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tsk13 · 6th October 2009, 21:27

Guys, I'm having the following setup:
Sony HU (with front USB)
Front Sony 4" Speakers
Some Chinese Tweeters
Rear JBL 210w Speakers
JBL S644 Amp
JBL GT5-S12 Sub
JBL (Original) Wiring

Sometimes, there is a slight hiss from the rear speakers when the horn is in use. I got it installed from Karol Bagh as I was on a limited budget. Now the issue is that I want to get my setup re-tuned.

Whom should I approach, Gyro or Driven and how much should the charges be (considering there is no such actual installation) for re-tuning?

navin · 7th October 2009, 09:45

tsk13, change the horn relay.

drvhplyevraftr · 7th October 2009, 14:06

Gurus,

Any idea on how good focal amps are?.

I am planning to use
focal solid 4 for the
focal access 165 A1 front components and
DLS 6*9 speakers at rear.

focal solid 1 for
Polk momo DVC sub.

Both the amps cost around 13k each.

Let me know if the price is reasonable and if there are better amps
in that price range.

Thank you.

tsk13 · 7th October 2009, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

tsk13, change the horn relay.

Navin Sir, thanks for the help and for moving my post into the right thread; I shall get the relay changed soon.

Guys, any idea of 4" components?

navin · 7th October 2009, 16:02

Good 4" components are hard to find. One I liked was the Focal 100VRs becuase it had limited depth and fit just about everywhere. Remember that 4" woofers have a limited capability when it comes to low frequencies so yo have to cross them over at 125Hz or so.

Kicker, Illusion, Hertz, etc.. all have 4" components. I dont think others like Diamond, DLS, etc are available in india though.

tsk13 · 7th October 2009, 16:55

Thanks Navin Sir. I'll checking the market for the same, preferably LBM as he stocks Illusion AFAIK.

aneeshanand · 9th October 2009, 12:42

Hi All

I have posted my queries many times , in many threads as well (lets keep it hidden for Mods)

But I haven't got a proper answer although.
May be its because my question is not clear.. But here with Gurus like Kapasi, I'm sure I will get a coin

Q. I want to change the stock HU coming with Verna SX ABS, which is Kenwood make, without front USB, AUX-In, DVD support and Bluetooth.
I want to change the HU just to accommodate all these features.. forget about SQ, I'm pretty happy with the stock speakers

So, Gurus, could you please suggest me a proper way to solve this?

Thanx in advance

navin · 9th October 2009, 12:59

Actually Sam Kapasi might offer you the best solution. I have not seen the inside of a Verna to tell if you will need a dash kit and/or steering harness.

aneeshanand · 9th October 2009, 13:43

Yeah navin..
And I'm waiting for Sam... He's back after his Glorious trip (Mumbai to Delhi in a Nano)
and hope will check this thread soon

Meanwhile, opinions are welcome always

amoghmasur · 9th October 2009, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Not a good idea, @amoghmasur.
===================
Use just the ovals on the parcel tray instead of both - bass from the ovals will be far far better than the ones on the rear doors.

Sounds like you're right, Will take your advice.

drvhplyevraftr · 12th October 2009, 18:04

Gurus,
Can some one please help with my question in the following post:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1518796-post9678.html

Here are some more details about the speakers and AMPs in question:

Polk MOMO MM2124 DVC
====================
12" 4-ohm subwoofer
power handling: 75-400 watts RMS
peak power handling: 800 watts
frequency response: 23-200 Hz
sensitivity: 88 dB

Focal Access 165 A1
===================
Max power - 120 w
Nomial power - 60w
Sensitivity - 92 db
Frequency response - 60 Hz - 20 khz

DLS classic 960 (6X9)
=====================
Power Handling:
Peak: 240 watts per pair / 120 watts each
RMS: 160 watts per pair / 80 watts each
4 ohms impedance

Focal Solid 4
=============
Amplification class - AB
Nominal power (4 ohm) - 4 * 80 wrms

Focal solid 1
=============
Amplification class - AB
nominal power (4 ohm) 1 * 300 wrms
nominal power (2 ohm) 1 * 500 wrms

mps_delhi · 14th October 2009, 12:56

I just bought a Honda Civic-V/MT. It comes with in-dash audio system. I want to hook up a movie player (laptop or DVD player) to the audio system. How do I? Thanks!

