Opel Astra Sound Installation Rockford Fosgate

It was a simple look likes but listen and powerful are the qualitative characteristics of this system quite simple in its configuration!

The serious and Watts!

As we have often said in our various reports, there is not necessarily need to make tons to have a nice car and nice car audio installation. For proper installation, you must first know what we found: hi-fi, big sound .Whatever type of facility selected, a simple configuration, quality materials, and especially careful assembly, can still achieve a satisfactory result. If this is the suspension and wheels, the Opel Astra is almost in its original juice. Inside, the same battle, only the changes needed to install hi-fi made. Desiring a facility with a big serious Qualitatively, the chest was completely monopolized system for serious.

With two subs 30 cm bass reflex, bass is not lacking in this Astra

The trunk is occupied by a large bass-reflex MDF, integrating the two subwoofers Rockford Fosgate P3 range. In a sports car, the fiber tends to overwork and to crack, especially with such a serious system. Carmedia Meerane therefore opted for a black leatherette finish. But to bring some fun to the presentation, small fiber elements adorn the body-color box. The support of the logo of the famous American brand has a big need sanding, but it makes a very nice twist. On the bottom of the box, a rack was crafted to accommodate both amps installation.And yes, there are only two amps in this facility: a 4 channel and mono block. But beware, these are the new monsters from the Power range.

Amplification is carried out by two blocks of the range Power XXL

Fairly new in the range, XXL Power amps were developed to provide high power with good sound quality, and that taking as little space as possible. In a template, nothing to do with the old power lines of the 2000s, but power issue, these new amps have the safe. At a minimum, the installation delivers more than 3500 Watts afford enough thrills. The setup is simple: a 4-channel manages the main lines (front and rear), while a single block is responsible for two subwoofers. To deliver a constant power, the two amplifiers are supported in their task by two Rockford Fosgate capacity of 10 farads each. The original battery has been replaced by a Stinger battery. All connections of the installation comes from elsewhere that other famous U.S. brand. On the top of the box, a kit 2-way split into 13 cm provides demonstrations during the meetings.

The rear channels are mostly there for the demonstrations in the contest

Let us now turn to the front channels. As it should, the doors are fully soundproofed and reinforced. The door panel is redone in MDF fiber and body color to include two 16.5 cm woofers. Widely used in car audio installations in Germany, this technique allows a good level of bass in the front. Little reminder with the trunk, door panels also receive a small fiber backing with logo Rockford Fosgate. The tweeters are installed in the decks of mirrors. The media have been remolded and painted black to integrate the shells of acute transducers. In short, a sober and elegant mounting.

The front channels using a dual woofers 16.5 cm

The source of the plant is a combined multimedia AVN726EE Eclipse. Won at CES in Vegas, this handset offers a double DIN screen high-definition DVD player and high performance.Moreover, these multimedia features are quite extensive: GPS, Bluetooth, DivX, USB, iPod control. It benefits from a media source music and the latest multimedia technologies. The handset was mounted in the original location, via an adapter kit. With a small interface OEM, it retrieves the original steering wheel. The remote display Opel remains perfectly functional for the trip computer functions, but does not display information for the radio because the Eclipse does not include handset displays deported.

The conductor is the latest multimedia handset Eclipse

Finally, listening is very dynamic and oriented big sound quality, but it is very clean on all styles of music. And serious question, not need invasive 38 cm, there to sell the bass in the Astra.Serious farm income, fast, powerful and above all, with techno and a high volume, it is better not to be cardiac. The car was well soundproofed, because no disturbing vibration can disturb the listening. This is certainly not hi-fi, but this installation is alive and punctuated with his two subs of 30 cm, enough to give pleasure or believe in night club. 

In conclusion: 

Ways forward, a good channel bass, two amps and no DSP, this system is relatively simple in its configuration. But the stuff is good and mostly well mounted, which allows to make the best of it. This facility is certainly not audiophile, but there are many ways to appreciate and love the music in the car. The big sound quality with powerful bass is one. Instal a brief 'nice, that well deserved that one is interested!

Facility Features: 
Media Source: Eclipse AVN726EE
4-channel amp: Rockford Fosgate T1000.4
Mono Amp: Rockford Fosgate T2500.1bd
Front channels (dual woofer): Rockford Fosgate T1652S
Rear channels: Rockford Fosgate T152
Subwoofer (x2): Rockford Fosgate P3D412
Capacity (x2): Rockford Fosgate RFC10HD
Battery: Stinger SP1500 and SP800
Connectivity: Stinger

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Fitting: BMW 520 D Hifimobile Kenwood

BMW 520D

Today, many cars have a color screen in the dashboard for functions on-board computer, air conditioning, radio base, ... But the basic versions of these screens and car radios do not offer multimedia function. This is particularly true of the BMW 520 D Touring Hifimobile which shows us how to capitalize on the original screen.

Keep the original screen to use a multimedia car radio!

On the current cars, it is not uncommon for the screen color of the car also serve essential functions of the car (air conditioning, computer, parking sensors, ...). We can not completely remove the original car, it would lose these features. However, there are still solutions on certain cars like the BMW, to put an aftermarket car stereo multimedia instead of the original car radio. 

