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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Manu_R32 on 04 August 2008, 00:36
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Hello every one...been a while since iv posted on here!! Hope every ones alright and enjoying their summer holiday if they have any! Been working over summer so i have quite abit of money saved. Decided it would be a good idea to treat my car to some goodies. As every one else seems to comment the OEM sound isnt as good as an Aftermarket set up so i decided to go for a new speaker set up. Iv ordered a pair of speakers for tthe front doors, a pair for the rear doors, an amplifier and a "Cleansweep" oem interface thingi. All the bits and bobs iv ordered are from JL Audio, items are as follows:
JL Audio TR400 : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components.php?comp_id=59
JL Audio ZR650: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components.php?comp_id=65
JL 300/4 Amp : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=437
Cleansweep: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_cleansweep_pages.php?page_id=79
To be honest i did not want to change the oem head unit as i am rather happy with it and i am just about starting to get used to it. This is the reason why i decided to give this cleansweep interface a try. Cant really say i know any one whos used it but im willing to take the plunge and to find out! :smiley:
Decided not to go for a sub and amp at the moment at the moment as im looking into getting a gruppe m air intake and possibly a miltek cat back too!
All this is good news but some bad news....was driving up the rock on a narrow road when some f**k*r managed to clip my mirror...the mirror casing is scratched, indicator smahsed and so is the mirror lens. VW quoted £240 just for the mirror and i dont really think i have much choice...any suggestions?? :smiley:
Thanks for reading, look forward to your comments!! :smiley:
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Looks like a good setup there Manu, I will be very interest on your feedback on the cleansweap unit once you have fitted it as I want to consider speaker/amp upgrades in the future but don't want to drop the OEM headunit.
Sorry to hear about the wing mirror scrap.
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oem hu sound quality sucks lol, lets hope the cleansweep makes up for it!
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oem hu sound quality sucks lol, lets hope the cleansweep makes up for it!
Still waiting for the bits and bobs to come...3/4 things have already been shipped so....fingers crossed! :smiley:
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;)
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Steve S and steve P iv'e only just noticed you are not one and the same person :embarassed: Are you identical twins its spooky. :wink:
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Steve S and steve P iv'e only just noticed you are not one and the same person :embarassed: Are you identical twins its spooky. :wink:
Not quite, but we do both have great taste in car's :smiley:
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LOL :p
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Hello every one...been a while since iv posted on here!! Hope every ones alright and enjoying their summer holiday if they have any! Been working over summer so i have quite abit of money saved. Decided it would be a good idea to treat my car to some goodies. As every one else seems to comment the OEM sound isnt as good as an Aftermarket set up so i decided to go for a new speaker set up. Iv ordered a pair of speakers for tthe front doors, a pair for the rear doors, an amplifier and a "Cleansweep" oem interface thingi. All the bits and bobs iv ordered are from JL Audio, items are as follows:
JL Audio TR400 : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components.php?comp_id=59
JL Audio ZR650: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components.php?comp_id=65
JL 300/4 Amp : http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=437
Cleansweep: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_cleansweep_pages.php?page_id=79
To be honest i did not want to change the oem head unit as i am rather happy with it and i am just about starting to get used to it. This is the reason why i decided to give this cleansweep interface a try. Cant really say i know any one whos used it but im willing to take the plunge and to find out! :smiley:
Decided not to go for a sub and amp at the moment at the moment as im looking into getting a gruppe m air intake and possibly a miltek cat back too!
All this is good news but some bad news....was driving up the rock on a narrow road when some f**k*r managed to clip my mirror...the mirror casing is scratched, indicator smahsed and so is the mirror lens. VW quoted £240 just for the mirror and i dont really think i have much choice...any suggestions?? :smiley:
Thanks for reading, look forward to your comments!! :smiley:
I know I may look like a lazy fecker who can't be bothered to search the dealers for prices.... :rolleyes: But I am so could you tell me how much????
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Everything i bought, i chose to buy off eBay as authorised dealer prices are abit too much for a set of speakers imo...wasnt in a rush to get them and dont mind having to wait a week or two for them to come from america.
All the prices i am about to state are as from what i can remember as i really cant be arsed to look them up again!
TR400 - £60
TR650 - £250
300/4 - £200
Cleansweep - £200
Still waiting for all the bits and pieces so no update really but once iv got everything together il let you know how it goes! :smiley:
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you know you wont have ANY warrenty, HAS to be purchased though authorised for that..
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First post...whoo hoo! :smiley:
JL Audio ftw!
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c257/xraudi/recentstereo.jpg)
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nice looking install. shame the sub is a smallen
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I like the 10W7, the 12" or 13" too boomy for my taste. :grin:
nice looking install. shame the sub is a smallen
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ah, thats wot i like :D hehe
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you know you wont have ANY warrenty, HAS to be purchased though authorised for that..
Indeed i do and its a risk im willing to take i guess....if it doesnt work out oh well....would just need to contact an authorised dealer then xD!
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Nice install g-tee-i :cool: and welcome :smiley:
A 10" sub is what I was recommended by a pro installer as I like faster beat music and a 10" has better response. Larger subs still rock, but are better suited to proper bassheads like SteveS :cool:
See my sig for my install :smiley:
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Thanks for the welcome! :smiley:
And I couldn't agree with you more in regards to the 10" sub!
Nice install g-tee-i :cool: and welcome :smiley:
A 10" sub is what I was recommended by a pro installer as I like faster beat music and a 10" has better response. Larger subs still rock, but are better suited to proper bassheads like SteveS :cool:
See my sig for my install :smiley:
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Hi
Can anyone recommend a good place in the UK to buy JL audio equipment? I'm from South Africa and the prices here are ridiculous :shocked:
Have a friend in London who will be coming down soon, so he could perhaps lug it down for me!
Thanks
M
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Hello and guess i could welcome you to the forum too! (2 posts :P)
Im from Gibraltar and we do not have any authorised dealers here and over in spain the prices are slightly higher then the UK. I refused to spend around £500 for a set of speakers so decided best place to check was eBay! On eBay found everything what i was looking for it and it worked out to alot less than what it would have cost if i were to buy from a dealer/audio supplier. Three out of the four items i ordered have been delivered to me after about two weeks, just waiting for one more set of speakers before the car goes into the shop to get the kit fitted :smiley:
If it interests you, let me know and i could give you the sellers names or the shops names so you could have a look :smiley:
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Thanks Manu, the shops names would be appreciated. I could get my pal to check it out.
I had joined the forum before the recent crash- but my (few) posts and threads have vanished :smiley:
Anyway- great to be back!
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Hey Mervman
You are from JHB right?
I would suggest trying Autostyle. They have a large amount of quality speakers and amplifiers and can also do installs. They are based in JHB. I beleive they also have a website.
Mike
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Hi Mike
Yup, am from JHB. I have tried Autostyle, however they do not stock JL products. In fact very few places have the stuff- and it is crazy money! If the price is converted directly it is double the price in the States and more.
I have found a store that is (relatively) more reasonable. I will try them out.
Thanks for the help. :smiley:
M
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remember people, if you dont buy from a legit place u get noo warrentee from JL