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Rockford Fosgate - Fair Price?
Hi guys
I recently upgraded the factory-fitted speakers in my Honda City ZX VTEC to Rockford Fosgate Components R1652-S (MRP Rs. 6,490/-) for the front doors, and the R1693 6x9 co-axials (MRP Rs. 4,750/-) for the rear parcel tray. I plan to install an amp and subwoofer later. I did not change the stock 2-din HU (Alpine CDA-W560), as in my opinion, they're decent.
Few queries for the experts here -
1) While the new system sounds much better, there is a "hum" from the tweeters, and the sound seems to distort a lot when taken past 20 (the HU goes up till 35). Can any experts here suggest if this is to be expected, or is it an install/setup issue?
2) The install costed me 11,000/- with bill including taxes and installation chg/spacer... I am wondering if I have been charged a fair price. I did ask around (after the install....my bad) and some of the other dealers hinted they will be in a position to offer good discounts on the MRP, but they can't discuss the same over the phone. Can someone say approx. what is the discount offered on MRP for Rockford-Fosgate products?
3) Would it improve the sound a whole lot if I go with 4-ch amps for the 4 speakers, or go with 4 ch amp and hook it to the front 2 comps and the rest 2 can be bridged for the sub?
Looking forward to your responses...thanks.
Hi guys
I recently upgraded the factory-fitted speakers in my Honda City ZX VTEC to Rockford Fosgate Components R1652-S (MRP Rs. 6,490/-) for the front doors, and the R1693 6x9 co-axials (MRP Rs. 4,750/-) for the rear parcel tray. I plan to install an amp and subwoofer later. I did not change the stock 2-din HU (Alpine CDA-W560), as in my opinion, they're decent.
Few queries for the experts here -
1) While the new system sounds much better, there is a "hum" from the tweeters, and the sound seems to distort a lot when taken past 20 (the HU goes up till 35). Can any experts here suggest if this is to be expected, or is it an install/setup issue?
2) The install costed me 11,000/- with bill including taxes and installation chg/spacer... I am wondering if I have been charged a fair price. I did ask around (after the install....my bad) and some of the other dealers hinted they will be in a position to offer good discounts on the MRP, but they can't discuss the same over the phone. Can someone say approx. what is the discount offered on MRP for Rockford-Fosgate products?
3) Would it improve the sound a whole lot if I go with 4-ch amps for the 4 speakers, or go with 4 ch amp and hook it to the front 2 comps and the rest 2 can be bridged for the sub?
Looking forward to your responses...thanks.