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brett · Apr 3rd, 2008, 12:42 AM

how do I increase my treble with the MINI HI FI system? Can I simply add a better Tweeter to the system as it appears to be missing that essential clarity at the high end. I miss my HK,....

Union Jacks · May 1st, 2008, 10:43 AM

Hi

i take it theres no RCA outputs anywhere on the back of the Radio Boost - and high level inputs come straight from the speaker loom?

L1UNK · May 5th, 2008, 10:21 AM

ive heard that soon there will be an option to run rca's from a fiber optic converter!
crystal clear RCA's!

rogan200 · May 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM

Audiocontrol do a converer that changes the high level speaker level input into a clean low level RCA output. It is about £130 so i presume much more sophisticated than the cheapy line level converters. I think it is called the LC6i. Does anyone have experience of these and do you think it will make for higher quality sound when used with an aftermarket amp.

Also, whats this about a fiber optic converter?? When this due and who from - Mikeythemini?

Cheers, Rogan

L1UNK · May 5th, 2008, 05:14 PM

a friend of mine has used a couple of different high level to low level converters from a few different companys, and does recommend one brand, its just i cant remember who that is! but never time i see him i will ask!

the fiber optic converter should be with us sortly, and once its trialed on my mini (due first week in june) i can tell you more about it! a friend has heard a test unit and says hes impressed (not sure on the car it was fitted)

rochie · May 5th, 2008, 06:10 PM

HI mikey, just been wondering about your rear package (2). If you don't have to open the dash to get at the headunit what do you connect the amp to, is it just through the speaker wiring or what. and does it come with fitting instructions?? thanks rochie

Union Jacks · May 5th, 2008, 08:44 PM

today bought some High Level Converters for £6.99 each from MotorWorld.

i'm going to take a feed off my factory rear 6x9's through the converters to a kenwood amp and run a pair of JL AUDIO Dual Voice 10W3 -D4 subs bolted to the back of the rear seats

alzee · May 6th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Wow, now that's a lot of stripping!

When I take delivery in mid-june, a trip to mikey is called for

ONED · May 6th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Union Jacks (original)

today bought some High Level Converters for £6.99 each from MotorWorld.

i'm going to take a feed off my factory rear 6x9's through the converters to a kenwood amp and run a pair of JL AUDIO Dual Voice 10W3 -D4 subs bolted to the back of the rear seats

Are you replacing the 6x9's? disconnecting them or fitting filters?

mikeythemini · May 8th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

how do I increase my treble with the MINI HI FI system? Can I simply add a better Tweeter to the system as it appears to be missing that essential clarity at the high end. I miss my HK,....

Yes you could upgrade the existing tweeters

mikeythemini · May 8th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rochie (original)

HI mikey, just been wondering about your rear package (2). If you don't have to open the dash to get at the headunit what do you connect the amp to, is it just through the speaker wiring or what. and does it come with fitting instructions?? thanks rochie

With this package it takes its inputs from the rear speaker wires & uses signal sensing so doesnt need a turn on wire fitting

L1UNK · May 25th, 2008, 10:07 AM

had my mini delivered on friday, must say, the standard setup (did go for the hi-fi option as heard thats crap aswell) is terrible, there is no depth to the music at all!

mikeythemini · May 25th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Come & pay us a visit

KenL · May 25th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by L1UNK (original)

(did go for the hi-fi option as heard thats crap aswell) (

Did you not try it?

L1UNK · May 25th, 2008, 08:48 PM

no kenL my mistake i didnt try it, i know maybe i would of liked it, but i sort of always intented to change the setup anyway.

mikeythemini, really like what your doing with the mini setup, im friendly with the lads who work/develope for NAV TV - Leader in OEM Video Integration for vehicles equipped with factory Navigation so im going to have a go at there idea, and when i was looking around the internet today i came accross a set of 2 ohms components and 6x9's which i wouldnt mind to try just to see!

infinity kappa KAPPA60.7cs and KAPPA693.7I driven from the standard unit!

mikeythemini · May 26th, 2008, 12:05 AM

I use some of their stuff but they are very fustrating - they advertise stuff that is not available - like any of the products for the R56 that they say are out - actually are not - I ring them every week & am still waiting

L1UNK · May 26th, 2008, 08:12 AM

ill find out for you whats happening with it!
give adam a bell on tuesday and play balls

farshore · May 26th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Hi Mike
Just traded up to an 08 MCCS and intending to fit the parrot evo kit I got from you that was fitted in my 05 checkmate.
a couple of brief questions
1 can I use the evo kit as is or do I need another interface, new car has boost old car had boost.
2 I would like to upgrade audio and I already fitted 350 watt rears so would like to buy a partial kit from you = front speaker set + crossovers + amp + spaggetti can you do this?
3 is it possible to get dash dissassembly instructions for this job
Many thanks

L1UNK · May 27th, 2008, 02:47 PM

is there any guides on here on how to take the front door panels off? LOL

robegee · May 27th, 2008, 04:24 PM

they pull of - start from the lock end of the door at the bottom - they're in two parts - no screws for first part

Apr 3rd, 2008, 12:42 AM	#81
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 2,404 Offline	how do I increase my treble with the MINI HI FI system? Can I simply add a better Tweeter to the system as it appears to be missing that essential clarity at the high end. I miss my HK,.... 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

May 1st, 2008, 10:43 AM	#82 (permalink)
Union Jacks MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 47 Offline	High Level Inputs Hi i take it theres no RCA outputs anywhere on the back of the Radio Boost - and high level inputs come straight from the speaker loom?

