ICE upgrade for Cup

[scooby stu]

Considering upgrading the head unit and speakers but have lost touch with this side of things - havent played around with in-car hi-fi for 5 yrs or so.

Dont really want to spend more than £500 (CD head unit + 4 speakers) - want something with a bit of punch but dont want to blow the budget and have amp, sub, etc.

Standard intallation just lacks guts, not punchy enough - will upgrade of head unit and speakers be enough ?

Was considering Alpine unit and infinity speakers - any recommendations, tips on what features to look out for on current range of head units and guidance on installation ?

Cheers.

 

[TheCake]

The only ICE upgrade for the Cup I can think of is by a company called...

"removal"

You know it makes sense....

 

[Rorrie]

alpine or pioneer hu IMO, i sway towards alpine, and a set of decent comonets up front, you would really need an amp for real punch



id say

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2193http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2193



fronts

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3018http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3018

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2374http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2374

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2374http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2374



you dont need rears but if you MUST

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3361http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3361



and any money left over

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1040http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1040



not much else, but id say, dont get rear, but get 2 channel amp (small) and mount that somewhere) it would make a huge differnce

something even like this

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3581http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3581

 

[scooby stu]

Thanks for taking the time to post info.

So head unit plus front components and amp would be adequate then ?

Anyone else got any views on Alpine ALP-CDA9812RB head unit ?

Not heard of DLS - well rated ?

If i go for components, can the tweeter component be fitted in place of the OE units on top of the dash or will they have to be fitted elsewhere ?

Is head unit installation straightforward - guess I need some sort of u-shaped pin to remove the OE unit ?

Cheers.

 

[bambam1]

Quote: Originally posted by scooby stu on 26 October 2004


So head unit plus front components and amp would be adequate then ?

in terms of improving the sound quality on the whole, yes, this will increase the sound ten-fold

Anyone else got any views on Alpine ALP-CDA9812RB head unit ?

above average mid priced unit, good buy

Not heard of DLS - well rated ?

very well rated

If i go for components, can the tweeter component be fitted in place of the OE units on top of the dash or will they have to be fitted elsewhere ?

they can be fitted anywhere, i prefer to mountthem within 2 inches of the mid driver, but the factory locations can be used if you so wish, just remember, if you do fit them elsewhere, to remove or disconnect the oem tweeters as they will cause the sound to be far too harsh

Is head unit installation straightforward - guess I need some sort of u-shaped pin to remove the OE unit ?

no, just an old metal coat hanger that you can cut up and bend

Cheers.