Bentley Continental GT Hifimobile

 

 

Today many cars have a car with original video screen. Unfortunately, most do not broadcast the video, does not read DVDs. And on some cars, it is impossible to replace this unit of origin. On this beautiful Bentley Continental GT, Hifimobile shows us that it is perfectly possible to add video to an original installation.

The interface to the rescue of OEM embedded video!

The Bentley Continental GT is one of those cars, where you really can not remove the original car radio. It is not just a matter of aesthetics or of respect for Bentley. The unit also provides the original climate controls, trip computer, ... The radio has a nice screen, but it excludes the video, DVD, Freeview, ... shame on a car of this price at a time when we only speak of embedded multimedia! With OEM interfaces, these little boxes that add functions to a power source, with the Bentley has Hifimobile a video installation Alpine.

 

Integrating vital functions of the car, the source of origin can not be changed

 

OEM interface is a small box that plugs into the original source without changing the wiring. It allows to add a video / audio input to the original source to use the screen to broadcast other sources like DVD. Of course, the source will control the DVD, she is content to broadcast. To control the source added, we will use the IR remote. In this case, used a Hifimobile Davicom interface, specially designed for the Bentley Continental GT. The assembly requires integrating the interface and especially to regain the original wiring. On this car, the audio / video connection is not simple because it uses fiber optics and the Can Bus.

 

Integration of video interfaces in the rear

 

The video source is selected Alpine DVD changer with a capacity of 6 discs and is compatible DivX. The changer is integrated under the rear carrier dressed in a carpet to keep in mind finishing the trunk. Hifimobile also installed the video to other passengers of the car. For this, boxes audio / video Alpine are hidden inside the rear deck. They are used to connect together all elements of video installation, including the dissemination DVD on 4 screens with no loss of image quality.

 

Alpine DVD changer can play DVD and DivX on all screens including the original

 

Each passenger (front and rear) Alpine receives a video screen of 7 inches 16:9. To comply with the magnificent interior of the coupe English Hifimobile has completely dismantled the Alpine screens to repaint their hulls. The hulls are painted the same color as the leather seats. Once the paint dries, the screens are raised as to the origin. The job of integrating video into the seats for rear passengers is no small matter. On the Bentley, the headrests are molded into the seats. Suffice to say that if one misses the cut, the entire seat to be changed. After cutting, the screens are fixed in the seats using the supplied cradle recess by Alpine. The cables are running in the seat to reach the ground and went under the carpet to reach the chest.

 

Alpine is a screen built into the woodwork for the front passenger

 

It sounds simple to say like that, but Bentley does not remove as easily as our small city to conceal wiring. Front passenger, a video screen Alpine (the same as for the rear passengers) is integrated into the trim of the dashboard facing the front passenger. Again, no right to make mistakes! For the cut is perfect, Hifimobile used a digital lathe to do the job. The screen is also painted in the same color as leather.

 

The hull of the screens was disassembled and repainted the same color as the leather seats

 

In conclusion:
This video installation required twenty hours of work. The integration work is perfect. Having painted the shells in the same color as the leather, the screens remain discreet. Ultimately, the most obvious is that the passenger before, but again, integration does not shock. Assembly quality is remarkable. With such a system, the driver can enjoy the video on his car home. In the case of the Bentley, the client was satisfied with a DVD changer, but interfaces with Alpine, one could also add DTT, iPod or even shipping. All that to say that even if you keep your original car radio (for aesthetic reasons or obligation), we may well enjoy the latest multimedia technologies without significantly altering a car. The work done here by Hifimobile, is a perfect illustration. We leave you now see the photo gallery showing the mounting of the installation.

 

 

 

Facility Features:
- Source: original system
- OEM Interface: Davicom Special Bentley
- DVD Changer: Alpine DHA-S690
- Front shield: Alpine TME-M780 EM
- Screen background: Alpine TME-M780

Budget gear: 1996 Euros
Time to complete: 20 hours
Mounting budget: approximately 2000 Euros

 

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Show car Daihatsu Materia Rockford Fosgate

 

 

It's the Car + Sound of Cologne that we discovered this wonderful show for Rockford Fosgate. This car was once seduced us in more ways than one. First, the Daihatsu Materia is an unusual base. Second, it provides an exceptional facility.Thirdly, it is not the work of the brand, but a young installer!

