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Mockngbrd

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Mockngbrd

Mockngbrd

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i dun wanto keep the speakers i have cos they are not oem. what happened was previous owner installed pioneers and cut 2 more holes into my rear board, leaving the OEM speaker grilles intact. I want to remoove the current speakers (pioneers), get them to carpet and cover up the 2 (big) holes and install OEM sized speakers using the OEM enclosures. Front speakers i'm not THAT picky about.

 

I think with the upped budget, i;ll havto push back the ICE install

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Picanto

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i dun wanto keep the speakers i have cos they are not oem. what happened was previous owner installed pioneers and cut 2 more holes into my rear board, leaving the OEM speaker grilles intact. I want to remoove the current speakers (pioneers), get them to carpet and cover up the 2 (big) holes and install OEM sized speakers using the OEM enclosures. Front speakers i'm not THAT picky about.

 

I think with the upped budget, i;ll havto push back the ICE install

 

since you have to consider so much about budget, dun go into ICE yet. you are not ready yet. go for it when you have spare cash to burn.

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Yuan

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i dun wanto keep the speakers i have cos they are not oem. what happened was previous owner installed pioneers and cut 2 more holes into my rear board, leaving the OEM speaker grilles intact. I want to remoove the current speakers (pioneers), get them to carpet and cover up the 2 (big) holes and install OEM sized speakers using the OEM enclosures. Front speakers i'm not THAT picky about.

 

I think with the upped budget, i;ll havto push back the ICE install

 

Plan your budget first and wisely.

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Zaska

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$1k can get u a decent 2 way component + a 2 or 4 ch amp just that it all depends on how choosy u are (brand conscious or not [:p] ).

 

CDT cost abt $300-350 but for brands like scanspeak, pioneer, alpine, hertz & a few others is around $400-600. For amps, consider audison (LRX series if possible), Alpine, rockford, ppi, orion(not sure if still avail). Of course you can choose to buy other brands like Lanzar, infinity etc but my preference is still the first 5 that i have mentioned.

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Tt_hh

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use computer or home dvd palyer 5.1 sound system.... get a converter.... its way much cheaper and better sound quality.... those audio shop always cut throat... get the LG HT355...300W but decent bass and sound quality...only $200....get a converter from simlim....the speakers are small to squeeze into ur panels... [thumbsup] budget< $300

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5936

5936

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May I ask what car you use?

Will you care to share some photos?

 

Satellite speakers are compact and no cutting required. usually strong double side tapes will do.

 

 

 

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Mockngbrd

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since you have to consider so much about budget, dun go into ICE yet. you are not ready yet. go for it when you have spare cash to burn.

 

not really no budget, but putting the $$$ into other parts of the car first. engine rebuild, then either respray or ICE...

 

my car is a BMW E36. previous owner cut holes to fit in some pioneer speakers

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Picanto

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not really no budget, but putting the $$$ into other parts of the car first. engine rebuild, then either respray or ICE...

 

my car is a BMW E36. previous owner cut holes to fit in some pioneer speakers

 

 

engine is more important than ICE. wise move

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Picanto

Picanto

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$988 for the component + woofer + amplifier.

Sounds like a good deal.

 

have to factor in the wiring and labour cost as well. $988 is cash and carry only. its for those who dun like to waste time to mix and match their ICE

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Yuan

Yuan

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not really no budget, but putting the $$$ into other parts of the car first. engine rebuild, then either respray or ICE...

 

my car is a BMW E36. previous owner cut holes to fit in some pioneer speakers

 

Set your priorities first.

 

Engine rebuild and other parts of the car are more crucial as compared to ICE.

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SimonTan

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Chey....I really thought the $988 includes everything installed into car.

 

So still have to pay for cables + fuses + woofer box + labours?

 

How much extra will that be? Any one knows the average additional costs?

 

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Picanto

Picanto

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Chey....I really thought the $988 includes everything installed into car.

 

So still have to pay for cables + fuses + woofer box + labours?

 

How much extra will that be? Any one knows the average additional costs?

 

 

should be $150-$200 for cables, fuses, labour etc.

 

that's how these audio shops make $$$$ to pay for rental, workers etc.

 

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Lectrosphere

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I heard Soundwerks does plenty of BMWs. U might wanna give that place a shot. ^_^

 

 

went down mass audio the other day to see their workmanship, boss very friendly to talk to but malaysian ah beng seh very strong. LOL heard he used to be from soundwerks :wub:

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