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post Nov 21 2012, 07:39 PM, updated 14y ago

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Hi, I'm currently looking to upgrade my ICE system.

What can I get with a budget of 800-1000?
I listen to all songs, but not the hardcore loud songs.
Can I get a decent set for my budget?

Have looked around a bit, found
1) Eclipse SPKSP 6500 component set (Rm650) <<I believe this is a old model year 2009?
2) Nakamichi SP-CS63 component set (RM488)
3) Alphine Type G component set (Rm598)

Amp I haven't got any clue though.

My ride is a toyota corolla AE101, 6 speeder blacktop. So its a bit loud..not sure this factor would contributes to the type of speaker that I am buying or not.

Your advises would be greatly appreciated. notworthy.gif
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post Nov 21 2012, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(ezmeer94 @ Nov 21 2012, 10:00 PM)
Hi bro get a focal ps 165 for rm900 I guarantee u won't regret it
Great midbass and details without focal sharp sound
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Hi, thanks but I have not bump into any focal ps 165 in penang island.
Heard a lot about focal though. Where do I find it? Does it needs to be paired with an amp?
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post Nov 21 2012, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(ezmeer94 @ Nov 21 2012, 10:17 PM)
It's best paired with an amp but can run from hu but it's better with an amp
But I think all the models u posted above can be bought at a lower price notworthy.gif
But I dunno where to source for focals in Penang  hmm.gif
The type g not bad but for rm 538 can get better?? hmm.gif
But since your budget up to 1k if can buy the focals tongue.gif
Avoid the nakamichi as can buy for just rm 299 hmm.gif
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eh? But the type G price is the lowest price I can get after visiting 5 shops. Average is around 650-700.
Oh man, is penang Ice pricing that high marked up?
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post Nov 21 2012, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(ezmeer94 @ Nov 21 2012, 10:38 PM)
Oh my don't make my mistake buying type g for rm750 doh.gif  doh.gif Later I cannot do anything because I agreed to pay in the first place doh.gif need survey first
Retail only 538 while formers here can sell at rm3xx
Actually the sad truth con shops will markup price
I'm sure u will find a decent shop in Penang too thumbup.gif
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lowyet seller selling for RM3xx only? Wow, where? And how is the performance of type g?

Also, focul how much sell here? brows.gif
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post Nov 21 2012, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(ezmeer94 @ Nov 21 2012, 11:07 PM)
Search in automotive garage the seller sells alpine/ pioneer stuff
Performance is good and enough to satisfy most people and can go loud enuff
Better than my previous mtx comps
For the focal ps 165 I bought from Zenn for 900 and DIY so installation is free to save $$ tongue.gif
If include installation should be below 1k tongue.gif  tongue.gif
Btw this is review for type g
http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/index.php/index...components-r563
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oh thanks a lot ^^.
So i might go for alphine type g then, save budget ma tongue.gif
Any place or anyone to recommend? I wan buy. hehe
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post Nov 22 2012, 01:34 AM

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Thanks very much for the info.

Btw someone at KL is offering me a Focal PS165/Eton POW 170 drool.gif
But so far...and expensive. If I were to buy, I think its better i go down to KL to audit the component set.

Any ideas which amp should I pair it with? >>If i buy the focal or Eton, the amp would be bought later..

Or I might go the budget way and get Alphine Type G + nakamichi amp..
What do you guys think?

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post Nov 22 2012, 07:10 PM

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Hehe, I'm now surveying blush.gif .. Which amplifier can I get to pair with the type G?

Also, between Type G and Type S, which is better?


Added on November 22, 2012, 7:14 pm
QUOTE(mughal90 @ Nov 22 2012, 06:35 AM)
Bro get d PS 165 if u can....they will surely outperform all other speakers dat u mentioned.

Whichever component u buy its best to run them off an amp to get d max out of them. I have a brand new Soundstream Reference 4 ch amp selling v cheap. Its a gr8 n powerful SQ amp. If interested let me know.
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Interested drool.gif .

If the price is right, I would consider it. Pm me biggrin.gif

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post Nov 22 2012, 08:38 PM

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QUOTE(garykam @ Nov 22 2012, 08:19 PM)
isn't it soundstream is more to spl? correct me if i'm wrong smile.gif
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I'm not sure myself tongue.gif

Also saw Alpine PMX F-640 4 Channel Car Amplifier 640W for quite cheap. Just nice my budget if paired with the Type G or Type S. blush.gif
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post Nov 22 2012, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(ezmeer94 @ Nov 22 2012, 08:22 PM)
Type s better but price is higher better other brands already tongue.gif
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other brands such as? brows.gif
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post Nov 22 2012, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(ezmeer94 @ Nov 22 2012, 08:39 PM)
How much bro? tongue.gif
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You mean the amp? Around RM6XX tongue.gif
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post Nov 23 2012, 07:15 AM

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QUOTE(ah_fong @ Nov 23 2012, 12:14 AM)
hey bro im from penang driving ae111 almost the same car as u ! im using focal ps 165 u can audit my car if u wan !! biggrin.gif

but really ... ps165 is good for the price and the sound quality !! eisa 2012 award ler !!!
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Oh, thank you very much! notworthy.gif
When can I audit your car? hehe
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post Nov 23 2012, 07:29 PM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Nov 23 2012, 08:54 AM)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...87658&hl=penang

This is shared by mostly Penang ppl.

Choose your ICE nicely, but suggest you better listen to it before deciding.
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Ya, I have read the thread.

However it is quite old..2006. So would like to know the latest good installation/service shop in penang for year 2012 laugh.gif

Thanks anyway smile.gif

 

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