Audio system help

nritchie2 · Post by **nritchie2** » March 26th, 2007, 11:02 am

Hi, I recently brought a MX3 and want to upgrade the sound system. Now i thought this would be easy last year and tried doing it to my old rover 214si but it sounded awful! So i ended up paying to get it done professionaly. Im sure i will be ok to install it but just have know idea what the best things to buy are.

Ideally I would like a very good quality sound with a lot of bass. I have a budget of around £500 for the audio system. I already have my headunit which is an alpine ipod one, can't remember the model number but i don't feel i need to replace it.

Basically what I'm after is if someone could just tell me the best bits to buy to get the highest quality sound.

Thanks in advance

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » March 26th, 2007, 9:24 pm

so 500 pounds = approx $980 USD = approx $1100 CAN

1. Get four REALLY good speakers, and an ok amplifier
2. Get Four ok speakers, and a mono amp and sub setup
3. Get ok mono amp and good sub setup

don't think you can get good quality sound + a lot of bass unless you spend a lot of time listening to a lot of different speakers -and invest a lot more time searching for some amazing deals!!!

Good luck though - I got my PPI amp for $200 -that was a great find for me!!!!!!

zreon · Post by **zreon** » March 27th, 2007, 11:09 pm

I would recommend these speakers for the front

http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart ... roduct=194

Cadence CWM-6

Use the code SAVE10 on checkout for an additional 10% if you decide to get them. They are amazing speakers for the price.

I can't recommend any rear speakers because I don't have any and don't plan on getting any because they mess up the soundstage.

As for bass. I have Phoenix Gold 10" Xenon x10d4. I absolutely love this sub! With the correct sealed box, you will be amazed at how low they can hit.

I would check out http://www.caraudioforum.com for more expert opinions.