8 replies to this topic

[Raylesk]

What's the best bang for buck if I only have $300 to spend on a 2000 s70 with sc-816? Sounds ok but have $300 to spend.

[Mossback]

Start with one of these, fairly easy install on the 816:
http://pacificstereo...CFQtThwodNFNEUg

[Raylesk]

Thanks for the reply. I don't use iPod...don't listen to compressed music.

[Mossback]

Since you have such a discerning ear, in a car no less,
I would invest my money in soundproofing. Dynamat, a knock off or its liquid equivalent.
Its the only way you can get any benefit with a stock head unit. Stock speakers aren't too bad and I would tackle road noise first.
Loads of threads on improving your ambient environment.
search newb.

[BEJinFBK]

New HU.

For that money, you might find a 901 with an
amp and harness...Great sound, stock look.

$300 would also get a nice A/M unit and easily leave
you 5 bucks left over for a wiring harness adapter.

[T5power]

Since you have such a discerning ear, in a car no less,
I would invest my money in soundproofing. Dynamat, a knock off or its liquid equivalent.
Its the only way you can get any benefit with a stock head unit. Stock speakers aren't too bad and I would tackle road noise first.
Loads of threads on improving your ambient environment.
search newb.

Liquid equivalent?? details?!

[BEJinFBK]

_{Spray on sound deadener.
Kinda like undercoating or bedliner.}

[Mossback]

Liquid equivalent?? details?!

This was originally recommended by Che.

http://cascadeaudio.com/automotive_audio_enhancement/car_damping_compound_vb1x.htm

Review
http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2010/10/cascade-audios-vblok-automotive-noise.html

[Raylesk]

Didn't mean to sound negative on iPod...I just don't have one cause I would never listen to it at home and am not about to buy one and spend more money on iTunes for my car. Thanks for replies I like the sound deadening idea and will probably go that route would be nice to get rid of road noise too as I do lots of highway driving.