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vibhu_f430 · 2nd June 2008, 22:25

hello mates ,

I need help with ICE setup for my SCORPIO . I will be taking delivery in 2 weeks and thinking of junking the stock setup.

My budget is around 70-80000 .
i dont have anything in my mind yet , but looking for what the gurus have in mind..

A list of all the brands of HU+amps+components...etc that i should consider would be really helpfull.

Thanks.

chintu_bhopali · 4th June 2008, 20:13

Gents,

How good(or bad) are Earthquake focus 5.2 components compared to similarly (less) priced JBL compos (GTO-607 I guess)?

Quoted price for earthquake focus : 5400/-

The installer I'm talking to insists that earthquakes sound better than JBL.

Anyone here got EQ focus components in their ICE setup?

Bass&Trouble · 4th June 2008, 20:36

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Originally Posted by chintu_bhopali

How good(or bad) are Earthquake focus 5.2 components compared to similarly (less) priced JBL compos (GTO-607 I guess)?The installer I'm talking to insists that earthquakes sound better than JBL.

Try and hear both if possible. That will make it easier for you to end up buying the JBLs.

chintu_bhopali · 4th June 2008, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Try and hear both if possible. That will make it easier for you to end up buying the JBLs.

I did hear Earthquake components , they sure sounded great , at least to my nearly tone deaf ears , and it'd be tad difficult to get him to setup JBL's for demo.

I must admit that it was the first time I ever heard of this particular speaker brand , but the price difference and the installer singing paens to it got me little curious.

amit_mechengg · 4th June 2008, 23:42

as we all know its started raining heavily all over, i need some tips on keeping my compos safe from water.
i am observing that even if i keep the glass a bit open the water droplets fall over near the tweeters. as soon as i saw this i closed the window and operated with AC throughout. also when i use the wiper the wiper flushes the water over the right side of the window and the water comes in and drops over the tweeters.

how do we protect the compos fitted in the door. is it that they will immediately get damaged if rain drops fall on them?

navin · 4th June 2008, 23:54

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Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

how do we protect the compos fitted in the door. is it that they will immediately get damaged if rain drops fall on them?

most car audio speakers are a bit water resistant. you cant dunk them in water but a few drops on the cone/dome will not harm them.

During 26/7 my car was stuck in the floods of Mumbai and we had seat deep water in the car. After the car dried out (3 days later) we turned the stereo on and it worked fine.

Bass&Trouble · 5th June 2008, 11:04

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Originally Posted by chintu_bhopali

I did hear Earthquake components , they sure sounded great , at least to my nearly tone deaf ears , and it'd be tad difficult to get him to setup JBL's for demo.

I must admit that it was the first time I ever heard of this particular speaker brand , but the price difference and the installer singing paens to it got me little curious.

Tone deaf ears, lol. Whatever sounds good to your ears is what matters. That said, I have never personally liked anything from the Earthquake lines. Maybe you could check with some other installers and/ or fellow Team Bhpians to hear out JBL etc.

Technocrat · 5th June 2008, 11:11

Guys I bought this months OD this week & yesterday saw an advert of a brand of speakers called Hollywood Speakers

Any details about as in is it a known brand? The name made me curious about it

navin · 5th June 2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

a brand of speakers called Hollywood Speakers

Dont bother. For a few rs. more you can get Blaupunkt, JBL etc...

shuvc · 5th June 2008, 11:25

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Originally Posted by navin

most car audio speakers are a bit water resistant. you cant dunk them in water but a few drops on the cone/dome will not harm them.

The Illusion Electra coaxes on my front doors soaked under water for 3 days during the '07 monsoons.

Car was in workshop for a month thereafter. Turned on the audio after the car repairs. One speaker gave up in 3 days. The other is running strong till date - 8 months since.

Technocrat · 5th June 2008, 12:07

@Navin: not planning for them was just curious & was wondering if it was some high end stuff which I believe its not from your post but I guess its not Indian(well almost every thing else too is not)

nura · 5th June 2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by shuvc

The Illusion Electra coaxes on my front doors soaked under water for 3 days during the '07 monsoons.

Car was in workshop for a month thereafter. Turned on the audio after the car repairs. One speaker gave up in 3 days. The other is running strong till date - 8 months since.

Sorry to read this. Can the defective speaker be repaired to its original condition?

shuvc · 5th June 2008, 13:11

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Originally Posted by nura

Sorry to read this. Can the defective speaker be repaired to its original condition?

Well B&T worked out a nice arrangement for me. He's an angel ! His A.S.S. is excellent to say the least

low_bass_makker · 5th June 2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by shuvc

He's an angel !

How can HE be a angel he must be a Cupid

nura · 5th June 2008, 13:25

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Originally Posted by shuvc

Well B&T worked out a nice arrangement for me. He's an angel ! His A.S.S. is excellent to say the least

That is really wonderful! I have tried getting speakers repaired, through specialist shops in Kolkata, but the results were never really satisfactory.

2nd June 2008, 22:25	#8161
vibhu_f430 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 206 Thanked: 89 Times	hello mates , I need help with ICE setup for my SCORPIO . I will be taking delivery in 2 weeks and thinking of junking the stock setup. My budget is around 70-80000 . i dont have anything in my mind yet , but looking for what the gurus have in mind.. A list of all the brands of HU+amps+components...etc that i should consider would be really helpfull. Thanks.
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4th June 2008, 20:13	#8162
chintu_bhopali Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Gents, How good(or bad) are Earthquake focus 5.2 components compared to similarly (less) priced JBL compos (GTO-607 I guess)? Quoted price for earthquake focus : 5400/- The installer I'm talking to insists that earthquakes sound better than JBL. Anyone here got EQ focus components in their ICE setup?
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4th June 2008, 23:42	#8165
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,253 Times View My Garage	as we all know its started raining heavily all over, i need some tips on keeping my compos safe from water. i am observing that even if i keep the glass a bit open the water droplets fall over near the tweeters. as soon as i saw this i closed the window and operated with AC throughout. also when i use the wiper the wiper flushes the water over the right side of the window and the water comes in and drops over the tweeters. how do we protect the compos fitted in the door. is it that they will immediately get damaged if rain drops fall on them?
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5th June 2008, 11:11	#8168
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,702 Times	Guys I bought this months OD this week & yesterday saw an advert of a brand of speakers called Hollywood Speakers Any details about as in is it a known brand? The name made me curious about it
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,702 Times	@Navin: not planning for them was just curious & was wondering if it was some high end stuff which I believe its not from your post but I guess its not Indian(well almost every thing else too is not) Last edited by Technocrat : 5th June 2008 at 12:09.
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