172 head unit vs 182 head unit

[chris_leic172]

I noticed on the Clio 182 the head unit is marked Cabasse tronic auditorium.

Is this head unit better than the one in the Mk2 172.

They both look physically the same and both have 4X40W output.

 

[Pete]

Theyre both the same AFAIK.

 

[CocoPops]

Yup, both the same, just different badging.

 

[Tom]

if that thing had a 4x40 output i can beat 911 turbos.

the speakers however seem of a new design, maybe cabasse had some input there.

Cabasse for those who dont know is a french high end audio equipment producer mainly speakers.

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by Tomclio182 on 22 July 2004

if that thing had a 4x40 output i can beat 911 turbos.

If you had a cup I might believe you.

 

[chris_leic172]

Just wondered if the quality might be slightly better as its made by Cabasse?

 

[Tom]

I think it might be down to the speaker setup.

I have the 182 unit in a box, next time your at a meet i can bring it?

 

[chris_leic172]

Tom,

Ive upgraded the 4 main speakers to JBLs. I dont want to buy an after market head unit so was wonderingif there would be any benefits of moving to a Cabasse head unit from a 182.

 

[Pete]

Youd have get better performance if youd stuck with standard speakers and changed the hu, unfortunately its the hu thats the weak link.

 

[182_blue]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete_172 on 22 July 2004

Quote: Originally posted by Tomclio182 on 22 July 2004

if that thing had a 4x40 output i can beat 911 turbos.

If you had a cup I might believe you.

unbeliavable that a radio question can turn into the old cup sh*te again

 

[chris_leic172]

Yeah, stop highjacking my post!

It does sound better since I upgraded the speaker to JBLs, will it sound better if I move to the Cabasse, that is the question!

 

[Tom]

Best to try it i have no idea.

You can "borrow" mine.

 

[Grandpa Munster]

I found the standard h/u in my 2002 172 to be better than the cabasse in my new 182. At the same number volume level the cabasse is quieter than the one in the 172. Needless to say, i took it out. Just my opinion.

 

[cnic69]

Change the HU and the speakers if you like your tunes.

Std is okay for most stuff but falls down with anything worth listening to.
(Cant live without my MP3s!)