newbie ICE advice - what setup

[Mauwzer]

Hello I am a complete noob 2 all this car owning malarky, havin just passed me test & rinsing a loan on a new clio. I no fark all about ICE & cars, but I do know that I still have about £500 burning a hole in my pocket & a desire to damage my ears with an install thats gonna be the shizzle!

Anybody got any heads up as to what to get hold of & how easy it is to do? Should I go to a in-car audio place like Sextons, or will they rip me off?

Actually, I dont want something that will boil sheeps stomachs but just something that Mozart would have in his motor if he was around 2day, quality vs volume if ya know what I mean (altho a bit of volume is always good too!)

Sorry if this has been askd loads b4, if so a link will suffice!

 

[N8_172]

Where you from etc dude?

 

[NeiLD0wN]

You have a budget of £500

Firstly i would get a new head unit...

Personally if i had £500 now i would get a Pioneer 77MP
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2381&osCsid=0f59a694fe9aa2800ff7dcb7d4fae866http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2381&osCsid=0f59a694fe9aa2800ff7dcb7d4fae866 £230

Then get some DLSR5a front comps
http://www.autoentertainment.net/shopexd.asp?id=159http://www.autoentertainment.net/shopexd.asp?id=159 £100

Amp to run components passive Directed 2400
http://www.cel-direct.com/shop1.asp?s_page=ampselect.asphttp://www.cel-direct.com/shop1.asp?s_page=ampselect.asp £130
leaves £30 for a wiring kit.

May aswell use 4awg now so you have room to upgrade later.
Then save up a months wage for a sub and an amp.. that would be a very nice system and i would be quite jealous myself.

If you want, head over to the guys at http://www.talkaudio.co.ukwww.talkaudio.co.uk its a specialist car audio forum, been in various specialist mags, not max flower or fast car or the like...


And whatever avoid 6*9s, sony splx and some lower end "market" names as there are better budget brands out there for the money.

 

[Mauwzer]

cheers for the info Neil

so how much would I be needing to spend on a complete system? (bearing in mind Ill prob have to get someone else to do the install).

N8 : Im from the south west.

 

[Mauwzer]

haha Ive been researching it & theres no way I can afford to get it all done in one go, gonna look for some front speakers first, amp & a new HU, thanks for all the info, very helpful & you found the best prices for me too!

 

[172_4_life]

Worth spending on a good head unit mate - before doing anything - it all comes from there - £300-£500 for a good one will see you proud when you start asking questions of it!

Am getting an Alpine £399 HU soon.... worth it for the long run!