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Tonyrec



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No problem Steve - cheers Thumbs Up
Post #330323 11th May 2014 5:55pm
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Scotm



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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
I am looking at fitting some larger speakers in the rear of my station wagon. I think I should be able to fit up to around 6.5" with a bit of trimming in the factory location.

I have notice that there isn't a huge price difference between a 2 way pair of speakers and a component pair with separate tweeter and woofer. Is there any benefit in fitting a component set in the rear? I guess the tweeter could be installed above the window and thus not blocked if loaded up, but would it sound rubbish?

Thanks
Post #343401 7th Jul 2014 10:05am
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custom90



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Depends if you have rear passengers or not, if you don't I wouldn't bother.
Also worth besting in mind that the tweeters should get to close to the ears as they are extremely loud.
If the are close not only is there the hearing side of things but you'll mainly just hear the highs.
Just depends on the fitting location.

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Post #343406 7th Jul 2014 10:12am
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barbel jim



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Scotm wrote:
I am looking at fitting some larger speakers in the rear of my station wagon. I think I should be able to fit up to around 6.5" with a bit of trimming in the factory location.

I have notice that there isn't a huge price difference between a 2 way pair of speakers and a component pair with separate tweeter and woofer. Is there any benefit in fitting a component set in the rear? I guess the tweeter could be installed above the window and thus not blocked if loaded up, but would it sound rubbish?

Thanks


When played loud and long 2 way speakers cannot keep up with the hi's and fade. The crossover is generally a couple of small resistors mounted near the tweeter, which quickly heat up and can't cope.Top end 2 ways have a separate cross over the same as components Thumbs Up I have 5" compo's in the rear, but they are matching the fronts. IMHO Splitting the tweeter fom the woofer would I think make it sound strange, especially when your loaded Thumbs Up
Post #343566 7th Jul 2014 8:06pm
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Scotm



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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
Many thanks - looks like 2 -way is the way to go. That will be the next project after Bilt Hambering after my hols!
Post #344032 9th Jul 2014 3:27pm
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West Yorkshire Lofty



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Scotland 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Double Din Help
Would a Kenwood DNX7250DAB - 7.0" WVGA, Navigation System with built-in Bluetooth & DAB+ tuner from car audio direct fit into a TuneMyDefender fascia?

Any help is appreciated and advice on any other double dins would be useful. (Must be compatible with iPhone 5c)

Cheers
Post #346380 19th Jul 2014 9:52pm
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custom90



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Yes it will fit if the dash is 2 / double DIN and that HU is too. (I've just checked)
You would probably be best off to fit a double DIN Kenwood cage too for security etc.
Should be a very nice unit. Thumbs Up
Post #346382 19th Jul 2014 10:12pm
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charliebaja



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zermatt Silver
Where is the best place to put a amplifier stroke sub in a 110 defender? Its a Focal IBUS 2.1


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Post #350014 6th Aug 2014 8:29pm
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custom90



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Back of the cubby box if you have one, failing that in that area.
Try and avoid putting it under anything or it'll just be muffled and also not very good for cooling.
Post #350028 6th Aug 2014 9:07pm
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charliebaja



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Its the fear of drilling holes in my nice new cubby box, however I suppose i could get a frame made for the amp. sub and attach that!!
Post #350929 11th Aug 2014 7:26am
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custom90



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Anyone doing anything interesting lately regarding their audio?
I've just been looking at the Kenwood 2 DIN range of HU's seems like across the board there has been a slight price cut.
For a TOTR HU and 2 DIN dash it would still set you back a whopping £1100 £1200.
Having said that you'd have everything in one unit inc DAB..
Post #356340 7th Sep 2014 7:17pm
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kmac



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
The question is is there anything interesting out there worth buying?
I think my stock LR stereo is giving up the ghost.

CDs skip or stop randomly.
Radio crackles like hell - I've changed the aerial to an amplified one, still crackles

Have ordered the Bosch Autoflex so will see if that helps
Else I might be in the market for a new head unit. And I might just add an amp and some speakers whilst I'm at it
Post #367307 26th Oct 2014 6:01pm
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custom90



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Kmac - Sorry I appear to have overlooked this post of yours but I saw some of the aerial posts you put up.
How did you get on with that?
CD's skipping, to be honest imo in a Defender your best off with a mechless HU or simply not use CD's as the vibration is too violent to take it.
I'd recommend memory stick or iPod / phone etc every time.


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On a different note, I think I've found my true love:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kicker-11s...-subwoofer
Mr. Green
I'm extremely tempted personally but by goodness THE PRICE! Shocked
Post #370746 10th Nov 2014 10:31am
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kmac



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Was only in the market for a new HU as I thought something was wrong with the radio

However, now that I know the cause of the issue, I am making my own filters for all USB cables (satnav and dashcam)

USB ports seem to be okay interference wise (I isolated each run and tested separately)
Post #370928 10th Nov 2014 9:43pm
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custom90



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Ah I see, at least you've found the issue and a cure which is the main thing. Thumbs Up
Post #370929 10th Nov 2014 9:47pm
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