Cd changer, sub, amp and speakers

Louisg · Post by **Louisg** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:56 pm

Is anyone selling a Cd auto changer that works with origianl head unit?

Also a custom made sub, amp and speakers

Let me know

Louis

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 3:26 pm

Louis - have you seen this on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 34574&rd=1

Louisg · Post by **Louisg** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:08 pm

Heh cheers Ali,

see if i can get enough together to afford it.
Will i need to change the original head unit?

Louis

jllo · Post by **jllo** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 9:16 pm

The Sony CDX-T69 autochanger works with the standard Clarion head unit that comes in the CC. You need the Sony changer unit + an interface cable that costs about an extra Â£50 - this makes the Sony unit talk to the head unit as though it's a Clarion.

I have not had this fitted - yet - but have had a PM from another CC owner who had this unit fitted by the dealer prior to delivery, so guess it all works OK.

I am having my CD changer fitted in the next few weeks (will be a CDX-T69 too) as can get the kit all in for under Â£200 online.

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:50 am

Louis - have you seen this on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 34574&rd=1

I'd be a bit wary about going for that one - to start with why on earth have they put 6x9's in there? It's only worth having a sub in the boot as you won't be able to hear anmy mid or high frequency sound through the boot walls...

Louisg · Post by **Louisg** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:42 pm

So its not worth bidding on then?

Bit confused now.

So how much would it cost to get a custom made sub and amp?

As surely that is a good price.

Would i need to change my original head unit? as i really dont want to for security reason. I know i would need to change the speakers but what too.

Louis

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:19 pm

Price isn't everything - buying a piece of audio equipment without hearing it first is never a good idea - ICE is an art (and I don't pretend to be an artist!)

For example, there's no information as to the size of the enclosure for the sub. Too small or too big and it will sound terrible. There's no information as to the handling of the sub and power of the amp - if they are mismatched then you could damage one or both of them. Also are the 6x9s in the same enclosure as the sub? If so then you run a real risk of blowing at least one of the speakers if they are mismatched.

If the guy who made this knew his stuff and did it properly then you should be fine - but the inclusion of 6x9's rings warning bells (no ICE expert would EVER put 6x9s in the boot). His descripion says it all: "AS YOU CAN ALSO SEE THIS HAS A PAIR OF JBL 6X9'S ... WHICH REALLY SOUND THE PART WHEN YOU ARE SHOWING OFF TO YOUR MATES WHEN YOU HAVE THE BOOT OPEN!"

Louisg · Post by **Louisg** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:21 pm

Thanks for your time Matt, i know nothing when buying this sort of stuff.

So where do i go to get a good custom made sub with fitting, as i dont know if im being ripped off or not.

louis

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:25 pm

That's always a difficult question! I made my own and after several attempts I got a pretty good sound.

There are quite a few places that will make a sub to fit your car but I don't know any of them I'm afraid - I believe Lyndon had one made up for him in Notts (not 100 miles away from you!) so he may be able to help (nudge nudge!)

Louisg · Post by **Louisg** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:34 pm

Cheers Matt

Louis

Post by **Lyndon** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:48 pm

got in made at chesterfield car hifi, got their number around here some where

it's just a simple MDF box cover in carpet bit of a rush job if ask me as it's only 12mm MDF and should have been really 15 or 18mm

keep meaning to make another one but haven't got round to it after 3 years