Souping up my SX4 audio system

[vraned]

I have an SX4 with the standard company-fitted music system/console. If I want to improve the sound without making any changes to existing components, would adding an amp alone to the existing setup suffice? Any suggestions?

Thanks
Vishnu

 

[prashant_dv]

Hi vraned,

if you wish you retain your OEM HU, that is fine. You would need a product similar to this Audison bit - bit Ten which can then be connected to power-amp(s).

The stock speakers wont do justice if you add additional Amp to your music system. You could use components at the front doors from hertz,focal,morel,illusion audio,polk and co-axials at the back. If the "thump" is required, consider adding a mono-block amp and a subwoofer.

Be sure to damp your doors to avoid the vibrations.

Regards,
PD

 

[az2325]

Vishnu,

I had the same situation with my SX4. I retained my OEM HU and changed the speakers. JBL components in front and coaxials in the back. There is considerable difference.

Antony

 

[vraned]

Thanks Guys.

Anthony,

What did the speaker change cost you? and whats a good place to buy/fix them - at the Maruti accessory store (I assume they would be more expensive)?

Thanks
Vishnu

 

[az2325]

Vishnu,

The component cost 5k and the coaxial cost 3k. Paid 8k including the fitting charge.This was around 8 months ago. I changed it at the JBL shoppe in Cochin. If you are looking for quality sound, i would advise not to look at Maruti accessory stores. I had searched a bit during that time and found that JBL,Infinity and Polk were most common ones. Settled down for JBL.

Regards,
Antony

 

[vraned]

Any idea who deals with Polk Audio car speakers in Bangalore? Would be worthwhile to give it a look as well.

Thanks
Vishnu

Vishnu,

The component cost 5k and the coaxial cost 3k. Paid 8k including the fitting charge.This was around 8 months ago. I changed it at the JBL shoppe in Cochin. If you are looking for quality sound, i would advise not to look at Maruti accessory stores. I had searched a bit during that time and found that JBL,Infinity and Polk were most common ones. Settled down for JBL.

Regards,
Antony

 

[manniraj]

Try at EVO, Cambridge layout. His name is Satya. I did my ICE at EVO for i20.

Thanks.

 

[omishra]

I done it long time back. Details

If you don't go by that DIY way still get idea to put amplifier.

After that - I have done damping of four doors and speakers are changed, front illusion audio Ground Zero components and rear to illusion audio Ground zero coax.

Good Luck!

 

[vraned]

Thanks.

I just want to change the 4 speakers (if that will make a difference), and not modify/add anything else if possible. i.e., no amp, sub, damping etc.,

 

[rajivganth]

IMO,

If you are an audiophile, then you would need products like RF 3Sixty.2, 3Sixty.3 or audison bit-one. These are external sound processors with DSP for crossovers, eqs etc.,

If you are not, just add coaxial speakers from PolkAudio, JBL , Boston Acoustics(*) or alpine will make difference. You can go ahead with Co-axial on the front and oval coaxial at the rear for more thump. If you need components, you would have invest in amps too.