This looks pretty good - http://shop.audioimages.co.uk/kenwood-ksc-sw10-passive-radiator-powered-subwoofer-system-p-1384.html
Takes line level input too.
Takes line level input too.
Spec me some ICE
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I've never had much look with in cabin acitive subs, tryed two in the MX-5 both sucked, tryed and alpine one in the Passat that sucked as well, ended up building my own enclosure.
[TW]Fox;15398449 said:
Hrm, looks like my only option would be to butcher the false floor in my boot, and find a shallow sub and grille to go in that, not something I'm particularly keen on, especially as I'd have to figure some way of fixing the false floor without doing anything that couldn't be reversed.
Wicksta - That sub would fit under a seat.
Wicksta - That sub would fit under a seat.
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The Navigation isn't that bad either, sure it doesn't look as nice as modern tomtoms etc. (although the perspective mode isn't bad at all) but its certainly fine at doing it's job of getting you somewhere. I thought that was the whole point of sat nav.
The other advantage is the screen is much bigger and you don't have the worry about removing it plus all trace of it when you drive somewhere.
The other advantage is the screen is much bigger and you don't have the worry about removing it plus all trace of it when you drive somewhere.
I've only read the first 10 or so replys but 6*9's really are not as bad as everyone makes up. Only things you need to consider is they do use a lot of power. I doubt a standard HU would power some decent 6*9's very well and you'll find other bits cutting out. Also the mounting depth; your factory fitted 6*9's will be maybe a few cm deep, where as most of the ones you buy can be up to 10cm deep. You need to make sure you have the mounting depth to play with otherwise they simply won't fit.
I found a set of £80~ 6*9's using exisiting wiring in the back and some cheapish (£40~) sony 5 1/2 front door speakers gave me a pretty good level of sound in my old car.
I never used the factory HU though and I've been told simply replacing the HU (which is a tiny amp in itself, I got a £120~ Alpine job that was brilliant) makes a massive difference.
You're already looking at a new car and have been happy with your audio so far so I wouldn't spend too much time or money or mess about with it too much as it may affect resale value.
I found a set of £80~ 6*9's using exisiting wiring in the back and some cheapish (£40~) sony 5 1/2 front door speakers gave me a pretty good level of sound in my old car.
I never used the factory HU though and I've been told simply replacing the HU (which is a tiny amp in itself, I got a £120~ Alpine job that was brilliant) makes a massive difference.
You're already looking at a new car and have been happy with your audio so far so I wouldn't spend too much time or money or mess about with it too much as it may affect resale value.
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Which isn't even out yet let alone depreciated into my budget
My car has no resale value.
people go "ZOMG 6*9s!" because of what they read on other boards, but dont actually know why theyre bad
a set of loud amp'd 6*9s will produce a lot of sound, but as a result of all the mid and trebble, it will drag the sound stage behind you, which you dont want because it will sound bad because human ears cant work out sounds behind them that well (look at the shape of your ear)
a set of loud amp'd 6*9s will produce a lot of sound, but as a result of all the mid and trebble, it will drag the sound stage behind you, which you dont want because it will sound bad because human ears cant work out sounds behind them that well (look at the shape of your ear)
[TW]Fox;15400513 said:
I'd imagine someone on here will grab it when you come to sell! How much do you recon it's worth atm btw?
Still my point stands about mounting depth, check it out before buying as most places will list the mounting depth of speakers and you can get slim ones etc...
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I'm not sure i can take anyone who thinks a £120 alpine HU and 5 1/2" Sony door speaker are excellent seriously.
Loud only means good to chavs who don't care about SQ.
6x9 mounting depth on a saloon car usually isn't an issue this is due to them mounting under the shelf in free air.
Loud only means good to chavs who don't care about SQ.
6x9 mounting depth on a saloon car usually isn't an issue this is due to them mounting under the shelf in free air.
I hardly ever had them up loud but compared with the stock audio they were very good. I'm sure if you pay more money you would get even better sound quality but for the money I paid I was happy with the results - considering I knew I wasn't keeping the car for long.
The HU was an Alpine Ipod one and apart from the fact it didn't have a pre-out it was really good. Better than some of the Kenwood/Sony/Etc... £300 jobs I've seen in proper installs.
He's been happy enough with his audio for this long so it doesn't really require spending loads of the best audio you can get. I'm sure just some £50 front components would make a world of difference compared to the stock BMW audio which I've heard is shocking.
[TW]Fox;15398449 said:
Need more than £300 really mate.
this setup would give you amazing sounds:
audison bit one £450
No idea on comps, i only know of good 6.5's but CDT's would do you well I think. CL class, upgrade to ES when you can/want.
Go with the new vibe liteair 4 channel, it is excellent, Vibe are really good now.
And finally some Genesis 6x9 subs.
I really recommend lots of sound deadening and mount all speakers on atleast MDF baffles.
You also need an amp wiring kit, 4 awg should do, dont go for less, personally I would go for an autoleads 0 awg kit, then you need a 5m rca lead and a pair of 1m rca leads (5m from headunit to audison) 1m from audison to amps, and some speaker wire. Vibe do some flat stuff, which works really well.
True but you can LPF them so they only play music under x hertz. At the moment im running my rear speakers in the passat as subs using the LPF feature on my P77mp. No sound comes out of the tweeters and only bass out of the mids. I have everything for a decent sq system (inc a massive 3.5 cuft ported box that looks tiny in the boot) just havent got round to wiring it up.
Dont be so stupid.
With bass you need to overcompensate for road noise, vibration and the fact that any soft materials will simply absorb bass.