Help me to buy USB MUSIC SYSTEM for my WagonR. plzzzzzzzzzz.....

Guys,
My WagonR is 5 year old, and my old SONY CD head units stopped working, so now i've installed Chinese USB head unit which have worse sound.

So guys, help me to buy a good quality sound system (CAR MUSIC SYSTEM).

Features i want:
1) USB port +AUX
2) CD (optional)
3) Sound quality should be good, not hi-fi or very loud. (my dad dont likes such things)
4) Budget: b/w Rs.4k to Rs.5k
5) Detachable panel

I've checked this offer:
JVC 1-DIN CD Receiver KD-R425/R426 for Rs.4000 (Actual price: Rs.7490)
*www.jvc.co.in/car/cd_receiver/kd-r425_426/img/kd-r425_426_image.jpg
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Comparing the JVC HU's build quality with pioneer n Kenwood, the buttons are kind of flimsy/looks very local...

Since u mentioned CD as optional, u can also look at JBL X333 - 3K.. But the sound quality isnt that great...

At ur budget, i'd recommend Kenwood KDC-U346 - 3.5K(gray market)..

MegaMind said:
Comparing the JVC HU's build quality with pioneer n Kenwood, the buttons are kind of flimsy/looks very local...

Since u mentioned CD as optional, u can also look at JBL X333 - 3K.. But the sound quality isnt that great...

At ur budget, i'd recommend Kenwood KDC-U346 - 3.5K(gray market)..

Oh MegaMind.... u r like GOD, finally someone replied. Bro i really want2buy within this month. So plzzzzz tell me more abt good head units. Budget i can stretch upto Rs.5k

Kool,

Isn't this a good deal,
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???
If you are not a audiophile...

I saw your post in desidime too...

And also can any1 tell me how much I have to spend for speakers, if I get this head unit ? & How much service charge will be billed by mechanic for fitting this ?

Thanks.

Ganeshkumar said:
Kool,

Isn't this a good deal,
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???
If you are not a audiophile...

I saw your post in desidime too...

And also can any1 tell me how much I have to spend for speakers, if I get this head unit ? & How much service charge will be billed by mechanic for fitting this ?

Thanks.

But i dont trust that free offer

kool said:
So plzzzzz tell me more abt good head units. Budget i can stretch upto Rs.5k

The reason i told u too avoid JVC KD-R425/R426 is that, i've auditioned KD-R425/R426 & KDC-U346 side by side and the KDC-U346 sounded clearer..
So my suggestion still holds for Kenwood KDC-U346..
If u need ipod control, kenwood KDC-U446/KDC-U449 ~5K

At all costs, stay away from Pioneer 2390UB & DEH-149UB..

By the way which speakers u have?

Ganeshkumar said:
And also can any1 tell me how much I have to spend for speakers, if I get this head unit ?
How much service charge will be billed by mechanic for fitting this ?

Well, how much u can spend for it?
Charges vary depending on the dealer. If no amp/sub, u can expect 200-500..

Even I m looking to buy something like that with almost the same budget and same requirements And also need to buy a pair of speakers for my Indigo car
Requirements:
An audio system and also a pair of speakers:
Budget-anything as cheap and at the same as good as possible,And don't wish to buy anything from grey market.BTW i m looking for something for around 5k for both or so(budget is not fixed,I can increase if I m getting some thing good)
CD playing is optional
USB port is the main thing and at the same time if I could get a SD card slot then it would be awesome.
The sound quality is must,it just be very-very good
The above deal(AUTO BILD INDIA) looks awesome,should I go for it?????

@megamind-where can I get this JBL X333 for 3k in delhi or somewhere online?

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If you aren't too conscious about the brand value, yet don't want to risk buying third-rated, unbranded players, consider Xenos DVU-150. Its got USB, Memory Card, Aux-in, detachable HU, 18 month warranty, and DVD playback too. And it costs Rs. 6990/-. You can bargain a good deal(I got it for Rs. 5400) if you find their distributor in your locality. I've been using it in my Spark for the past 2 years, and I'm loving it. If you think its over your budget, you can look at their other models. IMO, you can't get a better HU with DVD playback at that price...

If anyone's in TN interested in Xenos, I can help you out.

Source: xenos.co.in

I have used JVC,SONY,BLAUPUNKT etc but the best I found was Blaupunkt,they were truly awesome and have no comparison with any other.Is there something good in blaupunkt ?

