sound system for FDs..

hushymushy · Veteran Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 383

yup...i do agree with bro robinhood

on top of what he said...may i add that you should attend some ICE TTs to find out more
hear some audio systems...various setups
get more ideas on setups b4 doing any purchasing
it will help u out more

going to the wrong setup would definitely kill ur wallet
so best to see and know more
at least u wont kena sotong by installers

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decavalera · Super ACE Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 3247

robinhood wrote:

You can start to dampen and soundproof (double layer) your front doors which will definitely give you more mid bass and a little bit of improvement on stage height. Depending on the type materials, it will cost u between RM200-RM500.

Not enough ummph, perhaps you may want to look for amplification and upgrading the speakers. Think carefully whether u would like to retain the original HU or not. The ori HU doesn't yield a flat response and it produce a peak at approx 5khz and a dip at approx 100hz. So, for hardcore audiophiles, they will definitely look for change of HU. A cheaper alternative would be using a high low converter that should not cost more than RM100 depending on the brands.

As for myself, I love the ori looks for my car, so I opt for the JL Audio Clean Sweep which I got it cheap. Doesn't want a subwoofer that adds on weight to the car, I got myself the Focal K2 Power UV for the front stage and bass is definitely adequate to my liking. Dynamics and fast are my music quality preference. The comp speakers are amplified by the Arc Audio XXK4150 bridged at 2 x 320W. My trusted installer is CV Kuchai Lama.

If you are afraid being potong leher, you may want to post the quotes here and let forummers think whether the items are reasonable priced. As far as I know, CV retails a lot of Alpine stuffs and I'm sure u can get it cheaper there. For lower end products from Kenwood & Sony, you can source from Brothers. But do not let their Indons touch your car as their installation quality is pretty bad (unless u don't have much expectation).

As a beginner, I think u should dampen the door first and see whether u are happy with that. Perhaps, if you lay down your budget and your music preference, I guess most forummers will be able to give u some of their pieces of mind.

Thanks bro for some enlightenment.... Wink

So your setup now cost approx how much... Rolling Eyes

robinhood · Amateur Lvl 2 Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 232

Approx. RM5k. Costs included amplifier, speakers, processor, 12 gauge cables, RCA, custom works for the tweeter and amp installation, soundproof for 4 doors, front fenders, rear fenders & boot. Everything is new except the amp & processor.

kilokhan · Newbie Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 26

Your From Kuching ?
If Yes i can Recomend you where to get your ice installed Smile

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Cuz im from kuching too.
Shoot me a Pm would ya.

AK · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

Tai Ko Robinhood,

You advice realy mean a lot to me as a newbie. Any chance can meet you inperson to feel you ICE setup? Need to attend ICE TT liao......

carcrazy · Newbie Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Location: PJ

Hi Kilo!
You bought a FD too? great..

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kilokhan · Newbie Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 26

Elo.. eee how come ur here also ? Alot old ice kaki buys fd nowdays.
I bought it b4 netken again looong time ago.
LOL

robinhood · Amateur Lvl 2 Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 232

AK wrote:

Tai Ko Robinhood,

You advice realy mean a lot to me as a newbie. Any chance can meet you inperson to feel you ICE setup? Need to attend ICE TT liao......

Hi AK,

Sure. I stay in Cheras, KL. Give me a PM perhaps we can meet at night for yum cha around KL. Can also invite bro Hushy Mushy too as I see he is also one big ICE fan too. Wink

hushymushy · Veteran Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 383

so when & where mau TT?
my ICE system paiseh leh
very simple only
hehehehehehee
keep me posted on the TT

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AK · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

husymushy taiko so low profile...hahaha.....
Normally where you guys go for TT. I also never join any TT before "Pai Seh".

hushymushy · Veteran Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 383

i just join d crowd...hahahahaha
how bout this friday night?

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robinhood · Amateur Lvl 2 Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 232

Me seldom go TT nowadays as most of them are held on Friday nights. Embarassed

But can always come out for yum char if there are kaki. Anyway, how about the Mcdonalds at Taman Connaught or the one at Shell Jln Cheras (opposite Tmn Midah)? Actually, I prefer Saturdays. Sad

hushymushy · Veteran Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 383

i dont really know how to get there....but can find my way
i stay in old klang road area....from my place to cheras is about 20mins to 15mins....can hardly warm up the amps
hahahahahahahaha

so friday or saturday?

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CivicFD2-Jin · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:24 am Post subject:

robinhood wrote:

As a beginner, I think u should dampen the door first and see whether u are happy with that.

Bro Robinhood, Can advise how and what materials you used for dampening the doors?
Single layer or dual?
Oh yeah and how much roughly?

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robinhood · Amateur Lvl 2 Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 232

CivicFD2-Jin wrote:

robinhood wrote:

As a beginner, I think u should dampen the door first and see whether u are happy with that.

Bro Robinhood, Can advise how and what materials you used for dampening the doors?
Single layer or dual?
Oh yeah and how much roughly?

Me used RM460 to dampen the front doors. Double layer. Dynamat Extreme at the outer layer and Damp It at the inner layer. Choose damping materials that could be peeled of without causing a mess at the inner layer (in case of problems with your power windows in the future). Dynamats are good but it will be messy if u stick them at the inner layer.