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low_bass_makker · 7th April 2006, 15:46

6850 is a good HU u can go for it .anyways whats ur buget

cooldude1988765 · 7th April 2006, 16:10

About 10k...................

airfoil · 7th April 2006, 20:45

I went window shopping to the accessories stores in Hyderabad last week - the price being quoted for the 6850 is 9.5k.

I was looking for Alpine HUs - nobody had them, at least not the lot on the Minister Road stretch.

s0uljah · 8th April 2006, 12:14

Whats the cheapest pioneer HU availible in the GREY market right now ? Simple basic MP3 HU, required for neighbours santro.

Thanks.

Vivekphadnis · 8th April 2006, 12:47

Check the car audio section in the sonyindia.co.in site. They have some low priced sets. You could consider basic Pioneer models like DEH 4750 or I think there are some simpler ones too.

moralfibre · 8th April 2006, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by airfoil

I went window shopping to the accessories stores in Hyderabad last week - the price being quoted for the 6850 is 9.5k.

I was looking for Alpine HUs - nobody had them, at least not the lot on the Minister Road stretch.

Price of the 6850 is right if bought from the grey market. I got it for the same price.

For Alpine dealers pick up the Apr edition of Autocar where Alpine has an advertisement. The bottom of the page lists all the dealers.

gunbir · 8th April 2006, 13:16

I think the Pioneer 3850MP is in your range at around 5.5K'ish

s0uljah · 8th April 2006, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbir

I think the Pioneer 3850MP is in your range at around 5.5K'ish

Thanks Gunbir. This is the deh3850 is what I had originally suggested. Wasnt sure of the exact price. Are there any other budget players out there ? Will go with this one mostly.

jkdas · 9th April 2006, 18:31

Some nice installs ( dont read the posts though)
http://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!15218~ForumID!9~pw.html

a mono amp!
http://www.lanzar.com/itempage.asp?MODEL=HTG2600D 1200W @1.3ohm!

and http://www.lanzar.com/el.asp?model=VBD1700MP ; warning! too colorful

Sam Kapasi · 9th April 2006, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

and http://www.lanzar.com/el.asp?model=VBD1700MP ; warning! too colorful

Yucky Duck!! Yikes thats an ughh HU

Sam Kapasi · 9th April 2006, 19:32

http://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!15218~ForumID!9~pw.html

I am in splits!!!! In blooming bloody splits. I cannot believe this discussion about (sic) Basetubes.

jkdas · 9th April 2006, 23:17

lol; you just read one page ; just one. If you have time check the rest.

I saw a program on a local channel; An Alpine Demo car in Kerala at Cochin or so. That too an Old Honda City. I just had time to see few seconds of teh program. The install looked great! It was damn loaded!

Have anyone seen thsi car? Its a white OHC. KL 7 reg.

Damn.

cooldude1988765 · 10th April 2006, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbir

I think the Pioneer 3850MP is in your range at around 5.5K'ish

Does it have 3 preouts ??? And is the screen blue display with dolphins ??

low_bass_makker · 10th April 2006, 10:52

GO for 6850 good head unit with all the feature like 7EQ ( seldom people use it) aux in and lots more

k36 · 10th April 2006, 13:22

I've learnt a great deal about ICE in this forum, and its time now to get some setup in my new Swift.
I'm planning to take a 2 step approach to build the system due to budget constraints. I have the following plan (and a lot of questions)

Step 1: Right away
a) Alpine 9843 (or equivalent)
b) Front speakers : 6 inch JBL (Comps? : Not decided, see question 2)

Step 2: 6 months down
c) Amp
d) Rear speakers : 6 inch JBL

No plan to add a sub anytime.

Queries:
1. Suggestions for HUs with similar sound as 9843. Price less than 9K. I'm not really interested in zing-bang displays, but if some models offer better usability features, without compromising sound quality, please suggest.

2. Should I go with 6inch Comps right now. Will the HU output be sufficient to drive comps? Or will coaxials be better? I know Comps give better output, but 6inch comps with 16W RMS .. does it sound nice? Also, as I'm not adding rear speakers right now, can I use the power produced by HU for rear speakers for the front speakers? Please note that I will be going for Front Comps in Step 2 anyway, after getting the amp in place.

