Pleasant day to all, I am new into ICE and actually made some mistakes(my own mistake for rushing in making decision) in purchasing my current HU and component set. Before i seek for advise maybe i intro to everyone what is currently installed in my car.

HU : Kenwood KDC-U453
Component set : ALPINE Type-G
Dominations D'LITE ZlimmerBoomers 12 Slim Subs(im fine with this)
RF Monoblock amp(im fine with this too)

Oh and btw im using a 2CH kenwood Amp(no idea what model but its a small amp with red triangle light in the middle) to drive the component set.


So guys, im actually looking forward to a descent sound, which currently this combination is not giving me. So i intend to upgrade my HU and component set.

For HU, some local dealers recommend me to use ALPINE CDA-117, and also some bros said Pioneer P80RS2. Im quite lost, can someone pls advice which one should i go for? Of course im looking forward to get a HU with Built in Crossover and must have TA function.

Im considering three brands for my component set
i. Morel Maximo/tempo
ii. Dominations Dlite
iii. Focal polyglass 165VRS

The reason im seeking advice is, already spent alot getting the results that is far from my expectations. I wish that this future investment will work out fine. So to all bros, please help give me some advise. Thanks alot...


Regards,
J73

This post has been edited by J73: Feb 20 2012, 05:26 PM

1. The 3 speakers, I would choose Tempo.
2. Would suggest a better amp for component too. But this can wait until you have more budget.
3. HU wise, I would prefer Pioneer P80RSII.

Ya, Tempo price wise also higher than the rest...bro i see you are very familiar with ICE, mind explaining abit what is the difference between the 3 brands i mentioned? I mean besides tempo..sorry so many questions...

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Added on February 20, 2012, 5:48 pmOh ya, not forgetting point no 2, i look forward to getting a descent 4CH amp for active set up in future. Thanks for your kind advice bro...

This post has been edited by J73: Feb 20 2012, 05:48 PM

Morel is nice on their vocal. Tempo performs better than Maximo.

Once you feed it with more juice, then it will perform much better. I'm currently assuming that your Kenwood is providing just enough juice.

If Tempo is within your budget, then try and explore other brands as well which is sitting inside the same category.

Any suggestions? If not convenient can always pm me...i thank u in advance...

Don't worry, nothing to hide.

Suggest you go around to acc shop and audit for one that you like.

Can go somewhere near your place.... where do you stay?

Im from Sg Buloh...the shops around here making me even lost...one shop condemn another...i totally give up...thx anyway...

Since already at kl why din direct find howie... Event I from johor also drive there to install my system. What I can say only satisfy with the setup and his installation skill is excellent.

That's why ppl jump to forum to ask for opinions.

Exactly...