I want to change my WR1 system, ideas please.

There's only one thing that lets the WR1 down and thats the ICE.
who the cluck use's tapes any more.

So I want something that looks good,,,,, nothing that looks like a chaver's system.
I was thinking of a Sony Mini disc player ???

feed back everyone please

C

 

mp3 player

 

How much do you have to spend? The front speakers should be changed too as they are also sh1te.

 

New Head Unit - up to you what - but something by Alpine. £200+

New front speakers 6.5" components £100+

10-12" Sub £150+

4 Chanel amp (2 for fronts - other 2 bridged to sub) £300+

Fitting by a installer (inc cables, dynamat, box for sub etc £400+

Stuff is ludicrously cheap in the US if you can avoid shipping costs - otherwise www.caraudiodirect.co.uk are about the cheapest in the UK

The pluses are because you easily spend much more than that amount

ie really nice would be (if your loaded);

HU - £400 fronts -£250 2 x Sub £400 (each) + amp for fronts - £500 2 x amps for subs at £500 each - qulatiy stealth install - £1000

 

My car allready had an alpine head unit fitted, I added a six cd mp3 changer in the boot, up to about 60 cds worth of music, could you ever want more, abs mint

 

I know this is going to be 'how long is a piece of string question' But, I two am lucky enough to have a WR1 and am looking into the ICE department. I'd like to run two 10-inch subs in the boot (I think it would make a nice symmetrical boot-build, not to mention balancing out the weight).

Obviously upgrade the front speakers (prob infinities) and I'd like that double din Kenwood touch screen DVD player. Whats the likelihood that I would need two amps? Is it purely a power issue or are there other benefits that having two amps would bring?
Also, whats the max length of cable to and from the amp b4 power/ sound degradation starts kicking in? Is this an issue in a car?

cheers

 

i have in the for sale section pioneer 6.5 in dash motorized screen/tuner
excelent bit of kit and 6 disc changer with it both items only 2 months old with boxes manuals fixings
http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/...products_id+60

 

Two amps or one amp is a personal choice, not too much difference, but with the two amps you get the choice of using a higher spec for your fronts and using a mono-bloc for your subs.

Wouldn't worry about this too much so long as you use a decent quality of interconnects and speaker cable, the more important thing is to remember to keep the power feeds and signal cables seperated by ideally 12" or more.

John.

 

cheers everyone, some great ideas and top tips.
Tried to fit the Sony Disc player the other weekend but the finishing plate would not fit. After looking in to the SIDC issue this month covers something in this area, so I've been told.

I'm going for GaryCat's idea, front speaker have got to go, this is my first step forward untill I've had a chance to check out other options when changing the head unit.
May be a head unit and computer .

Thanks again Guys.

C

 

Oldfella

Can you explain how the MP3 part of the changer works? Do you upload files from a DAP?

 

Guys how far have you got with your upgrades, I need to upgrade mine as well... already have a decent pioneer mp3 cd player.... but need front speakers, and would like to fit the secs monitor as well...

How about all 3 of us roll up somewhere and ask for a decent discount?? plus anyone else i guess should get a pretty decent deal??