VH system installation

[holdenboy]

Yeah i'd just be buying a head-unit and a good set of coaxials. You wont be able to factor in an amplifier / wiring kit / box for the sub for under $350. Plus its not the easiest of jobs installing an amp.

Decent head-unit ($150) and a good set of coaxials ($100) will leave you with $100 spare.

 

[ezy_4_u]

nice maths holdenboy

what does the head unit actually do... like what makes one better than the other besides the extra gadgets?

btw the sub ive got is orion. good brand? i have no idea how many W it is

 

[bezz]

I'd be looking at an alarm and immobiliser if you're installing a stereo into a vh. I had my vk broken into in my driveway a few years ago, cd player stolen, and they didnt wake up any of my family that were sleeping metres away. After that I held off on installing any decent stereo gear until I bought a new car.

 

[Fun_Bucket]

Orion are ok, they do some pretty high end gear, like most brands, what model sub is it? is it boxed, and do you have an amp for it at the moment?
As far as the features go for the head units, extra money will get you the usual extra features like, IPOD connectivity,Bluetooth, greater tuning opputities, such as 6 band EQ's, subsonic filters ect, and additional pre-outs for external amplfiers, and much more, but there the most simple extra's you'll find. It comes down to what you need....

 

[ezy_4_u]

thats unfortunate to hear mate, ive alredy got an alarm in my car.
i wish i didnt though haha i get 3500 if it gets stolen!

i dnt have an amp for it. its boxed so i dno how to tell what type it is but ill have a look wen its daylight tomooro

 

[holdenboy]

Yeah i did good at maths.....took me 3 minutes to add those up, imagine how long it took me to write up the planning a system on a budget thread

Just as VP said about the main differences in head-units. You'll probably be better off buying a decent head-unit now, and when you upgrade cars you'll be able to use that in your car and add several amps etc, plus being able to adjust the side just how you like it.
Beats spending <$100 for a cheapy h/u then buy a new one when you find out you can add more than one amp and have control over the sub or speakers.

 

[ezy_4_u]

back again guys, my 18th is on wednesday and it looks like my mates r getting me the head unit and speakers so i was wondering if u could post up that wiring diagram keeping in mind my vh is an SLX so it only has one stock speaker not like the SLE which has 4. (does that mean i cant put speakers in?)

EDIT: i just read u need to know what im putting i so ill let u know when i get the goods, so be preared

 

[Tom_1569]

back again guys, my 18th is on wednesday and it looks like my mates r getting me the head unit and speakers so i was wondering if u could post up that wiring diagram keeping in mind my vh is an SLX so it only has one stock speaker not like the SLE which has 4. (does that mean i cant put speakers in?)

EDIT: i just read u need to know what im putting i so ill let u know when i get the goods, so be preared

Red wire = 12v + Ign
Yellow Wire = 12v + Acc
Black = Earth

Run new speaker wire for the speakers in the doors (assuming your still doing this) dont worry about the dash speaker.

Also you could run a new earth if you wanted to.

 

[ezy_4_u]

im going to buy the goods tomooro im getting this:
Ryda Car Audio - Fusion RE-FR6930 6x9" Car Speakers
Ryda Car Audio - Kenwood KDC-139 Car CD Tuner($99.00)

so what do i connect the new speaker wiring to? and does the new wires come wit the speakers?

 

[holdenboy]

So youre going with 6" x 9" speakers in the rear parcel shelf? You'll need to cut the holes out (illegal) or use spacers.

The new speaker wiring connects to the speaker, then runs down each side of the car and to the CD player, you'll need to connect the left speaker to the green / green w/black stripe and the right speaker to the purple / purple w/black stripe (black stripe is negative).
The speakers will come with a length of speaker cable but it wont be enough to reach the rear shelf. You'll need to buy some longer lengths (5m to be exact).
Heres the spacers you'll need if youre not going to cut the metal / parcel shelf:
Cheaper, plastic ones:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?FORM=KEYWORD

Dearer, stronger ones:
APF69HBL : 1 Pair 6x9" (152mmx228mm) Black Vinyl Fibreglass Speaker spacers :: Speakers And Spacers

Heres an example of speaker cable (you'll need 10m of it):
Regular Duty Fig 8 Speaker Cable - Jaycar Electronics