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Originally Posted by Trigger
I done it the DIY way so for nowt it was easily worth the 30 mins to do. Is it worth £45?......I'd say the end result is worth it, it is a marked improvement on the original set up.
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Originally Posted by Trigger
I done it the DIY way so for nowt it was easily worth the 30 mins to do. Is it worth £45?......I'd say the end result is worth it, it is a marked improvement on the original set up.
+1 ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by GCA3N
Yep, you're right Fi, just a slip of the tongue :Whistle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scottie
Hi, just wondering about this.. my car is a 2008 so that means I probably have the hi-fi upgrade and cant do this? or if I do will I notice any difference if I already have the upgraded system.. and it is annoying when the phone calls are through the rear speakers?
Cheers
If your car has the factory upgrade then it will have the tweeters in the front A pillars. If there are no speakers in the front A pillars then its the standard set up.
ah ok.. standard set up it is then...thanks
p.s does it take a while to get used to the phone working through the back speakers? or does it sound ok?
I did the chanel swap today. To be honest, the stereo is still a pile of cr4p.
i had maybe thougth as much.. i dont think ill bother then if it doesnt seem much of an improvement
I disagree, it does make a difference. And I'm not alone with this opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperCooperS
There's a saying 'you can't polish a turd', and you can't turn the MINI's stereo into something decent for £40, its still crap it just has a bit more bass.
The MINI stereo is pants, the majority of OEM systems are pants. To get good sound you need to go aftermarket.
The best way to upgrade is to fit a good set of component 6.5" in the front and some compact subs in the rear. Tap into the rear signal at the point where you 'channel swap' and fit a line out convertor and take that feed to a 4 way amp.
The alternative to the compact sub rears is a full size boot sub. Hell, if money is no object then fit a full sound/time alignment processor like a Audison Bit One.
The best way to upgrade is to fit a good set of component 6.5" in the front and some compact subs in the rear. Tap into the rear signal at the point where you 'channel swap' and fit a line out convertor and take that feed to a 4 way amp.
The alternative to the compact sub rears is a full size boot sub. Hell, if money is no object then fit a full sound/time alignment processor like a Audison Bit One.[/QUOTE]
Hi Vidal.. have you done either of these..Id like to do something to improve the sounds.. dont dont want to spent too much
Delboy... I do know some of the guys have done the 50 quid upgrade and said it has made a difference.. but is it a noticable improvement for the minimal cost..
Yes, I've done it a fairly comprehensive upgrade, pics can be found here: -
http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/for...-Audio-Install
There's nearly £2000 of kit that went into my old clubby, and it sounded rather good IMO ;)
However, you can spend a lot less and still get a very respectable sound. The key thing is to spend wisely.
Are you wanting to upgrade in stages, improving bits at a time, or just work to one budget and not spend anymore?
It is noticeable but it's never going to give you Harman Kardon lol I think people expect miracles with this.
it just makes a really bad stereo slightly more bearable. Have to say however the stereo in my new car sounds better than the old and I havent done the channel swap or feel the need to.
You should see the speakers that you get in the MINI, flimsy paper cones, thin wires and low quality connectors. All positioned very poorly, I mean tweeters halfway down the doors, eh?. Hardly surprising it sounds so bad.
Did it brilliant difference also very easy,I just followed youtube vid,if u want a diagram of which wires to swap just ask n I'll send it to youQuote:
Originally Posted by Bazthemod
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