Thanks for the info bro. Is it recommended to upgrade both the HU and the component set at the same time? Or shall I upgrade 1 of them first and see how's the result before upgrading the other one?

better both for "best effect", or if you really wanna learn what item (HU, or component set speakers) does what (what changes/difference) then you can opt to do 1 at a time.

even in "group"/combination upgrades, unless you got the money to buy the whole set, it is recommended to go in 2 pairings:
HU + component speakers

then

amp (4 channel if you're not looking for further upgrades to drive BOTH comp speakers and woofer) + subwoofer

Thanks for the quick response

I read your previous posts, seems that you also upgraded the HU + component as the 1st step. Do you feel a huge different after you added teh amp?

i wouldnt say huge difference having the amp to drive the component, rather a huge difference because i have a subwoofer to drive the low frequencies, and the midbass (component set) being driven properly altogether.

music works in harmony, one cant be without the other

Sounds good.

May I know what are the features to look for in a HU that can drive a component set? Do I need to look for certain number of pre-outs? And its voltage?

for entry/mid levels, you can probably just look into functionality (BT? usb?)

mid/high ends you can look into tuning options etc.

never really bothered about the preouts/voltage as pioneer/alpine have their pre outs/voltage ratings etc being "standard"

You need to look at your components sensitivity instead of your HU. Most HU's have a pretty decent preout voltage anyway so check your components. The higher the sensitivity the easier it is to drive with low power. And when I say high, I mean >90dB.

hi to all sifu..i am newbie in audio..i wish to know what is the different between 1 way sub/woofer and 2 way sub/woofer..i understand 1way,2way,3way and 4 way speaker, but confius on woofer type..thanks in advance sifu..

i dont think people have frequency crossing/filtration for subwoofers? as its usually just low frequencies?

Think he means single and dual voice coil.

Greeting guys! finally i found this thread, and it is kind of useful for me

- My ride: Perodua Kancil
- Prefers SQ/SPL/SQL: Prefer SPL, but SQL also can
- File format/medium used for my source: mp3~ Usb~ Pendrive~
- Music genre: Bass Bass bass!!! Pitbull songs~
- Budget: RM1000 < x < RM500
- Setup type preferences: errrmmm donno wat's this... sorry
- Other requirements (if any): i am kind of crazy guy.. love heavy bass, newbie in choosing brand of subwoofer and amp~

thanks a lot guys~

since it is made for toyota, everything would be working as it used too

sharing the pic of it after getting it installed on one of our member's Altis





really like the oem fell u get

thank you kraydon..but which want is better?

Same. Only diff is the option to play diff impedance to suit your amp.
SVC will normally be 4ohm.
If your amp supports 2ohm then you might wanna get the 4ohm DVC.
Sound wise.... same.

maybe look into rockford (assuming original) amp or monoblock + woofer and be done with it? maybe their component set too

it will definitely be over rm1k though

rockford = brand ? so how can i buy it? i mean is there any specifications? please give me more details, i am so noob in this... haha

google rockford fosgate

all rite thanks, on my way... any pros and cons?

Edit : (i googled.. went to the main website, there is many terms tat i don't understand though, hahha so which model i need to look for,bro)

This post has been edited by simon3041: Jul 3 2012, 12:46 PM

I tell you what dude, since you're really newbie to this, why don't you just say how much you plan on spending and we'll tell you what you can and cannot buy.

Personally if you're a basshead, practically almost any speaker set you can find will suite your requirements except perhaps those 'immitation/cheap' brands.

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Added on July 4, 2012, 6:51 amI'm a little opposed to this theory. Perhaps 2ohm and 4ohm setup subs may not sound that different, but I've played around with 8ohm subs and 1ohm setups, very different la. I don't like 8ohm!

This post has been edited by izso: Jul 4 2012, 06:51 AM

I do agree with you. But at your regular rm300 sub range, I doubt you can tell any diff. I prefer 4 to 2 ohm myself. Never played with 8ohm b4, too high end. Maybe your 8ohm setup lacked the power to perform?