Sound Systems suggestions required for BRV

[Soul_Reaver]

First of all, Thank you very much for you guidance!! It feels good to know that there are still people out there helping other, it restores one's faith in humanity

I am based in Islamabad. Could you please guide me regarding Focal components as i believe they are among the best quality entertainment systems ( I maybe wrong).
I was thinking of going for a complete Focal brand systerm, 2or maybe 3 way Component pair for front and 2 way component for back, all driven obviously from a Focal amplifier.. preferebly from a fpx-4-400-sq (don't know where i can get one of those )

Then going for a focal sub driven by a mono block.

I was also looking at another gentleman's (Mr. Makhdoom) SQ build. It looked awesome, might be very expensive though... I might be able to stretch my budget also. Since i am spending considerable amount on a sound system, why not get a good one.

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/t/extreme-sq-build-makhdoom/238557 - extreme SQ build

Another issue that I am concerned about is getting the original product. It's very hard to trust someone these days. Even big names like Entertainment on wheels have reviews for deceiving customers with B-grade or Fake/copy equipment.

P.S. I used to be an audiophile, but then life happened and been out of the game for the last 10 years.

[Soul_Reaver]

@cuties4ba Any advice bro ?

[devils_smile]

Hello. the sound setup mentioned above isn't exactly an SQ setup. MTX drivers are usually not sq oriented and Blaupunkt amps are not exactly the best, specially since most are not authentic. So that's a big no no.

If you are in Islamabad, we can meet up and I can suggest you some equipment. There are a few shops around Islamabad and Pindi and we can also have a talk with @madhouse12. 70k to 80k is a pretty good budget for a sq setup

[cuties4ba]

@devils_smile Yes, I agree with you about MTX drivers, but my suggestions were based purely based on the stipulated budget. There is no limitations to what can be done for an SQ build. If budget was not an issue then I can suggest an SQ build on completely imported merchandise. If you go for an SQ Amp without having any limitation on budget then I would have suggested JL Audio, Audio Control or Rockford Fosgate.

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver I dont know if you can find an original FPX 4.400 Sq in Islamabad. But to get it imported the amp costs 150k to your doorstep. Imported straight from USA.

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver I have seen Mr. Makhdoom's build. It is an extreme SQ build with a huge budget. The amps alone should have cost him around 150-200k. His build has been featured and acknowledged by international audiophile communities aswel. All the things I suggested you were based strictly on your budget. "Jitna gurr daalo utna meetha hota ha"
@devils_smile I suggested Blaupunkt because of the price point. And yes you wont find an original Blaupunkt in Pakistan, the price I have given is the price of getting it imported and delivered to your doorstep.

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver If you have a clear limit of how much you can stretch your budget, let me know and I would definitely suggest the best things I can in that budget.

If you are going for components for both front and back I would suggest to go 2-way comps with crossover and pair them with an Alpine MRV-F300 50Wx4RMS. The amp has pretty good readings for signal/noise ratio and is a great one if using crossovers in your system I don't know if you can find it in Pakistan but to get it imported it will cost around 45k.

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver And for comps if you are looking for an affordable option than you can go for HERTZ HSK165 250W Component Speakers. And if you are bent on getting Focals then go for Focal KitR165S2 6.5" 60W RMS 2-Way Component Speaker System (45k/pair)

To power up your components with a Focal amp I would suggest you Focal R4280 (specially designed for components and tweeters) Price: 51k (Imported)

Headunit suggestions(for a bigger budget) are:
a) Pioneer AVH-XL5750 BT (Rs.40k)
b) Pioneer AVH- X2650 BT (Rs.42k)
c) Pioneer AVH-595BT (Rs. 35k)

And for the best of the best headunit go for Pioneer 80prs (the best audiophile headunit)

[cuties4ba]

All Focal SQ build.(Using the most affordable options)

Components:
Focal KitR165S2 6.5 60W RMS 2-Way (90k for both front and rear)

Amplifiers:
Focal R4280 (For components and tweeters; Price 51k)

Focal Solid I Mono (For sub; Price 48k)

Subwoofer:
Focal P30F (price quoted above)

Headunit:
Pioneer 80prs (Dont know exact price in Pakistan)

Pioneer AVH-XL5750 BT (Rs.40k)
Pioneer AVH- X2650 BT (Rs.42k)
Pioneer AVH-595BT (Rs. 35k)

This build will cost you around 200-300k pay

[Soul_Reaver]

@cuties4ba @devils_smile Really appreciate both of your input.

I also talked to Mr. Rashid from Entertainment on Wheels (EoW) to know what kind of build they were offering in that price tag.

