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31st October 2013, 15:03
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L-plater
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Audio help....
Thinking of (like many have) upgrading the audio in my saxo early on next year. I have a pissing cassette at the moment, and as it's my first car I don't particularly want this for much longer
So, I will be needing a fairly basic setup but something thats decent. If anyone could come up with an idea of what to look for, and what i'd exactly need that would be great. I don't want a massive overpowered sub or anything- just something that sounds decent and won't break the bank. Cheers
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31st October 2013, 15:16
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Are you buying the whole lot? What is your budget?
I assume you'll be wanting to do things fairly cheaply as its your first install...
Firstly, you need a headunit, I find the best ones are Kenwood, Pioneer or Alpine. You cant go wrong if you get either of those, just make sure its got the right features if you plan on plugging in your ipod/iphone etc, I'd avoid other makes like Sony, Clarion, Panasonic and the like as they are shite and stupidly hard to use.
Front speakers, you can either go coaxial (1 unit) or component (tweeter is separate) - components work better off an amp but it's really up to you. Again, Alpine stuff is good, or JBL is very good value (I swear by it) so again you cant go wrong if you get pretty much anything JBL. (front saxo speakers are 13cm)
In terms of a sub and amp I'd suggest looking on www.caraudiosecurity.com at their sub and amp packages (try not to get a sub with a built in amp), again JBL would be your best bet on a budget and in my opinion are bassy as hell and can take a hammering! Either 1x10" or 1x12" will be plenty enough bass if set up correctly.
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31st October 2013, 15:44
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Don't really want to be spending much more over around £150...But am flexible to things part by part. Maybe get the headunit and some front speakers, then work on amp/sub at a later stage..That possible?
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31st October 2013, 15:55
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You could easily get a brand new headunit and some front speakers for £150, even less if you buy used.
There are some right bargains about on second hand subs, JBL 1000watts can be had off ebay for £20, then get a cheap amp for £20-30.
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31st October 2013, 16:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Muel
You could easily get a brand new headunit and some front speakers for £150, even less if you buy used.
There are some right bargains about on second hand subs, JBL 1000watts can be had off ebay for £20, then get a cheap amp for £20-30.
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right okay then- will have a look around on ebay then and see whats out there. wheres the best place to get the kit fitted? thanks mate.
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31st October 2013, 16:20
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If you have a mate that knows what they're doing that would be your best bet.
Or give it a go yourself, it's all easier than you think and has probably been covered on here before. I'm sure there's guides/threads kicking around somewhere on how to remove doorcards and how to feed through your amp wires.
If you get stuck just ask
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31st October 2013, 16:26
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Okay then will have to think about who could do that. as far as the sub and amp are concerned- would these do the job? http://bit.ly/1dToNPd
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31st October 2013, 16:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tomparker95
Okay then will have to think about who could do that. as far as the sub and amp are concerned- would these do the job? http://bit.ly/1dToNPd
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Yep, I'd definitely bid on that if it stays within your price range. JL (the make of the sub) is a pretty good make.
Just bear in mind you will need to buy an amp wiring kit aswell which are around £20
But yeh I'd keep an eye on that auction.
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31st October 2013, 16:46
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Ok. Will keep an eye on that then
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31st October 2013, 18:05
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Buying good Headunit is everything. With good headunit you can make very nice sound on stock speakers. After that you can upgrade step by step. And when you buy headunit you must buy eurojack because i think that your hu don't have eurojack.
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31st October 2013, 18:58
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L-plater
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Cheers for the reply pal. What exactly is eurojack?
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31st October 2013, 18:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tomparker95
Cheers for the reply pal. What exactly is eurojack?
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I'd ignore that he's talking shite.
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31st October 2013, 19:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Muel
I'd ignore that he's talking shite.
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Lolz! True
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31st October 2013, 19:07
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Is what he said true up until the eurojack shit?
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31st October 2013, 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tomparker95
Is what he said true up until the eurojack shit?
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Well yes a decent headunit would be a good start, as its the "heart" of your system. Saying that my current Alpine one was one of the cheaper ones (cheapest probably lol) at £90 brand new and its just fine for me and has been for the last couple of years.
As long as you don't buy a shit make it will sound just fine!
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1st November 2013, 07:58
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Oh i wouldn't go for a shit one anyway. Looking at the prices they hardly break the bank anyway!
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3rd November 2013, 11:30
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Go to halfords at the min they have some edge components for a tenner and some discontinued head units if your on a tight budget mate
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4th November 2013, 16:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by solo_x
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What's he want to do with that?
If OP buys a new headunit, it will come with iso lead anyway lol.
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4th November 2013, 16:35
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Stock car doesn't have ISO connector. If he have cassette player than 99% have just wires.
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