Complete new ice install...help/input needed

[Skinny]

Okay so as title says im going to completly fit the car out, this is going to be a good quality system and not just a s**t box with 6x9's.:nono:

Im going to replace the head unit,front and back speakers and got a sub for the boot.

I plan on putting the sub to runt he components and coaxials under the passanger seat so it is not to far from the head unit and then the sub in the boot.

Im faily sure on the parts just need to make sure they will run okay together. Also what kind of wiring kit will i need, as to link it all up.?

Is there anything else you think i need/have missed out?
Do i need to sound deaded the door pannels?
Do you know anywhere where i can get these parts cheaper? as my pockets arnt too deep and i have other stuff i want to do to the car as well.
Are the stock speaker slots 13cm front and back?
Any just anything else u want to chip in?



The parts i am looking at getting to do this are as follows:

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/5777.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/6691.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/6685.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/2924.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/5378.html

Oh cheers for any replys and help as i want to make this the business

 

[TJB182]

Soundproofing makes a world of difference.

If you want a quality sound. Start with a headunit that isnt an alpine. Id also go for Rainbow speakers at that price, rather than infinitys.

Best thing to do would be to sign up a TalkAudio forums.

 

[Skinny]

what head unit would you reccomend? and why rainbows over infinity speakers?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

If you want a quality sound. Start with a headunit that isnt an alpine.

What's wrong with Alpine.

 

[veaney]

you can get some decent 2nd hand stuff on here and other forums matey, people always nocking subs etc up for sale pretty good prices too

 

[TJB182]

If you want a quality sound. Start with a headunit that isnt an alpine.

What's wrong with Alpine.

Actually, theres nothing wrong with alpine. I just dont like the way they sound. I should have stated that earlier. You can fiddle with the EQ all day and an Alpine will still sound harsh. I just dont like the tone.

Again, down to personal preference but i just think Rainbow make incredible good quality, awesome sounding speakers. It also depends on what you listen to.

If you really want to know what the best you can get for your money is, check out Talk Audio. Once you have 50 posts youll also be able to post in the for sale and wanteds.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/417.html

That's my one, can't fault it imo. There are indeed 2 or 3 functions for each button, most of which you'll only use once in the initial setting up. But you can reset everything back to default flat tones for comparison, and the difference is stunning.

 

[TJB182]

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/417.html

That's my one, can't fault it imo. There are indeed 2 or 3 functions for each button, most of which you'll only use once in the initial setting up. But you can reset everything back to default flat tones for comparison, and the difference is stunning.

I had the model down from that a few years ago. What kind of Muzak do you listen to, out of curiosity?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Everything.

To be fair I don't listen to things loud. I got a cheap and cheerful sub and didn't bother fitting the tweeters that came with the comps.

General driving I use volume 5 or 6. Obviously set it up with volume in 20+ and it was fine, treble was a bit squeaky but that's to be expected from the standard domes.

 

[Skinny]

if you dont think alpines are good, what would you recommend as a head unit to play an ipod off?

 

[terribleclio]

from personal experience i would recommend getting rainbow components. Top notch sound quality!

 

[hazzel_frazzel]

what would you suggest over alpine for the price then? it is down to personal preference, but I think alpine make great headunits, very reliable and well built too.

 

[TJB182]

I personally like the sound of JVC HUs. But Alpine are prob the best iPod compatible ones.

Although why spend a fortune on a quality ICE install then play low quality MP3 audio?

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

Ok mate, im a huge ICE fan and would be more then happy to chip in a few words. Firstly stop worrying so much bout the head unit, if you wanna have a kicking setup then the tuning to be done from the head unit is gonna be minimal. The alpine unit you got will be more then ok, you got a 50w output from it (which is well sufficient to play a split system off of) and alpine is known to be ace when it comes to i-pod compatibilty. As for the split system, if you want a kicking install drop the reference range and try for the Kappa rang (top notch), Rainbows are also high on the list but if those arent in your interest then settle for a pair of JBL GTO 6" splits, they got a 70W RMS out put and a 2ohm impedance level, perfect for a SQ setup (sound quality) but also do great for SPL, depends how you set them. Im currently running the JBL's and i cant complain As for the wiring, you can settle for a 4 guage. Now i see you got one amp, you planning on running that whole setup of one amp? Cause if your pockets can allow, i would suggest getting a small mid market amp just to run your sub off of, youll get a better output, and then run your splits and mids off the Blaupunkt. If you cant go that route then run your splits of the radio (power will be more then sufficient) and run the sub and two ways of the amp. Either way i wouldnt reccomend running the whole setup of one amp.