DerAlte · 14th October 2009, 14:32

@mps_delhi, there are 3 ways of doing that:

1. Replace the in-dash audio system with a DVD capable unit with a built-in LCD. I think you will need a dash kit along with that. Most of them allow an extension to another monitor, while playing the audio directly into the stock speakers. You can mount extra LCD screens behind the front seat head-rests

2. Retain the existing in-dash audio system, and adding a roof-(ceiling-)mounted DVD player with LCD screen. Here, the audio has to be fed to the in-dash system, and only the rear seat passengers will be able to see the video (the driver shouldn't, anyhow)

3. Ditto 2, but use a unit that replaces the front passenger side sun-screen. Wouldn't recommend this one though - looks crappy in a swanky car like Civic!

You could extend the upgrade to putting in better speakers and using an amplifier to get better sound than the current setup. Sky is the limit, so you need to scan what is available in the market and decide on a budget.

mps_delhi · 20th October 2009, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

@mps_delhi, there are 3 ways of doing that:

1. Replace the in-dash audio system with a DVD capable unit with a built-in LCD. I think you will need a dash kit along with that. Most of them allow an extension to another monitor, while playing the audio directly into the stock speakers. You can mount extra LCD screens behind the front seat head-rests

2. Retain the existing in-dash audio system, and adding a roof-(ceiling-)mounted DVD player with LCD screen. Here, the audio has to be fed to the in-dash system, and only the rear seat passengers will be able to see the video (the driver shouldn't, anyhow)

3. Ditto 2, but use a unit that replaces the front passenger side sun-screen. Wouldn't recommend this one though - looks crappy in a swanky car like Civic!

You could extend the upgrade to putting in better speakers and using an amplifier to get better sound than the current setup. Sky is the limit, so you need to scan what is available in the market and decide on a budget.

Thanks, Der Alte!

I will soon visit an ICE dealer and report back on your suggestions. BTW, do you know any good ones in Delhi?

Thanks, again!
-MP Singh

Technocrat · 21st October 2009, 19:50

Yesterday while traveling in a Tavera I Noticed a rather different HU. The driver told me that this HU has only USB & Radio & costs roughly 1k-1.5k. I was pleasantly supriced as the sound from a regular 6X9 was quite nice for an HU at that price.

Someone on a shoestring budget & who is not really an audiophile should take a look.

Sadly I couldnt ask him the brand &/or place to buy but since its a Pune Taxi I assume it should be available in Nana Peth in Pune.

