ade73

Ok ive checked on the us forums and im thinking about upgrading the stock set up.
Looking at cd/mp3 head unit with dash adaptor, replacement door speakers and meby a sub.
Any reccomends, is it best to stick with all one brand or what?

Was looking at...

Head unit ALP-CDE9827RR
Speakers No idea
Sub ALP-SWD2000
Is this any good?

Kelk

Ade I can't comment on the equipment listed as I really wouldn't know, but you might want to try these guys for the purchase,

Low cost car audio

It's where I just ordered my speakers from and they were

Paper Lawyer

No idea how well rated that sub is. Can't go wrong with an Alpine HU. However, personally I would recommend separately amping the replacment speakers if you are going to part with a substantial amount of cash on the front speakers. That way you'll get your money's worth and it will sound much better when you turn it up to overcome wind noise at high speed with the roof down. Also consider whether you may upgrade again the future e.g. rear panel speakers. If so you may want to consider either a 4 or 5 channel amp, if the latter, you could make a custom sub enclosure in the tool well and shop around for a well price but highly rated sub which can be driven by the fifth channel.

You can buy my Alpine five channel amp for about

Paper Lawyer

Here's the Alpine 5 channel amp I have at a bargain price (considerably cheaper than everywhere else including Kelk's recommendation (which does have some very keen pricing )

http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/produc...2ef4e95e1c451fc

eSeM

You will also need an Alpine KCE-856B adapter if you want to maintain the use of the dash controls.

zero_to60

seems like most people opt for the Alpine Unit....personally I find the stereo too low down to want to use the controls on the head unit so having the facility to use the dash mounted controls was a real must for me

I've got Infinity speakers powered direct off the H/U....windows up and topless is fine but windows down you lose some volume

sammyc

It's also worth thinking about making sure that the Alpine HU you choose is going to be iPod controller compatible.

I think as long as they have the fast search buttons you are Ok.

supers2k

Another good sub to consider is the Panasonic if boot space. Can't remember the model number but IIRC Del ? had one and it fits under the passenger seat.

ade73

Yeah that was on the post i put

ade73

[QUOTE=craig armstrong,Aug 27 2004, 07:15 AM] No idea how well rated that sub is. Can't go wrong with an Alpine HU. However, personally I would recommend separately amping the replacment speakers if you are going to part with a substantial amount of cash on the front speakers. That way you'll get your money's worth and it will sound much better when you turn it up to overcome wind noise at high speed with the roof down. Also consider whether you may upgrade again the future e.g. rear panel speakers. If so you may want to consider either a 4 or 5 channel amp, if the latter, you could make a custom sub enclosure in the tool well and shop around for a well price but highly rated sub which can be driven by the fifth channel.

You can buy my Alpine five channel amp for about