 

In the big leagues!

 

Indeed, this installation was performed by a young installer of 21 years, Dennis Garage boss of Sound in Germany. And when we see that the installation has done on this car, it can Embler to play in the major courses. The Rockford Fosgate Materia was certainly one of the finest show cars in Cologne. The car is original enough of herself, she received no surface preparation except for a low suspension and 17 inch wheels with big tires. In Japan, this Daihastu calling Matrix, she received a decoration in the spirit of the famous movie. In the decoration on the body, we can distinguish the letters of the American brand of car audio. Inside, the same struggle, the facility adopted a style as original as futuristic.

 

For a good soundstage, midrange 13 cm are placed at the ends of the dashboard

 

And to make the matrix Watts, Dennis, who was assisted by his wife Laura, took out the heavy artillery: triple subs, 6 amps, powered tailgate ... The changes are such that the car is worthy of being exposed to ESC. But let's start the presentation in order. The cabin was completely dismantled and the rear seat was removed to make room. The original car radio with a specific form, a carrier is re-painted body color fiber to accommodate a double DIN Nav DSS-1. To enjoy the video and backup camera, a 7-inch screen is integrated SAVV above the rearview mirror. At each end of the dashboard, installed a medium of 13 cm to have a good soundstage. The tweeters are placed in the upright windshield. For high frequencies, the front doors are two 16.5 cm woofers T 162. Of course, the HP has been redone in fiber and the doors have been soundproofed.

 

The doors are equipped with a video screen broadcasting images in the minds Matrix

 

To reproduce the atmosphere Matrix, each front door is equipped with a 7-inch video screen broadcast images of the Matrix. To provide a modern design, the door panels are dressed again in black leather, edged well with your body parts in resin. All the front speakers are driven by two amplifiers 4 channel T600.4. Behind the front bucket, an aluminum frame welded and bolted on the car home decor fiber to house all the amplifiers of the installation. Diez green LEDs accentuate the futuristic atmosphere. Belonging to the Power Series, these amps combine compactness and power. It sounds simple like this, when you see the pictures, but much work has been done to create the interior of the car. A photo gallery shows you the making of this achievement. The huge backdrop in the trunk is not just design, it also houses the subwoofers and the operator of the tailgate.

The facility uses 6 series amplifiers Power

 

The rear doors are equipped with a kit supplied by a burst T162 T600.4 amp. The other two channels of this amp animate the coaxial rear, used to the sound environment for demonstrations meeting. Any place of the trunk and back seat is occupied by a futuristic setting in the spirit of the movie Matrix. The highlight of this facility is the tail that was mounted on a motorized rack. A simple press of a remote control to open the rack out of a good sixty centimeter. All this was built on a metal structure covered with fiber and resin (body color of course). The rear of the rack receives a subwoofer to a subwoofer 38 cm.

 

The subwoofers are staged in a futuristic decor

 

The flat portion of the rack is equipped with screens broadcasting images SAVV Matrix. The other two subwoofers are mounted in the installation cabinet with closed head visible in the sides of the car. Finish black leather and white fiber decoration provides the main installation. Each subwoofer is fed by a single block T1500.1db. To accentuate the futuristic side of the facility, the LEDs are green Dietz carefully concealed to illuminate the facility. We also appreciate the ringed sheaths concealing the cable of the subwoofer, this is very much reminiscent of a spatial piping. Rockford Fosgate logo light, mixed angular and rounded, the finish of the installation has been particularly careful. One of the biggest jobs was of course the engine hatch with electric actuator system.

 

Of coaxial provide listening when the trunk is open in the salons

Needless to say, to return such a large facility in a small cabin was not an easy task. But Dennis did very well out. The entire installation is back on a medium frame and metal bar. But rather than launching into a complicated explanation, you'd better look at the gallery of the making of which is very telling. The decor is very attractive, the proportions are harmonious shapes, and then the originality is there! Not content with being beautiful, the installation works very hard.At the least solicitation of volume, we find the power and captivating serious Rockford Fosgate: Thrills guaranteed!

