2nd HU recommendation

[Kaiserdome]

Hi guys, me total noob in I.C.E. Been enjoying my new ride for 2 months, now tempted to get myself poisoned

 

My stock HU does not play MP3, so I'm considering adding a 2nd HU which plays MP3 CDs. I also wish to upgrade my audio system i.e changing the front speakers, add subwoofer and amps. Not too sure since I'm not a audiophile, my expectations are simply better clarity and bass. My budget inclusive installation should not exceed 2k.

 

Any recommendations? Thanks!

[Goodspeed]

why do u want to buy another HU? anyway u have space for it?? the HU u using now is the stock one right? anyway they are useless... change a New HU and change Speakers... these will start u off.. the rest later then say

 

try it.

 

hmm my 2 cent knowledge tell me that Pionner HU is good, kenwood and pls dont buy SONY.... (it is my tot) anyone care to comment?

[Kaiserdome]

Thanks for the prompt reply bro. As a matter of fact my ride has an integrated panel of audio and aircon control. So without touching my stock setup, I thought I might get a 2nd HU to replace the cigarette lighter compartment. Any comments?

Edited March 3, 2005 by Kaiserdome

[Goodspeed]

wowoo u driving exective car is it? sound expensive... well actually if u want mp3 there is a conventer(i hear) so that u can play mp3 on ur ipod onto the car system...

 

abt the compartment at the cig lighter. i not very sure it will fit. must go shop to ask...end of the day is what u want..... they can add 2nd hu for u but then not i believe the only difference is that the HU can play MP3..... sound quality will increase when u change the speaker (which is stock) to a better one.

 

 

by the way what car u drive??Phatom?

[Kaiserdome]

teeeheee...me driving Mazda3 only nia...the much maligned underpowered

 

I mean audio and audio control panel are together, not integrated...so if i remove the stock HU the panel will look fugly

Edited March 4, 2005 by Kaiserdome

[Beachboys]

underpowered but chioest exterior n interior car among the 1600cc hoh ~

 

anyway some audio installers can fit in a 2nd HU below the cigraette compartment, or they can remove the stock 6 cd changer (not recommended, coz spoils the interior red dashboard look) and install a bracket to fit a new HU

 

alternatively go back to MM, pay $500 for a single CD MP3 player... but you cannot trade in your old one

[Kaiserdome]

Thanks for the tip bro. U r beachboy in MCS? Read that u just had a poisonous audio upgrade...hehe can audition?

 

anyway $500 for a mp3 cd player a bit not worth it leh...besides no improvement in sound...

[Beachboys]

u in MCS too? wat nick?

 

can audition @ MCS meetups anytime, just dun laugh @ my ICE setup... me ICE noob

[Kaiserdome]

AhKwan in MCS...low profile one...

[Kaiserdome]

Any more recommendations bros? I'm a total noob so wanted to find out more before heading to SLS and SLT to check out...scare kena chop by ppl there. Btw any installer to recommend?

[Gadgeter]

not sure whether I'm correct, I'll need to look at a Pre-amp to double confirm this but meanwhile.

 

Your requirement, to have 2 HU at the same time. In order to share the same set of speakers/sub.

 

And not sure whether is there is device that allows you to do so, but if you really wants to... can I suggest the following:

 

Refer to the diagram.

speaker.ppt

Edited March 10, 2005 by Gadgeter

[Kaiserdome]

Thanks for the info Kelvin

[Gadgeter]

I might be wrong. But you might want to print it out and check with those ICE installer.