Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I don't think changing the head unit is an
option, not just because of the looks, but because it also carries the AC,
car function (e.g. auto lights etc) and trip computer controls. Not just the
buttons on the front panel either - the electronics are all within the
Blaupunct head.
Looks like the CleanSweep processor may be my only option, but I'll need to
check my current configuration first. It does include an external amp, but I
don't know how it's arranged yet.
Cheers,
Mark
"In-Car Express" <usenet@REMOVEincarexpress.co.uk> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:42:08 GMT, "Mark R Penn"
> <spamyourself@notme.con> wrote:
>
>>Trouble is, I'm not sure where to start with any upgrades. Any advise
>>about
>>where to look first would be appreciated - will upgrading speakers be
>>pointless without a better head end? Is the quality of the sub woofer
>>likely
>>to be suspect? etc etc etc.
>
> Depending on your budget, it might be worth looking at JL Audio's new
> CleanSweep processor. You'd also need to add an additional amp, plus
> possibly speakers as well (I'd probably change the fronts first and
> assess the system from there), so it's not the cheapest option, but
> seems to work extremely well.
>
> http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=79
>
> In effect, this takes a poor quality audio signal from the OEM head
> unit, measures and equalises it, and then sends it back out as a high
> voltage preout which you can connect to aftermarket amplification. The
> advantage to this is that you'd then be able to uprate power,
> speakers, etc, but keep a stock looking interior and retain the
> existing remote display. The only minor downpoint is that it has it's
> own volume control - so although your steering remote volume will
> still work, it's preferable preset the radio volume and to use the one
> on the EQ.
>
> Jon
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