Here are the deatils:

Head Unit Pioneer X5150 65000
Speakers Massive audio EMK 65 component (front) 17500 (unable to find this on internet. Maybe a typo in the name)
Rear door coaxial LX 65 (Rear) 11000
Sub Woofer with Box Massive audio ECO12” 15000
Amp Amplifier 4 channel Eow 150.4 (their own brand) 22000
Wiring 5000
Door rings 2500
Fitting 5000
Damping all doors 18000

Also, adding 8 to 10k for going to Lahore and back !

@cuties4ba About the budget, I can stretch the budget till 170k but that is the total budget and which will includes the cost of Head Unit, Sound system (speakers, sub, amps) , Insatllation and any other miscellaneous charges. Furthermore, I cant sacrfice the LCD as when car is driven by other family members, the back and front cam really helps them while parking since corners are not that clear on a BRV.

Also, could someone please guide me how to import any components from abroad? If i do manage to import stuff from broad, where should i get it installed from? It will make things much easier for me installation can be done in Islamabad/Rawalpindi. That can save me around 10k (min. Lahore trip cost) and I can add that to the total budget for required sound system

Once again, thank you for your guidance.

@devils_smile A meetup sounds like a great idea. Could you give me time for tomorrow?

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver No thanks needed bro, I try to help as much as I can.
I can suggest you good and authentic website links which can import all the stuff for you till your doorstep. Tell me the products you need and I can send you the link for each and everyone.
I dont think that you should pay 65k for the headunit as you can pay less for one with screen. The Pioneer options I sent to you are all with screen (except the 80prs).
You can save the amount from the headunit and use it in some other thing.
SoundValley in Rwp Saddar is your best option. I have seen their builds being featured on many international audiophile forums.

[Soul_Reaver]

@cuties4ba You have good soul mate! May Allah make things easier for you as you are making things easy for me. Ameen

Have almost finalized budget 150- 170k

Head Unit :
Stuck here.. Requirements are as follow:
Screen ~ 7" (needs to fit into BRV headset unit)
Hi-Volt RCA Preouts3 (4 V)
Must have dual camera input (front & back)

Speaker:

Front: Focals sound like a good idea. Hertz are good but aren't they like $400 ? That will throw them way off my budget
Rear : To be decided after deciding the front speakers (worst case scenario is going for coaxial for rear)

Amp :
Rockville dB45 3200 Watt/1600w RMS 4 Channel Car Stereo Amplifier+Amp Kit Loud 26,890/
https://shopus.pk/amazon/products?id=B072622C1J

or the alpine one that you (@cuties4ba) suggested

Going for a single amplifier instead of double due to budget limitations. I dont know if that will affect the quality of the system

Subwoofer:
Focal P30F ~ 25k as per your suggestion.

Still have no idea about the wires, sheet damping, fitting etc

I didnt think deciding on a SQ build with 150k budget would be this much of a mess

Also, could you please tell me how to import this stuff. shopus.pk can help import stuff but i dont know how well they are. Their reviews are 50/50 as some customers are complaining about never getting their stuff while others say it was a really good experience.

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver For the headunit I will suggest that you find Pioneer AVH-595BT. It's a 7 inch 2 din unit with the specs that you require(Image below).

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver you can also go for Planet Audio P9759B Single Din(has a 7 inch display). It also has 3 RCAs but the only thing is that it has a single camera input instead of 2.

[cuties4ba]

I'd suggest that you go for shoppingbag.pk for getting your stuff imported. I have done shopping from shopus aswel but they are not that good. I will suggest shopping bag as they are pretty good with getting the stuff to your doorstep.

[zameerasar]

Go to Soundworks liberty lahore. Shahzad billa for all the quality stuff and excellent advice and installation.

[Soul_Reaver]

Thank you very much for all of your guidance especially @cuties4ba !! I have finally installed the following sound system in the car :
Hertz CPK 165 pro for Front and Rear
Pioneer 9604D Amp1
Sony Xplod (secondry Amp) forgot the model
Pioneer Sub-woofer (compromised here due to budget limitations)
Pioneer 5250bt

Total cost was around 226K (hardware + sound deadening + labour + wiring + misc)

Sound quality is great. Its loud, crystal clear and every component is balanced.

Although I am happy with the sound system but one thing that is bugging me is the head unit. I am searching for a head unit that has android in it ! Till now i have only found that the Chinese head units come with Android OS. Has anyone ever used a non-Chinese head unit that has complete Android ??

[cuties4ba]

@Soul_Reaver Always happy to help. Can you please DM me the price of all the hardware separately?

[princesaqib]

share some pictures of your audio set up along with a video

[zooklife]

Pioneer 5250bt has android auto. Use that...