 

Cylinder mounted on the tailgate opens to reveal an original way the bowels of the facility

 

In conclusion:
For a young installer of 21 years, this achievement is really impressive, and proves that Dennis (assisted by his wife Laura, the recall because it is not common), has acquired a solid expertise in car audio installation . This is obviously not her first film, but this is probably the most successful yet. We say for now, because during our visit to the garage of Sound, a car was being undressed for an upcoming project. Top secret for now, but we will present it once it is finished. Anyway, one thing is sure, the Materia Matrix Dennis would not unworthy in a CES or Sema Show in the United States. The quality and originality of the system are truly remarkable.We leave you now see the installation in our gallery, happy surfing!

 

 

Facility Features:
- Source: DSS-01 Nav
- Screen Built: SAVV LMA7030W
- Reversing Camera: SAVV
- Amp sub (x3): Rockford Fosgate T1500.1bd
- 4 Channel Amplifier (x3): Rockford Fosgate T600.4
- HP Dashboard: Rockford Fosgate T152
- HP front door (x2): Rockford Fosgate T162
- HP back door: Rockford Fosgate T162
- HP boot: Rockford Fosgate T162C
- Subs (x3): Rockford Fosgate T1-15d4
- Connectivity: Rockford Fosgate
- Capacity (x2): 700 A Kove

Assembly time: 8 weeks
Budget Facility: € 15,000

 

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Show car VW Golf IV Kicker

 

It is at the Cologne Fair in April, we discovered this beautiful and original Golf Kicker's booth Audio Design (importer in Europe of the famous U.S.). Kicker has always communicated by conveying a lifestyle extreme sensations around its products. This show car responds perfectly to this philosophy. We tried it for you!

Ride the Best, F.. K the Rest!

Is the motto of Denis of XTC Concept that made this show car. Well known in Germany for its preparations on the basis of the VW group, Denis is in its eighth project. Any realization tuning was made by XTC, but the hi-fi has been assigned to a car audio shop well known in Germany: ASD Reupke! We have already presented several show cars, this store was made for the CAB group. We move quickly on customizing the car, since it is not our field. But to say a few words, it was conducted in an extremely understated. Admittedly, the decor is quite showy with its spirit Street, but the Golf does not change body proportion. The main changes were made using parts of Bora. Kicker has always provided a way of life music at the same time as the extreme sports, golf Denis has been prepared in this state of mind. The hi-fi was performed with the same spirit of moderation, that is to say without using a ton of stuff. While the interior has been revised in mind racing: Momo steering wheel, bucket seats with harness, ... The classic black plastic were covered with beautiful white alcantara.

While the interior has been revised so racing

The source of the plant is a combined double din Pioneer FH-P80BT. Good CD player, compatible with portable devices, Bluetooth phone, it perfectly meets the expectations of young consumers. It has naturally been housed in the center console. To get good bass in the front, this installation uses the principle of dual woofer door. The front channels are formed by a separate kit 2 way Kicker RS65.2, supplemented by a pair of woofers 16.5 cm in the same range. After sound of the door trim has been remoulded by respecting the original design to integrate the woofers and passive filtering. These speakers are powered by a Kicker ZX650.4 4-channel amp, two channels are dedicated to the kit exploded while two other animate the woofers. No way back on this installation! First, there are no rear passengers as possible.Deuxio for a hi-fi listening, this is not essential. Now to the climax of the installation: the trunk!

The door panels have been redesigned to accommodate two 16.5 cm woofers

This chest is not full of stuff, but its appeal lies in the presentation of the installation. The volume of the trunk and back seat are soon forgotten. Two wells in fiber and medium were carried out on each side of the car. Their shapes were dictated by design, by the system needs serious, but also by the need to hide the system compressor and air tanks air suspension.Central to these two boxes, sits a beautiful BMX proudly to represent the brand image of Kicker.Stripped of its wheels and attach to the frame, BMX style gives an original installation. With the roll cage of the car above the BMX, it gives off a mid-race look mid-street racing very nice.

