hi all sifus, im a newbie in ICE and have followed some threads about ICE here and there recently just to get more info which is essential before doing anything to my myvi. i wanted to upgrade but i have limited budget. im a musician myself so im pretty fussy as a newbie could be and i have understood that i cannot save on good SQ. as im still a student, so i planned to go step by step in the right way.
previously i have done something which is kinda stupid and money wasting. i bought 4" and 6" coaxial speakers for both the front dash and for the rear doors respectively which cost about RM350 a few months back. my dad had a waja, which its SQ became my benchmark when i started driving. he sold it and got himself a used camry, the SQ is poorer than a waja's. but im studying out from hometown already so i often drive the myvi so i think it would be better to install better sound system in the myvi rather than the camry.
other than the coaxial speakers, everything is stock. i started some surveys thru the internet and also met some shops for advises. im currently in Penang, i visited Beng Auto and also Golden Auto. as im a little fussy for SQ, i guess i could not save my budget to below RM4k after the surveys done. i plan to go for the right way by getting a decent newbie HU like JVC KD series which has normal features costing RM400+, Alpine Component Speakers for the front, an amplifier like RDS or used Gravity then finally a 10"(RM400+/Kicker) or 12"(RM700+/not sure) subwoofer.
i wish to get advises from all of u sifus whether such a setup is the right way and whether is it better than my benchmark. i also heard that the Golden Auto is a pretty good installer in my area and they are honest guys, can confirm ar? i normally listen to vocal songs and most of the time, i drive here and there in short distances, the ICE is my only companion other than my gf hahaha..im not those "boom-ing" goers, just enjoy music to the fullest possible..
Questions:
1) is the HU in my list acceptable to match the other stuff? i understand the RCA is important, but i dont know how to check whether the suggested HU is capable enough in every little term that i do not know..
2) the alpine component cost about RM700-800, did not jot down the model..or could i get anything better or near to equal with lower budget for this? with installation, it would exceed RM1k just for this..
3) i was suggested to use a 4-channel amplifier, 2ch for the component speakers and the other 2ch to drive the subwoofer in the boot. is this the right way? are there any other kinds of amplifiers that suit me better or maybe i could not save on amps also?
4) i was told that a 10" woofer is enough in a myvi but a 12" will produce softer and longer bass, what do u sifus recommend? i think i personally enjoy softer ones, i dont like punching bass or loud ones.
5) i also heard that the current from the battery to the HU is not stable for stock setups. so adding a 16awg power cable from the batt to the HU would be necessary..any recommendations?
6) are grounding wires, voltage stabilizer really needed in ICE?
i was also suggested to get rid of the front 4" coaxial speakers and just let the components do their work then keep the 6" coaxial but power them directly from the HU and lower it's significance so that it does not kacau the better stuff working..how ar? in the beginning, my budget was RM1k and it gets me nothing but crap if i want all the stuff in the car. so i would have to work and save more during the coming long holidays
all sifus, i need ur advise seriously and urgently, i cant stand the SQ in my car now..planning to get new HU by end of the week. that's the most i can afford by now, would proceed to the others in time..cant wait to graduate and start working already
a million thanks in advance to all of u
