The Wize one...

As you might expect, all of the hardware and setup on Terence's car doesn't come cheap. According to Terence, it took approximately $50,000 and all of two months to get his Accord Wagon ready for competition.

When asked if he'd heard of any unusual requests made by customers who were setting up their cars, he said, "There are no unusual requests, only the usual one. They want the best equipment for the cheapest price."

I asked Terence how much it would cost for a decent setup in one's car, and was surprised to hear him reply that a "great sounding" system can be had for between $5k to $6K, although it may not win any awards. That is way less than what I initially expected, and frankly, if you spend a lot of time in your car and want your favourite music to sound wonderful, $5K is actually a reasonable amount. After all, a movie buff would easily consider spending the same amount (or possibly more) on a home theatre system for his or her enjoyment.

So, while $5,000 (or $50,000 for that matter) might not be enough to get your favourite artist to perform for you live, having this system might just be the next best thing...

Oneshift.com would like to thank Mr. Terence Nah for his extensive technical advice.

Mr. Terence Nah is the Sales & Marketing Manager for Wize Electronics Pte Ltd. They are located at Block 194 Pandan Loop, #01-18 Pantech Industrial Complex. For more information, Wize Electronics can be reached at 6774-6065, or through their website at www.wize.com.sg

Credits: Story & pictures by Jeremy R. Chua