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Hello everyone,
I have just purchased a 07 GTI (3dr manual United Gray, no leather sadly) which was in an accident. Unfortunately, the radio unit has "mysteriously" disappeared while the car was awaiting a new owner.Â
I am a bit ashamed to say that I don't know the first thing about car audio. I know I like good sound quality before power, but power can be, you know, fun ^-^. I'm gonna ask some noobish questions, be patient with me please...
First, I have to mention that along with the in-dash interface being gone, I'm not sure if the amp is still there (the car hasn't been delivered yet). Let's assume it isn't. I'm positive the speakers are there though.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I would need:
- an in-dash interface (something along http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...0086208&catid=12036&logon=&langid=EN#MoreInfo for the DVD/MP3/IPod support)
- an amp. I have absolutely no knowledge of amps. I'm not looking for something to blow the windows out, just good sound quality at a reasonable price for now (100-400ish $).
- a sub (maybe?). Again, I know nothing of subs. I've heard comments of the stock VW sound system being a bit weak. I'd like to add a bit of a boost to it without giving away a leg (100-300ish $).
Is this it? Am I missing something? What are the characteristics I should be looking out for in a good setup?
Thanks a bunch for your time. If you have a "Car Audio for Dumbasses" link, please share it and I'll leave you alone ;D
EDIT : I've found a website explaining a lot of things if anyone is ineterested. http://www.carstereos101.com/
I have just purchased a 07 GTI (3dr manual United Gray, no leather sadly) which was in an accident. Unfortunately, the radio unit has "mysteriously" disappeared while the car was awaiting a new owner.Â
I am a bit ashamed to say that I don't know the first thing about car audio. I know I like good sound quality before power, but power can be, you know, fun ^-^. I'm gonna ask some noobish questions, be patient with me please...
First, I have to mention that along with the in-dash interface being gone, I'm not sure if the amp is still there (the car hasn't been delivered yet). Let's assume it isn't. I'm positive the speakers are there though.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I would need:
- an in-dash interface (something along http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...0086208&catid=12036&logon=&langid=EN#MoreInfo for the DVD/MP3/IPod support)
- an amp. I have absolutely no knowledge of amps. I'm not looking for something to blow the windows out, just good sound quality at a reasonable price for now (100-400ish $).
- a sub (maybe?). Again, I know nothing of subs. I've heard comments of the stock VW sound system being a bit weak. I'd like to add a bit of a boost to it without giving away a leg (100-300ish $).
Is this it? Am I missing something? What are the characteristics I should be looking out for in a good setup?
Thanks a bunch for your time. If you have a "Car Audio for Dumbasses" link, please share it and I'll leave you alone ;D
EDIT : I've found a website explaining a lot of things if anyone is ineterested. http://www.carstereos101.com/