A BMX amid the sound system for branding Kicker

The bodies are dressed in black leather and alcantara. This helps to accentuate the look and the relief of the chest, but the alternation of reflective surface and absorbing surface also has interest in sound. The right side of the box houses two subwoofers Kicker S10L7. This subwoofer 25 cm square is well known for his powerful bass farm. The S10L7 subwoofer is a dual coil, each is powered by a Kicker ZX500.1 mono block. The three amps installation are included in the box left chest. As you said in the introduction, this is a very simple setup: a good way forward, a good channel for serious and consistent amplification. In short, nothing really complicated and excessive, but the facility was designed to be effective and showed the public that we can make things very nice without putting a ton of stuff in the trunk.

Bass is provided by two 25 cm square subwoofers, both say that it works very

For installing car audio, ASD Reupke spent about three weeks on the Gulf of Denis. Without labor, installation costs about 3200 Euros. It develops a power of about 1500 Watts RMS. It is not astronomical compared to what we could see in show cars, but it is enough to give pleasure to listen to daily. Of course, this facility is geared more big sound quality rather than high fidelity. But seriously powerful and firm, warm and dynamic listening, the effects were sought to convey the spirit Kicker. Remember that just Kicker "to kick" in English, that is to say, given a kick in the C.., And with the two square subs range Solobaric is successful. Bass is deep and no shortage of energy, but without coming to crush the mid-way treble.

Amps Kicker ZX Series offer very good attacks

Overall, listening is well modulated and balanced, but his drive and the heat of a closer listen live concert way. This is certainly not audiophile, but the quality is there, and listening really enjoyable. And this especially on modern music, where subwoofers give wonderfully track.Whatever music we've tried it, we really enjoyed, and that's what it's at the bottom!

In conclusion:
Denis Golf is not a show car salon that carries only one trailer, the car is running on a daily basis.The facility had to remain realistic, especially since this preparation (and its personalization) reflects this beloved of young Germans. While overall, the car requires a certain budget, but the principle of ASD Reupke and XTC is to make cars that young fans can consider doing. If we total of what has been done on the car, even including the assembly, we stay in reasonable amounts to have a nice car and original young. Many times we have seen projects much more expensive, yet not as successful. And as regards the show as kicker for the salons, the Golf Denis had to respect the spirit and the image conveyed by Kicker. Whether the look or listen, it's successful mission to 200%! Finally, a photo gallery allows you to get the details of this car!

Facility Features:
Source: Pioneer FH-P80BT
Amp sub (x2): Kicker ZX500.1
HP Amp: Kicker ZX650.4
HP before (x2): Kicker RS65.2
Subs (x2): Kicker 10L7
Directed by: ASD Reupke
Assembly time: 3 weeks
Budget of the facility (excluding labor): 3200 Euros

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Hertz show car Fiat Grande Punto

 

At fairs in Sinsheim Car + Sound, Hertz has always accustomed to coaches shows magical. But for 2011 AMICOM in Leipzig, the famous Italian brand has excelled in presenting this amazing racing car, containing a powerful setup. This show car was designed to promote the new range of HP high-power, developed for the thrill seekers. Whether for listening or finish, the show was undoubtedly the most impressive because of AMICOM 2011!

A formidable power with very clear sound!

But what does it cover in this impressive shell dull gray? Well, this is a Fiat Grande Punto "bodybuildée" with a body kit homemade. Hertz SPL supplementing its range (subs and amps) with a range of HP high power, the Italian brand wanted to show that we could make a very powerful facility with great sound quality. And to attract fans, Hertz had put the dishes in the major. This show car was created by Master Training Institute Elettromedia. Maurizio Monaco was responsible for customizing and installing hi-fi, while Sergio Galassi (Elettromedia Demo Car Manager) designed the system. The painting was done by Danilo Todini. Question processing, they have not been dead hands: custom body kit, big spoiler, lowered suspension, LED lights, power meter on the hood, big wheels Mack, accessories Sparco, ...) The photos speak for themselves themselves, such as Fiat has become impressive and looks like a stealth aircraft. No, the hatchback has not been traded against a reactor, it is a tunnel housing and broken amplifiers installation. And yes, what pleases us most is inside the car. His original cabin is simply gone into oblivion!

