New to ICE

[JezGTI]

OK, I have a 1991 8V with 4 speakers (all standard I think) and a basic tape / radio player head unit.  I am interested in improving the sound (which at the moment is crap) but I haven't done anything like this before.  Any recommendations for a beginner??

[AdamB]

how much do you want to spend - if we start there we can recommend a few set ups for you - you will have loads of differing opinions, becuase every one has there own prefernces, best to try a few in a sound shop, but price first!!

[JezGTI]

Haven't thought too much about the budget, just want to get a nice bass sound (not crazy though) without drowning out midrange and trebble.  As I say I've not done anything like this before so I don't have much idea of the costs, what sort prices are we talking about?

[AdamB]

How long is a piece of string?  A couple of hundred for a whole new set up, to a thousand pound for one amp!! Its a huge market out there. Do you have any preference? Have a trawl through "Max Power" (sorry) I remember they used to do ICE deals on total set ups many years ago, they probably still do them now

[jv]

good site for parts and also a load of info+tech articles:

www.caraudiodirect.com

jv

[AdamB]

good site for parts and also a load of info+tech articles:

www.caraudiodirect.com

jv

you are a walking e-mail directory, aren't you!!

[Dizzie]

http://www.cel-direct.com/
are good. good selection with 6 months interest free on stuff ?350+

[R1D3R]

i was suprised how much a sub improves the sound in ya car. when i first started the install the sound was sh!t. Very sh!t!

all i did was stick sum 6 by 9s in the back parcel shelf. and a powerd sub in the rear.

the sound is 100% better. only prob is when playing hectic music like drum and bass. thats when i could do with another amp to power the front or rear speakers.

but working at halfords i managed to get the speakers and sub for a mere ?55.   wink wink and all that sh!t. retail about ?350.

the head unit is a pioneer 5500 which i purchased legit off www.caraudiosecurity.com for ?170 or sumthin  

[jv]

what do you reckon to that Pioneer 5500 mate? I was thinking of getting that one. How quickly does it move between folders on mp3 discs? Some I have tried are so slow

jv

[R1D3R]

its great

lots of eq curves and stuff to play with.

the mp3 folders are just like if u were looking up messages on ya phone or sumthin. basicly instant. depending on how big the folder is.

its cheaper than the one with the fancy display screen. but why do u need that unless u r planning on putting it in a nova.

its well worth the money in my opinion.