audio set-up for beginners [continued]

**gulaysk** · June 6th, 2016 10:46 PM

^Great, thanks for the feedback! Hopefully makadaan sa C3 this weekend. Btw, I'm a girl.

**jhnkvn** · June 7th, 2016 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by gulaysk

Hi. Any recommendations on where to get car stereo replacement for our Honda Civic 2003 LXi? Would like to have mp3/ipod capability sana. Tried to get in touch with jedi but it seems like his inbox is full so I wasn't able to send a pm. Ok ba sa C3 or Jetcar?

As far as I know, all aftermarket head units nowadays comes with mp3/iPod functionality. If we are to use industry-leader Pioneer as reference, even their most affordable head unit (the DEH-X1 series) at Php5,000 has the said functionality. Personally, I'd pick any head unit brand that's fairly well known: Sony, Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, etc. for the purchase.

For reputable shops, to be honest, any in Banawe would do. The installation process is quite easy so even those barkers on the street actually knows how to install one. However, I would recommend you stick to a shop for peace of mind

For the shop recommendations, just pick any. They don't really differ that far in price and this is a given seeing how the shops in Banawe are lined up one after the other (making comparisons quite easy so the area is price-sensitive).

If you'll be around "old Banawe", you're looking at the likes of Maspro, Perfect Circle, and Ryan Audio. In "new" Banawe, you're looking at C3, TeamCars, JetCar, etc. Of course, famous budget-friendly Araneta Car Accessories also deserves a mention although they're at Araneta Avenue going to Sta. Mesa.

Originally Posted by ealdree

Hi. Im new here. Need ur help. I have a kinetic KD 80.4 and 10" sealed kicker sub. Will firland ev612 work well? If not, what brand and model of separates would you recommend?

Yup. Don't buy into these "pairing" stuff that shops sell to you. Anything lower than Php10,000 usually sound the same because they're limited by their budget. You can't just try to throw in diamond tweeters and price them at Php5k now can we?

**ealdree** · June 7th, 2016 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by jhnkvn

As far as I know, all aftermarket head units nowadays comes with mp3/iPod functionality. If we are to use industry-leader Pioneer as reference, even their most affordable head unit (the DEH-X1 series) at Php5,000 has the said functionality. Personally, I'd pick any head unit brand that's fairly well known: Sony, Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, etc. for the purchase.

For reputable shops, to be honest, any in Banawe would do. The installation process is quite easy so even those barkers on the street actually knows how to install one. However, I would recommend you stick to a shop for peace of mind

For the shop recommendations, just pick any. They don't really differ that far in price and this is a given seeing how the shops in Banawe are lined up one after the other (making comparisons quite easy so the area is price-sensitive).

If you'll be around "old Banawe", you're looking at the likes of Maspro, Perfect Circle, and Ryan Audio. In "new" Banawe, you're looking at C3, TeamCars, JetCar, etc. Of course, famous budget-friendly Araneta Car Accessories also deserves a mention although they're at Araneta Avenue going to Sta. Mesa.

Yup. Don't buy into these "pairing" stuff t8hat shops sell to you. Anything lower than Php10,000 usually sound the same because they're limited by their budget. You can't just try to throw in diamond tweeters and price them at Php5k now can we?

Thanks a lot. Hooe to see comments frm other experts, too.

**gulaysk** · June 7th, 2016 11:36 AM

Thanks jhnkvn! Would prices be cheaper if I opt to go to Araneta Car Accessories instead of Banawe? Among the brands that you've mentioned, which is best and which brand would be cheapest?

**sientobente** · June 8th, 2016 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by gulaysk

Thanks jhnkvn! Would prices be cheaper if I opt to go to Araneta Car Accessories instead of Banawe? Among the brands that you've mentioned, which is best and which brand would be cheapest?

Boss Jhnkvn though does not have the word "Cheapest" in his vocabulary. He only gets highend stuff.

Araneta Car Accessories carries parallel imports which cost a little bit less. They call them "Bumbay" units. The only difference is a shorter or non-existent warranty.

**gulaysk** · June 8th, 2016 09:39 AM

Haha! Not really looking for high-end stuff here, just a simple bang for the buck head unit. Sorry for the noob question, but are the parallel import units original? It's just that they're being sold in the grey market?

**EQAddict** · June 8th, 2016 12:52 PM

Can someone tell me what the differences are between the pioneer 8850bt vs the 8750bt? What exactly has changed? New features? Resolution? Speed? Can it play mkv? Support for hard disk?

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**jhnkvn** · June 8th, 2016 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by gulaysk

Haha! Not really looking for high-end stuff here, just a simple bang for the buck head unit. Sorry for the noob question, but are the parallel import units original? It's just that they're being sold in the grey market?

Yes they're still original. But since they're grey market imports, they don't enjoy local warranty services.

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Can someone tell me what the differences are between the pioneer 8850bt vs the 8750bt? What exactly has changed? New features? Resolution? Speed? Can it play mkv? Support for hard disk?

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I usually just simplify it as "old vs new" tbh. Technical goodies include that the newer model does not have MirrorLink since it was slow as a sloth. But it has a better screen due to being OLED I heard. Also heard that it's a semi-downgrade due to a lower DAC sampling rate but I don't think those will factor in to the decision of your everyday listener. For one, I still listen to 320kbps MP3 files. Firmware for the newer model is better too as the 8750BT tend to simply shut down mysteriously due to a bad firmware.

**EQAddict** · June 8th, 2016 06:46 PM

Thanks! I might (once again) get an android china unit. Not so much of an audiophile. Though I do appreciate good sound (bought a devialet for the home).

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**EQAddict** · June 9th, 2016 11:12 AM

Ended up buying this online

Joying 10.1 double 2din Quad core Android 5.1.1 lollipop car stereo player In dash GPS navigation - YouTube

From aliexpress less than $400 inclusive of shipping.

Will post a review when I get it. Looks promising. android lollipop. Quad core. 10.1 inch 1280 x 600 screen. 16gb ram. Capacitive multi touch screen. 4 x 50 watts.

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