SimpleSound

A European trip wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Micro Precision—and of course, time with Thomas Hoffmann himself.

We had the privilege of getting a first look at the new Z Studio amplifiers, along with a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-released 7.8 wide-range speakers. Hearing Thomas break down the technology behind his designs—then watching him demonstrate the speaker-building process firsthand—was something truly special. You don’t just see the craftsmanship, you feel the passion and precision in every detail.

To cap off an already unforgettable day, Thomas welcomed us into his new home for an omakase-style dinner, personally prepared by him. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted, rich in flavor, and beautifully presented—an extension of the same dedication he puts into his audio creations.

Shared with great company—friends from Singapore and Indonesia—it was a night filled with good food, great conversations, and a deeper appreciation for the art of sound and hospitality.

Simple moments, done exceptionally well.

Built for the wild, now tuned for the ears.

This Toyota LandCruiser 79 came in with a very basic stock system—so we gave it a proper simple sound upgrade without losing its rugged soul.

Up front, it now runs a Focal 165F3E 3-way set, with custom A-pillars and door modifications to bring out proper staging and midbass performance. Source is a Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT, adding modern essentials like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

For power and control, we paired a Goldhorn DSPA 816 Pro with a Crescendo Revolution 1A1, driving a Focal PSB200 sub for tight, musical low end.

To keep everything clean and solid, we treated the front doors and rear floor with CTK Standard Pro deadening. Finished it off with subtle custom touches that blend seamlessly with the interior.

Simple, clean, and done right—just how it should be.

Some clients become more than just customers—they become part of the journey. This particular build carries a bit more emotion than usual. The owner is someone very dear to us, and it was his brother who first introduced him to our shop many years ago. Through the years, we’ve had the privilege of working on several of their cars, and they’ve sent countless friends our way. Truly a blessing to us in more ways than one.

It saddens us to know that his brother has recently passed away. We know he would have loved to hear this setup. But in our hearts, we believe he’s smiling down from above, proud to see another build come to life.

For this project, we recommended something the owner hadn’t tried before—Crescendo. And as it turns out, it was exactly to his liking.

Front stage features the Crescendo Revolution 1S2, paired with the Crescendo Revolution 110 subwoofer providing the foundation on the low end. Everything is powered and controlled by the Rainbow EL-PA6.8, giving us the flexibility to dial in the sound just right. As always, the doors are properly treated with CTK Standard Pro to ensure a solid acoustic foundation.

And just like before—solid installation, careful tuning, and attention to every little detail.

Keeping it simple.

SimpleSound!!!

A Toyota RAV4 came in for a serious sound quality upgrade, and we kept the formula simple—because when the right components and proper installation come together, great sound naturally follows.

Up front, we installed the Focal PS 165F3E 3-way component set, complemented by the smooth and detailed STEG SST50 tweeters, beautifully integrated into a custom A-pillar build. The midrange remains in the factory dash location, allowing us to maintain the vehicle’s clean OEM look while optimizing staging and imaging.

To create the proper acoustic environment, the doors were carefully treated with CTK Standard Pro damping—reducing unwanted resonance and giving the midbass the solid foundation it deserves.

Handling the low frequencies is the Focal 25FE subwoofer, housed in our computed detachable enclosure. The box was designed to blend seamlessly with the front stage, keeping tonal consistency since it shares the same model lineage and cone material as the front speakers. The result is bass that is deep, controlled, and naturally integrated into the music—not overpowering, but perfectly supportive.

For tuning and amplification duties, the system runs through the powerful Goldhorn DSPA 816 Pro processor-amplifier combo, paired with the dedicated muscle of the Helix M One mono amplifier driving the subwoofer. This setup gives us the precision and control needed to shape the stage, balance tonality, and bring every detail of the music to life.

Even the electrical side received attention. We upgraded the main fuse to Harmonic Harmony Fuse to ensure stable and efficient power delivery—because every bit of clean power counts in a high-performance system.

For security and peace of mind, we also installed the GNET G‑ON2 dash camera system, providing reliable monitoring and protection for the vehicle.

As always, we kept to our tradition:
clean workmanship, solid installation, and tuning focused purely on musical enjoyment.

No unnecessary complexity. No gimmicks. Just carefully chosen components working together in harmony.

Keep it simple.
SimpleSound!!!