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Jumbomini · Mar 12th, 2008, 02:16 PM

I am fed up with the hifi 'upgrade' even after a year of not having the HK. I don't want to change the head unit, I don't particularly want the dash taken off/ apart. Are there any options Mikey that actually make a difference given the constraints I mention? All I want is Trentemoeller at a reasonable volume that doesn't make the car sound like a bluebottle. It is not a Corsa.

jamesbeaumont · Mar 12th, 2008, 02:29 PM

Having also had my car a year now I swear the quality is getting worse... I used to be happy with the upgrade but now the speakers buzz really badly even at moderate volumes, theres no depth to the sound!

I have no idea whats going on but Im very interested in the answers to what Jumbomini has asked

humph · Mar 12th, 2008, 04:53 PM

NewMINIStuff.com

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NewMINIStuff.com

Jumbomini · Mar 13th, 2008, 07:43 AM

thanks yes have seen the website but it all seems to relate to upgrading boost rather than if you have the hifi upgrade fitted - I was told (like many) when i ordered it that it was 'better' than the HK in my old MCS - I guess by better they mean 'better margin for BMW'.

Can I get away with a speaker upgrade - I don't want the dash fiddled with.

Anyone out there with experience of just doing this?

kevkbuk · Mar 13th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Take a look on northamericanmotoring.com, some owners there have changed the speakers for Infinity models, Kappas I think.

bob corbishley · Mar 13th, 2008, 11:07 PM

It sounds like it would be a good idea to get the multimeter out and work out how the multiconnector on the upgrade amp is connected? The we could try to make a jumper harness to a conventional aftermarket amp?

Another thought I've got at the moment is a bit of Dynamat around the place, I noticed that the doors certainly transmit a lot of noise outwards which is a waste and poss prevents the door acting as a decent speaker enslosure??

mikeythemini · Mar 14th, 2008, 01:06 PM

If you already have the hifi then we dont have to strip the dash
Although many people have reported existing rattles dissapearing once we have stipped their dash
When we do our job we also add sound deadening

timsmini · Mar 15th, 2008, 09:10 PM

I currently have an 08 with the HI-FI stereo, but didn't like the speakers either.. This is what I purchased and had installed and sounds great!
HookedOnTronics.com/

Items Ordered:
1 MRP-F300 Alpine 4-channel car amplifier, Unit price: $148.50, Sub
Total: $148.50
1 Power T5002 Rockford Fosgate Car amplifier 2 channel, Unit price:
$349.95, Sub Total: $349.95
1 Reference 6020cs Infinity 6?" Component system, Unit price: $114.95,
Sub Total: $114.95
1 Reference 9623i Infinity 6"x9" 3-way Speakers, Unit price: $89.95,
Sub Total: $89.95
1 Basslink Infinity Powered Subwoofer, Unit price: $189.95, Sub Total:
$189.95
1 Reference 3022CF Infinity 3-?" 2-Way Speakers

Once I rec'd everything I found out that I didn't need the Rockford Fosgate amp, since the Subwoofer has one already built in. Also I was able to return the item easy!!

One thing the Infinity Subwoofer will take half of the trunk space.. LOL

Mar 12th, 2008, 02:16 PM	#1
Jumbomini Cooper S #2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Hifi upgrade aftermarket options I am fed up with the hifi 'upgrade' even after a year of not having the HK. I don't want to change the head unit, I don't particularly want the dash taken off/ apart. Are there any options Mikey that actually make a difference given the constraints I mention? All I want is Trentemoeller at a reasonable volume that doesn't make the car sound like a bluebottle. It is not a Corsa.

Mar 12th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 452 Offline	Having also had my car a year now I swear the quality is getting worse... I used to be happy with the upgrade but now the speakers buzz really badly even at moderate volumes, theres no depth to the sound! I have no idea whats going on but Im very interested in the answers to what Jumbomini has asked Chili Red R56 Cooper

Mar 14th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 8,954 Offline	If you already have the hifi then we dont have to strip the dash Although many people have reported existing rattles dissapearing once we have stipped their dash When we do our job we also add sound deadening Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Mar 12th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 2,415 Offline	NewMINIStuff.com or fitted NewMINIStuff.com

Mar 13th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jumbomini Cooper S #2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 14 Offline	thanks yes have seen the website but it all seems to relate to upgrading boost rather than if you have the hifi upgrade fitted - I was told (like many) when i ordered it that it was 'better' than the HK in my old MCS - I guess by better they mean 'better margin for BMW'. Can I get away with a speaker upgrade - I don't want the dash fiddled with. Anyone out there with experience of just doing this?

Mar 13th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 433 Offline	Take a look on northamericanmotoring.com, some owners there have changed the speakers for Infinity models, Kappas I think.

Mar 13th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
bob corbishley MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 138 Offline	It sounds like it would be a good idea to get the multimeter out and work out how the multiconnector on the upgrade amp is connected? The we could try to make a jumper harness to a conventional aftermarket amp? Another thought I've got at the moment is a bit of Dynamat around the place, I noticed that the doors certainly transmit a lot of noise outwards which is a waste and poss prevents the door acting as a decent speaker enslosure??

Mar 15th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
timsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 2 Offline	I currently have an 08 with the HI-FI stereo, but didn't like the speakers either.. This is what I purchased and had installed and sounds great! HookedOnTronics.com/ Items Ordered: 1 MRP-F300 Alpine 4-channel car amplifier, Unit price: $148.50, Sub Total: $148.50 1 Power T5002 Rockford Fosgate Car amplifier 2 channel, Unit price: $349.95, Sub Total: $349.95 1 Reference 6020cs Infinity 6?" Component system, Unit price: $114.95, Sub Total: $114.95 1 Reference 9623i Infinity 6"x9" 3-way Speakers, Unit price: $89.95, Sub Total: $89.95 1 Basslink Infinity Powered Subwoofer, Unit price: $189.95, Sub Total: $189.95 1 Reference 3022CF Infinity 3-?" 2-Way Speakers Once I rec'd everything I found out that I didn't need the Rockford Fosgate amp, since the Subwoofer has one already built in. Also I was able to return the item easy!! One thing the Infinity Subwoofer will take half of the trunk space.. LOL

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