The deal looks kewl. But reading bad feedbacks about Indiatoday deals. :-(

@MegaMind,
I am just thinking of going for a music set seeing this deal for my 6 year Hyundai santro. I don't have any specific budget. Just to listen some descent music on move, is my requirements!

OFF TOPIC:
@Kool,
Your signature is allowed by forum rules??

@johnybravojr can u suggest me other than xenos something in sony, jvc, kenwood, pioneer, blaupunkt etc

MegaMind said:
The reason i told u too avoid JVC KD-R425/R426 is that, i've auditioned KD-R425/R426 & KDC-U346 side by side and the KDC-U346 sounded clearer..
So my suggestion still holds for Kenwood KDC-U346..
If u need ipod control, kenwood KDC-U446/KDC-U449 ~5K

At all costs, stay away from Pioneer 2390UB & DEH-149UB..

By the way which speakers u have?

Well, how much u can spend for it?
Charges vary depending on the dealer. If no amp/sub, u can expect 200-500..

I've inbuilt speaker in dashboard only (in WagonR) :-(

I'll buy speaker later, But at present my chinese USB system sucks, very bad sound. :-x

And i dont have iPod, but i want to connect my Nokia 5230 via AUX. so i need USB+AUX with good sound. Looks doesnt matter. So now whats ur opinion? ?? :smile:

And where i can get Kenwood KDC-U346 online? I'm from patna, so here i can get from authorized dealer only, No grey market here...

aroraanant said:
where can I get this JBL X333 for 3k in delhi or somewhere online?

Thats gray market rate..

aroraanant said:
I have used JVC,SONY,BLAUPUNKT etc but the best I found was Blaupunkt,they were truly awesome and have no comparison with any other.Is there something good in blaupunkt ?

Blaupunkt & Alpine are a diff. league, u cant compare them with others...

blaupunkt san francisco 300 & Madrid 210 w/USB will cost 8-8.5K

Ganeshkumar said:
I am just thinking of going for a music set seeing this deal for my 6 year Hyundai santro. I don't have any specific budget. Just to listen some descent music on move, is my requirements!

If u can get it from gray market, u'll hav nice deals.. How many speakers u need?

kool said:
And where i can get Kenwood KDC-U346 online? I'm from patna, so here i can get from authorized dealer only, No grey market here...

No gray market in Patna? :shock:

Every city has..
Online prices should be ~6K...

MegaMind said:
No gray market in Patna?
Every city has..
Online prices should be ~6K...

Oh teri....... 6k. By d way grey market means chor bajar na... may be i'm wrong.

MegaMind said:
If u can get it from gray market, u'll hav nice deals.. How many speakers u need?

Hi,
Thanks.
Probably 2 speakers, but need a descent sound. Also tell me for 4 speakers. Can we try ourselves installing it ? :-?

Ganeshkumar said:
Hi,
Thanks.
Probably 2 speakers, but need a descent sound. Also tell me for 4 speakers. Can we try ourselves installing it ?

The sound quality from the speakers depends 50% on audio source & 50% on speaker's build(diaphragm) quality..
So u need a good HU to enjoy music...
Polk audio DB691 - 3.5k 6x9" - rear
Polk audio DB501/521 - ~2.5K 4"/5.1/4" - front

^^^
Thanks... (think)

MegaMind said:
Thats gray market rate..

Blaupunkt & Alpine are a diff. league, u cant compare them with others...

blaupunkt san francisco 300 & Madrid 210 w/USB will cost 8-8.5K

If u can get it from gray market, u'll hav nice deals.. How many speakers u need?

No gray market in Patna?
Every city has..
Online prices should be ~6K...

Hey megamind, today i checked two shops for grey market Rate for these two system:
Kenwood KDC-U346 : Rs.5500
JVC KD-R426 : Rs.4400

a/c to my budget JVC R426 fits well, i liked its feature: USB+MP3 CD+AUX (Rs.500 extra for bluetooth adaptor). Now whats ur suggestion, are these rates good? Or i can get more cheaper?? Hows its sound??

The prices are too high for gray market... Try to bargain..

If Kenwood KDC-U346 doesn't fit ur budget, get JVC KD-R426...

MegaMind said:
The prices are too high for gray market... Try to bargain..