May 8th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#90 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 8,952 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) how do I increase my treble with the MINI HI FI system? Can I simply add a better Tweeter to the system as it appears to be missing that essential clarity at the high end. I miss my HK,.... Yes you could upgrade the existing tweeters Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 8th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#91 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 8,952 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by rochie (original) HI mikey, just been wondering about your rear package (2). If you don't have to open the dash to get at the headunit what do you connect the amp to, is it just through the speaker wiring or what. and does it come with fitting instructions?? thanks rochie With this package it takes its inputs from the rear speaker wires & uses signal sensing so doesnt need a turn on wire fitting Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 25th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#93 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 8,952 Online	Come & pay us a visit Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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May 5th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#83 (permalink)
L1UNK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 35 Offline	ive heard that soon there will be an option to run rca's from a fiber optic converter! crystal clear RCA's!

May 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#84 (permalink)
rogan200 Mini JCW Owner-To-Be!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Harrogate / Bristol Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Audiocontrol do a converer that changes the high level speaker level input into a clean low level RCA output. It is about £130 so i presume much more sophisticated than the cheapy line level converters. I think it is called the LC6i. Does anyone have experience of these and do you think it will make for higher quality sound when used with an aftermarket amp. Also, whats this about a fiber optic converter?? When this due and who from - Mikeythemini? Cheers, Rogan

May 5th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#85 (permalink)
L1UNK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 35 Offline	a friend of mine has used a couple of different high level to low level converters from a few different companys, and does recommend one brand, its just i cant remember who that is! but never time i see him i will ask! the fiber optic converter should be with us sortly, and once its trialed on my mini (due first week in june) i can tell you more about it! a friend has heard a test unit and says hes impressed (not sure on the car it was fitted)

May 5th, 2008, 06:10 PM	#86 (permalink)
rochie MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 104 Offline	HI mikey, just been wondering about your rear package (2). If you don't have to open the dash to get at the headunit what do you connect the amp to, is it just through the speaker wiring or what. and does it come with fitting instructions?? thanks rochie

May 5th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#87 (permalink)
Union Jacks MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 47 Offline	today bought some High Level Converters for £6.99 each from MotorWorld. i'm going to take a feed off my factory rear 6x9's through the converters to a kenwood amp and run a pair of JL AUDIO Dual Voice 10W3 -D4 subs bolted to the back of the rear seats

May 6th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#88 (permalink)
alzee MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 77 Offline	Wow, now that's a lot of stripping! When I take delivery in mid-june, a trip to mikey is called for

May 6th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#89 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 7,349 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Union Jacks (original) today bought some High Level Converters for £6.99 each from MotorWorld. i'm going to take a feed off my factory rear 6x9's through the converters to a kenwood amp and run a pair of JL AUDIO Dual Voice 10W3 -D4 subs bolted to the back of the rear seats Are you replacing the 6x9's? disconnecting them or fitting filters?

May 25th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#92 (permalink)
L1UNK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 35 Offline	had my mini delivered on friday, must say, the standard setup (did go for the hi-fi option as heard thats crap aswell) is terrible, there is no depth to the music at all!

May 25th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#94 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by L1UNK (original) (did go for the hi-fi option as heard thats crap aswell) ( Did you not try it? Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 25th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#95 (permalink)
L1UNK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 35 Offline	no kenL my mistake i didnt try it, i know maybe i would of liked it, but i sort of always intented to change the setup anyway. mikeythemini, really like what your doing with the mini setup, im friendly with the lads who work/develope for NAV TV - Leader in OEM Video Integration for vehicles equipped with factory Navigation so im going to have a go at there idea, and when i was looking around the internet today i came accross a set of 2 ohms components and 6x9's which i wouldnt mind to try just to see! infinity kappa KAPPA60.7cs and KAPPA693.7I driven from the standard unit!

May 26th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#96 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 8,952 Online	I use some of their stuff but they are very fustrating - they advertise stuff that is not available - like any of the products for the R56 that they say are out - actually are not - I ring them every week & am still waiting Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 26th, 2008, 08:12 AM	#97 (permalink)
L1UNK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 35 Offline	ill find out for you whats happening with it! give adam a bell on tuesday and play balls

May 26th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#98 (permalink)
farshore MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 21 Offline	clubbin it Hi Mike Just traded up to an 08 MCCS and intending to fit the parrot evo kit I got from you that was fitted in my 05 checkmate. a couple of brief questions 1 can I use the evo kit as is or do I need another interface, new car has boost old car had boost. 2 I would like to upgrade audio and I already fitted 350 watt rears so would like to buy a partial kit from you = front speaker set + crossovers + amp + spaggetti can you do this? 3 is it possible to get dash dissassembly instructions for this job Many thanks

May 27th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#99 (permalink)
L1UNK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 35 Offline	is there any guides on here on how to take the front door panels off? LOL

May 27th, 2008, 04:24 PM	#100 (permalink)
robegee DUAL CONTROLLED UNIONJACK Join Date: May 2004 Location: shrewsbury Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 27 Offline	they pull of - start from the lock end of the door at the bottom - they're in two parts - no screws for first part

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