The entire interior has been redone in fiber coated with LED illumination

After soundproofing in the state of the art, the interior was completely redone in fiber coated with lights to LEDs. A beautiful orange paint and silver dress at the airport this high-tech cockpit.More counters in the dashboard, they have migrated onto the hood in a tailor-made housing.Accessories such as steering wheel and Sparco bucket are signed. And yes, there is only one place in this car. The passenger seat forward is taken by the air cylinders, and when the rear seats, are occupied by the system serious. At the center of the center console are located a combined double DIN multimedia DVD player. On the left side of the wheel, you find the adjustment control processor Audison Bit One. And on the right of the scoreboard, a huge screen broadcast video or 4 cameras fitted to the car. The exterior mirrors have been replaced by cameras.

The entire installation is controlled by the processor Bit One

The doors are almost even more impressive than the interior. Each of them welcomes 6 20 cm woofers. Needless to say that the achievement of the door trim and soundproofing required a colossal task. The 4 tweeters (per door) are incorporated in the arch above the window. This required bending the sheet outside the acoustic chamber to house the tweeter ST35. Bass is entrusted to no less than 4 subwoofers 38 inches from the SPL range, as saying that it mind-blowing! All subwoofers are powered by a mono amp MP15K SPL range (over 9000 watts on the meter by itself, it quiet!). The tweeters and woofers are run by 2 channel amps EP2X. The 4 subwoofers are mounted in the wall in a bass reflex behind the pilot's seat. I hope that the tub is well anchored to the ground, because with such a horse in the back, it better not be heart.Whether one views finish or design, the interior is truly remarkable!

No less than 6 per door woofers

Amps speakers are front mounted in a tube-shaped nozzle opening at the rear late. At the bottom of the tube, a big fan cools the amplifier and the permanent re curious! Lit by LEDs orange (color of the mark Hertz), this tube Watts gives a speed of fighter aircraft for the Grande Punto. With One Bit processor providing opportunities for highly complex settings, each speaker is perfectly set up to provide a powerful listening and qualitative. This show car has required seven months of work and a budget of about 50000 euros.

4 subs with 38 cm, the Fiat is no shortage of serious

The goal was to make big, powerful sound quality? Mission accomplished in 200%, listen to this show car is really bluffing. Of course this is a hi-fi as we see in EMMA competition, but listening to music is really powerful. You can really push the volume without losing sound quality. Stamps natural listening warm, dynamic, fast attacks, the sound is really exciting. Of course, Hertz did not resist sending the volume when the photographer was in the cockpit: it quiet frankly. But most impressive is the clarity of sound and vibration despite the absence of such artillery. An excellent job of soundproofing was done in the cockpit.

This is not a reactor, but the amplification system

If you find an original way to animate a wedding or party, take the show car from Hertz, he buries many DJ sound systems by its power and sound quality. In addition to the impressive look and original car, success is guaranteed. This Fiat Hertz was by far the most impressive show of the show and definitely our favorite heart in installation. But enough blabber, we'll let you see the photo gallery, happy surfing!

Features:
- Source: 2-DIN multimedia handset
- Other: DVD player, flat screen, reversing cameras
- Processor: Audison One Bit
- Amplifiers (x8): Hertz EP 2X
- Mono Amp: Hertz MP-15K
- Tweeters (x8): Hertz ST35
- Woofers (x12): Hertz SV200
- Subwoofers (x4): Hertz SX-380D
- Connectivity: Audison

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Installation The Audi A4 S-Line by Pioneer

In the spring, Pioneer PRS has renewed its range, range dedicated to hi-fi enthusiasts. The amplifier 4 channel we had left a good impression during the test.To discover the new PRS speakers, we decided to try the Audi A4 S-Line from Pioneer, with precisely this new product line.

Pioneer Auditorium on 4 wheels

Technology with the first Ice Power amp for car audio, the new range of Pioneer PRS has put the dishes in large to meet the expectations of music lovers. Enthusiasts looking foremost integrated products and music, Pioneer has a simple installation, relatively reasonable investment (relative to some hi-fi up the price of a small car), and perfectly integrated to not interfere with the car use.

