Some help for a better sounding system

[Stani1029]

Basically when ive got music on in the car its just not loud enough of got enough bass to it. The almera and lexus i had were great and they had a standard system so if someone can point me to better front/rear speakers or even headunit. Ive got a brand new lg one at the moment

 

[MrMigs08]

Hmm this interests me also!

I've just fitted ford fiesta mk4/5 speakers to the parcelshelf of the micra (Cheap mod ftw) and one of the speakers doesnt work, but the 1 that does eats the front alive for breakfast, better trebble response, good bass response (But not best) so a supporting sub works wonders, although the stock speakers are ok for bass.

I think if you set up some tweeters with crossover to the main front speakers, the micra speakers should sound quite good!

 

[Shaun]

tweeters and mids for the front. sub in the back. you don't really need rear speakers.
i am using japanese pioneer speakers and a jvc headunit. and a 12" sub in the boot.

 

[peposhi]

Stani, HU is important but not that much. I use an old Silvercrest shi..sh that can only play music trough AUX.

The most important is the front line, the rear is more for a richer and balanced sound.
You definitely!!! need to go for a set of component speakers. I got Pioneer TSE-17ci. Fabulous sound!

Installed:

I also use an active subwoofer to give it a bit of punch

This baby is now under the pass seat:

And this is where the music comes from:

The rear line is pretty much standard 6/9 speakers.../ to be replaced by Pioneer TSE-13ci at some stage though...

You can go for the same or similar set up and you'd be more than please unless you look for a 1000+ W sound, which I think is unnecessary for a day runner.

Ah, and another important point: sound deadening for the front doors and boot. Best option I believe is
Secondskin Damplifier Pro Kit - fantastic results!!!

(Y)(Y)(Y)

 

[essexpunx]

I've got a secondhand xplod headunit with aux and usb inputs, standard door speakers (for now), FLI rear speakers and a secondhand 300w Fusion amp and 12" sub bought for 20 quid off ebay and it sounds really good for £80 all in :laugh:

 

[N1554N]

Stani, HU is important but not that much. I use an old Silvercrest shi..sh that can only play music trough AUX.

The most important is the front line, the rear is more for a richer and balanced sound.
You definitely!!! need to go for a set of component speakers. I got Pioneer TSE-17ci. Fabulous sound!

Installed:

I also use an active subwoofer to give it a bit of punch

This baby is now under the pass seat:

And this is where the music comes from:

The rear line is pretty much standard 6/9 speakers.../ to be replaced by Pioneer TSE-13ci at some stage though...

You can go for the same or similar set up and you'd be more than please unless you look for a 1000+ W sound, which I think is unnecessary for a day runner.

Ah, and another important point: sound deadening for the front doors and boot. Best option I believe is
Secondskin Damplifier Pro Kit - fantastic results!!!

(Y)(Y)(Y)

interesting tweeter position?! could you tell me if you needed spacers for those mids? and is it a matter of just screwing through the door card to mount that tweeter? also, where did you position the crossover unit? i like the look of that sub, are they ok to put up with being kicked a bit - what with being under the passenger seat??fwn

 

[r-reg-sr]

i would get this
http://www.bassybay.com/products/product/id/104
and this
http://www.theloudest.co.uk/?sectionid=2&page=view_product&product_id=81
cheaper on ebay ,all done

 

[peposhi]

interesting tweeter position?! could you tell me if you needed spacers for those mids? and is it a matter of just screwing through the door card to mount that tweeter? also, where did you position the crossover unit? i like the look of that sub, are they ok to put up with being kicked a bit - what with being under the passenger seat??fwn

Hi, mate
You do need spacers. I made my own from 10mm cable . The tweeters are mounted/screwed directly on the door card. The sub - you can not expect miracles from it as it's only 150W, but it's enough to give you a punch, nice one. Hope it helps(Y)


R-reg... that's some awesome stuff!!!

 

[N1554N]

Hi, mate
You do need spacers. I made my own from 10mm cable . The tweeters are mounted/screwed directly on the door card. The sub - you can not expect miracles from it as it's only 150W, but it's enough to give you a punch, nice one. Hope it helps(Y)


R-reg... that's some awesome stuff!!!

10mm cable? i'm intrigued!!! i was looking at using some EVA type (closed cell) foam and just cut the spacers out - no need to drill holes etc i have no place/time to do the MDF spacer thing plus i thought the foam would help with rattle....
what's your thoughts on that?
i like that Pioneer sub as i could probably install it without the Mrs noticing !!

 

[Seb_]

I second what Shaun said about the rear speakers: more weight, thieves appealing, pain to pass the wires from the front to the rear or the car if you don't already have them, and I don't like the sound coming from behind.

I also second Penyo said: a good set of front speakers, some good tweeters (stock OEM tweeters are a bit too weak, but it's a good upgrade compared to nothing, and the A pillar is the best place to install them, just in the frond/side height of your ears).
Don't hesitate to invest in some anti viabration foil if you buy 50+watts speakers.

Sub is a bit overdone, bass are too loud, it takes place, it's heavy, it's exensive and it creates ridiculous vibrations. Imho it's smarter to invest in a good/excellent front + tweet kit than buying an average front kit + expensive sub.

Also head unit is an important thing, you don't have the same sound quality with a 25£ noname than with a 99£ JVC or Panasonic, there are very good brand bottom of range models . My cousin bought a 25eur new "i random" but the sounds was so lame he bought the same Panasonic as mine, bargain on ebay. Go for a model with both USB and jack input, it's very practical.

So to sumup my advice would be to buy a used good branded hu with inputs + a good kit front + tweets. Hope it helps Stani !

 

[r-reg-sr]

having no set for a few months the best sound is hearing the vehicle
but sounds are sounds:grinning: