Uh.. there's no way a mp3 recording or digital recording can be any better than a original properly recorded CD. Especially those from the Eagles and all. It'll be good, but not as good.

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Added on October 28, 2011, 11:55 pmVictor - no la. Look closely, no tube one! I prefer solid state sound

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Or my bling bling Panasonic double din!

of what? I sibeh like this player

old skool MD! Which I don't have or can't buy anymore.

So now technically it's a pure CD player since the radio is Japanese frequency only.. hahahaha!

Yeah I know I can do that. But malasssssss.. LOL



Howiechoo : SERIOUS KA? Lend me the MDs please. I wanna know whats the difference in sound if any!

crossover rosak or your speaker rosak

The player.

What car are you driving? A simple component upgrade in a Myvi with the right door panels can do wonders for your sound. My Myvi iss doing that right now with the stock player. Recently added a underseat woofer to add to the punch. It's no match for a full on amp + Hu + sub setup but it's bloody good in its own right and price!

I know! I sudah dengar his car. But I dunno where you hear the aeroplane noise la, I completely cannot hear it at all. We both that day sat in his car for 30 minutes trying to hear it also don't have.

His amp powering the front is a bit erm.. cacat. But as long as he's happy la. Why you don't wanna sell the fella a 9887 la?

Autofoam is used to fill hollow bits of your chassis. It doesn't matter if your car is old or new.

Several installers have their own methods to reduce noise. Not all are the same but many are similar. Ask Howiechoo for a quote.

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Added on December 5, 2011, 7:18 amDepends. Some aftermarket HUs come with a controller unit that can hook up with your steering control and that'll let it work. Most don't.

Entry level HU can cost 200++ but usually mid-level is recommended RM900 to RM1800. Good component speakers can cost anything between RM500 to RM3000. All depends on what it is you want.

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Added on December 5, 2011, 7:19 amBrands are all the same - especially pioneer and alpine, but are good quality and the newer models are pretty much problem free. But they don't sound the same so you'll have to decide on the type of sound you want.

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If I'm not mistaken that Pioneer is kinda old.

But for that range - I think they all sound the same. It's up to you which one you want. If you're willing to increase your budget then there's more models you can think about, some will probably sound better too.

Contrary to what the others say, I personally think the 10 speaker Bose found on some luxury cars pretty damn good. But you gotta remember these super expensive cars have super expensive sound proofing and research done on to get the perfect sound via specially angled body panels, materials, specially made glass, etc. On a normal car it might not produce the same kind of sound.

I personally only like the Focal K2P and Utopia series. Everything else is too harsh for my ears.

You might want to try other models since you've got a decent budget.

Personally I found the midbass lacking for the darkblue, but I was comparing with the way more expensive Dynaudios.

The entry level Rainbows would suite your music taste. I'm not sure about Dominations, perhaps Howie or someone else could suggest something.

A sub would always compliment your music. Just a matter of how much you can stretch your budget. Since you're driving such a spacious car, you should opt for the standalone sub with a box and a monoblock/amp.

1 x component set
1 x multichannel (4-channel is ideal) amp
1 x sub.

In terms of sub, the kind of music you listen to, a cheap Helix DarkBlue will suffice. Amp wise will depend on your components.

honestly - go around and get a few quotes first. Then stick with the one with the best service because service is what you'll want when you get it installed. Most of the time similarly ranged speakers won't be too far off in terms of sound (except for the high end stuff la) so Eton, Focal, or whatever brands at this range will be more or less 'good'. I've never heard of Sound Magus though....

Personally I think the price quoted here is a tad on the high side.

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Noticeable only if you know what 400w sounds like lor. Otherwise you're just underutilizing the sub. No big deal la.

Should be a simple plug and play. But try adjusting the gain and see how it affects the sound. Like it then increase it, don't like it put it back to what it was. But generally try not to overdose on the gain. I think the recommendation was no more than 70% maximum gain? I dunno. My gains are usually rarely over 50%

Last for many years - Probably better if you save up sommore and get RM3000 at least.

Last you for now - I think around RM2100 can get you a front component, amp and a sub.

Personally I think that combination might be a little too bright sounding. What car are you driving? I suggest with the budget get a good set of components and a properly done up door panel. My Myvi currently is using stock HU with a good set of components and custom door panels. Makes a helluva difference over stock. And it opens up future upgrade possibilities whilst not attracting thieves (stock HU mah)

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Added on January 10, 2012, 7:16 amIf price is a concern, then whatever you choose will be good for you.

If sound is a concern, I'd suggest you try to get the shop to let you try both and see which one you like. I personally don't like either one so I won't comment further.

Everyone can recommend a thousand things but if you don't like how it sounds you won't appreciate the advice mah. Try it out and decide yourself based on your priorities.

This post has been edited by izso: Jan 10 2012, 07:16 AM

Ideally it's better to use separate amps to power separate things. But it's not a 'must'.

If it's getting hot, it's either normal or you're bridging something incorrectly (wrong impedance) or you're just not ventilating the amp properly.

In the past I used to use a Orion HCCA G4 to power a sub at 1ohm. Very shiok sound and the amp was hot enough to cook an egg. But it was well ventilated and it continued on like the true soldier it was. Heat is normal. It's when it starts to cut then that's bad.

Actually, with a good setup even the back passengers will like front-only sound.

Anyway - there's no real hard and fast 'rule' to ICE. If it sounds good to you then it's a good setup.

Regarding recommendations, I personally recommend EA Autoworks Howiechoo and Peter from CV Audio Damansara.

A setup without amp and no space-taking sub, that would be my Myvi. Sounds pretty good even with stock HU. Don't compare it with a car that has amplifiers and all although it does sound better than a few I've heard. Value for money too, done at CV Audio Damansara.

I've also heard what Howie can do with minimal upgrades on a Myvi too, quite impressive for the minimal money spent.

There's no such thing as "too high end". Does your HU have RCA output? If yes then it'll work just fine with the amp. Just a matter of finding out what it sounds like when mixed like that.