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1rabbit · Feb 14th, 2005, 06:38 PM

Hi...A newbee here(ex-pat), so pls excuse me if my questions sound very ordinary to you guys. Here in Sweden, the sales people are absolutely hopeless, and getting any answers is impossible...God knows how I found this forum!
I am ordering a new Cooper S shortly and I am decided on all extras apart from the sound system, and this is where I need your advice. I have been reading through many threads regarding the Karmon Kardon HiFi System, and I need some clarification and advice if its worth purchasing...
I have read that its an 8 speaker system...does it include a different CD player from the Standard, and does it also come with an amp? I have a very new Alpine Stereo (with a iPod Interface) and was considerring changing them round after taking delivery of the car...Would this improve sound quality or hinder? And can you actually use the Alpine with the HK Speaker System?
In one of the threads, I remember someone who installed a Dension Ice Link...would this be an easier option instead of going to the trouble of changing to the Alpine? (I wish a hassle free life)...Thx in advance...

Feb 14th, 2005, 06:38 PM	#1
1rabbit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hässleholm,Sweden Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 86 Offline	HK HiFi Speaker System and iPod...advice please. Hi...A newbee here(ex-pat), so pls excuse me if my questions sound very ordinary to you guys. Here in Sweden, the sales people are absolutely hopeless, and getting any answers is impossible...God knows how I found this forum! I am ordering a new Cooper S shortly and I am decided on all extras apart from the sound system, and this is where I need your advice. I have been reading through many threads regarding the Karmon Kardon HiFi System, and I need some clarification and advice if its worth purchasing... I have read that its an 8 speaker system...does it include a different CD player from the Standard, and does it also come with an amp? I have a very new Alpine Stereo (with a iPod Interface) and was considerring changing them round after taking delivery of the car...Would this improve sound quality or hinder? And can you actually use the Alpine with the HK Speaker System? In one of the threads, I remember someone who installed a Dension Ice Link...would this be an easier option instead of going to the trouble of changing to the Alpine? (I wish a hassle free life)...Thx in advance...