Where can i find out what kit i need to put in an after market Stereo in to my car?

[Subject]
Where can i find out what kit i need to put in an after market Stereo in to my car?
[Question]
car is a 2004 scenic megane



stereo is a sony cdx m8800



i am in the uk so uk dealers only please

alginon77 @ 2009-03-02 08:34:35

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Try an aftermarket stereo shop or maybe best buy.

loonatic72 @ 2009-03-02 08:38:41

Halfords have a good range it seems.

Seems to cost a lot to adapt to use the steering wheel controls on a renault though

TSCouriers @ 2009-03-02 08:51:11

there is a place in kent called Enigma they specialise in custom stereos etc

MARK R @ 2009-03-02 09:37:59

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/home.html

Jim Jimmaaay @ 2009-03-02 10:24:20

try your local car audio shop or walmart or best buy

Matt @ 2009-03-02 10:31:26

[Subject]
What kind of CD Player should I get for my car?
[Question]
I know almost nothing about cars so I need as much help as I can get. The other day, the cd player in my car stopped accepting my cd's so now I can't play them or listen to them. All I can listen to is my radio. I need to buy a new cd player (one that plays burned cd's as well since my old one couldn't). It needs to be a decent priced one since money is tight but not a really cheap crappy one. My car is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Any help would be great.

Erickita @ 2009-03-02 09:21:52

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8699321&type=product&id=1199494646121



Its Alpine! Takes USB, iPod, Sat radio, and it rocks! I have this deck in my truck....

canada_rokzz @ 2009-03-02 09:28:16

^^^^^This one doesn't play CDs though.





You can buy any cheap, reliable stereo (remember it'll probably be about 70 bucks to install it.



Here are some recommendations:

Pioneer DEH-P310UB

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Source/CD-Players/Premier/DEH-P310UB



Alpine CDE-9874 or CDE-9872

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/compareProduct.php?c=Alpine&model[]=CDE-9874&model[]=CDE-9872&source=/US-en/products/series-c.php&category=AV_HU

The 9872 doesn't play WMA or AAC(ipod) and doesn't have outputs for if you want an amp later.

They both come with an iPod cable if I remember right.



Sony CDXGT330

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1005531&navigationPath=32150n32153

This one will likely be the cheapest, but Sony has a reputation for not lasting very long, so keep that in mind.

Brad J @ 2009-03-02 09:37:30

ebay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...lol....try a pioneer

JoHnNy @ 2009-03-02 10:14:00

First I would get a different car (blegh).. But I can also recommend Alpine. Clarion and Pioneer are also good names but I have one similar to the link above and it's a fantastic deck

GE 90 @ 2009-03-02 10:15:19

[Subject]
kicker vs. alpine?? want somthing to BEAT HARD?
[Question]
i was wondering what would hit harder. 2 alpine type r 15s, 2 alpine type x 12s, or 2 15" kicker l7s, all assuming a amplifier matching their rms

juggernaut @ 2009-03-02 09:11:10

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The L7's have the largest surface area, and a very comparable motor structure.



From what I have heard from the owners of these subs + the ones I've put in myself, the L7's win.

Brad J @ 2009-03-02 09:20:41

If u want reliability i'd go with Alpine but if u want some hard hitting S*** id say kicker.

THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @ 2009-03-02 09:21:20

The L7s will by far be the loudest. The Alpines are really made for SPL like the L7s are.



If you are looking strictly for SPL then the L7s in a proper ported enclosure is what you want.



Good Luck!!!

MDC @ 2009-03-02 09:39:13

kicker comp is deff. the way to go

your car will fall apart in a couple weeks

Matt @ 2009-03-02 10:24:23

[Subject]
Fi BTL Fully loaded 18" or Kicker Solo X 18"?
[Question]
Which do I buy? and what amplifier is reccomended? thanks

icecoolwas99 @ 2009-03-02 08:57:09

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Ill go for the solo x and get two saz-3000d amps from sundown car audio.

Manuel A @ 2009-03-02 09:16:03

Well first, are these subwoofers for you? Will they fit your music taste? These subs are SPL oriented and don't have the sound quality or the ability to produce the lower frequencys natural or with ease.



What is your budget for sub and amp?



Do you have the electrical for the power the subs need?



For more help, email me..

lowhz01@yahoo.com

wooferman @ 2009-03-02 10:20:21

not sure about Fi, but i have heard a kicker 15" 1000 wrms it was wicked at the low notes! not too get a higher ones but i think that was more to do with the rubbish amp

Jim Jimmaaay @ 2009-03-02 10:38:22

fi btl



they are ranked 4th in the world for spl in a SINGLE subwoofer. and yes i said single.



1. mtx thunder 9500

2. re xxx

3.dd 9500

4. fi btl

rofl @ 2009-03-02 10:39:17

[Subject]
2 Subwoofers common or seperate box?
[Question]
I have 2 15" Subwoofers that require 2.5 cubic feet each (sealed). I am wandering if having both in a 5 cubic foot sealed box or each in there own 2.5 cubic foot box will yield more output. I know its the same amount of air space either way but I didnt know if there is still more air being moved with both subs in the same box.

julieandmichael4ever @ 2009-03-02 11:00:38

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def both in the same box, with both of them pumpin into the same box it'll be hella loud. Ive got 2 15" kicker L7's but theyre in a vented box. Definitely put them together.

max @ 2009-03-02 11:03:48

There will be NO difference in output between the two.



Separate chambers is usually better, that way if a sub fails, the other sub is still in a proper box, instead of one that's effectively twice as big (since the other sub isn't using the airspace anymore)



Common chamber is easier to build (one less piece of wood)



Edit: These other answers are horrible. Subs will never EVER "fight" each other if they're wired correctly, there would have to be something seriously wrong with the subs for that to happen.



And a common chamber doesn't boost the subs at all, like I stated earlier.

Brad J @ 2009-03-02 11:04:52

Unless your using the Same amp and have the speakers wired in parallel they should be in separate boxes or at least have separate air chambers so they don't fight each other.

D K @ 2009-03-02 11:05:11

yaa

Kris R @ 2009-03-02 11:09:38