Presentation: a custom installation and unobtrusive
Hi-fi automobile often difficult to attract the general public who mistakenly believe that a change in depth of a car to his inside. However, a car for every day, must remain functional, and even discreet enough to cause risk of theft.

This misconception about hi-fi board is conveyed by tuning cars very demonstrative, too often placed on the front of the stage. But the hi-fi car is quite another thing, and it can be done without putting a ton of equipment in the car. Pioneer we had a very nice demonstration.

A cache has been molded to perfectly integrate the DEX-P90RS in center console

The brief was very simple, so you can say you had to get a very musical listening without making big changes on the car, so that it remains close to the origin. As this is a hi-fi, Pioneer has opted for a relatively simple system: three front channels and subwoofer channel tracks.

The new car stereo Pioneer DEH-do manager P88RS that systems with three active channels, Pioneer has opted for another model to its range: The DEX-P90RS. Thanks to its processor, it manages four active channels with EQ, time alignment and of course active filtering.

The screen in front of the gear lever is only there to navigation

The source took place in the original location, so that the facade comes flush with the center console. For this, a cache fiber painted original color was molded around the faceplate. We swear an original mounting. DEQ-P90 processor being connected by fiber optics to the source and controlled by the latter, it was hidden under a seat.

A chest 100% functional
For amplification, Pioneer uses three models of the new PRS range. These work in digital and use Ice Power technology developed by B & O. This has many advantages: low power consumption, higher power, low heat and especially a very compact size.

The three amplifiers are housed in a rack on the trunk floor. They are then hidden by the carpet rigid origin. The rack can of course be raised to access the spare tire. Thus, the amps do not fear the blows when loading the trunk, and it remains usable. These hot little amp, this poses no problem running.

Compact and thin, the amps are located between the trunk floor and floor mats

The amplification is composed of two two-channel amplifiers (PRS-D200) and a four-channel model (PRS-D400). The four channels is responsible for leading the midrange and treble for the front channels. The first two channels is responsible before the woofers, while the second is to facilitate bridged mono subwoofer.

The trunk is fully used and the installation is invisible when opened in a public place

For channel bass, Pioneer used a 25 cm subwoofer range ODR, the cream of the crop in the catalog Pioneer. Wishing to use the safe storage of the left flank to integrate the subwoofer in the trunk, Pioneer needed a powered subwoofer in a small volume, and especially thin. TS-W01RS corresponded perfectly to that use because it can operate in a volume of 14 to 28 liters.

The box is custom made to fit the lost volume of the left rear fender

To do this, an imprint of the wing was made with cardboard to make fiberglass the bottom of the box. Several layers of fiber were providing sufficient rigidity. The front is made of 22 mm medium and painted black. The lid of the storage box has been discreetly modified to include a grill speaker cloth through which the sound.

The cache is closed, the subwoofer is hidden and does not clutter the boot

Change the doors to a minimum
Before modifying at least the car he was out of question to redo the door panels tailored to accommodate the three-way kit. Recall that the latter consists of a pair of 28 mm tweeters, a pair of medium of 10 cm and a pair of woofers 17 cm. The woofers are mounted in original locations at the bottom of the doors.

PRS woofers are hidden in the original locations

Mediums have been top of the doors. The orientation was chosen to deliver the best possible sound image. A fiber support painted in color of the interior was molded in the shape of the door trim. For now, the speakers are visible, but a small grid stretched canvas will protect them from prying eyes.

Not wanting to redo the door panels, the support has been designed to match the trim without sacrificing aesthetics

The tweeters are integrated in the upright windshield, always with a precise choice of angle of orientation for imaging. They are also mounted on a fiber painted on the linings of the amounts of the windshield. They could be molded directly into the lining of the amount of the windshield, but the system remains well removed without having to change the fittings for the resale of the car.

