Toyota Caldina
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What is the main consideration in a vehicle when it comes to the setting up of a good I.C.E system? Availability of space it seems would be the main factor, and of the utmost importance is, how deep your pockets are! SPL system usually gives emphasis on cargo space availability, in order to stack as much subwoofers as possible. For SPL setup, more units = more power could be generated and space is a very important element to create huge network of system.

For an SQ system, its not the space that's matter, but more on the shape and the interior dimension in which tuning are done depending on the basic structure that is available inside a vehicle. The Toyota Caldina is known to those who appreciate the uniqueness of the interior dimension which is best suited for a perfect SQ audio setup. However, this featured Caldina had strayed from the norm and is actually with a SPL system at its best. The outcome is due to the perfect execution of a well laid plan from professionals with excellent technical know-how.

The main head unit for this Caldina is one of Sony products which had captured the hearts of audio fans, the XAV-A1, which is a DVD player with a build-in monitor hooked with a CDX-GT800D CD player.

Get the full story in Extremekars July 2008 issue…