Is This Set Up OK? - Saxperience

Chr15 · 15th March 2009, 17:30

I dont want anything too big and OTT or too Chavvy. I also need to be able to use the boot easily on a day to day basis.

Amp
http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-ac...ducts_id=20899

Sub
http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-ac...ducts_id=21163

Would that be Ok, or is it a Fail with a capital F?

Suggestions and improvements welcome

Ooh what about speakers?

Stickyjam · 15th March 2009, 18:18

thats super chavvy brands earning a capital F

whats the budget for everything amp(s) sub speakers?

judging by the amount you wrote there the budget isnt that high...

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/1180.html
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JBL-P550c-POWE...3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Autoleads-QDOS...3A1|240%3A1318
wires may not be recommended by others but i found them easy to use and seem to be doing the job... and cheap.
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/4800.html
^ though picking the subwoofer seperately and building the box yaself will give better results...
and i think that works out cheaper than what you linked bar wires...

Chr15 · 15th March 2009, 18:35

Haha really? I dont hang out with Chavs so dont know what they use tbh

I used that site as its got a Sax-P discount.

The sound quality atm is OK (standard ftw), but just want to boost it up that little bit more, hence why I havnt picked out the biggest and most expensive stuff.

Stickyjam · 15th March 2009, 19:39

how would you feel about wiring the stuff i mentioned? have you done much research?

basically what i linked was a set of components to run off the front channels of the amp,
a sub to run off the back channels of the amp and
wires to wire it all up

components are far superior to standard speakers seperating the mid bass driver(goes where the stock speaker is atm) and the tweeter that produces the high notes(gets mounted somewhere higher up.. door cards/a pillar or in the mirror adjuster plastic thingy(cant remember what its called :|)

and yeh sub in boot obvs..

no reason at all why you couldnt do it yaself and really simple...

i just thought of one more thing... headunit what ya got atm?

Chr15 · 15th March 2009, 20:27

Ive not done much research at all. All of this mod business is new to me so its all a learning curve but Ive got the right people on here I can go to. I'll be doing it myself but Ill get my mate to help if I get really stuck.

My HU is a Sony one. Not sure which one exactly as I brought it of the above mentioned mate for £50. It all needs sorting as Ive got the auxillary cable sticking out the front which sometimes gets in the way when changing gear. Theres also the iPod charger from the cigarette lighter which can be in the way at times. It all needs tidying up tbh. Ill get a photo tomorrow when theres decent light. (Car is locked up in the garage now anyway).

AlexGreen · 15th March 2009, 21:40

Whats your budget?

Chr15 · 15th March 2009, 21:46

As said in my mod question thread, there isnt exactly one. From what Ive seen tonight, about 200-300 I suppose, can be adjusted if need be. The main aim was to find something and save up or it, buy and install, next item and so on.

AlexGreen · 15th March 2009, 22:28

AMP: £150 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SPEAKERS: £59 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SUB: £69 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

BOX: £49 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

Chr15 · 15th March 2009, 22:47

Are those prices the Sax-P discount?

That comes to £327, got that in cash on my table

Ill bank that at the weekend and hopefully get something sorted over the next few weeks when Ive got some answers for some other things I want to do.

Big help, cheers again.

Stickyjam · 15th March 2009, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGreen

AMP: £150 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SPEAKERS: £59 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SUB: £69 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

BOX: £49 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

barely giving the sub any power...

AlexGreen · 16th March 2009, 10:34

Its a bit of a tight budget tbh and if you need more power to the sub then i would reccomend getting two amps. Will stretch the budget though:

for the components: http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...c_froogle.html

for the sub: http://www.caraudioni.com/index.php?...71da4eab8319d6

But you would then need 0 awg power/ earth cables, distro blocks. Upgraded engine wiring.

Chr15 · 16th March 2009, 12:58

Like I said, budget can be increased if need be (within reason).

Chr15 · 17th March 2009, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickyjam

i just thought of one more thing... headunit what ya got atm?

Its a Sony Xplod 100 db +

Bit of a mess, lol, I need to tidy it up.

Chr15 · 22nd March 2009, 10:27

Anymore comments or suggestions guys as Id like to get something on order this week

Ashleyp · 22nd March 2009, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris261287

Anymore comments or suggestions guys as Id like to get something on order this week

havnt read through the whole thread, but guess your looking at a set up?

whats your budget? and what do you need to be included? will spec you up mate

Chr15 · 22nd March 2009, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGreen

AMP: £150 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SPEAKERS: £59 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SUB: £69 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

BOX: £49 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGreen

Its a bit of a tight budget tbh and if you need more power to the sub then i would reccomend getting two amps. Will stretch the budget though:

for the components: http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...c_froogle.html

for the sub: http://www.caraudioni.com/index.php?...71da4eab8319d6

But you would then need 0 awg power/ earth cables, distro blocks. Upgraded engine wiring.

AlexGreen spec'd me that. Budget is £300-£400. Im after sub, amp and new speakers for front and rear. Agree with him or any changes? As stated in the first post, nothing OTT or chavvy. Boot still needs to be used.

We were messing around earlier only to find that the front right and rear left speakers are fakes/dont work lol. Got diagonal sounds now lol

Ashleyp · 22nd March 2009, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris261287

AlexGreen spec'd me that. Budget is £300-£400. Im after sub, amp and new speakers for front and rear. Agree with him or any changes? As stated in the first post, nothing OTT or chavvy. Boot still needs to be used.

We were messing around earlier only to find that the front right and rear left speakers are fakes/dont work lol. Got diagonal sounds now lol

i actually like the set up in the 1st post, would work well and provide the right power to comps & sub

imo, no need to purchase the amps in the second quote

btw, set of wires:http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...wg-p-5576.html

and sound deadening (can be added at a later date, but will help massivly): http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/seco...nk-p-4852.html

Chr15 · 22nd March 2009, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGreen

AMP: £150 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SPEAKERS: £59 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-...m58gvm8f5g3897

SUB: £69 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

BOX: £49 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dyna...m58gvm8f5g3897

This one?

Cool. I know this will sound daft but what am I going to need, just so I can make sure Ive got everything ready? Our shed is such a mess tbh. Ooh any special tools/kit?

bluenotesmiley · 22nd March 2009, 12:19

A socket set to remove the bolts for the rear bench and seatbelt anchor. A t40 socket piece to remove the seats. A decent cable stripper and cutter. Lastly, probably a crimper with bullet and/or spade connectors. Think that is it.

Oh and a range of screw drivers and I think a t20 driver to remove door panel screws.

Chr15 · 22nd March 2009, 12:31

Cheers.