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[anonymous-user]

I was wondering if anyone has uprated their current Monaro HiFi? I want to keep the original head unit as I don't believe it's that bad and want to keep the car looking original. I'm thinking of getting all the speakers replaced with quality items and maybe adding some amps. Anyone already done this?

[S600VXR]

LOL - Ive sort of done this but have yet to get a new head unit. Replaced all the speakers and put larger "sub" types in the rear side panels (dont try to get sub types in the rear shelf as they wont go!), changed the wiring and have 3 400watt amps mounted on a carpeted board in the boot, 1 running each pair of speakers. The only way to really do it is to strip the interior like I did!

[anonymous-user]

Excellent, does it sound any better?

[Wolfracer]

wormus said:

Excellent, does it sound any better?

Wormus why don't you want to listen to your new stroked v8 soundtrack?
Mine gets very little play, but when it does it really is pants. no rds, no traffic, sounds like it's playing through a yoghurt pot imho......
to get a decent sound I would replace the headset with the best you can afford and go from there - there may not even be a need for seperate amps etc if your head unit is good enough.... but do invest in a hefty bass amp/sub that can be hidden or custon fit into existing apertures....will add volume and put less strain on the rest of the system resulting in a clearer, richer sound.

[anonymous-user]

I must admit I haven't driven it any real distance for 6 months so the priority is to just drive it when I get it back. Just wondering what others have done and I'm also worried that a bling new head unit will attract thieves?

[007 VXR]

wormus said:

I must admit I haven't driven it any real distance for 6 months so the priority is to just drive it when I get it back. Just wondering what others have done and I'm also worried that a bling new head unit will attract thieves?

jvc do a double din sat nav full face off unit thats v good, and i could be wrong but think pionner are bring one out this year. i have change my speakers and its made a big improvment in sound, but want a face of unit for securiy..
jvc sat nav unit 700.00 or they do one with out sat nav but with face off for about 350.00..

Edited by 007 VXR on Monday 25th May 11:06

Edited by 007 VXR on Monday 25th May 12:23

[after_shock]

I would start by changing the head unit then go from their, music is only as good as the source it comes from.

[SimonV8ster]

So how do you go about changing the head unit ? Its just one solid lump isn't it ? Its not your standard stereo unit you can just slot in

[swordfishcoupe]

Hi Simon,

Check out the bottle of the FAQ - www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&f=69&t=291906

Basically a normal ISO double din stereo with a replacement surround. Had my double din JVC and full set of Infinity Kappa speakers in for about 2 and 3/4 years. But for a quick fix turn up the bass amp in the rear quarter panel (if someone has not already). Only thing I did not change was the subs as Holden decided to stick my rear shelf to the window sealant and did not fancy cutting it out.

Cheers
Steven

[Yorkkie]

Hi Simon bass already turned up

[SimonV8ster]

Yorkkie said:

Hi Simon bass already turned up

Thank you !! That saved me p*ssing around !!

I've also done a bit of rust proofing over the weekend - it was spot on underneath !! Looked really good so you were right when you said you never took it out in the winter or the rain !! Its first class underneath

Thank you for looking after it, the more I look around/in it I realise it really is a first class car.

[Yorkkie]

thanks I enjoyed the car..... am now looking for an open top something or other with a V8 soundtrack. if you need anything and I can help just call

Andy

Edited by Yorkkie on Thursday 28th May 18:57