Improving the sound system on your CL7

[Gunfighter]

I have driven the car for almost 2 years now. Great drive. At first, I was thinking of changing to Mazda 6 but decide to keep it. Don't think the Mazda's engine is as fun as the K20 even though the specs are a lot better. Then again, I am comparing against a model which is a few years older.

Since I have decide to keep it, I thought of enhancing the sound system.

I think many of us would agree that the bugbear of this good car is the sound system. radio, speakers etc.

When I took over the car, the sound quality from the PI installed sound system was bad. Single CD and very bad speakers.

I changed the speakers both front and back to much better ones. The sound quality did improve but i feel it is still not there yet.

Can any other owners out there share what you did to improve the sound system? I am not keen on those China DVD GPS system though.

I have seen some owners sacrificing the CD compartment to customize a head unit. Can those that have done it advise if its worth it? How much was yours? and I assume you had a CD changer put in the back too? Any improvement in the sound performance?

By the way, i am not the extreme ICE type to spend $10K on a sound system for a car. Any practical suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers!

By the way, we should plan a year end meet up eh?!

[TSN]

Try DS Auto at WCEGA Plaza Bukit batik Crescent.

Call Ah Bing 66840993.. Very friendly guy...good patience...

[Gymrat76]

I changed to a double DIN DVD player that is able to accept iPhone/iPod connection, added a 4.1 amp (mounted onto the back-seat in the boot) and a under-seat subwoofer. Can also incorporate a reverse camera since the 2-DIN DVD player can play video (makes parallel parking a LOT easier).

Nowadays, my music is all in my iPhone, so no need for a 10-disc changer too

Makes the drive so much more pleasant

[Yaloryalor]

For me,

Front is 2 ways component speakers (pillar tweeters), Pioneer DVD (no CD changer cos can use thumb drive to store many songs), Pioneer processor, a 4 channnels amp, a 12" sub and rear are 6x9 speakers. Got digital TV tuner.

Front 2 doors are 2 layers sound proof.

Total is about $3k plus. Wont say very good but enough for me.

[Gymrat76]

For me,

Front is 2 ways component speakers (pillar tweeters), Pioneer DVD (no CD changer cos can use thumb drive to store many songs), Pioneer processor, a 4 channnels amp, a 12" sub and rear are 6x9 speakers. Got digital TV tuner.

Front 2 doors are 2 layers sound proof.

Total is about $3k plus. Wont say very good but enough for me.

Nice... I was considering doing SP on my doors, then decided not to bother cos the engine and exhaust so loud on my car its pointless

[scratchyz]

I have driven the car for almost 2 years now. Great drive. At first, I was thinking of changing to Mazda 6 but decide to keep it. Don't think the Mazda's engine is as fun as the K20 even though the specs are a lot better. Then again, I am comparing against a model which is a few years older.

Since I have decide to keep it, I thought of enhancing the sound system.

I think many of us would agree that the bugbear of this good car is the sound system. radio, speakers etc.

When I took over the car, the sound quality from the PI installed sound system was bad. Single CD and very bad speakers.

I changed the speakers both front and back to much better ones. The sound quality did improve but i feel it is still not there yet.

Can any other owners out there share what you did to improve the sound system? I am not keen on those China DVD GPS system though.

I have seen some owners sacrificing the CD compartment to customize a head unit. Can those that have done it advise if its worth it? How much was yours? and I assume you had a CD changer put in the back too? Any improvement in the sound performance?

By the way, i am not the extreme ICE type to spend $10K on a sound system for a car. Any practical suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers!

By the way, we should plan a year end meet up eh?!

think if you are still using stock HU then the sound will not be much better...u need to get a HU and amps for better sound...

am using a alpine HU and 2 amps to drive the front components and sub in the boot...much better but can still be improved...cant rem how much i spend as some stuff i brought over from previous car..

[MrMurderman]

Rem to add a processor if u wan to enhance the sound quality.

[BlackKnight_CM5]

I am on processor but need a good tuner to do the job.

However, if U don't want the trouble of getting a tuner and take hours, days to tune, you can go for a "purist" system. A good HU and amp like Mlcantosh (wrong spelling) and a good 2 way speaker will do the job.

Normally a good HU will set u back for $1K+ (and I am not talking about those DVD types), amp another $1K - $2K and speakers...again $1K - 2.5K.

Total damage : $3K - $6K dependent on brands

[viper76]

hmm got a decent below 2k system can do the trick...wat kinda of sound system depends on hw deep is ur pocket...

[Yaloryalor]

For me,

Front is 2 ways component speakers (pillar tweeters), Pioneer DVD (no CD changer cos can use thumb drive to store many songs), Pioneer processor, a 4 channnels amp, a 12" sub and rear are 6x9 speakers. Got digital TV tuner.

Front 2 doors are 2 layers sound proof.

Total is about $3k plus. Wont say very good but enough for me.

Nice... I was considering doing SP on my doors, then decided not to bother cos the engine and exhaust so loud on my car its pointless

If you like to stay in your car to listen to music (esp at night) then I think a good system is imp.

[Yaloryalor]

Rem to add a processor if u wan to enhance the sound quality.

I got processor does the time alignment but recently I usually switch to watch TV so pointless for me. haha..

But of cos when listen to those songs with good vocal then really make a big diff!

[Rcar]

Rem to add a processor if u wan to enhance the sound quality.

I got processor does the time alignment but recently I usually switch to watch TV so pointless for me. haha..

But of cos when listen to those songs with good vocal then really make a big diff!

Bro, can sit in your ride and test your sound system ?

[MrMurderman]

Rem to add a processor if u wan to enhance the sound quality.

I got processor does the time alignment but recently I usually switch to watch TV so pointless for me. haha..

But of cos when listen to those songs with good vocal then really make a big diff!

Add a center speaker for the surround sound feel. :p

[Yaloryalor]

Rem to add a processor if u wan to enhance the sound quality.

I got processor does the time alignment but recently I usually switch to watch TV so pointless for me. haha..

But of cos when listen to those songs with good vocal then really make a big diff!

Add a center speaker for the surround sound feel. :p

If watch movie then its good to have the centre speaker. I not so hardcore.

Average ok liao.

[Yaloryalor]

Rem to add a processor if u wan to enhance the sound quality.

I got processor does the time alignment but recently I usually switch to watch TV so pointless for me. haha..

But of cos when listen to those songs with good vocal then really make a big diff!

Bro, can sit in your ride and test your sound system ?

Mine not up to standard.