New Basic I.C.E setup advise needed

[Sarong1]

I wouldn't say sound balanced across all the same genres...that was why I said earlier I used different genre to perform a litmus test and find out just where is not right. There are also some that uses RTA and ears to tune, well, depends on your tuning understanding really.

[Theoldjaffa]

tuning understanding is what i know nothing about.. so trying to learn now :)

 

thanks for your advice!!

Edited July 25, 2007 by Theoldjaffa

[Dunno]

an amp provides good clean power to drive your speakers. they can make sound deeper and richer.

 

thanks for the advice! in what way does an amp make the sound deeper and richer? our HU power will easily hit the limit at pleasant listening volume?

 

IMHO, it really depends on what speakers you are trying to drive with the HU. Drive CDT CL-61/2, Rainbow SLX, etc, still can if the HU is 50w x 4. These speakers are all in the $300+ region. These should be suitable for the limited $1k budget.

 

Seas Lotus Ref and Morel Supremo drive only with HU...cough cough....don't know how they will sound.

[Sarong1]

Let's put it this way, the most important aspect in any audio system is to have a balanced response across the sound reproduction. Once achieved, I think, regardless of the genre, should sound ACCURATE and TIMELY. These are the two interesting areas which continue to daunt many. . Join us during the meetup to talk more...

[Theoldjaffa]

unfortunately due to family commitments i can't join the weekly night meetups, but i can meet for lunch if there is one hee

[Hyun]

think u can see the speaker sensitivity of the lotus ref set on www.seas.no website. as for morel supremo, i bet they have a website but if i remember correctly, the tweeter sensitivity is at least 89 or 90 db/Wm. the midbasses should be in the region of above 87-88 db/Wm.

 

so at about 15Wrms from some head units, they'll be playing at a combined level of about 95-96dB at ear level feeding it about 15W of power, running about 1/2 ampere current only. to me, 95-96dB is at least "pleasant listening volume". it's no disco but it works.

[Replica_77]

haiz.... its such a headache to shop for I.C.E

 

If i don't intend to blast my music, then is amp still really that important?

 

not just headache, also heartache

 

but you'll enjoy it

[Mydotcom]

After auditing Rainbow, CDT-CL61 (should sound abt the same as CL62 right ), MB-Quartz, Boston and Hertz, I've come to a conclusion that Hertz generally gives a clear and warmer sound.

 

My plan now is to have the component focused on clarity and then use a sub-woofer to compensate for the bass. Feasible plan?

 

If I use a warm Italian Amp like the Audison SRx4, then can I still get relatively powerful bass? Cos I would like to blast bassy music once in a while

 

Can I have relatively good bass with $100-$200 10" sub-woofer ?

 

The music I mostly listen to are Jazz and Pop thumbsup

[Butakim]

an amp provides good clean power to drive your speakers. they can make sound deeper and richer.

 

thanks for the advice! in what way does an amp make the sound deeper and richer? our HU power will easily hit the limit at pleasant listening volume?

 

IMHO, it really depends on what speakers you are trying to drive with the HU. Drive CDT CL-61/2, Rainbow SLX, etc, still can if the HU is 50w x 4. These speakers are all in the $300+ region. These should be suitable for the limited $1k budget.

 

Seas Lotus Ref and Morel Supremo drive only with HU...cough cough....don't know how they will sound.

 

Any place to recommend which stock the CDT CL-61/2, Rainbow SLX? Want to listen to it before installing.

[Lotz]

Hi,

 

What about this offer, is it reasonable or high?

 

Sub Mono Blk Amp Punch 300.1-$650

2ch Amp Astec K202-$1100

Components Speakers Danish Acoustic-$750

Custom Made Sub mureal 10"-$620

Sound Proofing for 2 doors only 65 x 5 sheets-$450

 

Free installation.

 

Thank you for the comment and suggestion.

[Dunno]

Sub Mono Blk Amp Punch 300.1-$650 - A little steep it's Rockford Punch. My export set costs $360, local sets should be around $500+ region bah.

2ch Amp Astec K202-$1100 - I think you meant Steg K202, $1100 sounds OK.

Components Speakers Danish Acoustic-$750 - OK price

Custom Made Sub mureal 10"-$620 - I think you meant Morel 10", but what model? If got space, go for 12". Price difference should not be big.

Sound Proofing for 2 doors only 65 x 5 sheets-$450 - How many layers? Normal cost is $40-50 per layer per door, including labour and materials.

[Sunday]

Hi, sorry for hijack this thread..

 

Need some advice for this offer:

 

1. Pioneer DVH6850 (2 din dvd)

2. Phoenixgold 300.4 Amp

3. Rainbow CFX 265 (2 front)

4. Lanzar 6.2 speaker (2 back)

5. Dyna Quest 10" Subwoofer

 

I am offered $2700 for above.

I am newbie to ICE and need some entry set up, more towards vocal, instrumental, a bit of RnB.

 

Any feedback, comment appreciated.

[Dunno]

Fundamental question. Do they intend to drive the Lanzar from the HU? I'm asking cos a 4ch amp cannot drive 2 pairs of speakers and a sub. Only can drive 1 pair of component and sub (sub definitely need amp to drive). That leaves with 1 pair of component to be driven from HU. Since the Lanzar is rear, I suppose they will drive it with HU.

 

If that's the case, drop the Lanzar as they are power hungry. The HU does not have sufficient powet to drive them properly. Chances are they will be very soft and sound out of breath. Drop the Lanzar (retain the stock rear speakers driven by HU if you want rear fill). Get the Rainbow SLX 265 or a better sub.

 

Cost wise should be around there if including installation and cables. The HU alone will cost around $1500-1600 already.

[Lotz]

Thanks a lot Dunno for the prompt reply. It's a very good advise and reference for my barginning. Sorry for all those wrong spelling Sleepy, at 3am still alive.

[Sunday]

Thanks for the advice.

 

The sub is active so no need amp to drive it. The amp is for the 2 pairs of speakers. I was told Rainbow CFX 265 is better??

$2700 include installation/RCA cables.. was offered Rockford amp but my initial budget only ard $2k+..

[Apollo]

eh... u want used Rainbow SLX265 speakers (3 ways) + a 300W amp boh? both used ard 2 year only. sell u $220 chirp chirp.

 

got it fr dynasty but dekit my car liaoz.

Edited November 21, 2007 by Apollo

[Chrissng]

Hi bros... thinking of doing up my ice... now all in stock condition... budget $1500... was thinking of changing front and back speakers, HU and amp....

 

with the budget, is it possible???

 

pai sei.. know nuts about ice....

[Dunno]

Oh I think it's CSX 265. It is around the same range as SLX 265 but uses alumunium coated woofer. It may be better, I'm not sure.