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Unhappy with Sound System
« on: 07 January 2009, 11:01:24 »
Having bought a 2000 CDX this week I want to change the sound system as it stinks. Problem is "we don't really sell CD multi-changers any more Sir" is what I get. WMA MP3 CDR CDRW and god forbid Ipod units abound. Has it really come to this, over compressed sounds, pity they never did a vinyl player, possible jumping probs when going over traffic calming mountains and don't start me on that. Got about £300 to spend any thoughts Thanks  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #1 on: 07 January 2009, 12:35:34 »
What stereo is coming out?

What are you actually after? I understand the frustration of the bits you don`t want, but you have not actually said what you DO want. give a bit more info, and I`m sure that somebody (or myself) can assist.

Oh, and for the record (no pun intended!) yes, vinyl players were actually sold as an accessory for the VW Beetle back in the early 60`s - they are available, but well outside the budget you have indicated - last one I saw through the VW forums went for just over £2K
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #2 on: 07 January 2009, 12:44:01 »
Do any of these head units that support MP3, WMA, etc also play FLAC?

Storage is getting so plentiful these days that you might as well have the quality and convenience.

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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #3 on: 07 January 2009, 12:50:29 »
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Do any of these head units that support MP3, WMA, etc also play FLAC?

Storage is getting so plentiful these days that you might as well have the quality and convenience.

Kevin

FLAC ?

Not come across that term in car Audio yet - can you elaborate?

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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #4 on: 07 January 2009, 13:38:16 »
Free Lossless Audio Codec.


Trouble is that the standards behind it are not to hot and hence not much kit supports it yet.....
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #5 on: 07 January 2009, 13:51:25 »
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Free Lossless Audio Codec.


Trouble is that the standards behind it are not to hot and hence not much kit supports it yet.....

nope, still none the wiser.

What sort of area of media (home hif fi etc) is playing around with this format then? Not come across it at all. What does this format bring to the party then?
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #6 on: 07 January 2009, 13:52:35 »
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Free Lossless Audio Codec.


Trouble is that the standards behind it are not to hot and hence not much kit supports it yet.....

nope, still none the wiser.

What sort of area of media (home hif fi etc) is playing around with this format then? Not come across it at all. What does this format bring to the party then?


PC's mainly and one or two personal media players....

Its a loss less compression technique (unlike MP3) and is not dissimilar to zipping a file (slightly more efficient as its targeted at audio)
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #7 on: 07 January 2009, 13:58:01 »
Thanks for the explanation - I`ll kep an eye out for that one then



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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #8 on: 07 January 2009, 14:06:44 »
CCR 2006 coming out and ?? going in, the multi changer does not work and the sound quality as I said is not good.  :'( I am probably looking for a double din radio/ CD player to drop in and also to use the steering wheel controls with it. I do accept that WMA MP3 etc is probably necessary to have, as for FLAC,yes Kevin is right it is a great codec and the sound compression is minimal hopefully in car systems will adopt it soon.

Hope that is a little clearer

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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #9 on: 07 January 2009, 15:57:00 »
Ok,

My suggestion would be this one

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/MID/15/IID/2774/PAGE/shop_company_index.php

you will also need a Facia convertor, about £15, and steering control adaptor, about £35

Anything left from the budget, change the speakers

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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #10 on: 07 January 2009, 18:10:36 »
Thanks Dave I will look at that :D :D :D
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #11 on: 07 January 2009, 19:18:36 »
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Ok,

My suggestion would be this one

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/MID/15/IID/2774/PAGE/shop_company_index.php  .....

 .... but it's only got 728 variable colour illumination!!!  :o
I wonder if Jamie would be able to find a blue one!!  ::)  :y  :y  :y
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #12 on: 07 January 2009, 19:32:13 »
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Ok,

My suggestion would be this one

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/MID/15/IID/2774/PAGE/shop_company_index.php  .....

 .... but it's only got 728 variable colour illumination!!!  :o
I wonder if Jamie would be able to find a blue one!!  ::)  :y  :y  :y

There are plenty of blue variations, and even one that can only be described as Exceptionally Gay, especially for Jamie !!

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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #13 on: 07 January 2009, 19:43:12 »
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My suggestion would be this one

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/MID/15/IID/2774/PAGE/shop_compan...

Mmmm. I quite like the look of that.  It looks like it would match the Omega interior nicely and not look too out of place.  I don't suppose there are any pictures out there of an install in an Omega?
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Re: Unhappy with Sound System
« Reply #14 on: 07 January 2009, 23:33:13 »
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My suggestion would be this one

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/MID/15/IID/2774/PAGE/shop_compan...

Mmmm. I quite like the look of that.  It looks like it would match the Omega interior nicely and not look too out of place.  I don't suppose there are any pictures out there of an install in an Omega?

I`ve emailed a few customers to see if someone can send me back a picture of one fitted - but without fail, all who have purchased these have said the same thing though, looks much better in the flesh than it does in the pictures!
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