Clubman High End Audio Install

[The Dogfather]

Here's some pictures of my latest audio installation, this isn't a loud setup is all about the quality. Every interior panel was removed so that sound deadening material could be installed behind as a result the car is considerably quieter especially at motorway speeds. It also means the car doesn't rattle when the bass gets a bit loud.

The MINI's stereo is connected up to the aux-in of the Pioneer P88RS unit via a special level adjuster. The reason for using the Pioneer HU was to use the pioneer as a time alignment processor, active crossover and equaliser as the standard unit has a distorted output.

The long term plan is to look at replacing this with either a Bit One or Pioneer processor at a later date. The benefit of this setup is the car retains all the standard gubbins i.e. bluetooth, usb and steering wheel controls and looks standardish but I can still use the Pioneer's Burr-Brown DAC CD unit for the ultimate in quality when I want.

The pioneer unit splits the audio signal into 3 components (high freq, mid frequency and sub) each of these signals are amplified by two boot mounted amplifiers which have 1500w RMS but they are turned right down for quality. The high frequencies go to the dash mounted tweeters whilst the mid range supplies the meaty door speakers. These weigh in at about 4kg each so they're serious pieces of kit. The sub signal is amplified and bridge and passed to pioneer's ultimate sub.

Just have to tidy up the boot to finish it off.

The sound quality is difficult to describe, but its a little better than my old Audi's as its been setup better. I'm very happy with it but having sat in a car which had a £23k installation there's always room for improvement.

Dash mounted tweeters
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Headunit in storage area
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Boot mounted amps
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[Gismo]

Ooh, i do like gadgets and this one is stunning, nice job Paul

[Scottie]

that's some set of speakers in the front door looks really cool.

[The Dogfather]

I was a bit nervous cutting through the door panels but it seems to have worked out well. The speakers sounded muffled behind the standard grilles.

[Stewart]

There a bit of work went in there. I'd settle for just the sound deadening material if it would stop the odd rattle.

I have seen some great set ups in there day, the one that comes to mind was a great Renult 5 GT turbo that had base tubes and sub in the boot and mega Amps and top of the range head unit and speakers but this was back in the early 90’s but it was worth a good few grand back then.

[stoney]

loking good :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Nice one Paul... Look forward to hearing it sometime ;)

[Delboy]

That is superb :thumbs up:. Bet it sounds awesome!

[Burple]

Nice one!! that's looking awesome! :cool::thumbs up:

[Crombers]

Can you still get Radio 2 :smilewinkgrin:

[The Dogfather]

Can you still get Radio 2 :smilewinkgrin:

No, I've disabled the radio :p

[Audio Advice]

Mids in doors look tidy. I love the PRS grilles

The Pioneer P99 OE thingy bob would work well and give you the adjustment and flexibilty you require

Just an idea

[The Dogfather]

Cheers

Do you mean the AXM-P90RS (http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/25/121/61/AXM-P90RS/index.html)?

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/images/products/caraudio/pioneer/axmp90rs_gallery.jpg

Had a listen to Mark from Turners in Sunderland's new SQ car that has the ODR setup (plus another 21k of kit as well) and was totally blown away by it. Unfortunately the ODR stuff is probably out of my budget hence the aim of getting a Bit One but Mark said to have a look for the older model P9 ???? as he'd be able to tune it almost as well as the ODR stuff.

[stuart_hatch]

Vibe amplifiers and pioneer speakers? Really?

[The Dogfather]

Vibe amplifiers and pioneer speakers? Really?

Yes, why not :confused: these vibe amps are brilliant and extremely compact.

[sammohung]

Hi,
I love ur install!! I'm in the middle of upgrading my system in the clubman, such a big job. I've alrady done the front & now moving onto the the rear speakers & amp.

Could u tell me how to strip out the back of the clubman?
Thanks