As those mediums, supports the tweeters were made by Parotech

Listening: High Fidelity simply
Tested with different types of music, the facility provides a really excellent musicality. It is really in the audiophile category. The first thing you notice is the quality of the stamps, the installation sounds realistic, true. We also liked the sound details, it seems to feel the guitarist's fingers on the strings run. It's open and airy, it has a nice sense of space, depth between instruments.

This facility gives Pioneer a lot of fun to listen

We really feel the bass is totally forward, not back. Any disturbing vibration is felt, just the serious need for music is there and in front. The subwoofer is well connected to other speakers.The subwoofer is present.

Although the subwoofer in the trunk, the grave is well ahead

Dynamic question, PRS amps give very good results, it lives, it's rhythmic. The soundstage is wide, and no hole in the center, at the right height for the ears. The focus and settings for the processor are many.

A good example of realistic hi-fi
This installation is simple in its configuration: front channels and subwoofer channel in assets. No accumulation of equipment, Pioneer has just necessary for audiophile listening. This facility is fully integrated and does not disturb the use of the vehicle.

The new PRS speakers offer very beautiful stamps

In conclusion: A reasonable facility
Although more than 5000 € is a substantial sum, it is still very reasonable compared to what we can see in this category of hi-fi. Only the source and processor, have a high price (although justified). Taking the elements separately, the new PRS products offer excellent value for money (for example, less than 500 Euros for the 4-channel amplifier), given their performance.

Musicality, strength, beauty of stamps (particularly the female voices), sense of space is a beautiful facility that provides a lot of fun. For all these reasons, this Audi is truly exemplary in promoting true hi-fi to the general public.

Factsheet

- Source: Pioneer DEX-P90RS
- Processor: Pioneer DEQ-P90
- Amp Mid / High: Pioneer PRS-D400
- Receivers Woofers: Pioneer PRS-D200
- Subwoofer Amplifier: Pioneer PRS-D200
- Subwoofer: Pioneer TS-W01RS
- Woofer: Pioneer TS-M171PRS
- Media: Pioneer TS-S101PRS
- Tweeters: Pioneer TS-T031PRS
Budget, excluding labor: € 5972

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Installation: Toyota Celica Oxygen Audio

Rather than presenting a show as excessive and inaccessible to young fans of car audio, Oxygen Audio chose the car of an enthusiast tuning. It's in the Toyota Celica as oxygen Claude presents its latest offerings of amplifiers and speakers.

Indulging at the lowest price

Certainly a show car is used to highlight the products of a brand, to convey the dream. Thus, brands tend to make stunning vehicles, but their budget is not feasible for an amateur, so they are real works of art on four wheels. Brand well known for its attractive prices, Oxygen Audio has been a very interesting approach: a very affordable installation in a vehicle trend, but perfectly feasible for a young car enthusiast custom.

Well-known figure in the world of tuning, Claude is not his first realization of showcar. He is the Panasonic Golf, Golf SPL Dynamics, and many others. Riding the trend Import Racer, Claude chose a Toyota Celica coupe for its realization 2007. This is a 1.8 Liter, base already very nice and very accessible on the second hand market. No question of excessive preparation above, the Japanese just a body kit to make it more sporty, a lowered suspension and nice rims.

Inside, two-tone upholstery and a few accessories are sufficient to complete the finish. This car has required nine months of work, including 10 days for the PA. Oxygen is vital for health. So to offer faster infusions Watts, Claude took a deco style light medical vehicle. But getting back to the hi-fi, what interests us most about this car.

Showcar forces, the system adopts two serious subwoofers 30 cm

Overview: Simple and effective 

Contrary to what one might think, Oxygen has not chosen its products more upscale for this installation. All products come from the range Air2. The aim was to show that we can do something very nice facility with a simple and inexpensive.

The door panels have been reworked to include a location of 16.5 cm stiffer. A wedge in the medium is incorporated into original packing. The form is then finished with putty. The panel then receives a full dress two-tone faux leather. Each door speaker welcomes a two-way coaxial Air2 162, speaker who has the distinction of having a swivel tweeter.

The door panels have been reworked to incorporate the coaxial 16.5-inch flush trim

For the rear channels, they are the same speakers that are used. They are installed in the rear blanks. These two pairs of coaxial are animated by the new four-channel amplifier range Air2. The F350 develops 4x75 Watts. Logo luminous display of tension on the cover, this amp is trendy without being too flashy.

