Your Home Theater Setup.. v2, Let's share..
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 Jul 31 2014, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(lazzy_dogg @ Jul 30 2014, 11:26 PM) can i know how much tax need to be paid to our custom to clear for monoprice? I ordd frm Monoprice before n find de shipping expensive but then again its all de way frm USA - I tink if possible, it would be cheaper to bulk order wif a few other ppl..but timing has got to be.. D |
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Jul 31 2014, 11:04 AM
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943 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: K.Lumpur, Subang  
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QUOTE(dirtrun @ Jul 31 2014, 09:26 AM) Haha, I just couldnt resist the sound....Kinda academic now, thou.. aint it? Shld hv asked before buying.. I dunno abt de JBL's but u could hv a better sub.. 8.5k includes de AVR? D excluded the AVR... The sub if i am not mistaken was quite cheap.... i think it was around 2k - 3k only... cant really remember the individual price.... |
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Jul 31 2014, 11:14 AM
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967 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: setapak
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if u ask me.. sub with that price can get u SVS..
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Jul 31 2014, 12:01 PM
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The price seem to be high for 8.5k
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Jul 31 2014, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Jul 31 2014, 12:01 PM) The price seem to be high for 8.5k Can roughly estimate how much higher premium i paid? Just curious... |
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Jul 31 2014, 03:07 PM
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QUOTE(dirtrun @ Jul 30 2014, 03:40 PM) Wow, well, that was like 3 years ago....bought from Amazon and I still have weekly shipment from US during that time, tumpang tumpang, so it's free shipping for me Tats cheap.. how much to ship tat out to Malaysia?? I was looking at de Generic-China-made hdmi cable sold by Blue Jeans n it was like USD30 for a 7.5m but de shipping was ... D  , and customs also very generous, no open box to check and sure no tax lor  |
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Jul 31 2014, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(lazzy_dogg @ Jul 31 2014, 12:24 PM) Can roughly estimate how much higher premium i paid? Once you already bought something, and if you're happy with the sound, then try not to look up how much cheaper you could get. Just enjoy your system. You'll be happier.Just curious... BTW: I do like the JBL speakers for movies.  This post has been edited by HomeTheater.my: Jul 31 2014, 05:00 PM |
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Jul 31 2014, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(lazzy_dogg @ Jul 31 2014, 12:24 PM) Can roughly estimate how much higher premium i paid? I believe 6k should be able to get what you have.Just curious... |
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Aug 1 2014, 06:58 AM
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14,193 posts Joined: May 2005 From: Sbn / KL 
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QUOTE(lazzy_dogg @ Jul 30 2014, 11:26 PM) can i know how much tax need to be paid to our custom to clear for monoprice? Cable tax rate is high in Malaysia. I was taxed once due to the bulk cables. 30% import duty and 10% sales tax on total amount including shipping. Effectively, it is more than 40% tax. It is a lot higher than the 26.5% tax on electronic items. |
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Aug 1 2014, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Jul 31 2014, 05:40 PM) I believe 6k should be able to get what you have. Haha,Tat would prbbly include lots of leg work and running ard lookin for de best deal.. Plus a relatively well informed 'guesstimate' at best.. keke.. I wouldnt even fathom to guess wat u can get 'elsewhere' but JBL's are not a very well 'taken' brand amongst de hifi kakis in malaysia.. D |
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Aug 1 2014, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(lazzy_dogg @ Jul 31 2014, 11:04 AM) I just couldnt resist the sound.... JBL's n most american spkrs tend to do tat - at first listen - Listen longer n it tends to 'tire' you.. at least for me.. My first spkr was JBL's too..excluded the AVR... The sub if i am not mistaken was quite cheap.... i think it was around 2k - 3k only... cant really remember the individual price.... D |
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Aug 1 2014, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(htkaki @ Aug 1 2014, 06:58 AM) Cable tax rate is high in Malaysia. I was taxed once due to the bulk cables. 30% import duty and 10% sales tax on total amount including shipping. Effectively, it is more than 40% tax. Thanks for de hds up .. bro..It is a lot higher than the 26.5% tax on electronic items. Like tat hv to set back a substantial sum if decide to get cables frm abrd.. |
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Aug 1 2014, 11:28 AM
