The Best I.C.E Brand? - Saxperience

AliMak · 8th March 2007, 20:46

Alrite every1
Just wondering what u guys think the best I.C.E brand is? Me m8s all say Fusion but i think thats just because their gear is the best looking.
Thought it was a good discussion

liamk15 · 8th March 2007, 20:51

fusion isnt anyway near imo,halfords stock all that shit

boston is quite a good make from what ive learnt and RA i think

RS_Matt · 8th March 2007, 20:55

I prefer Alpine V12 for the amps with Rockford Fosgate/JL Audio right up there for the average guy. Most of these hit harder than the stated power figures.

For the subs I wouldn't touch anything other than JL Audio, seriously and I've used quite a few. (tri chamber boxes seem to produce the best bass, many DB competitors have subs facing each other creating a rigid cone)

Not really clued up about stereos but Kenwood and Alpine seem to be the common choice, anything with a good amp preout/s gets my vote.

Speakers: Bostons or Infinity for the fronts and I'd only use Kenwood HQ 7x10's for the shelf as they can save on sub space/money with their punch.

Predator_R32^p · 8th March 2007, 20:56

fusion most definately not

headunits

alpine
pioneer
clarion
kenwood

subs

jbl
kenwood
re audio
jl
alpine
hertz

components

alpine
hertz
rainbow
boston
phoenix gold
diamond

theres more but could go on lol

amps

genesis
alpine
phoenix gold
jbl
and again a few more

thats just a few that are good

RS_Matt · 8th March 2007, 20:58

Predator have you ever come across one of those 'longmill pure' amps?

One of the all time great amps was a phoenix gold clear cased amp that hit around 1,200 watts, think they are discontinued now, but I'd love to find one cheap on ebay. Nearly all serious Ice db competitors used them as an alternative to Alpine V12's/RF, can't remember if Alma Gates set the record with them or not. There was a broken one on ebay a few weeks back going for £40 with days of bidding left.

AliMak · 8th March 2007, 21:03

nice info, ye ive always thought fusion cared more bout looks then performance with their audio. Should i not bother with halfords or any of the retail shops for my I.C.E, and only stick to online stores?
Im an Ebay seller and soon will be strikeing deals to sell I.C.E online, so cheers for the info, becausde i only want to sell the best

Predator_R32^p · 8th March 2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by RS_Matt

Predator have you ever come across one of those 'longmill pure' amps?

One of the all time great amps was a phoenix gold clear cased amp that hit around 1,200 watts, think they are discontinued now, but I'd love to find one cheap on ebay. Nearly all serious Ice db competitors used them as an alternative to Alpine V12's/RF, can't remember if Alma Gates set the record with them or not. There was a broken one on ebay a few weeks back going for £40 with days of bidding left.

ive seen them mate but never had heard/seen one perform if you catch my drift, i just stick to my known brands now, bought a legacy amp before lasted 2 month lol, learn from your mistakes i guess

kip327 · 8th March 2007, 21:19

You can add alpine to the list of components aswell there pred...mine sound AWESOM!

Back on thread topic...

I go with alpine all the way, co-axials, components, amplifier, subwoofer....

headunits, i've got a JVC dvd one but if didn't have that i'd deffinately have a alpine one...

Emma_ZS · 8th March 2007, 21:21

What About Kenwood?

Predator_R32^p · 8th March 2007, 21:25

well kenwood are ok i have the subs and there fine ill add them to the list lol

Predator_R32^p · 8th March 2007, 21:26

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Originally Posted by AliMak

nice info, ye ive always thought fusion cared more bout looks then performance with their audio. Should i not bother with halfords or any of the retail shops for my I.C.E, and only stick to online stores?
Im an Ebay seller and soon will be strikeing deals to sell I.C.E online, so cheers for the info, becausde i only want to sell the best

yeah mate halfords are only good for there wiring lol

RS_Matt · 8th March 2007, 21:28

When I first started out it was Tornado subs and Jetsound amp, ditched the tornado and got Eminence subs, the subs were blowing off the amp so moved to longmill Jx amps, they blew the subs too! got some black widow amps which were louder but still blew the subs including Cyclops subs and a high power rated Pro Plus DC sub, moved onto JL audio subs which the amps couldn't touch and then upgraded to Sony XM and Alpine V12 amps for a cleaner tone. Pretty happy with the set up now, just waiting for some cash to upgrade the headunit or preout via a line driver. I've never been bothered about high quality midrange/treble in the car as a car design, road noise & engine is not condusive to great sound, I keep that element for chilling in the home! Its always been about the bass in my cars and my rear 7x10 kenwood HQ shelf speakers allow me to save space in the boot of a Saxo by only having to put a boxed JL audio 10" in there, they provide excellent bass/midbass that gives immense clarity to every bassline. Its not EMI studios more a nightclub sound.

I have a sony 500 watt sacd player at home to listen to the Floyd on!!! - worth every penny!

Had mates use Mosfet and Boss amps from motorworld they were terrible.

RS_Matt · 8th March 2007, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

well kenwood are ok i have the subs and there fine ill add them to the list lol

Don't you rate Rockford Fosgate? They are rated for their amps/subs and wiring! They brought out an headunit with a massive 8-9v preout signal which was critically acclaimed.

AliMak · 8th March 2007, 21:33

this is all great info, if i start selling some of the top brand stuff, ill let every1 know! So could you all tell me the best brand for subs, best brand for speakers and best for headunits. Or any other ideas of what i should be selling?

Emma_ZS · 8th March 2007, 21:34

i have kenwood speakers

Curran · 8th March 2007, 21:39

i'm with alpine all the way.

the top range stuff they make is awesome

Predator_R32^p · 8th March 2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by RS_Matt

Don't you rate Rockford Fosgate? They are rated for their amps/subs and wiring! They brought out an headunit with a massive 8-9v preout signal which was critically acclaimed.

never had any expierience with them mate, so i wouldnt know but ive never actually wanted to go for them

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this is all great info, if i start selling some of the top brand stuff, ill let every1 know! So could you all tell me the best brand for subs, best brand for speakers and best for headunits. Or any other ideas of what i should be selling?

well them in the list mate and you will be on the right tracks

jaybiss · 8th March 2007, 22:27

i bought a legacy amp, got it in a package deal when i first got a car

its been bulletproof for me if im honest, pleased with it

Predator_R32^p · 8th March 2007, 22:30

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Originally Posted by jaybiss

i bought a legacy amp, got it in a package deal when i first got a car

its been bulletproof for me if im honest, pleased with it

you would say that jay lol, mine used to cut out on big bass on the sub was crap

jaybiss · 8th March 2007, 22:32

dont get me wrong, if i could turn back time i wouldnt of bought it

i wish i done some research as id probly of got a better system for my money

i wouldnt ever reccomend it to people, its just that i got fobbed off by car audio centre

i was young an naive i guess lol