sound system for FDs..

AK · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:15 am Post subject:

robinhood wrote:

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

Both Sifu, can't join you guys this Friday loh. Need to attend weddings. Next Saturday ok?

Anyway are you guys interested to join the Ulu Yam trip next Sunday (21/12)? Mayb can meet both of you during the trip.

-wolfie- · Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Malaysia

smallpiggy wrote:

anyone get their FDs fixed wif sound system?
woofer? components?

i wished 2 get my FD sound system too..
but im not tat willing 2 get my dashboard 'opened'
scared tat after having my dash open it will produce a lot of 'sound'..

anyone have any comments?? any ideas??

heard tat i can get a panel?
but wat panel is tat?
i totally have no idea..>.<

my humble system :-

headunit : HX D2
2 way component : DLS Nordica
Amplifier: DLS 4 way RA40 & DLS Monoblock
Sub : DLS 12" (2ohm)
Cable : Stinger & monster
Front door and boot : dampened with focal mat

cost: 15k.... worth it? FXXK me!

hushymushy · Veteran Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 383

why did u go for 2ohm sub?

15k hard to say expensive or not...but more importantly is whether r u satisfied or not

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blue · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:20 am Post subject: Re: sound system for FDs..

-wolfie- wrote:

my humble system :-

headunit : HX D2
2 way component : DLS Nordica
Amplifier: DLS 4 way RA40 & DLS Monoblock
Sub : DLS 12" (2ohm)
Cable : Stinger & monster
Front door and boot : dampened with focal mat

cost: 15k.... worth it? FXXK me!

If you feel it is expensive, then it is expensive Smile

ICE upgrade can go more than the price of the car also mah ... but some feel that it is value for money... cos they appreciate it at such a deep level.

A better question to ask (than "worth it?"), is how does the ICE make you feel? Does it "move" you. Does it make you so happy that you get happy tears Smile

Does it make your knees melt, so when you get out of your car, you have trouble walking? Does it make you want to drive very slow, cos you can hear more music in the car? Do traffice jams give you a jolt of pleasure these days -- because you then get to add more music to your life?

hahaha ... these are the kinds of questions that make me feel worth it having invested on ICE.

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-wolfie- · Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Malaysia

hushymushy wrote:

why did u go for 2ohm sub?

15k hard to say expensive or not...but more importantly is whether r u satisfied or not

installer say... SQ better with 2 ohm.... oh mine...

honestly speaking... Im not that happy with the results... prefer 3 way.. and the workmanship... abit ku ku... the dampening not very well... the mirror is queeking...

a lesson I learnt with a price...

-wolfie- · Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Malaysia

blue wrote:

-wolfie- wrote:

my humble system :-

headunit : HX D2
2 way component : DLS Nordica
Amplifier: DLS 4 way RA40 & DLS Monoblock
Sub : DLS 12" (2ohm)
Cable : Stinger & monster
Front door and boot : dampened with focal mat

cost: 15k.... worth it? FXXK me!

If you feel it is expensive, then it is expensive Smile

ICE upgrade can go more than the price of the car also mah ... but some feel that it is value for money... cos they appreciate it at such a deep level.

A better question to ask (than "worth it?"), is how does the ICE make you feel? Does it "move" you. Does it make you so happy that you get happy tears Smile

Does it make your knees melt, so when you get out of your car, you have trouble walking? Does it make you want to drive very slow, cos you can hear more music in the car? Do traffice jams give you a jolt of pleasure these days -- because you then get to add more music to your life?

hahaha ... these are the kinds of questions that make me feel worth it having invested on ICE.

what you said bro... I can understand... so only thing to blame its... our pocket not deep enough... was thinking of Focal Utopia K2 3 way with Audison Th Thesis amp.. player... no idea.. would it be a good match?

youngaccordguy · LvL 2 Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 74 Location: KL

If I am not mistaken, the Audison Thesis is a 2 channel amp.
I wonder how much it will cost.

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-wolfie- · Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Malaysia

youngaccordguy wrote:

If I am not mistaken, the Audison Thesis is a 2 channel amp.
I wonder how much it will cost.

yeah bro... thesis hv venti is 2 channel amp.. dun get me wrong thou... my humble personal reference... is 2 channel amp for each output... which means 3 amp is required for 3 way component.. by the way.. nice setup.. the alpine f1 status alone cost more than 10+k?

calvinhpk · Amateur Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 109

-wolfie- wrote:

youngaccordguy wrote:

If I am not mistaken, the Audison Thesis is a 2 channel amp.
I wonder how much it will cost.

yeah bro... thesis hv venti is 2 channel amp.. dun get me wrong thou... my humble personal reference... is 2 channel amp for each output... which means 3 amp is required for 3 way component.. by the way.. nice setup.. the alpine f1 status alone cost more than 10+k?

a new model of Thesis could cost up to RM20k/pcs... Very Happy

3pcs....

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Jelly Chen · Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Posts: 26

IMHKNSO, how a system sounds does not 100% depends on the equipment. Figuratively, equipment is only 1/3 of the story. Installation and tuning making up the other 2/3

With the D2 and DLS, it is already one hell of good equipment which you could boost about. My guess of your non-satisfaction is due to the other 2/3 works not done properly

It is the common misconception that the best equipment will give you the best sound. You have already bought one set of reputable equipment. Now it is time to concentrate of the installation and tuning. If you dont get these right, I will bet you "upgrading" to those more expensive equipment wouldn't be your solution

Once you have gotten the installation and tuning right, then when you change to better equipment, you would appreciate the different sonic signature.

I would go back to the installer and let them re-look at the installation and tuning first. If they dont know how to optimise the potential of those equipment, it is time to change installer Very Happy

hushymushy · Veteran Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 383

i agree with jelly chen, your equipment is good mar...
i think i would recheck the tuning and whole setup...

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youngaccordguy · LvL 2 Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 74 Location: KL

Yes, agreed with grand ICE masters jelly and hushynushy.
And furthermore IMHO, the Thesis deserves to pair with much better speakers than the Utopias for system matching.
My F#1 Hu was bought at a good price and does not include installation and tuning.
So I got it at less than 10k.

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3) Speakers-SEAS Lotus Ref with 165W mids & RT27F tweeters
4) Sub-SEAS Lotus SW300 in 1.35 cu. ft. enclosure
5) Processor-TRU F1 full active crossover

blue · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:05 am Post subject:

-wolfie- , am new to ICE myself. However, you spend so much, I think you should ask your installer to tune it properly for you. I think it is your right to do so.

If the tuner no hope, go elsewhere and find a better tuner.

Apart from installer, you might need proper sound proofing to compliment the equipements. Laughing

I think I've spent more on this alone compared to my Pioneer HU.

my two cents.

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blue · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject:

I found this article long, but very good. Smile

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Especially for ICE newbies like me, it shows how important it is to have a very competent and trustworthy installer who knows where to start for our FD -- it also shows how going by equipment alone may not necessarily produce the best results.

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