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I'd like to say thanks to Pete at Bell Autos for sorting it out, great improvement 
| sib Member Since: 18 May 2007 Location: Baaath Posts: 144  |
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Looks good. How do you rate the JVC ? What speakers did you fit and it all a straight swap over with no extra head unit leads needed ? cheers sib Sib Bath UK 1952 80 inch 1973 88 inch 2018 Morgan plus 4 narrow body |
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9th Jul 2008 6:04pm |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803 
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I'd like to upgrade the audio in my 110 as it is crap!
Thinkin new CD tuner with 2 way speakers in the front but reckon it needs some bass, anyone fitted a sub that doesn't take up too much load space? Andy |
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10th Jul 2008 7:19am |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690  
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Upgrade to an Alpine unit which only takes ipod and radio as a source, brilliant unit even with standard speakers also went for an Alpine mini sub which fits under rear seats(110 utility} which makes the sound better, which for it's size good.
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10th Jul 2008 8:31am |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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That sounds just what I am after, have you got the Alpine model numbers please? Andy
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10th Jul 2008 8:40am |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690
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Hi Andy
The head unit is IDA-X001 and the sub is SWE-1000. The sub can be a bit boomy from bass guitars so it needs to be wired into the sub output on the stereo, mine wasn't and it needs to be done. You can alter the sub woofer levels using it's own switch but it's easier using the head unit controls. Mark |
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10th Jul 2008 4:45pm |
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| Bogblaster Member Since: 04 Jun 2007 Location: Glawstershire Posts: 119 
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I have got the same head unit as Markalpha, but also upgraded the front speakers to Focals and tried the then powered Alpine Sub, but to be honest found it not bassy enough in the 90 as there was nowhere to hide it and allow it to produce more bass, so changed it to a Pioneer TS-WX22A. Since I did that Alpine have released the SWE-1000 which appeas to be a similar product to the Pioneer.
It fits behind the front passenger seat on the wheel arch and is held on with yups of velcro. Very happy with the sound now, but I would recommend upgrading the front speakers, the reason I went for the focals was they are a perfect fit in the existing holes  2019 MY Disco 5 HSE Lux
Audi A4 Avant 3.0L TDI Quattro - WOW 2016 90 Adventure Last edited by Bogblaster on 16th Jul 2008 6:02pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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11th Jul 2008 2:38pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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This is what I have thrown into the Red Dwarf. Its removable as and when required.
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11th Jul 2008 8:53pm |
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| solmanic Member Since: 16 Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 191  
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I found this nifty little JVC powered sub-woofer which fits neatly behind the cubby. It is run directly off a Pioneer head unit with iPod connectivity (wired through to inside the cubby) and Bluetooth hands-free. It sounds surprisingly good. I think it helps that most of the sound is being produced up close in the cabin rather than way back in the cargo area.
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12th Jul 2008 12:54am |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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Fitted a new Kenwood CD Tuner today with some upgraded Pioneer speakers in the original front and rear positions. It still sounds rubbish, an improvement but only just.
I clearly need a sub so am thinking of the Alpine SWE1000 but Halfords have the older SWM1600 on offer at £99. I reckon both will fit under the middle row bench. I think the standard tweeters are also colouring the sound quite badly, will look at upgrading them too if I can find the Focals anywhere. Andy Last edited by CFB on 15th Jul 2008 8:36pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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15th Jul 2008 4:54pm |
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| Bogblaster Member Since: 04 Jun 2007 Location: Glawstershire Posts: 119
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Hi CFB, try these people www.caraudiosecurity.com fast delivery and very reasonable. 2019 MY Disco 5 HSE Lux
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15th Jul 2008 7:24pm |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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Strewth, £195 for 10cm component speakers
Not sure the rest of the setup justifies the expense TBH. Andy |
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15th Jul 2008 8:38pm |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 809 
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Which model of Focals did you fit front & rear Bogblaster? There seem to be 10cm 100CA & 100CA1 on that site... Did you need to modify the rear speaker cavity? (I assume the LR supplied front & rears are the same size?) It would be good to not have to find space for a sub - I wouldn't mind spending extra on good speakers like Focals if they boost the base a little - did you notice much of an improvement before fitting/turning on the sub? |
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16th Jul 2008 8:33am |
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| solmanic Member Since: 16 Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 191
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I upgraded the rear speakers before installing the compact sub and there was no noticable difference at all. Any upgrade to the small front speakers or tweeters will only improve clarity and not provide much in the way of a broader sound spectrum. There is simply no substitute for a sub-woofer in getting better bass and fuller sound. The compact sub was the only option I could see that didn't require me to steal space from somewhere and the improvement was seriously so good, I would recommend doing that before spending anything on the smaller speakers. 2007 Defender 110 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV |
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16th Jul 2008 10:18am |
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| Bogblaster Member Since: 04 Jun 2007 Location: Glawstershire Posts: 119
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Ads 90, Sadly the Focals are not cheap, but the quality is awesome, the model I have is 100V2. They dont increase tha bass, they are only 4", but the clarity is much better and then the sub delivers the low frequency. Only replaced the front ones as the back ones are not component, just a single speaker. I see you are in the Cotswolds, so am I, PM me if you want to meet and hear it for yourself
CFB, it depends how much time you spend in your truck, I do 15000 ish miles a year and I couldn't stand the tinnyness of the factory setup. 2019 MY Disco 5 HSE Lux Audi A4 Avant 3.0L TDI Quattro - WOW 2016 90 Adventure |
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