Quazacolt : Yeah, I have a pretty good relationship with my installer Peter from CV Audio. He's a great guy and his motto "Never leave my shop if you're not smiling".

I tested the flagship Utopia BE cuz I buntut gatal, not that I was going to pay that sorta money for a speaker set! But he did offer me a pretty tempting price la, lucky for me I didn't like it. The crossover is crazyass huge I tell you. But those knobs and all are pretty nice.

The flagship Rainbows are amazing though. Thank fully the Dynaudios were cheaper back then so opted for the cheaper alternative.

ICE is a never ending journey - true. But it helps to start off your journey with the best of the best so you don't upgrade so much. Buying entry level stuff is a waste of time knowing what I know now. Either you spend good $$$ and be satisfied with a damn good setup now that'll last you at the very least 10 years or you keep saving the money until you can afford it. Upgrading is a very expensive thing to keep doing!

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yeah, perhaps my installation technique wasn't suitable for it. The K2Ps didn't sound that great for me. I had aluminium speaker rings and back then my dynamat was in better condition (than now). Anyway - that's ancient history la. I'm happy with my Dyns.

Every brand is good, the problem is whether it suit you or not

I do like some brand that i don't sell, because i got no money to buy the luxury brand and looks

Do u know the effects if i pair coral with audison or nakamichi amp?

Just asking, what brand pairing of monoblok and subwoofer (with enclosure) can i get for RM 2k budget? Preferable some that has been tried and tested.

Hi guys,

Any sifus here mind giving some advice on the below?

- My ride: Proton Saga BLM
- Prefers SQ/SPL/SQL: SQL
- File format/medium used for my source: MP3, Audio CD, Radio
- Music genre: Everything from trance -> pop -> rock -> hip hop -> classical
- Budget: 2k flexible
- Setup type preferences: HU + front components for now. Upgrade with amps + woofers if necessary in the future
- Other requirements (if any): USB + MP3 random access functionality
Has anyone tested Focal 165/v30s and Eton Adventure A1-160s? Anyone knows if they're any good and what their price range would be?

Anyone heard of the Alpine 133BT? Again, any ideas on pricing and if they're any good?

Any advice forthcoming would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

If you want comparison between Eton and Focal, for your type of music, I would say Eton. Tested, very nice.   

Thanks for your feedback. So you've tested both sets of components?

Any ideas on the price range?

The Etons cost more than the Focals, right? Is the hike in price worth it?

Do you think the equipments I listed would be suitable for my purposes?

Sorry for the barrage of questions, haha. I'm at the point of cluelessness right now. Still trying to find my footing in this field and really not sure where to look for information relevant to the local ICE scene.

Have you listen to it yourself before? You should.

I have tested Focal Access 165A1 and the 7" Eton that I am helping my friend to sell. Never try V30.

Eton sound more clearer, more clarify.

I see. I've tested the V30 vs the KR2. I thought the V30s were good. Until I heard the KR2s. lol.

I hope to test the Etons myself eventually. But before that, I don't suppose you have any ideas on the pricing or if it's worth the price hike?

Have you listen to it yourself before? You should.

I have tested Focal Access 165A1 and the 7" Eton that I am helping my friend to sell. Never try V30.

Eton sound more clearer, more clarify.

Wow. Thanks for the info, guys!!

Anymore opinions on those speakers? How do the Eton Adventures fare against the Focal KR2s?

Any recommendations for alternatives in the range of the Focal 165/V30?

Any opinions on the Alpine CDE-133BT? Price? Performance? Functionality? Alternatives?

Does my plan and budget sound feasible in context of my preferences?