6th October 2009, 21:27	#9676
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 361 Times	Guys, I'm having the following setup: Sony HU (with front USB) Front Sony 4" Speakers Some Chinese Tweeters Rear JBL 210w Speakers JBL S644 Amp JBL GT5-S12 Sub JBL (Original) Wiring Sometimes, there is a slight hiss from the rear speakers when the horn is in use. I got it installed from Karol Bagh as I was on a limited budget. Now the issue is that I want to get my setup re-tuned. Whom should I approach, Gyro or Driven and how much should the charges be (considering there is no such actual installation) for re-tuning?
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7th October 2009, 09:45	#9677
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,254 Thanked: 9,398 Times	tsk13, change the horn relay.
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7th October 2009, 14:06	#9678
drvhplyevraftr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 331 Thanked: 57 Times	Gurus, Any idea on how good focal amps are?. I am planning to use focal solid 4 for the focal access 165 A1 front components and DLS 6*9 speakers at rear. focal solid 1 for Polk momo DVC sub. Both the amps cost around 13k each. Let me know if the price is reasonable and if there are better amps in that price range. Thank you.
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7th October 2009, 16:02	#9680
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,254 Thanked: 9,398 Times	Good 4" components are hard to find. One I liked was the Focal 100VRs becuase it had limited depth and fit just about everywhere. Remember that 4" woofers have a limited capability when it comes to low frequencies so yo have to cross them over at 125Hz or so. Kicker, Illusion, Hertz, etc.. all have 4" components. I dont think others like Diamond, DLS, etc are available in india though.
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7th October 2009, 16:55	#9681
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 361 Times	Thanks Navin Sir. I'll checking the market for the same, preferably LBM as he stocks Illusion AFAIK.
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9th October 2009, 12:42	#9682
aneeshanand BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 123 Thanked: 11 Times	Hi All I have posted my queries many times , in many threads as well (lets keep it hidden for Mods) But I haven't got a proper answer although. May be its because my question is not clear.. But here with Gurus like Kapasi, I'm sure I will get a coin Q. I want to change the stock HU coming with Verna SX ABS, which is Kenwood make, without front USB, AUX-In, DVD support and Bluetooth. I want to change the HU just to accommodate all these features.. forget about SQ, I'm pretty happy with the stock speakers So, Gurus, could you please suggest me a proper way to solve this? Thanx in advance Last edited by aneeshanand : 9th October 2009 at 12:43. Reason: spellling
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9th October 2009, 12:59	#9683
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,254 Thanked: 9,398 Times	Actually Sam Kapasi might offer you the best solution. I have not seen the inside of a Verna to tell if you will need a dash kit and/or steering harness.
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9th October 2009, 13:43	#9684
aneeshanand BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 123 Thanked: 11 Times	Yeah navin.. And I'm waiting for Sam... He's back after his Glorious trip (Mumbai to Delhi in a Nano) and hope will check this thread soon Meanwhile, opinions are welcome always
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12th October 2009, 18:04	#9686
drvhplyevraftr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 331 Thanked: 57 Times	Gurus, Can some one please help with my question in the following post: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1518796-post9678.html Here are some more details about the speakers and AMPs in question: Polk MOMO MM2124 DVC ==================== 12" 4-ohm subwoofer power handling: 75-400 watts RMS peak power handling: 800 watts frequency response: 23-200 Hz sensitivity: 88 dB Focal Access 165 A1 =================== Max power - 120 w Nomial power - 60w Sensitivity - 92 db Frequency response - 60 Hz - 20 khz DLS classic 960 (6X9) ===================== Power Handling: Peak: 240 watts per pair / 120 watts each RMS: 160 watts per pair / 80 watts each 4 ohms impedance Focal Solid 4 ============= Amplification class - AB Nominal power (4 ohm) - 4 * 80 wrms Focal solid 1 ============= Amplification class - AB nominal power (4 ohm) 1 * 300 wrms nominal power (2 ohm) 1 * 500 wrms Last edited by drvhplyevraftr : 12th October 2009 at 18:07.
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14th October 2009, 12:56	#9687
mps_delhi Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 3 Times	How can I hook up DVD/USB to Honda Civic for movies? I just bought a Honda Civic-V/MT. It comes with in-dash audio system. I want to hook up a movie player (laptop or DVD player) to the audio system. How do I? Thanks!
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14th October 2009, 14:32	#9688
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	@mps_delhi, there are 3 ways of doing that: 1. Replace the in-dash audio system with a DVD capable unit with a built-in LCD. I think you will need a dash kit along with that. Most of them allow an extension to another monitor, while playing the audio directly into the stock speakers. You can mount extra LCD screens behind the front seat head-rests 2. Retain the existing in-dash audio system, and adding a roof-(ceiling-)mounted DVD player with LCD screen. Here, the audio has to be fed to the in-dash system, and only the rear seat passengers will be able to see the video (the driver shouldn't, anyhow) 3. Ditto 2, but use a unit that replaces the front passenger side sun-screen. Wouldn't recommend this one though - looks crappy in a swanky car like Civic! You could extend the upgrade to putting in better speakers and using an amplifier to get better sound than the current setup. Sky is the limit, so you need to scan what is available in the market and decide on a budget.
	() Thanks

21st October 2009, 19:50	#9690
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,701 Times	Yesterday while traveling in a Tavera I Noticed a rather different HU. The driver told me that this HU has only USB & Radio & costs roughly 1k-1.5k. I was pleasantly supriced as the sound from a regular 6X9 was quite nice for an HU at that price. Someone on a shoestring budget & who is not really an audiophile should take a look. Sadly I couldnt ask him the brand &/or place to buy but since its a Pune Taxi I assume it should be available in Nana Peth in Pune.
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