Comments on: Aftermarket Sound System

By: Marzouq

Marzouq — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:09:34 +0000

vampire: Thanks I need to get some work done on it for sure! What I’m getting are probably component speakers! But 6×9 would be too big for the front doors of the Landcruiser!

Stallion: Thanks!!

Mark: Hell no, there is a better HU then that!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:17:34 +0000

This is what I would go for but Marzouq doesn’t like ipods..

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X001

By: The Stallion

The Stallion — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:58:39 +0000

There are better links for 80 series land cruisers but I left those for your 100 series one!

By: vampire

vampire — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:39:40 +0000

i had modified the sound system for my old three cars

i always liked the 2 or 3-way speakers better than separate tweeters

a pair of 6×9″ speakers will give u a nice bass unless u want to bounce then u will need a woofer

the USB ready HU i’m dreaming of right now but i’m satisfied with my current OEM sound system in my new car,, maybe later

good luck doing the job

By: Marzouq

Marzouq — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:16:14 +0000

Laialy: Yup it is worth it, but you have to find the right place!

Stallion: oooh.. thanks, I will check those out! I have an idea about sound systems and I know what I want so hopefully I can put something decent together!

TAT: The speakers are component speakers, but the area for installing the tweeters are down below with the speakers. There isn’t any space in the landcruiser to put the tweeters above. As for the headunit it has an USB connection so I can connect thumb drives as well as MP3 players. I know what you mean, but I’m thinking of getting the system without the subs for now and then seeing how it is before adding the subs. I’m not putting too much so I don’t think I would need another battery, especially since I’m going without the Sub option, and if I am I would get a capacitor to help regulate it.

Q8expat: As for the installation I am taking to a shop that I trust, but they don’t do sound systems all the time. They are extremely good for wiring, and they do clean work. So for now I just need them to do the clean wiring while I configure the system and tweak the settings on the amp and headunit. I will post up where I am getting it done once it gets started.

By: Q8expat

Q8expat — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:31:46 +0000

Hi any hints on the people who would be doing it for you, I mean you have stated “I know a place that would do a good installation in Kuwait”… could you tell us who they are.

By: TAT

TAT — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:30:37 +0000

I would recommend you get two tweeters for the high frequencies since the normal ones are not good enough for the job. Think about it like this

Tweeters = High frequencies
Normal Speakers = Mid Frequencies
Subwoofer + low frequencies

Or buy the Speaker with tweeters in em although I think it would sound better if they were at ear level.

And yeah make sure the headunit has an AUX input with RCA connectors you know so you can use any mp3 player of choice be it a zune ipod or the fake nano they sell in Hawally.

If you want good base go for a sub that got the “6ub” sound to it as opposed to “brrrrrrrrrr” if you get what I mean.

Depending on what you install might need an extra battery too

By: The Stallion

The Stallion — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:03:07 +0000

I thought these links would come in handy: Stereo FAQ DIY Speaker Swap How about doing this?

By: Laialy_q8

Laialy_q8 — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:04:10 +0000

pimp your ride … i’ve always had this in my mind when i get my car back in q8 inshalla i’d like to invest in a good sounds system, totally worth it