The HP are mainly there to rear passengers

A powerful and enjoyable listening 

The 4-channel amplifier is integrated in the left side of the trunk, on a support medium covered with imitation leather. For channel bass, Claude has opted for two 30-inch subwoofers, the Air2 12. They are installed in a sealed enclosure, made of medium and covered with imitation leather also. To mount the box in the car, the trunk floor was redone by a slab of chipboard.

Central rib, suspension structured subwoofers Air2 no lack of pace

Both subwoofers are powered by a Class D mono block range Air2. It is the developer M1.5Kw 1x350 Watts RMS. The subs are simple coil of 4 ohms, the amp is used in 2 ohms, allowing it to issue 1x700 Watts RMS. This amp is installed in the right side of the trunk. The connection comes from the catalog O2 Link division connectors Oxygen Audio.

The source is a multimedia handset with Panasonic 7-inch video screen

For the source is a multimedia handset Panasonic CQ-VD7003N is used. Being an older model, it lacks the latest technologies (DivX, iPod control), but it offers a beautiful picture and listening enjoyment. For rear passengers, an overhead monitor 12 inches (30 cm!) Was installed. Given the cramped interior of the coupe, the rear seat occupants are at the movies. The DVD is read by the source (not dual zone), the screen is only connected to the post for the video signal.

The source is a multimedia handset with Panasonic 7-inch video screen

Given the simplicity of installation, the use of coaxial and non-split kits, we wondered what else it could give. Well surprise, we were surprised by hearing this facility. The sound is very clean, clear, vibrant and pretty well stamped. While this lack of detail and ventilation (especially on highly charged music), it sounds good.

The bass is strong, firm and without effects of heaviness or dragging. This is obviously a listening demonstration type, but with good sound quality. The extent and clarity of the mids have a lot to the feeling of listening enjoyment.

With a screen of 12 inches, rear passengers enjoy very pleasantly DVD

The sound is far from perfect, but it is not too low, contrary to what one would have thought at first. In fact, it sits very low in this cut, and adjustable tweeter compensates fairly well the height of the image. Of course, a kit with a broken tweeter positioned well have yielded better results, but remember that the aim was to present a very simple installation.

Oxygen from the catalog, the rearview mirror is hands-free kit with a display Caller ID

Even pushing strongly the volume, listening is always very clean, without smearing or distortion. In fact, the biggest downside of this installation is the lack of soundproofing. When listening at high volume levels, which is not always advisable course, the housing causing unpleasant vibration noise. Finally, the other main criticism concerns a lack of finesse. But given the type of system, the results are quite positive.

The notice 

Certainly, this facility is at odds with coaches shows facilities or hi-fi shows that are usually, but it seemed interesting for its concept of simplicity and accessibility. Listening is pleasant with its sound lively, clear and dynamic. The housing supply in two 30 cm good feelings. Of course, listening to lack of finesse, detail and image noise is not perfect, but it is a demonstration facility and not hi-fi.

The show car Audio Oxygen has the merit of being trendy, fun and accessible

Everyone is not audiophile. This showcar Oxygen has a big sound oriented facility (it is meant listening powerful and alive), while having a good quality sound (pleasant tone and not messy, not deafening bass). Rather listening pleasure, as one can feel at a concert or a party.

Oxygen shows that there can be really fun with a simple and inexpensive installation. Remember that the budget already includes a video source expensive, which could well be replaced by a combined conventional laser (listening would not be worse).

MSDS:

- Source: Panasonic CQ-DV7003

- 12 inch Overhead Monitor

- 4 Channel Amplifier: Audio Oxygen Air2 F350

- HP before: Audio Oxygen Air F162

- HP Rear Air Oxygen Audio F162

- Mono Amplifiers: Audio Oxygen Air2 M1, 5KW

- Subwoofer (x2): Audio Oxygen Air 12

- Power Kit: O2 Link 35

Time to complete: 10 days

Hardware budget (excluding installation): € 2633

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