would be ES 200+sony 504 or ES 200+blau pa-275 and run the fronts and the rears off the HU..unless you give a correct budget hard to comment..
PS: nice to see back..

navin · 24th November 2005, 10:41

if your HU allows you to use RCA and speaker out at the same time get the 504. then use 2 ch. of the 504 to power the front (4") and 2 ch. (bridged) to power the sub. use the HU rear speaker out to power the rear speakers.

the MDF try should be 3/4" atleast. 1" is recomended. 1/4" is too thin.

jkdas · 24th November 2005, 12:31

and mate try to fix a iron rod (bar?) under the mfd tray. just ignore this post if you already have one.

and i think you better stick with Hertz 8incher like Mclaren said unless its too pricey for you.

navin · 24th November 2005, 14:57

iron rod? I think chaning the tray to 19mm or 25mm might be easier and cheaper.

jkdas · 24th November 2005, 15:13

yup. would cost 800 at max. The one i bought, a custom fit for santro was done in a very prof. way and it cost me just 800. If i remember I will take a pic later and post it.

22nd November 2005, 09:52	#2446
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,321 Thanked: 9,494 Times	rev, maybe these can help http://www.crutchfield.com/S-eLznvhD...h=bass+blocker http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/c...s-blockers.htm Last edited by navin : 22nd November 2005 at 09:54.
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revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	hye navin thanx a lot for the links Rev
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mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	i think the trend of using bass blockers is already in practice..atleast my old dealer in bangalore did provide me with bass blockers for the tweeters..still have them in my alto..
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navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,321 Thanked: 9,494 Times	mclaren, bass blockers for tweeters are a lot easier/cheaper than that for woofers. the lower the freq. the higher the value of the cap. if you look at the second link you will notice that the cap values can be quite high (order of 1000uf).
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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,451 Times View My Garage	A simple bass blocker can be constructed using a non-polar capacitor. If the values are not available, you can use 2 regualr polar electrolytic caps. For the GTO 426e I have used 220mfd, 47V, back to back and it sounded pretty decent.
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23rd November 2005, 20:40	#2453
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,321 Thanked: 9,494 Times	i would upgrade that by using a 1mfd poly bypass as well.
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24th November 2005, 02:05	#2455
zzzehar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gurugram Posts: 277 Thanked: 73 Times	Hi Guys I am thinking of adding an Amp and a Sub to my system. I plan to run the 4 inch fronts from HU . Amp will drive the Rears and the Sub. The boot in my Matiz is properly enclosed with MDF tray and thus creates a good box like environment for the sound. I want to know if the sub could be installed on the MDF tray, It is quarter inch wide, seems pretty thick. Which sub and Amp would you recommend? Are there 8 inch subs available? My budget again is limited so kindly suggest something that is Good(kewl) and cheap that wouldn't conk off... Thank you
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24th November 2005, 10:41	#2457
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,321 Thanked: 9,494 Times	if your HU allows you to use RCA and speaker out at the same time get the 504. then use 2 ch. of the 504 to power the front (4") and 2 ch. (bridged) to power the sub. use the HU rear speaker out to power the rear speakers. the MDF try should be 3/4" atleast. 1" is recomended. 1/4" is too thin.
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24th November 2005, 12:31	#2458
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	and mate try to fix a iron rod (bar?) under the mfd tray. just ignore this post if you already have one. and i think you better stick with Hertz 8incher like Mclaren said unless its too pricey for you. Last edited by jkdas : 24th November 2005 at 12:34.
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24th November 2005, 14:57	#2459
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,321 Thanked: 9,494 Times	iron rod? I think chaning the tray to 19mm or 25mm might be easier and cheaper.
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24th November 2005, 15:13	#2460
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	yup. would cost 800 at max. The one i bought, a custom fit for santro was done in a very prof. way and it cost me just 800. If i remember I will take a pic later and post it.
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