Okay guys, I assume you read the ICE section because you have some interest in car audio or plan to get started with a basic system. After reading many of the postings here I noticed that many of you have no idea what to buy, where to buy or even where to begin. There are so many brands out there and you have no idea on them, on which are branded and which are not (cap ayam).
I'm going to make it easy for the newbies so that you won't get confused on what to buy. It becomes difficult since you can't judge the item by its looks or even the specification printed on the box. 2000w printed on the box does not mean anything because it could be rated at peak power to catch your attention. It's a marketing tactic to lure people that have no knowledge on car audio or at least the basics.
I understand that not everyone would like to get technical and all you want is a nice sounding system for the money you spend. Therefore, I'll do my best to help recommend a system for different budgets. You do not have to buy them from me. Remember that! If you have other ideas of a good system for the money, please feel free to contribute.
Remember that Knowledge that Will Get What You Want (and Not What the Salesman Wants to Sell You).
References if you need to increase your knowledge on car audio or even to get technical -
www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm - many articles to get you started
www.bcae1.com - for the more advanced
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I would highly recommend saving up to at least RM2000-3000 for your first system unless you can find something similar cheaper secondhand. If you start with systems costing no more than RM2000 for the whole set, I am afraid that you may change them soon enough and by the end of the year, you'll calculate back and find that you've wasted money due to unnecessary upgrade or change of equipment.
Basic system - cost RM2100
Helix Blue 62MkII 6-1/2" component set
Helix Deep Blue 12" Subwoofer
Precision Power PCX440 4-channel amplifier
note: prices does not include wiring and workmanship as this will depend on the quality/level of cables and workmanship that you are willing to spend.
I'm going to make it easy for the newbies so that you won't get confused on what to buy. It becomes difficult since you can't judge the item by its looks or even the specification printed on the box. 2000w printed on the box does not mean anything because it could be rated at peak power to catch your attention. It's a marketing tactic to lure people that have no knowledge on car audio or at least the basics.
I understand that not everyone would like to get technical and all you want is a nice sounding system for the money you spend. Therefore, I'll do my best to help recommend a system for different budgets. You do not have to buy them from me. Remember that! If you have other ideas of a good system for the money, please feel free to contribute.
Remember that Knowledge that Will Get What You Want (and Not What the Salesman Wants to Sell You).
References if you need to increase your knowledge on car audio or even to get technical -
www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm - many articles to get you started
www.bcae1.com - for the more advanced
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I would highly recommend saving up to at least RM2000-3000 for your first system unless you can find something similar cheaper secondhand. If you start with systems costing no more than RM2000 for the whole set, I am afraid that you may change them soon enough and by the end of the year, you'll calculate back and find that you've wasted money due to unnecessary upgrade or change of equipment.
Basic system - cost RM2100
Helix Blue 62MkII 6-1/2" component set
Helix Deep Blue 12" Subwoofer
Precision Power PCX440 4-channel amplifier
note: prices does not include wiring and workmanship as this will depend on the quality/level of cables and workmanship that you are willing to spend.
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