minimise the vibrations caused when u have a better sound systems ie speakers in ur car. as u turn up the volume, the door panel will rattle along with the speaker. so adding foam/sound deadening layer will minimise the vibrations and aso reduce some of the exterior noise. Some people said that sound deadening ur car is almost useless and it doesn't bring much difference. Well highly debatable topic. I think you can get better suggestions reading the forums as I myself are not good at this  Not many ppl active here nowadays. Of course you can spend less than that. I feel that there is solution for every budget bracket 

Simple set up can be done... just maintain your stock speakers and tweets... change your player to perhaps kenwood or pioneer.. see your budget lahh if it permits go for double din if not single din would do the trick... add one monoblock amp and also woofer.. should be just fine.. if you got extra cash.. change your front speakers into a component set

It's not about buying too expensive player but a lot of factors need to be considered as well... speakers.. wiring and etc.. your cost may go higher then...

How much will that cost on average? Changing the player is akin to changing a portable music player ? It can really make a big difference?

Noted.

Thanks a lot for the info.

By the way, any recommendation for Pioneer head unit ?

Range around RM 600.

Hi everyone. Just got into ICE recently. I just love music that I've decided to invest some $ on it. My current setup so far is Kenwood KDC - 100U as my HU, Morel Maximo 6.5 component as my front speaker while back speakers remained stock. Planning to upgrade my back speaker to Focal 165 ISC coaxial/Pioneer TS-D1602R/JBL GTO-629 coaxial/ or any other better rated coaxials at that price range. No amps for now. Would need suggestions on what amps to use to drive these back speakers and front components. Doors have been treated with 1 layer of vibration dampening while floors are treated with vibration dampening and basic acoustic foam insulation. Plan to install insulation on doors somewhere in the future. Not planning to install sub at the moment. Perhaps a Underseat sub if I ever change my mind/everything else is done. Not planning to sacrifice space for a sub in the boot. Perodua axia.

Questions.

What amps should I go for these setup? (JBL, Pioneer, Alpine, Polk, Focal?) Budget about 500-1k (I'm open to suggestions for price slightly higher if it's worth the price/performance ratio)
What model should I go for the back coaxials? Is there big differences between Morel Maximo and Tempo series? (I did consider using the same brand for the coaxials as well)

TQ

Music genre. R&B, classical, any other genres in between... Love emphasis on vocal reproduction, non fatiguing highs, tight quality bass (non boomy).

Haha well you seem knowledgeable in this.. Hmm ok will do more research

After a while reading on this section, should i just save up and go for Pioneer 80 PRS ?

Is it truly worth it ?

Noted.

Thanks a lot for the info.

By the way, any recommendation for Pioneer head unit ?

Range around RM 600.

if u step into 80prs, u are into the high end ICE category already, although there are even higher end ones... if u get into this range, be prepare to spend more on other components if u want to make sure there is no bottleneck performance in ur setup. amps, wiring, components need to match the level of the 80prs performance capabilities or else it's not really worth it. using high end HU but entry level components and amps will not do justice for the 80prs. u will of cuz get nice sound using the high end HU, but the HU is unable to unleash it's full potential due to other entry level components. Just my opinion. More experienced sifus can correct me if I'm wrong. I'm still learning here. 

Im having the same thought too.

Planing to do it one by one.

Just done installing my active sub last month.

So this month either changing the HU or rear door speaker.

Which one u think i should change first ?

active sub! boot active sub or underseat sub? envy cars with super big boot space  y the rear door speaker? front should be the first to be upgraded unless u want ur rear passengers to enjoy quality music first  if rear vs HU, I'd personally go for HU first. Front wise a better option would be component speakers for better soundstage. Just my 2 cents.

Underseat sub.

Tried my friend box sub just too much for me.

I'm using MB Quart component speaker at front.

So i will go for HU this month. Haha.

Need advice / recommendation for my 2nd gen Saga. Want to replace the audio unit with one that can play iPhone music + CD + USB. Are these good choices?

http://www.fasmoto.com/kenwood-kdc-200uv-u...-din-car-stereo

http://www.fasmoto.com/pioneer/pioneer-deh-x3650ui

My price range is around RM300.

well alot of people love boom boom sub  for me quality bass matters more than quantity bass... I think it really depends on the type of subwoofers... high quality subwoofers do produces a really good bass, undistorted while being able to produce deep low bass at high volumes. Usually that type of subwoofer needs a high powered monoblock amp to work. what model of undersub are you using?

MB Quart undersub.

It gives me the feel that i want, a little bit punch of bass instead of flat sound.

Haha.

this version? http://www.mudah.my/ORIGINAL+MB+QUART+8+Ac...52-46201683.htm my priority for now is an amp and further sound deaden my doors. underseat sub perhaps later on

i have been searching for a touchscreen double din 7inch display that support FLAC format, so far my search leads me to kenwood DDX7016BT. anyone know any other head unit tht support FLAC format?