Peterlee Neutral Newbie March 16, 2002 Share March 16, 2002 (edited) Hi. New to ICE. What is the first upgrade you guys recommend? Is it cheaper to goto JB? Roughly how much for a decent setup would cost. Thanks Edited March 17, 2002 by Admin ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie March 16, 2002 Share March 16, 2002 (edited) Depend what do U need? what car u drive? Most important is How much is yr budget? I dun think go to JB is good idea. If some wiring go wrong, U got to go back again! and sometimes the workmanship may not be good enough. And not that cheap! Edited March 16, 2002 by Mondeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabiaman 1st Gear March 17, 2002 Share March 17, 2002 As little as I know abt ICE, suggest you do the upgrades in stages. This is what I would do if I were to upgrade my ICE. First things to do I can suggest: 1. Get a subwoofer 2. Get a 4 channel amp 3. Replace the front speakers Get the 4 channel amp to power both the subs and the new pair of front speakers, leaving the stock HU to power the rear speakers. This shld cost you abt $1,000 at most (unless u are gunning for a higher end type) Subwoofer can try Bazooka, front spkrs can try CDT or Kickers etc... as for amp, I dunno liao, make sure get a higher powered amp so that ur subs get the power it deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear March 18, 2002 Share March 18, 2002 Prices for componets like Headunit, changer amps etc...are higher in Malaysia due to the taxes that M'sia imposed. Better than you do your system here. BTW....care to share what your budget and sound that you are looking for ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxman Neutral Newbie March 18, 2002 Share March 18, 2002 (edited) Usually the head unit itself makes a significant difference, plus some decent aftermarket speakers. Amps play a part too. Best of all, if you are able to try out what you intend to buy first. Some shops actually allow this. In fact, one particular shop owner actually told me that there is no point changing anything, if you are unable to tell the difference. Also, it is always safer to do it locally. Cheers : ) Edited March 18, 2002 by Wrxman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterlee Neutral Newbie March 20, 2002 Author Share March 20, 2002 Sorry for late reply. Busy with baby. Wife just gave birth on19/3. BTW, just exploring the possibilities. with baby maybe need to tahan and listen to my VDO. Recently the HU came off and I had to use bluetak to paste back so that's why tought of doing a ICE upgrade. Budget should be in the range of S$500. Looking for base to listen to Linkin Park type of music!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie March 20, 2002 Share March 20, 2002 Congrats Peter! Happy Daddy So now your Vdub with baby seat blasting Linkin park ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie March 20, 2002 Share March 20, 2002 (edited) Congratulations Peter! Spare other budget for seasame street CDs.hahaha and LCD screen behind for yr baby Edited March 20, 2002 by Mondeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven11 Neutral Newbie March 20, 2002 Share March 20, 2002 CONGRATS! Peter! Way to go! Boy or girl? With best rgds, Sebastian & family Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Clutched March 20, 2002 Share March 20, 2002 Peter, congratulations! Am sure you will be busy in the next few month taking good care of the baby - day & night! BTW, guys, I have specially created a thread for Peter Lee's bundle of joy! Peter, you might want to talk abt your newborn (or upload some pics) here at: http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=7469 Pls send your wishes there. THANKS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie March 21, 2002 Share March 21, 2002 Fabiaman... Any reco... recently I went to New Generation to install Helix Speakers... $420. with tweeters.. this shop won alot of awards and rather ex. Can you reco some shops.. I am thinking of putting in an AMP and free-air Woofers. Need the boot space. regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterlee Neutral Newbie March 21, 2002 Author Share March 21, 2002 Once again thanks for all the warm msg... It's a baby girl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabiaman 1st Gear March 21, 2002 Share March 21, 2002 Problem with free-air woofers is that you need to make sure the rear board which holds the woofers are steady man... if not, the rumbling low frequencies from the woofers will be sound slightly more messy. As for installers, see: http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=496 Can you reco some shops.. I am thinking of putting in an AMP and free-air Woofers. Need the boot space. regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkoh Neutral Newbie May 20, 2002 Share May 20, 2002 Just discovered this forum today. Ah Gui : You beri the active here. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie May 20, 2002 Share May 20, 2002 Just discovered this forum today. Ah Gui : You beri the active here. :) Welcome Peterkoh, just wonder where did U know this forum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkoh Neutral Newbie May 20, 2002 Share May 20, 2002 (edited) "In fact, one particular shop owner actually told me that there is no point changing anything, if you are unable to tell the difference. " - Could agree more. ICE is not much different to home systems sometimes. When you hit certain price range, the difference is so subtle and hard to distinguish. Maybe it's my ears ... a $20,000 pair of speakers didn't sound that much different to a $2k one during a hi-fi show. Not to mention ultra-pure cables or those RF filter that costs hundreds of dollars. Some may shows improvement using electronis scopes but what the heck, most of our ears can't pick up signal above 20khz. Going by the same measure ... I would think HUs have the least difference as compared to add-ons like power amp or spks upgrade esp. when you are using CD source. Thus, it's the last I would upgrade if I have a limited budget. Edited May 20, 2002 by Peterkoh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkoh Neutral Newbie May 20, 2002 Share May 20, 2002 Congrats Pete ! Maybe the $500 shd go to the milk powder ??! ;) I'm consider trying to upgrade my stock system at this budget. Want to do it together ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkoh Neutral Newbie May 20, 2002 Share May 20, 2002 Hi Fabiaman, how to make the parcel shelf more stable ? Stick a few pieces of Dynamet below ?? :) Pls advise. Thks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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