3. Should I get the wiring done for Step 2 right now? Is it possible? I would like Step 2 to be as close as possible to plug-and-play. I would also be interested in a setup done without cutting wires. Is that possible?

4. Please suggest some names/brands for wiring or connectors. I should know what to look for in the market.

5. Last, suggestions for good retailers/installers in Pune. I've heard about Poona Motors. Any other recommendations?

Waiting for help guys.

7th April 2006, 15:46	#3181
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	6850 is a good HU u can go for it .anyways whats ur buget
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7th April 2006, 16:10	#3182
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 213 Times	About 10k...................
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7th April 2006, 20:45	#3183
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	I went window shopping to the accessories stores in Hyderabad last week - the price being quoted for the 6850 is 9.5k. I was looking for Alpine HUs - nobody had them, at least not the lot on the Minister Road stretch.
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8th April 2006, 12:14	#3184
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Whats the cheapest pioneer HU availible in the GREY market right now ? Simple basic MP3 HU, required for neighbours santro. Thanks.
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8th April 2006, 12:47	#3185
Vivekphadnis BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 690 Thanked: 2 Times	Check the car audio section in the sonyindia.co.in site. They have some low priced sets. You could consider basic Pioneer models like DEH 4750 or I think there are some simpler ones too.
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8th April 2006, 13:16	#3187
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 33 Times	I think the Pioneer 3850MP is in your range at around 5.5K'ish
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9th April 2006, 18:31	#3189
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	Some nice installs ( dont read the posts though) http://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!15218~ForumID!9~pw.html a mono amp! http://www.lanzar.com/itempage.asp?MODEL=HTG2600D 1200W @1.3ohm! and http://www.lanzar.com/el.asp?model=VBD1700MP ; warning! too colorful Last edited by jkdas : 9th April 2006 at 18:34.
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9th April 2006, 19:32	#3191
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,452 Times View My Garage	http://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!15218~ForumID!9~pw.html I am in splits!!!! In blooming bloody splits. I cannot believe this discussion about (sic) Basetubes.
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9th April 2006, 23:17	#3192
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	lol; you just read one page ; just one. If you have time check the rest. I saw a program on a local channel; An Alpine Demo car in Kerala at Cochin or so. That too an Old Honda City. I just had time to see few seconds of teh program. The install looked great! It was damn loaded! Have anyone seen thsi car? Its a white OHC. KL 7 reg. Damn. Last edited by jkdas : 9th April 2006 at 23:18.
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10th April 2006, 10:52	#3194
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	GO for 6850 good head unit with all the feature like 7EQ ( seldom people use it) aux in and lots more
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10th April 2006, 13:22	#3195
k36 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 133 Thanked: 21 Times	2 step approach for Swift I've learnt a great deal about ICE in this forum, and its time now to get some setup in my new Swift. I'm planning to take a 2 step approach to build the system due to budget constraints. I have the following plan (and a lot of questions) Step 1: Right away a) Alpine 9843 (or equivalent) b) Front speakers : 6 inch JBL (Comps? : Not decided, see question 2) Step 2: 6 months down c) Amp d) Rear speakers : 6 inch JBL No plan to add a sub anytime. Queries: 1. Suggestions for HUs with similar sound as 9843. Price less than 9K. I'm not really interested in zing-bang displays, but if some models offer better usability features, without compromising sound quality, please suggest. 2. Should I go with 6inch Comps right now. Will the HU output be sufficient to drive comps? Or will coaxials be better? I know Comps give better output, but 6inch comps with 16W RMS .. does it sound nice? Also, as I'm not adding rear speakers right now, can I use the power produced by HU for rear speakers for the front speakers? Please note that I will be going for Front Comps in Step 2 anyway, after getting the amp in place. 3. Should I get the wiring done for Step 2 right now? Is it possible? I would like Step 2 to be as close as possible to plug-and-play. I would also be interested in a setup done without cutting wires. Is that possible? 4. Please suggest some names/brands for wiring or connectors. I should know what to look for in the market. 5. Last, suggestions for good retailers/installers in Pune. I've heard about Poona Motors. Any other recommendations? Waiting for help guys.
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