new sound system - advice

[Josh_polo]

just another quick question. is there anywhere else to put a sub other than the boot (need my boot space for cricket bag!)? i read somewhere that tim was considering putting 8" subs where the back speakers are mounted, is this possible?

Back seat is for the cricket bag, boot is for bass

[david burton]

and last but not least - you could make your own moulded fibreglass install for the boot and use one side of the boot. this has enough volume for a 8 or 10 inch sub and would only take up about 2" of boot if you're clever about how you do it.

how would you go about making the custom install yourself then? i have been trying to look for custom boxes but i can't find any

it's quite time consuming. involves masking tape, fibreglass and resin, and lots of patience!

http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/

[h4r1s]

Thanks for that mate will i not be able to use just mdf as a straight flat bit for the front and the back a custom mould. don't know if you get what i mean or not, not very well explained

[david burton]

yes, that's the best way to do it in the Polo.

you can buy custom ones already made. they cost about £125

[david burton]

http://www.auto-acoustics.co.uk/polo-mk ... -313-p.asp

£190!

but you get the idea

[Tim_GTi]

yeh i was considering 8"ers in the rear doors, but for a 5 door i think they'd be too heavy, it would all be a bit of a headache to be honest (for a simple install anyway).

you could always try under the seats?

[jonners_gti]

hi all

i'm thinking about installing a new system in my gti. i'm not too bothered about massive base and i need my boot space anyway so a sub is a no no really.

i was thinking about a new head unit and some new speakers in the front to improve quality a bit. as i will lose the cd changer i thought a dvd would be best. i've found this one on CAD, whats everyone think:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jvc-kdavx11-p-5779.html

also some new speakers, whats the difference between coaxial and componenets? from what ive read on CAD coaxials dont need an amp whereas components usually do. would these be ok with the new head unit and no amp:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine- ... -5663.html

i'm not very clued up on these things so feel free to point ou the obvious!

thanks for the help

still not purchased a new head unit but i am still considering it. if i was to buy this head unti would i need any adaptors? aerial adaptor maybe?

thanks