VT Factory Head Units

[savage1987]

we have a series 1 VT acclaim (sept 97 i think...) and it has a radio/cassette head unit (no cd player)

is the VT/VX CD head unit any better in terms of sound quality etc or is the cd player the only difference?? also, is there any point in putting an amp in the stock system?

I'm also looking to upgrade the sound system in our lexcen (vn) and i want AT LEAST the volume and quality of the VT stock system
realistically, how much am i looking at?

if i upgrade the speakers etc in the VT, could i just switch the speakers across to the vn? could i switch the head unit over as well (it'd look a bit funny tho..)


any advice appreciated.
cheers,
sam

 

[Tasmaniak]

lets see if I can wade through the mess you call a post.. Just kidding...
Yes, the quality will increase by putting in a cd player. Only because CDs are generally better quality anyway. YES put an amp in the stock system. The stock head unit has 20Wrms output....or....not bloody much. A small amp is worth investing in. Also I would strongly advise upgrading speakers.

You would need to spend atound 400-500 to get the same quality as your VT. Yes, the speakers will swap over as the rear speakers in a VN are 6" like like the VT but the fronts are only 4". The VT head unit wont' fit. The VN had space for two single DIN unit but not a Double DIN unit like the VT.

I would spend about 250-300 on the head unit and the rest on speakers. In reality, the 6" speakers in your VN already are exavtly the same as whats in your VT already.

 

[savage1987]

cheers mate

yea sorry about the sloppy post 0.o

just 1 problem
the lexcen doesn't even have rear speakers

i'm looking at spending about a grand on stereo in total. don't know what that'll get me yet, but i would need some good convincing to blow the 1G barrier.

so yea thanks again..
cheers
sam

 

[Tasmaniak]

No need to break the grand barrier and if you lift up the parcel shelf you will see where the 6" speakers are supposed to go and just run the speaker cables to them.

 

[savage1987]

thanks for that hey

are the stock vn speakers really **** quality or would i see real gains replacing the head unit??

 

[Tasmaniak]

Both......

 

[savage1987]

haha ok thanks for ur advice now for the ultimate question(s)

what brand do i go with?? alpine, pioneer, kenwood, who the hell makes the best stuff for a moderate install??

and do i stick with the same brand for the entire system or mix and match???

 

[Tasmaniak]

Mix and match to suit your budget and go with what sound goods and is functional

Best stuff at best Prices?

www.jaycar.com.au

 

[savage1987]

f*ck you're quick off the mark

thanks for that will check out that website for sure

cheers
sam

 

[savage1987]

ok here's another one.. how powerful does your system need to be for it to be worthwhile getting a 240volt crossover (i think that's what they're called anyway...)???