audio set-up for beginners [continued]

[ronan_rr]

another thing sir, will it be okay if I will have an 8 inch Polk MM840 DVC subwoofer in a sealed box placed in the footrest of the front passenger? What do you think will be the sound of it? Thanks

[jhnkvn]

Thanks po. Actually Jeff gave me a very good package but I haven't heard on the seps he is giving. Any idea on TEAC seps? How much are the Firland wirings? Thanks.

TEAC's now into car ICE?! Well, that's news for me. I have no idea on reviews for the TEAC speakers but it should be better. TEAC's a global corporation, after all. They're pretty known before dapat.. yun time pa ng mga cassette tape and stuff :D

another thing sir, will it be okay if I will have an 8 inch Polk MM840 DVC subwoofer in a sealed box placed in the footrest of the front passenger? What do you think will be the sound of it? Thanks

It would even be better (as in easier to tune). One of the hallmarks of a properly tuned SQ is bass that is upfront but can't be localized. If you put a subwoofer on the back and back-firing, it's actually harder to tune it as the trunk cabin acts as a sound bouncer (think shouting inside a cave..). For what it's worth, one of the legends of the industry Karl Zausmer had a 15 inch subwoofer at his front passenger area after extensive modifications. It was nuts but he's a legend now isn't he?

[ronan_rr]

It would even be better (as in easier to tune). One of the hallmarks of a properly tuned SQ is bass that is upfront but can't be localized. If you put a subwoofer on the back and back-firing, it's actually harder to tune it as the trunk cabin acts as a sound bouncer (think shouting inside a cave..). For what it's worth, one of the legends of the industry Karl Zausmer had a 15 inch subwoofer at his front passenger area after extensive modifications. It was nuts but he's a legend now isn't he?

Sir I don't have a trunk as I have a Toyota Revo. What would you think is the best sub, box and location for this setup? Thanks again.

[jhnkvn]

Sir I don't have a trunk as I have a Toyota Revo. What would you think is the best sub, box and location for this setup? Thanks again.

No such thing as better. Place it anywhere that you can fit it really. Bass waves are omni-directional. In other words, its sound waves does not propagate in a uniform one-directional way but rather is present "all-around". This is why they refer to properly tuned bass in a SQ system as one that you cannot localize - be it either in the passenger foot rest or at the trunk.

[blitz32674]

Sir jhnkvn,
Newbie lang po. I want to upgrade my hu sa cefiro 2003. Single din ito but pwede gawin na 2 din. But gusto ko pa rin magamit ung oem steering wheel control nito. Any suggestions kung ano hu pwede ipalit and kung saan pwede ipa install. Thanks.

[brooom]

Good day mga sir, any suggestions for 35k SQ set up? Without sub woofer muna. TIA

[jhnkvn]

Sir jhnkvn,
Newbie lang po. I want to upgrade my hu sa cefiro 2003. Single din ito but pwede gawin na 2 din. But gusto ko pa rin magamit ung oem steering wheel control nito. Any suggestions kung ano hu pwede ipalit and kung saan pwede ipa install. Thanks.

Really depends on your budget. Sa totoo lang, nothing really "stands out" when it comes to head units. The pricer ones would get you more features such as a better screen (for 2DIN units) with more resolution, better tuning features, bluetooth, etc.

There's a lot of shops which you can purchase units from and have them installed. But most people simply do a trip to car mecca, Banawe. This is because the concentration of shops there make it a breeze to negotiate thanks to competition. Notable ones who specialize in car audio installations are Ginza, Candyshop, Jetcar, C3, and Maspro. But installation of a head unit is more straightforward than not, chances are, all shops in Banawe could do it.

Good day mga sir, any suggestions for 35k SQ set up? Without sub woofer muna. TIA

An excellent head unit goes first: secondhand 9887s go for >10k.
Set aside 10k for speakers.
Set aside 5k for deadening the front doors.
And the rest of the 5k for wiring and installation.

Now your challenge left is to find somebody who's experienced in tuning the 9887. To be more frank than not, not everybody and not every car audio shop knows how to use the full potential of the 9887. This is why upscale car audio shops like Mickeys, JC Car Audio, BluPrint/Musico exists ;) aside from their installation works, what you pay for is their tuning capabilities.

[monty_GTV]

hello sir jhnkvn, anything can you say about BeFit? you might have auditioned one with it. thanks