It has done just that on this Hifimobile BMW. It has the color screen and a basic car, but do not have a GPS and multimedia features such as DVD. This requires know-how, but it is possible to mount a double DIN multimedia on this BMW, without losing the functions of the original system. Often there is no ready solution, and this type of work is the work of a specialist!

Originally, this BMW E60 has a color screen in the center of the dashboard

Initially, the car was disassembled Hifimobile original and the original screen. The original screen that have no audio / video interface Hifimobile rose OEM Davicom on the original screen. It will transfer the video signal from the radio to the original screen, and sound on the original installation of the car. This interface type is specific to the car, and Davicom (like other brands) offers many interfaces of this type. Then, the front of the car is uncoupled electronic box. The front of the radio buttons with air conditioning, it will be cut to keep only the plate with the heater controls.

Through an OEM interface, you can use the original screen for streaming multimedia

The electronics of the unit is dismantled to be relocated above the fuse box at the bottom of the glove box. It is essential to preserve the functional features of the car. Only the CD player will no longer suffice. At the center of the dashboard, it has a large shelter, which will set the caliper Hifimobile a combined double DIN Kenwood. This is the DNX65260BT was chosen for its comprehensive functions (DivX compatible DVD, GPS, Bluetooth, iPod control, USB port, ... Of course, the Kenwood is rewired to be compatible with the OEM interface and vehicle installation. Kenwood The handset is then clipped into the cradle as is done for all double DIN.

In place of the original car radio, fixed rack Hifimobile double DIN Kenwood

To replace the facade of the original car that has been deleted, Hifimobile remoulded bespoke facade reinforced resin. After several putty and sanding, we obtain a harmonious form, which blends into the design of the dashboard. To meet the aesthetics of the cockpit, the new facade is clad in a leather design very similar to the material of the dashboard. All functions of the car are stored, but instead of the original car radio, you have a multimedia station at the top!

A front fiber army is custom made to replace the original

If you wish to use the onboard computer, the video screen origin remains fully functional.Simply use the dial on the center console to navigate the on-board computer. With the OEM video interface, just press the scroll wheel on the BMW system to display the contents of the Kenwood on the original screen. We can spread the navigation or a DVD on the original screen.Even better, we can have an audio source on the receiver (eg iPod) and shipping on the original screen. Changes to the BMW are minimal. The design of the passenger is met, and it benefits from an excellent media source without losing the screen and the original functions. In short, a very nice integration. Our photo gallery allows you to discover all the steps in this assembly.

The onboard computer on the original screen and the audio can work together

MSDS: 
- Source: Kenwood DNX-5260BT 
- OEM Interface: Davicom 
- Other: fiber, resin, leather 
- Budget mounting: 700 Euros 
- Main products: 1780 Euros

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OEM interfaces for connecting mobile sources

The original car radios and even some aftermarket radios are deadlocked on connectivity with mobile sources. To effectively add an iPod, USB or Bluetooth, FIDS provides OEM interfaces as practical as competitive. FIDS means Fully Integrated Systems Currencies: plain, connect your mobile devices to your car. FIDS offers several models of interfaces. The first offers a USB port, auxiliary input and an SD slot. The second includes a control iPod and an auxiliary input. For those who also need the Bluetooth for voice, FIDS offers two models: one with USB, SD, auxiliary input and Bluetooth, the other with iPod controls and Bluetooth. These interfaces connect the CD changer jack on the radio, and enables the control mobile sources by the buttons on the radio. The titles of the songs (except for the auxiliary input of course) displayed on the screen of the receiver. The Bluetooth feature allows you to take a call or hang up by the radio buttons. It also allows to read music A2DP MP3 mobile phone. These interfaces are compatible with many original car radios: Audi, BMW, Ford, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Skoda VW ... They are also compatible with aftermarket radios Alpine, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Pioneer and Sony. Prices are 89 Euros for interfaces without Bluetooth and 139 Euros for interfaces with Bluetooth.

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Basic Components Car Audio System

Entertainment in the form of music, news or even movies, resulting from the wide range of devices the audio is contained in a car. The series of devices are known as system car audio.

What are the tools or devices that have disebuah system car audio?

1. Car Head Unit - Head unit is the core of a system of car audio, parts of the system of car audio is played to produce sound. The continued development of technology makes the head unit is no longer only serve as a radio receiver FM / AM CD player and a player, some have additional functions to be able to play MP3s. There is also a car head unit that has the ability to play DVDs complete with monitors and can be connected with IPOD.
2. Power Amplifier - The function of the power amplifier is to amplify the signal coming out of the head unit. In the world of car audio various types of power amplifiers are divided into several classes, such as class A, B, AB, and D. Each class power amplifier has the advantage that its usefulness can be tailored to our needs in building a system of car audio. In addition to class division, the division of power amplifiers can also be seen from the number of channels (channels) and the amount of power generated by the power amplifier is.
3. Speaker - A device that functions convert electronic signals into audible sound. The speakers were divided into several parts / components, namely, subwoofers, woofers, mid-range, and tweeter. In order for speakers to work properly, required a series of electronic components that serves as a filter (cross over).
4. Processor - With advances in technology processors play a significant role in a car system. Inside there is a processor features like time correction, cross-over-active, etc. equalizer. With the functions it will be very easy at the time of 'tuning' the system audio car.

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