Hi all masters,

BUDGET RM2,000.

Music genre: Norah Jones, One Republic, Sasha and John Digweed, etc. etc.

I'm contemplating on getting ICE. I'm driving Waja with Clarion 5 CD Changer.

On my first stop, I was recommended Boston Accoustics S60 component and a Wildcat amp to go with Armadillo subwoofer.

Where should I began with? Speaker/ HU?? Amp/ SPeaker??

Other suggestions?

I heard of KK Lau and KF Audio. Anymore shops to scout?

Too much choices too little time. Thanks



This post has been edited by craven dusk: Apr 11 2008, 01:42 AM

Diamond 362 or Focal 165A1 componets + Zapco I-force I2100 will set you back RM2k. It will sound good.

Start with your HU..Lousy HU with powerful speakers and amplifiers is like Cristiano ronaldo wearing 'Power'

Where do I find these products to test run? No HU??

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Added on April 11, 2008, 1:45 amOK, maybe i should start with HU/ speakers. Whats your suggestion and location to test run??

This post has been edited by craven dusk: Apr 11 2008, 01:45 AM

u can always go and visit micheal at his office... hehehe...

i worry kena poison from 2k to 10k.....hahhahahaha

michael pandai bikin poison injection

I keep my hands and syringe behind my back ok?

One things for sure, when you start playing with ICE, it's like a drug which is bad habit which you cannot kick; $2K burn already than ask for upgrade maybe another $1.5K than 'syok' somemore until the sky is the limit. My advice is set your target at maximum $X & ask your 'trusted' installer to design your ICE to its ceiling not possible for upgrade anymore with the additional $1K or $2K stuffs, following upgrade will only cost you almost 'Double'; than tutup kedai-lah.

aiyoh.. Now i'm really worried. ok ok. I'll just be more specific with 2 options.
I might get it installed tomorrow or sunday.

With RM2K:

a) HU and Speakers... Whats your suggestion??

b) Amp and Speakers... Whats your suggestion??

Where is KK Lau by the way? Thank you

KK lau.... hmmmm ... i can say there are many many other reputable shop in pj area

Bro, what sets do you recommend?

Hmm.. r u suggesting KKLau not that good anymore? By the way, whats KKLau location?

I might drop by tomorrow. I only know KF and KK to be reputable. Thanks

For a $2K ICE setup all you need is a an 'honest' installer as it would be more of a 'hit & run' case. A good 'sound' setup may not necessary be using 'branded' stuffs as it involves matching & experience with the type of vehicle you wanna install.

I was quoted RM2,990 on Alpine 9886 with Type X-REF 6 1/2? Is that a good deal??

Edit: Was RM2,550

This post has been edited by craven dusk: Apr 12 2008, 11:39 PM

It all depends on you weather the amount you pay is within the expectation you obtain from the end product which is the sound reproduction on the whole. If the above amount is the maximum you wanna spend on your audio for this vehicle without further upgrades, my opinion is to install a 4 channel amp, a front component set, woofer box set & a $700+ head unit. I think the sound will be better bang for the $$$ from your previous recommendation. Btw, what type of vehicle are installing these to?

This post has been edited by MobyDick: Apr 12 2008, 05:04 PM

As abovementioned, Waja with stock 5 CD changer. I'm still contemplating.

Whats the going price for SPX-REF177?? And 9886??

I rather buy a Pioneer P80RSII + Diamond D362 or Focal 165A1 for RM2,700. I'm willing to give away a system free if anyone can prove me wrong (that it will not sound better).

Do you have a demo set on hand? I have not made up my mind yet

Give the above setup a try & come back to this forum & let us all know your verdict after installation. Signing-off for now & do PM me when you post your comments again.

A goof HU and a component work without amp, is it a waste?