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943 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: K.Lumpur, Subang
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QUOTE(htkaki @ Aug 1 2014, 06:58 AM) Cable tax rate is high in Malaysia. I was taxed once due to the bulk cables. 30% import duty and 10% sales tax on total amount including shipping. Effectively, it is more than 40% tax. Thanks for the info.... i think i will send it to sg instead then and collect from there.... lolIt is a lot higher than the 26.5% tax on electronic items. |
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Aug 1 2014, 11:29 AM
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943 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: K.Lumpur, Subang
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Jul 31 2014, 05:40 PM) I believe 6k should be able to get what you have. wow.... thats alot of difference in price.... |
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Aug 1 2014, 11:39 AM
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943 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: K.Lumpur, Subang
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QUOTE(dirtrun @ Aug 1 2014, 11:17 AM) JBL's n most american spkrs tend to do tat - at first listen - Listen longer n it tends to 'tire' you.. at least for me.. My first spkr was JBL's too.. I tested infinity, missions, paradigm, jamos, tannoy, klipsch and def tech...D the best was def tech but the price was a killer.... cuz it was active bi polar speakers... for the studio 5, i think what got me so hooked on to it was the "live" feeling.... really hard to digest the looks though... Its kinda good that the JBL is not in the mainstream choice..... or else the price would be much higher than that.... currently i set the cascade 15 behind the sofa.... gives a good massage during action movies.... |
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Aug 1 2014, 01:10 PM
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993 posts Joined: Apr 2007 From: Gas Town, Sarawak
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QUOTE(dirtrun @ Aug 1 2014, 11:19 AM) Thanks for de hds up .. bro.. I used to order the the subwoofer cable (15ft and 12ft) from monoprice and delivery price itself more expensive than the cable price itself. Worse still, UPS just pay the tax and claim later from me during the delivery process plus RM20 for the declaration + payment in advance for me. Like tat hv to set back a substantial sum if decide to get cables frm abrd.. After my online complain to customs, they agrees to waive the tax but I need to appoint the agent to claim it back but it's troublesome for me since I'm from Sarawak. Copied below was the reply from the customs. So, the key point is to have the CIF value below RM500 and for personal use. QUOTE KLIA ADMIN <admin.klia@customs.gov.my> 1/21/13 to me, CPA Dear Sir, Greetings from Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC) KLIA. We refer to your email regarding "Duties Over Audio Cable for Personal". From our investigation and review on the documents attached with your email the results are as follows: a) Goods imported is 3 units 'High Quality Cable ' .The goods were declared in K1 (No. W20112077095/12) by agent United Parcel Services (T) Sdn Bhd. b) Based on the declaration of CIF RM210.20, you are entitled to the exemption under Item 172 of the Customs Duties Order (Exemption) Order 1988 and under Item 90 of the Sales Tax (Exemption) Order 2008. c) In connection with this, you can claim a refund of duty / tax involved under section 16 of the Customs Act 1967. The claim of refund can be made within 1 year from the date of the duties / tax payment made. d) You can made in person or through agent. In order to claim the refund of duty / tax, the following is the list of the documents required: 1. Application letter (complete with Bank address, Bank account Number) 2. Statement of claim 3. JKED 2 form (available at PERTEK DIVISION at any Customs office) 4. Receipt 5. C.J 5 6. Airway Bill 7. Packing List 8. Purchase Invoice 9. Customs Form No.1 (BK.1) 10. Bank Statement and others documents required. e) If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact PERTEK Division at KLIA (03-87769037 / 87768280) or you can come to our office at Customs Director's Office KLIA, Level 2, Airport Management Centre (AMC), 64000 Sepang. We hope the above explaination are clear and any doubt please contact us at 03-87768055 / 87768502 / 87768292. Thank you. From: Corporate Planning Division RMC KLIA. Cawangan Perancangan Korporat, KLIA No Tel : 03 - 877 68502 No Fax : 03 - 8787 2311 Edit: "Item 172 of the Customs Duties Order (Exemption) Order 1988 and under Item 90 of the Sales Tax (Exemption) Order 2008" should be refers to Low Value Item of below RM500. This post has been edited by willkso: Aug 1 2014, 01:12 PM |
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Aug 1 2014, 01:41 PM
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De problem wif our men in blue is tat if there is an exemption of RM500 - why tax in the first place .. I mean, letting us claim a refund is literally not gud enuff - there should be compensation for transportation ; loss of work and etc etc.. But then again in Bolehland - Only in your dreams..
