owh ok...why i dont think like that ...maybe becoz always want the 6x9....hehe...thanks bro for ur help...

hi sifu sifu's, can you guys roughly guide me to what i need to do?

i think i have the rough idea already but i just need to be sure about it.

currently driving the new saga, with stock everything. and i also have in possession of a 4ch amp, 1 comp set, and 1 xover.

so now, i want to get rid of all my stock speakers and maintain my stock hu till i have enough for a decent upgrade, and planning for prolly 1 10" subs for later.

should i hook the 4ch amps and get 2 chs for the comp set and leave the other 2 empty first, then i just leave the xover out of the picture till i get a sub? the 4 ch amp (alpine MRP - F240) should be sufficient enough to power 1 comp set and 1 sub right?

sell the xover and save up for new HU, just use the hi pass and lo pass filters on the amp

can use stock HU with the alpine 4ch first because it can accept speaker level input, no need to buy hi-lo convertor

just power just the comps first and later the sub.

alrighty then, thanks for the input.

hey sifu sifu out there, i'm facing this problem my palyer will go silent after drving for 1 hour, but after if i off n on it back, it works again, n again the problem will recur after a shorter duration drive! what could be the problem?i've asked a few shops, both advice me 2 change player, could it be the wiring problem or the player?..i've no adequate knowledge or what so ever in this ICE thingy, therefore will sifu sifu out there be kind enough to offer me their expert opinion on my situation, it'll be appreciated! thank you!

i'm currently using a 2DIN sony player

This post has been edited by nick_nt: Jul 18 2009, 08:42 AM

You might want to check your wire connection at the battery and the fuse connection. I have the same problem in the past and was rectified after I changed the fuse. Sometimes, the fuse is not in good condition so current flow is affected hence u may face power discruption.

alrite, thx man! will get it check, hopefully i dun really need 2 change a player!!

sifu, can i use 2 way mid bass speaker instead of component? any different if i use amp to connet it? i found out component sets are always expensive than only speaker.

thanks.

in car audio, waht u pay is what u get, thats why component set always more expensive than coaxials, and of coz sounds a lot better too.

instead of using amp + coaxials, better use that money just buy component set. add amp when u have budget later on...

got it. tks for advice

Hi sifus, i'm planning to buy a component set to replace my front speakers. do i need an amp to get better sound quality or just replace the old speakers with the new component speakers?

Can i buy a 2 channel amp to power my front components and let my rear speakers directly connected to the HU? If i do this, is there any configurations i need to do to the fader or others?

THX

components always sound better with amp, so depends on your budget lah...can also install the amp later, run the components direct from HU first.


yes you can, that method is highly recommended actually. some dont even bother with rears, kacau the front soundstage only.

Thx zennn

hi sifus here, need guidance for ice.

am planning to change the stock system of saga blm, step by step basis.

so is going tru getting HU -> Component Speaker -> Amp -> Woofer a way ?

songs i'm listening to mainly is pop and R&B then occasionally trance.

as for budget , is a headache ... is a sound system consist of 3k good enuf ? as long doesnt sound like shit ... =P

thx alot.

whole set for 3k? maybe if u find some nice 2nd hand stuffs will give a not so shitty sound. 5k will give u a decent system at least.

oic, prolly i try make it 5k then as im getting em one by one.

so what brand/model will u be recommending ?

HU -> Component Speaker -> Amp -> Woofer

but as im getting hu first, i can use the stock speakers until i get the comp spks?

thx.

yes u may use the HU to power the stocks first, no problem with dat. u plan to play SQ or SPL? wat kinda music u listen to? below is a thread quite similar to ur situation.
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1185806&hl=

hi ckmoy007,

yea my situation kind of like Joker87. I'll be getting Hu, comp,amp then sub.

well songs am listening to also like him but for me a sub will do.

so for HU, Alpine 9886 or Eclipse cd 3200 to go for ? wut im should go is hu with 3 preouts right ?

This post has been edited by lemon~: Oct 18 2009, 02:02 PM

lets say if ur budget is 5k, i'll give u an example setup dat fits ur budget. i am not so sure for the prices but it's not very expensive. for HU, get alpine 9887 1.3k new or pioneer P80RS 1.6k new, or u can find some 2nd hand HU like eclipse 7100 or 7200, alpine 9835, 9855, 9812, 7998 oso can and cheaper. for mid end comp speaker ranges from rm700-1200, Boston Acoustics S60, Alpine type R, DLS R6A, Peerless Definition, Focal Access or Polyglass, Eton PRO170, Vifa drivers if u plan to play active and the list goes on. Amp: ~rm1.5 - 2k i suggest getting some 2nd hand amps for cost saving, ask zenn to recommend u some nice amps. dun worry abt durability of 2nd hand amps, gud quality amps are made to last long. then now to the subs, a single 12" sub will do rite? try to get a sub around rm500 then it will all fit to ur budget. just remember to stay away from china made brands and fake stuffs.

regarding playing active and passive, whats the diff? im into sq btw.

other than that the list you provided should be able to get what i need. next just to find which accessories shop to fo the job .

thx.