ICE setup

Morthoseth · 24 Feb 2006 at 13:14

Ok, so ive lived for a long time with my cars now and using the stock audio systems, now i want to upgrade

Has to be iPod ready, prefer it over CD's

Is it worth actually buying an amp / sub / other speakers? would i notice a huge difference (Im not a huge fan on having music playing at 100% volume, i like my ability to hear still, and want to keep my eardrums intact)

I mean, Is it worth buying an expensive head unit if you dont have an amp / sub and such?

I dont have a clue about car audio in general.

The car in question is a Hyundai Coupe F2 Evolution (2000)

Vanilla · 24 Feb 2006 at 13:26

brand speakers over car speakers = Good Difference
Brand Head Unit over car head unit = Massive Difference

The above two together is a good combo.

If you are just a csual listener then a head unit and stock speakers change would do you fine. Spend maybe £200 on a HU £50 on some fronts and leave the rears (or change them for a £30 set).

If you want to go the whole hog get a nice HU, decent fronts and a small sub. Amp them all.

Yes, a good amped system with a nice sub is amazing, depends if you want it and have the cash to fund it.

Ask some more questions or advise how you want to proceed.............

Morthoseth · 24 Feb 2006 at 13:40

Right, sounds good to me

Id be looking at spending ~£400 on a setup, what are my options as far as ipod ready HU's are concerned? that Alpine one does look about the best ive seen so far, which would leave me around £100 for some decent speakers

Vanilla · 24 Feb 2006 at 13:46

Yeah that sounds good, although £300 is quote a bit if you are a casual listener...get a nice set of speakers to go with the HU.

later on maybe think of an amp and sub.

Will you be fitting it yourself?

Morthoseth · 24 Feb 2006 at 14:43

I suck at DIY things, i could try myself but will probably get it fitted by someone

How much would it cost to get speakers / HU / amp fitted?

vygec · 24 Feb 2006 at 15:52

im in pretty much the same position, was looking at alpine..but have now seen this:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4363

Its got everything you are after (with the additional ipod adaptor), plus the headunit is bluetooth..it basically doubles up to be a handsfree kit for your bluetooth phone, now thats smart

Vanilla · 24 Feb 2006 at 18:34

Morthoseth said:
I suck at DIY things, i could try myself but will probably get it fitted by someone

How much would it cost to get speakers / HU / amp fitted?

Speakers 20-30
HU 20-30
Amp 50-60 (getting the carpet up, etc).

All in you might find a place tht will fit it all for say £100.

Speakers you can do yourself easily. HU is quite easy. Amp can be tricky because of the work involved sometimes.