Upgrade sound system

Crixus00

Crixus00

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Hi guys - hope this is the right section.

I own a standard Seat Ibiza Ecomotive and i do a lot a miles communting, maybe up 35k year - so i spend a lot of time in my car.

I listen to a lot of music using my Iphone connected to the aux input.

The standard sound in the car is ok but not really very good at all. Base is aweful. What i would like to do is look into perhaps enhancing sound system. I don't mind spending a bit of money, but i dont want to to loose my aux input functionality or have super-quality speakers on display inviting criminals to break into my car.

I should point out I have no expercience in fitting sound systems to cars.

At this stage i am exploring the idea.

Anyone got any advice? Thanks.
 
hi there, well the most obvious answer to me would to be replace the standard door speakers you have. I can't say i'm familiar with your car so i can't go into any details really. Might be worth looking into how easy it would be to get to your current speakers as replacing them is a simple case of unscrewing and switching wires. This is probably the simplest upgrade you can do and doesn't result in your new system being on display as it's hidden behind the panels.

The next step on top of this would be to put in a sub, however as you say you're completely inexperienced so i'd leave this a while until you've looked into it. It's not terribly complicated but can appear daunting to someone who hasn't done it before.
 
simple head unit speakers and maybe an amp and sub......
wouldnt bother with the sound deadning and the like,,,,

300 quid tops maybe, a lot less if you look around or buy from the bay...recently kitted out two cars speakers infinitys 6 1/2" X2 a sub and amp (XPL 12" plus 600watt amp)all for under 50 quid....

head units maybe go for a known quantity and buy new, or rsk it and buy 2nd hand at 1/4 the price


bullit
 
bullit in head said:
simple head unit speakers and maybe an amp and sub......
wouldnt bother with the sound deadning and the like,,,,

300 quid tops maybe, a lot less if you look around or buy from the bay...recently kitted out two cars speakers infinitys 6 1/2" X2 a sub and amp (XPL 12" plus 600watt amp)all for under 50 quid....

head units maybe go for a known quantity and buy new, or rsk it and buy 2nd hand at 1/4 the price


bullit
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Thanks for the replies.

I would be happy to spend £300. Is this something i could do myself (prefer not to tbh) or can i get somewhere to do the install at a reasonable price?
 
Ok, flicking through a car audio mag it would appear i have loads of options but I haven't a clue what to go for.

Options include: change head unit, put in new speakers (2 or 4 or more?), put in Components (what is this, looks like a speaker to me?), put in an amp, put in subwoofer, put in enclosed subwoofer.

I have a budget of £300.

can you guys recommend me a setup? And maybe identify which makes/ models to go for? Thanks.
 
I would suggest a new head unit (assuming you are using the Seat stock system) to one which will give you full ipod integration and control, and also adding a subwoofer to enhance the lower frequencies. You might find the additional quality from a head unit with decent quality components, plus the addition of a sub will provide enough in the way of quality before you upgrade the speakers as well.

:)
 
I have decided to raise my budget to £500 as, after doing some looking around, it has become evident i am not going to get the sound i want for £300.


For a head unit, i quite like the look of the JVC KD-R901 which retail at circa £170. One of the Car audio shops recommended getting a 10" Edge enclosed subwoofer but i really want some more impartial advice before allowing a salesmen loose on my budget!

Any further advice would be apreciated. Thanks!
 
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