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

[kool]

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)
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[MegaMind]

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)..

 

[kool]

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

 

[Ganeshkumar]

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.

 

[kool]

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

 

[MegaMind]

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?

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..

 

[aroraanant]

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?

 

[johnybravojr]

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

 

[aroraanant]

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 ?

 

[Ganeshkumar]

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??

 

[aroraanant]

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

 

[kool]

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. 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? ?? 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...

 

[MegaMind]

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

Thats gray market rate..

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

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?

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

 

[kool]

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.

 

[Ganeshkumar]

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 ?

 

[MegaMind]

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

 

[Ganeshkumar]

^^^
Thanks... (think)

 

[kool]

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??

 

[MegaMind]

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

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

 

[kool]

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..