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[Mini 360]

I am 14 so my budget isnt exactly huge :'( so what would you recommend for a decent sound system.Its got to be quite cheap. Also should I get an expert to do it because obviosly Im not very experienced and eithers my dad. Any suggestions will help. Thanks.

[Pooky]

I did my whole system on Just over £300. This consists of 2 sets of speakers in the dash, a pair of 6x9's in the parcel shelf powered by an amp and a 12" sub powered by another sub. that price amazingly also included the Head unit!

I kept costs down by doing stuff myself (i even made my own sub box) and fitting it all myself.

[Mini 360]

Wow! Im not after an amazing system because my car did have a stereo in it at one time in its life but the previous owner ripped it out. I got 6 Kenwood speakers for free from someone at my dads work so that saves quite a lot. Its nice to know that it can be done on the cheap! (thank god)

[mini_basser]

I hope this doesn't sound like I'm trying to patronise you, but why do you want a stereo in a car when you're 14? Surely you won't be driving it (with the stereo on at least) for a few years, while you learn?

I say this because I put a really cheap stereo in my Mini when I was 15 (all Boss kit, Motorworld special *shudder*)

It was a total waste of time By the time the thing was on the road, I'd ripped all of it out (when I realised it sounded arse, and I'd learnt a hell of a lot more about audio) and put some decent stuff in there...

[philster]

yeah agreed with mini basser, why don't you wait till your old enough to at drive before you start worrying about the ice lol.

Aside from that if you are on a budget then its JBL all the way if you can for speakers and amps.

[chairchild]

yeh, spend all your available cash, on sorting the mechanics and bodywork out :wink:

you've got a good 3 years to lean the mechanics, and to sort out some DECENT ICE



and by the way, when it comes to ICE, cheap is NOT good!

[THedooBZ]

yeh, spend all your available cash, on sorting the mechanics and bodywork out :wink:

you've got a good 3 years to lean the mechanics, and to sort out some DECENT ICE biggrin.gif



and by the way, when it comes to ICE, cheap is NOT good!

agreed, sort the car out so it drives really nicely and it in good condition, then worry about cosmetic stuff afterwards like chrome and ICE etc...

[Takeshi]

Prob sounds like im jumping on the bandwagon here a bit. But i would agree with the last 2. I'm 18, working on my mini, and there is a lot of cosmetic stuff i would like to do, but it just isnt realistic, there are much more pressing issues to attend to 1st.
As far as audio goes with setting it up yourself, through my experience of audio (not neccessarily car) then it may well be one of the easiest things you do to you mini. Also, in 3 years when you are old enough, you will be able to get a much better, probably cheaper sound system.

Luke

[iceman]

Budget ICE?........... a great platform to learn about building sound systems!

I have bought a '92 Italian Job British Racing Green,comes with white alloys,custom interior etc and one of a thousand made.A visit to Arfon Bodycraft (Woody's Place!) new sills and side steps fitted) I have decided to fit a budget Ice into the Mini too,so if you want some ideas,free ice advice etc ask away.

I have been down that road with the rest of you I'm sure for building a sound system for high quiality and standard of Competition Specification, but there are so many Mini owners out there and here in North Wales I am showing members in our club www.snowdonminis.com how to.

Ebay! Don't you love it! Plays a big part in getting the stuff in and local press too.Visiting your local Car Audio Shop too will defo get you some kind of discount.Consider entering a 'Street Class' Sound Off Competition visit IASCA UK too,when an ICE shop hears of this they discount you well! hint hint

So far in my budget system: DVD Player In Dash £40 plus and old CD Tuner
2 X 8 Subs £38.00
4 x 2 Ways £30
Sound Proofing £18.00
EQ £2.99
Total cost willl be under £200,budget systems can be built and they will sound good to with tweeks

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[Mini 360]

Im not going to be putting a decent stereo in yet I was just wondering if it cold be done fairly cheaply when I am. Thats all. Sorry if you got the wrong end of the stick.

[iceman]

The answer is : Yes it can!