want to buy a good car audio system

rsjaurr · 20th February 2006, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

did the sound only come from 1 speaker? relay switching noise? is it very loud? is it louder when the volume is turned up?

yeah..from right front one and its not that loud.Actually sometime i hear two simultaneous sound like heart sounds but bit louder though.
Its not louder when volume is turned up.
Also it occurs on using all function on remote/HU except volume functions.Infact i hear it also when i turn on the engine [not start it] and HU is already on [has not been switched off before turning off engine].

It sound like when u knock on some hard plastic.

I talked to JB on phone 2 days back and he advised me to exchange RCA output lead from amp,sound came from left front indicating some probelm with HU.[acc.to JB].He told me if it comes from same side after exchanging RCA leads,problem will be with amp or speakers.

Thankfully i am meeting both JB and Gunbir on 25th/26th.

gunbir · 21st February 2006, 01:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsjaurr

I talked to JB on phone 2 days back and he advised me to exchange RCA output lead from amp,sound came from left front indicating some probelm with HU.[acc.to JB].He told me if it comes from same side after exchanging RCA leads,problem will be with amp or speakers.

Thankfully i am meeting both JB and Gunbir on 25th/26th.

Yeah... RSJ, we reach on Saturday evening... so see you on Sunday...

rsjaurr · 22nd February 2006, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbir

Yeah... RSJ, we reach on Saturday evening... so see you on Sunday...

alrite... do sms me address and time.

wolfinstein · 26th February 2006, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbir

SSA RSJaurr....

I dont suggest buying of lesser known websites as I've heard of a few bad experiences. Stick to more reliable sites like crutchfield.com

I suggest you go for products already available in India. This way you will get service and support when you need it. Here is what I suggest:

HU - Sony CDX-F7710S - 7900.00 (approx)
4 ch Amp - Sony XM-504 amp - 5500.00 (approx)
Front Soundstage - Hertz ECX165 - 5140.00
Subwoofer - Hertz ES250D - 6290.00
Sub Box - Custom built for your car - 2000.00 (approx)

Check prices in your local and Delhi market, especially the Sony stuff. If you need any help, I can suggest a few dealers in Delhi.

Can you suggest me a good Single CD MP3 Front Loading Player for My lancer-I'm looking only for the System-Will stick with the OEM Speakers, I need a model pref in Black colour , as i feel silver mismatches the look..Kenwood is my first Pref- Budget around 5000 Max

jkdas · 26th February 2006, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

for 14K this is what a friend did to his santro on thursday.

1. Blau HU - 9K
2. JBL CS series front - 3K
3. JBL CS series rear - 4K
-------------------------
16K less discount - 14K incl installation at Bhavi Motors in Santa Cruz.

at 30K (14+16K)
for 3K you can upgrade the front speakers to components and for 2K upgrade the rear to GTO series or leave the front and rear speakers alone and add a JBL 1200T sub for 6.5K
then add a 4 ch amp for 9K

total 14K + 5-6.5K + 9K = 28-29.5K

JBL is just an example. Blaupunkt sells the GTX series that is slightly cheaper than the JBL CS series and a ODx series that is a bit more expensive than the JBL GTO series. I suggest atleast listening to these 2 if not some other speakers as well.

CS 4incher for frnt =2.25k MRP

And CS for rear should be less than 4 k! NOw I doubt if your friends Hu was worth 9k!

and you cant fix a compo ( 5incher or 6 incher at the front of a santro without use of extra fibre works or sort which is gonna elevate the costs!

prince85 · 26th February 2006, 22:41

jk, the jbl cs 4 inchers cost less than 2k. A friend of mine got the jbl gto 426 for 2.25k after a 10% jbl dealer discount.

Cheers

jkdas · 26th February 2006, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by prince85

jk, the jbl cs 4 inchers cost less than 2k. A friend of mine got the jbl gto 426 for 2.25k after a 10% jbl dealer discount.

Cheers

gto426 costs 2.5k mrp

cs4incher = 2.25k mrp

price one month back.

prince85 · 27th February 2006, 00:08

Hey jk,

JBL GTO426e costs 2500/- and the CS2104 - 1890/- (MSRP)

You need a confirmation then Refer to the 11th post by sam in the thread "suggestion for front speakers for my sumo"

I only post prices for others to know only when i am a 100% certain. Hope it helps.

Cheers

navin · 27th February 2006, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsjaurr

I talked to JB on phone 2 days back and he advised me to exchange RCA output lead from amp,sound came from left front indicating some probelm with HU.[acc.to JB].He told me if it comes from same side after exchanging RCA leads,problem will be with amp or speakers.

I sure hope it is the RCA lead. If it is the speaker I dont know if it can be restored to it's original specs esp the woofer.

check all wires to that speaker (from to XO to speaker).

Autophile · 28th February 2006, 13:59

Navin its the headunit which makes a pop noise, there is something wrong with the preamp i guess. It makes popping noise when u turn down the volume to zero, eject the cd, pause the cd, change the track etc etc.

navin · 28th February 2006, 14:10

In only one of the 4 channels? do the noises only come when the HU's controls are used or only when the remote?

Autophile · 28th February 2006, 14:16

Both when remote is used or it is done from the HU.

navin · 28th February 2006, 14:40

faulty cap in preamp. without a schematic one should not open these things. so doc would have to take it to an Alpine service station.

gunbir · 28th February 2006, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

faulty cap in preamp. without a schematic one should not open these things. so doc would have to take it to an Alpine service station.

Problem seems to be with the 'zero-bit mute' feature. Whenever the system engages the zero-bit mute, eg track skip, zero volume, pause etc. the pop occurs as a loud bassy pop in the right channels.

navin · 28th February 2006, 16:49

zero bit would affect both right channels but doc said he only heard it in the right front correct? still finding the defective component would require the schematic / service manual.

26th February 2006, 22:41	#381
prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	jk, the jbl cs 4 inchers cost less than 2k. A friend of mine got the jbl gto 426 for 2.25k after a 10% jbl dealer discount. Cheers
	() Thanks

27th February 2006, 00:08	#383
prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	Hey jk, JBL GTO426e costs 2500/- and the CS2104 - 1890/- (MSRP) You need a confirmation then Refer to the 11th post by sam in the thread "suggestion for front speakers for my sumo" I only post prices for others to know only when i am a 100% certain. Hope it helps. Cheers
	() Thanks

28th February 2006, 13:59	#385
Autophile BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 931 Thanked: 4 Times	Navin its the headunit which makes a pop noise, there is something wrong with the preamp i guess. It makes popping noise when u turn down the volume to zero, eject the cd, pause the cd, change the track etc etc.
	() Thanks

28th February 2006, 14:10	#386
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,285 Thanked: 9,457 Times	In only one of the 4 channels? do the noises only come when the HU's controls are used or only when the remote?
	() Thanks

28th February 2006, 14:16	#387
Autophile BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 931 Thanked: 4 Times	Both when remote is used or it is done from the HU.
	() Thanks

28th February 2006, 14:40	#388
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,285 Thanked: 9,457 Times	faulty cap in preamp. without a schematic one should not open these things. so doc would have to take it to an Alpine service station.
	() Thanks

28th February 2006, 16:49	#390
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,285 Thanked: 9,457 Times	zero bit would affect both right channels but doc said he only heard it in the right front correct? still finding the defective component would require the schematic / service manual.
	() Thanks