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Where to start with audio?
- Thread starter Matt1
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my headunit already has that power output so it'll be pointless fitting that. i know i need to uprate the speakers, i asked really to see what type of set up im going to need ie coaxial..? components..? speakers, what to have in the front? and what in the back? etc etc
Polo + Micra
yeah your head unit will be 4x50 w Max (same as all alpines have been for the last 4 years ish)
4x45w RMS is a decent amount from a plug and play amp
182
I run one of these, really easy if don't want to run cable to boot and back again.
182, 6r GTi
i just changed my head unit to a kenwood 4x50 and the sound was 10 times better then ran a cbr10 vibe sub and sound is prety damn good
clio 1.2 blue
If you have a alphine head unit, try inphase. There a good match and found them to be on the levels of the top audio makes but an affordable price
MK3 PH2 1.2
I found fusions were a bit too much greeen, i know edge work and last!
MK3 PH2 1.2
Whisker biscuit
ClioSport Club Member
Would love to beef the sound up in mine, was in a mates mini and the sound out of his Harman Kardon system was unbelievable speakers on the bay for £250 ! Dunno if theyre adaptable for a 1*2 though, oh and it doesnt include the amp ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-MINI-One-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a11c67808
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-MINI-One-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a11c67808
Polo + Micra
Each to their own mate
the top of the edge range is £35 now they must be quality:S
now for an extra £15 you could get these
This man speaks sense.
1 4-channel amp, 1 good pair of components up front, 1 sub on the other two channels. Job done.
On a serious budget, I'd go for the infinity's that were posted earlier.... although personally I'd say it's 100% worth saving the extra few quid and getting something nice. JL audio pops up cheap on Ebay pretty frequently, I'm a bit of fan boy of JL stuff.... superb quality.
Ph1 track 172
Ok just to back track a little bit!!
the stock speakers in the clio are by blaupunkt, which is actually a very good audio brand!
if you want to make a proper differece, and do the car audio thing properly,
start by taking out the skeaers and lining the surrounding metal with dynamat, the inner and outer door skin,
the further you do this, the better. best to do the full door and stop there.
you can do the whole car but this will be expensive and the stuff weighs quite a bit!!
then change all the existing audio wiring with a higher grade wiring. the stuff that comes with the car is pretty crud, and go for something like 16awg wiring.
Then save for some very nice speakers, components by a brand such as DLS, not anything off the shelf at halfords.
that would be how to start with audio PROPERLY!
the stock speakers in the clio are by blaupunkt, which is actually a very good audio brand!
if you want to make a proper differece, and do the car audio thing properly,
start by taking out the skeaers and lining the surrounding metal with dynamat, the inner and outer door skin,
the further you do this, the better. best to do the full door and stop there.
you can do the whole car but this will be expensive and the stuff weighs quite a bit!!
then change all the existing audio wiring with a higher grade wiring. the stuff that comes with the car is pretty crud, and go for something like 16awg wiring.
Then save for some very nice speakers, components by a brand such as DLS, not anything off the shelf at halfords.
that would be how to start with audio PROPERLY!
ITB BG 182
Problem is, to change the wiring within the door speakers is not as easy as you think. Its on two plugs between the doors and the bulk of the car. Yea you can drill through and completly re-wire but is it really worth all that hassel?
All i did was change the front speakers for some thing better, left the tweeters as is and now looking at buying a decent amp for my alpine sub. I tried crossovers but it looks like more of a b**ch than what its worth.
All i did was change the front speakers for some thing better, left the tweeters as is and now looking at buying a decent amp for my alpine sub. I tried crossovers but it looks like more of a b**ch than what its worth.
