Sound System
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Re: Sound System
TCCdestroy <UseLinkToEmail@> wrote:
> Hey I am about to put a very loud, very expensive sound system in my
> '98 A4 1.8T. Before I start, has anybody done this and have any
> suggestions or things I should know about Audi? I am a professional
> installer and I know what I am doing, but have never installed a
> system like this in an Audi. So if anyone can think of anything that I
> should be aware of let me know..thanks.
What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
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> Hey I am about to put a very loud, very expensive sound system in my
> '98 A4 1.8T. Before I start, has anybody done this and have any
> suggestions or things I should know about Audi? I am a professional
> installer and I know what I am doing, but have never installed a
> system like this in an Audi. So if anyone can think of anything that I
> should be aware of let me know..thanks.
What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
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#22
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Re: Sound System
TCCdestroy <UseLinkToEmail@> wrote:
> Hey I am about to put a very loud, very expensive sound system in my
> '98 A4 1.8T. Before I start, has anybody done this and have any
> suggestions or things I should know about Audi? I am a professional
> installer and I know what I am doing, but have never installed a
> system like this in an Audi. So if anyone can think of anything that I
> should be aware of let me know..thanks.
What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> Hey I am about to put a very loud, very expensive sound system in my
> '98 A4 1.8T. Before I start, has anybody done this and have any
> suggestions or things I should know about Audi? I am a professional
> installer and I know what I am doing, but have never installed a
> system like this in an Audi. So if anyone can think of anything that I
> should be aware of let me know..thanks.
What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
#23
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Re: Sound System
"SteveH" wrote
> What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Pete
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Re: Sound System
"SteveH" wrote
> What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Pete
#25
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Re: Sound System
"SteveH" wrote
> What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Pete
#26
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Re: Sound System
Pete <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "SteveH" wrote
> > What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> > which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
>
> It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
> not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
> audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
to listen to music, so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
better quality.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> "SteveH" wrote
> > What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> > which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
>
> It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
> not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
> audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
to listen to music, so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
better quality.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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Re: Sound System
Pete <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "SteveH" wrote
> > What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> > which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
>
> It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
> not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
> audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
to listen to music, so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
better quality.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> "SteveH" wrote
> > What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> > which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
>
> It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
> not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
> audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
to listen to music, so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
better quality.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
#28
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Re: Sound System
Pete <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "SteveH" wrote
> > What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> > which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
>
> It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
> not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
> audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
to listen to music, so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
better quality.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> "SteveH" wrote
> > What's the point? - I'm assuming you already have the Gamma setup, in
> > which case it *really* isn't worth changing it.
>
> It's not worth it to replace the crappy OEM HU and speakers??? Maybe
> not for someone who only listens to AM radio, but for an average
> audiophile there's a lot of room for improvement.
Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
to listen to music, so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
better quality.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Golf Cabrio
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - Alfa 75 TSpark - Passat 1.8T - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
#29
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Re: Sound System
"SteveH" wrote
>
> Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
> chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
> to listen to music,
Well, the B5 in itself does not isolate outside noise too well and after
a few years of ownership it can be a real rattle cage, but it doesn't
mean it can't be fixed with proper sound deadning materials.
I have the OEM Symphony setup in my B5 and I find it lacking in power,
clear treble and bass. The sound is very distorted when you crank it
up - either the stock amps are very weak or the speakers can't take the
power, or both. As a quick fix, I threw a self-powered sub in the
trunk, but it was really a half-assed solution as I hooked it up to rear
speakers for input. I also didn't want to replace the OEM head unit as
nothing aftermarket that I've seen looks as good as the OEM. But I did
hear aftermarket setups in my friends' B5s - night and day.
> so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
> money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
> better quality.
I think many will argue with that, but it's really personal preference
as to what it's worth or what it's not.
Cheers,
Pete
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Re: Sound System
"SteveH" wrote
>
> Well, speaking as what you'd call an 'audiophile', the OEM setup in B5
> chassis VAGs is pretty damned good. A car is a pretty crap environment
> to listen to music,
Well, the B5 in itself does not isolate outside noise too well and after
a few years of ownership it can be a real rattle cage, but it doesn't
mean it can't be fixed with proper sound deadning materials.
I have the OEM Symphony setup in my B5 and I find it lacking in power,
clear treble and bass. The sound is very distorted when you crank it
up - either the stock amps are very weak or the speakers can't take the
power, or both. As a quick fix, I threw a self-powered sub in the
trunk, but it was really a half-assed solution as I hooked it up to rear
speakers for input. I also didn't want to replace the OEM head unit as
nothing aftermarket that I've seen looks as good as the OEM. But I did
hear aftermarket setups in my friends' B5s - night and day.
> so it's not really worth spending silly amounts of
> money on 'improvements'. You'll only actually get more volume, not
> better quality.
I think many will argue with that, but it's really personal preference
as to what it's worth or what it's not.
Cheers,
Pete