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stricko



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New Alpine Head Unit fitted - what next ?
I fitted a new IDE-178BT head unit yesterday to replace the Kenwood one.

There is a noticeable improvement in the sound now.

I am wondering what to do next ...

I cant afford to go throwing loads of money after it, but was considering either a subwoofer or upgrading the speakers.

Which would you suggest?

Thanks ---------------------------------------------------------------
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I have this

http://www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/powered...5/swe-1200

Mounted to the back of cubby Cheers Simon

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I've got one of these on the back of the cubby

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m...-31239.htm

Also changed the rear speakers for some Focal PC100 ones .. http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/focal-performance-pc100

The sub made a massive difference and the Focals improved quality also.

Next is replacing the fronts and tweeters with these .. Focal 100 KRS 4" (10 cm) 2-Way Component Car Speakers 100W https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007YZEIJI/ref...LxbN3P62BQ .. But that's another £230 and not sure of the benefit. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 8HP70X
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McZambo



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Re: New Alpine Head Unit fitted - what next ?
Hi,

I changed standard speakers for Pioneer that I got off Amazon they are advertised for Defender as they fit exactly without an alteration drilling and so on.

Then focal tweeters as they also fit with a bit of insulation tape to make snug. Have sent pictures. I think from memory £150 for all 6.

Big improvement on sound quality but without full on soundproofing IMO not worth spending a fortune. I did look at Alpine subwoofer but happy with what I've done.

Hope that helps.

stricko wrote:
I fitted a new IDE-178BT head unit yesterday to replace the Kenwood one.

There is a noticeable improvement in the sound now.

I am wondering what to do next ...

I cant afford to go throwing loads of money after it, but was considering either a subwoofer or upgrading the speakers.

Which would you suggest?

Thanks
Post #550806 24th Jul 2016 11:47am
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McZambo



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Re: New Alpine Head Unit fitted - what next ?
Hi,

I changed standard speakers for Pioneer that I got off Amazon they are advertised for Defender as they fit exactly without an alteration drilling and so on.

Then focal tweeters as they also fit with a bit of insulation tape to make snug. Have sent pictures. I think from memory £150 for all 6.

Big improvement on sound quality but without full on soundproofing IMO not worth spending a fortune. I did look at Alpine subwoofer but happy with what I've done.

Hope that helps.

stricko wrote:
I fitted a new IDE-178BT head unit yesterday to replace the Kenwood one.

There is a noticeable improvement in the sound now.

I am wondering what to do next ...

I cant afford to go throwing loads of money after it, but was considering either a subwoofer or upgrading the speakers.

Which would you suggest?

Thanks
Post #550807 24th Jul 2016 11:48am
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custom90



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You'll get better improvement IMHP from an active sub than speakers, but both together is even better.
A passive sub abd Amp trumps the lot but comes with a significant price tag unless it's tat.
Post #550813 24th Jul 2016 12:10pm
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stricko



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Thanks for all the replies.

Subwoofer it is once I get the financial controllers approval ! ---------------------------------------------------------------
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Brewstop



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How are you finding the head unit? Sandy
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LR90XS2011



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carrotbay wrote:
I've got one of these on the back of the cubby

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m...-31239.htm

Also changed the rear speakers for some Focal PC100 ones .. http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/focal-performance-pc100

The sub made a massive difference and the Focals improved quality also.

Next is replacing the fronts and tweeters with these .. Focal 100 KRS 4" (10 cm) 2-Way Component Car Speakers 100W https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007YZEIJI/ref...LxbN3P62BQ .. But that's another £230 and not sure of the benefit.


I have he Kenwood active sub as well and am happy with the improvement it made DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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stricko



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Brewstop wrote:
How are you finding the head unit?



Its a huge improvement over the previous one. I am surprised at how much better to be honest.

I need to look into one thing though, I think I read on here that you can change the volume levels for the different sources. Currently I jump out of my skin every time I go from bluetooth streaming back to radio.

Its just a matter of getting the manual out and reading it I should imagine. ---------------------------------------------------------------
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