If Kenwood KDC-U346 doesn't fit ur budget, get JVC KD-R426...

Hows sound quality of both brand? And where i can get full review of these both system? Tomorrow m going to buy system, so plzzz suggest me good deal..

To my ears, Kenwood KDC-U346 > JVC KD-R426..

In chennai, i can find KDC-U346 for 3.5K in gray.. Do ur best at bargaining...

MegaMind said:
To my ears, Kenwood KDC-U346 > JVC KD-R426..

In chennai, i can find KDC-U346 for 3.5K in gray.. Do ur best at bargaining...

OK, i'll try my best to bargain both.

By d way, GRAY MARKET RATE means w/o bill??

and I've only front factory fitted speaker by maruti company in wagonR. any idea about good and low cost speaker for REAR side? not HI-Fi woofer type, because its a small car.

kool said:
1. GRAY MARKET RATE means w/o bill??

2. and I've only front factory fitted speaker by maruti company in wagonR. any idea about good and low cost speaker for REAR side? not HI-Fi woofer type, because its a small car.

1. Yes. Check the head unit wen u buy it...

2. Budget again? Planning on MDF tray or box for rear?

MegaMind said:
1. Yes. Check the head unit wen u buy it...

2. Budget again? Planning on MDF tray or box for rear?

what is MDF tray. ? I just want simple 2 speaker at the back. Budget: Rs.2000

Found these pics on google... its looks really cool, how to install such speakers and light.

*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/69626.jpg

i want installation of speaker on top of the rear quarter glass, like this::::::::

*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95356.jpg
*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95354.jpg
*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95357.jpg
*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95361.jpg

This is mdf tray & is recommended for hatchbacks...

*orangeden.com/vista/vista01.jpg

Speakers,
1. JBL GT5-S369 - 2.2K
2. Pioneer TSA6964S - 1.8K

kool said:
i want installation of speaker on top of the rear quarter glass, like this::::::::

*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95356.jpg
*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95354.jpg
*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95357.jpg
*www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/95361.jpg

Thats a good option if u need trunk space.. U can look for such boxes, costs 500~1000 bucks...

MegaMind said:
This is mdf tray & is recommended for hatchbacks...

*orangeden.com/vista/vista01.jpg

Speakers,
1. JBL GT5-S369 - 2.2K
2. Pioneer TSA6964S - 1.8K

Thats a good option if u need trunk space.. U can look for such boxes, costs 500~1000 bucks...

thanx again...........

u should start ur own site/forum/toll free no etc and name it as: "ASK ANYTHING ®"

u r like wikipedia, thanx man.

MegaMind said:
To my ears, Kenwood KDC-U346 > JVC KD-R426..

In chennai, i can find KDC-U346 for 3.5K in gray.. Do ur best at bargaining...

Finally i bought
JVC KD- R426 : Rs.4200
JVC CS-V627 6" 230watt speaker : Rs.1800
Fitting+cable charge: Rs.100

and awesome sound......... wow....

but after buying i read it has no FADER option.

*www.vicky.in/shopping/image/cache/data/car-audio-systems/jvc-KD-R416-500x500.jpg

*webdealin.com/images/JVCCSV627.jpg

Congrats buddy.. Post pics..

Did u get that side mounting pads?

MegaMind said:
Congrats buddy.. Post pics..

Did u get that side mounting pads?

wat is side mounting pads? speaker installed on back side tray. By d way, it has fader option. wow... !!

and where i can get cheap bluetooth adapter?

and any other extra accessories for my wagonR to make/look KOOL. like i want to replace the yellow night light to white which is above rear view mirror. I searched on google, but coludnt find anything for my wagonR. I dont want body modification, but just want to little decoration inside car.

Thank u...... and will post pics soon.......

kool said:
where i can get cheap bluetooth adapter? and any other extra accessories for my wagonR to make/look KOOL. like i want to replace the yellow night light to white which is above rear view mirror.

Everything would be avail. at any 'car jewels' shop....

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hey wanna buy a stereo not chinese under Rs 3000, where to buy, m n delhi.....i hve rear oval sony xplod speakers installed in a box under the tray...would dat reduces the sound since the speaker r under the tray???
plz helpppppppppp regarding buying the stereo...
requirement:usb+AUX CABLE(MOST IMP) + fm
budget:< 3000
place: delhi
car: wagon r

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