Hope this helps mate.
peace

 

[Laura]

www.talkaudio.co.uk

dont be an SQ fairy tho... SPL all the way

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

www.talkaudio.co.uk

dont be an SQ fairy tho... SPL all the way

LOL thats a funny one...but you gotta respect it tho, the hardest and most challenging set up to install....properly!

SQ fairy....FLOL

 

[Laura]

its differnt but its no harder than a full on SPL build, belive me SPL installs make ALOT of hard work

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

yeah ok i can give you that, but with SPL the main factor is getting ur bass pumping to the highest db's without distortion. However with SQ you got db's, clarity, frequencies, pitch and the main factor that you gotta hear your bass from coming infront of you, not from behind. So i give it up to SPL installers, but i still gotaa say most demanding set up is SQ. No hates towards SPL tho, not at all. Im an ICE fan and i appreciate all set ups

 

[Laura]

hense why us SPL ers call u lot SQ fairys lol

i write this sat here wearing a Team UK SPL dbdrag euro finals jumper...

SPL all the way
there are some awesome SQ installs about .. they are just not my thing lol

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

HAHAHAHA f**k ok
Question is did you earn that jumper or inherit it??
I had a SPL install when i was living in South Africa, so i can appreciate, but now im looking for something more challenging

but no worries, its all good

 

[Skinny]

cheers polishdon im planning to run the components and coaxels of a 4 channel amp under passanger seat and then get a vibe sub with buit in amp. As running of the headunit would be a waste!

Would you be able to find or show me in the direction of a good wiring kit to sort all htis out as i have no clue how much i will need to set up 4 speakers an amp and subwith inbuilt amp.

Also sound deadning how should i go about this as i have no clue as how to do this prolpy...any advice would be great?

Cheers

 

[makavelli]

come up to the midlands and buy my sub

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=280056

 

[Laura]

HAHAHAHA f**k ok
Question is did you earn that jumper or inherit it??
I had a SPL install when i was living in South Africa, so i can appreciate, but now im looking for something more challenging

but no worries, its all good

i earnt it, i was there, i did the 42 hours without sleep lol,
admitedly i didnt take my car i had no chance of winning in my class but i do compete, all be it with a new install, now in street C rather than Street B

we took my boyfriend of the times van over and we came second, blew all 3 DD9515s in the finals ... ooops :nono:

alot of SA peeps are involved, where abouts you from

 

[Tigger]

Get yourself a set of Focal components up front

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

i earnt it, i was there, i did the 42 hours without sleep lol,
admitedly i didnt take my car i had no chance of winning in my class but i do compete, all be it with a new install, now in street C rather than Street B

we took my boyfriend of the times van over and we came second, blew all 3 DD9515s in the finals ... ooops :nono:

alot of SA peeps are involved, where abouts you from

LOL..... blo*dy hell must have forgoten bout this post hahahaha,Doin a new sound install, looking for some tips, and came across this! anyways in response to location im from JHB, Johannesburg...city of gold

Sh*t Skinny_j, apologise for abandoning you man, but this post completely slipped past my radar some how. Know it was ages ago, but better late then neva, hope that setup turned out as kicking as you planned

Sorry if i came across as rude, completely slipped past me :dead:

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

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[Skinny]

lol at the bump. Yeah was sweet, there's pics about. Competed a few times with it last season.

 

[polishdon@hotmail.com]

aaaaah nice to hear man, could you send me a link to the pics pls? did you end up doin it all urself or sending it in?

I did a search just now, and looked through all your started threads but couldnt locate pics :S