Hi sifus/guys,
I'm looking to venture into ICE soon but wish to learn as much before proceeding.
I currently have a stock Honda ('95 Civic) sound system but am using Pioneer HU DEHP-5550 (forgot the model).
Please help answer some of my questions below:-

1. Do I buy the components/woofer first or amplifier first?
2. What's the significant difference between buying a 2-channel and 4-channel amp?
3. I'm only thinking of one piece of 12" woofer. What are the specs I need to see?
4. If the tweeters are 80W and mid bass speakers are 160W, does that mean I need a 480W amp to play it (80W + 160W x 2 sides)?
5. Are Pioneer's component set good? How about Mohawk??

I'm not looking for a system that can blast off my car but I listen to alternatives, jazz, classical, hip-hop, pop and a little trance/techno. Hence, can I say I shud prioritize my system to be "mid-bass" style??
Please help.
Thanks a lot!!!

1. Component comes 1st
2. same , but 4channel have more output to cater more drivers
3. Power needed (RMS not PMPO/peak power)
4. i seldom see mid bass dat need 160w to power them up, but a 150 x 4 amp will be enuf
5. Pioneer component ? forget it.. the current model of pioneer speakers are all crap..mohawk is another entry level products..if u're on low budget..not a bad choice..

last but not least..pls kindly state ur budget

thx drift,
I'm thinking of setting RM1.5K for 3 items first:-

1. Component sets (RM500)
2. Amplifier (RM500)
3. Woofer (RM500)

Maybe you can advise me on what are the nice brands that I can check out?
I've read in some of the threads taht if I got myself a woofer, I don't need a 6x9" speakers? If that's the case, then it's better for me to leave my stock rear speakers alone?? Thx!!

1. Mohawk ? MBquart. a/d/s is around rm300 more.. which is way better quality
2. dun think of any which is rm500
3. erm.. Mohawk again ??
let me consult my installer wat stuff can buy with rm1500 budget

it's ok to use back the rear speaker itself ... power up by the HU power

thx, in Kuching, I don't see anyone carrying mbquart.
Guess I have to buy from West M'sia then...
Thx drift, looking forward to ur reply.

miri got MBquart... 4 ch amp.. RM500... hmm... try kenwood... model i dunno... but confirm not the exelon series... or Debezt... both is around your budget range...

woofer for RM500... BMBoschmann zx122pro including box cost around tht...

@crazie,
Hmm...Miri ar?? Might be going there soon....Hehehhe
I think I saw someone selling components at the Garage Sale.
Will check it out...
Maybe after I've got the front components, then I'll start to look for an amp.
What is the average price for a decent 4 channel amp?? RM700-RM1k??

But the yellow colour pionner component set sound good what.

Components and woofer u can find here
http://zerotohundred.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=78432
the price he's offering is really really cheap (for the components, woofer i dunno) genuine or not i'm not sure la

http://zerotohundred.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=69433
this guy has an oem for a banded spaker the email i recieved sounds very promising also

http://zerotohundred.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=56495
soundstream comps. 480. the first guy is selling for 300 =.=

i found those component r all in my budget
can some out recommend me 1 out of these?

SOUNDSTREAM LS.60C 6":RM300/set
SOUNDSTREAM XSC.6 6":RM338/set
BLAUPUNKT XL217 6":RM150/set
BLAUPUNKT XL213 5":RM128/set
MOHAWK RED 5" :RM238/set

is the most expensive is the best?
i only hv a HU to power this.

are you planning to upgrade to add a amplater time? if yes...my choice from the list would be the SS... but you dun plan to add a amp... chose the one tht has the lowest RMS... so tht you can squeeze as much bits out from it using your HU...

cheers...

XSC.6 is the Xtream series, while the LS.60C is the L.O.S series

The former is rated at 150watts RMS, while the later is 130watts RMS.

somehow.... i think the later looks nicer

i'm not sure about upgrade amp.
but if get a decent amp is not a cheap thing.
so i think i will plan upgrade an amp around few years later,
since i still study now so not good to spend too much on this.
my HU is pioneer wif RMS 22W
so soundstream LS.60c shud be the best choice rite?

Well, unfortunately, the SS components are in 6.5'.
I would prefer to get the 6' as I don't need to do much to fit 6.5' instead.
Can anyone please recommend a decent 2/4 channel amp for me please??
Thanks!!!

why dun try pegasus comp set?around 500++ including installation cost.

kangyoon20:
i just went for AG audio in malim melaka,
ask for budget around 500-600,
he suggest be taking component in front and 6x9 at rear,
normal brand la,
but he advise me to add budget around 800 to get both for Mohawk,
wat did u guys say about mohawk?

This post has been edited by Money-Money: Apr 10 2006, 08:37 PM

if i were u i would get a well known brand like sound stream (300+)
and a good rear 6x9 (200-300)
then a cheap brand
there's a replica alpine amp for sale for 250
http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/sho...ead.php?t=46240
it pumps 85x4 RMS dunno true or not one la =.=

soundstream at 300+??
i asked the shop, lowest price for soundstream comp set cost around 800...
i also think of ur way,
but no way i can find so cheap soundstearm
and the amp might install later...

for me... i would go for a good component set up front... and a good amp to power it... the rear fill... tht one is alternatives... if got money next time then i would consider it...

cheers..

pm colo...he is selling at rm500
model is LS.60c

or try to find at lelong.com.my
but cant comform made from where...