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Aug 1 2014, 10:40 PM
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574 posts Joined: Oct 2006
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Been buying cables from UK for the past few years price around RM 100 till 200+ didn't get any Tax. They seem like random choosing people.
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Aug 5 2014, 01:47 PM
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Source: SONY PS3 (BD, BD-A) MARANTZ CD6005 (CD, WAV, WMA, AAC)
Processor/DAC/Amp: MARANTZ SR5007 Display: PANASONIC TH-P65ST60K PLASMA Front Speakers: KEF LS50 Annivesary Model Center Speaker: KEF LS50 Surround Speakers: KEF LS50 Subwoofer: SVS SB13-ULTRA Interconnect: QED SILVER REFERENCE HDMI-SR, AUDIOQUEST CARBON HDMI, THE CHORD COMPANY CRIMSON VEE 3 Speaker Cables: AUDIOQUEST FLX/SLiP 14/4 Subwoofer Cable: QED QUNEX SILVER REFERENCE SR-SW Power Cables: QED QONDUIT P-MC, SUPRA LORAD 2.5 Power Conditioner: QED QONDUIT MDH6 Tuning/Calibration: AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT RADIOSHACK DIGITAL SPL METER, DVE: HD BASICS BLU-RAY EDITION, DARBEE DARBLET DVP5000 Commander: LOGITECH HARMONY TOUCH + PS3 ADAPTER      *Total revamp (not necessarily upgrade) from the previous gears, wait for my sale of the old gears. *This is temporary living room setup, gonna move to a new home soon with proper room. This post has been edited by aiman04: Aug 21 2014, 02:14 PM |
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Aug 5 2014, 02:27 PM
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943 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: K.Lumpur, Subang
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QUOTE(aiman04 @ Aug 5 2014, 01:47 PM) Source: SONY PS3 (BD, BD-A, CD, AAC) nice setup bro.... Processor/DAC/Amp: MARANTZ SR5007 Display: PANASONIC TH-P65ST60K PLASMA Front Speakers: KEF LS50 Annivesary Model Center Speaker: KEF LS50 Surround Speakers: KEF LS50 Subwoofer: SVS SB13-ULTRA Interconnect: QED SILVER REFERENCE HDMI-SR, AUDIOQUEST CARBON HDMI Speaker Cables: AUDIOQUEST FLX/SLiP 14/4 Subwoofer Cable: QED QUNEX SILVER REFERENCE SR-SW Power Cables: QED QONDUIT P-MC, SUPRA LORAD 2.5 Power Conditioner: QED QONDUIT MDH6 Tuning/Calibration: AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT RADIOSHACK DIGITAL SPL METER, DVE: HD BASICS BLU-RAY EDITION Commander: LOGITECH HARMONY TOUCH + PS3 ADAPTER *Total revamp (not necessarily upgrade) from the previous gears, wait for my sale of the old gears. *This is temporary living room setup, gonna move to a new home soon with proper room.  |
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