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Subject:Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
From:Mark C
Date:Fri, 30 Dec 2005 20:08:06 -0800

exactly wher ere the tweeters on the dash?

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From: James V <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Sound System Suggestions needed

> On 12/30/05 4:36 AM, "Tim" <h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:
> 
> > I would like to hear from anyone who has upgraded their van, with specifics
> > on what they have put in their vans.
> 
> In my Carat:
> 
> Pioneer CD/MP3 head unit
> 
> Pioneer 12 disc changer - mounted under passenger seat, accessible by a
> cutout made in the front panel
> 
> Alpine 100wx2 amp - mounted under driver seat
> 
> MBQuart 5.25 component speakers in front - flush mount door speakers clear
> the dash, tweeters surface mounted to dash, crossovers mounted under
> passenger seat
> 
> Stock speakers in rear
> 
> Bazooka 8" powered Subwoofer - mounted under rear bench
> 
> 
> I'm not a hardcore audiofile, but this set up sounds great to me.  The
> all-in-one sub woofers are often shunned by purists, but, again, to my
> unpure ear the bazooka sounds very good, adding more than enough bass and
> fullness.  Except for the cd changer that came w/ the van, I picked up all
> components new on eBay. If you go this route, use caution, as sellers often
> have greatly inflated shipping charges and future warranty service may be an
> issue.  Otherwise, you can get some good deals.
> 
> I've got plans to add Sirius and iPod connectability.
> 
> James V
> 

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