Depends. If you don't have 1.5 you're going to have to downgrade to it anyway even if you want the custom. It's really a matter of preference. You can have a 1.5 and use the webbrowser and other options through Devhook, a firmware emulator, or you can use the custom firmware that lets you have everything in one neat package.
What version is your PSP right now?
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