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copiya
19th November 2011, 08:08 AM
Im really not happy with the Alpine stereo in my Freelander 2 and am looking to carry out a pretty high end upgrade.

I would like to see if anyone else has considered this or who have already upgraded?

Considering the cost in doing this I want to get as much advice or people's opinions as possible.

Is there anything I need to look out for?
Can anyone recommend a competent installer in Sydney?
Does anyone know what size speakers will fit the factory speaker mounts?

I'm thinking about using a high end amp under the passenger seat with high level inputs (speaker wire in) to drive some pretty serious 2 way components in the front doors and coaxials in the rear, I'd really like to add a proposer sub to the rear but don't want to lose any storage space, I also would need a second amp for the sub and am not sure if I will have room under the drivers seat?

Would love to hear from other freelander 2 owners.

copiya
24th November 2011, 09:19 PM
I bit the bullet today.

Did some research and found a high end installer to handle the job.

Have booked in the following to be installed next week.

Audison bit ten processor
36 SQ/M dynamat covering double skin on all doors plus boot
Fronts - HERTZ MLK 2 TW
Rears - HERTZ HSK 165
Sub Amp -HERTZ - HDP 1
Front & Rear Stage - HERTZ - HDP 4
Subwoofer - JL Audio W712-3

This should be a serious improvement over the factory setup....

Basil135
24th November 2011, 10:07 PM
Ok, you wern't kidding when you said, "high end" :eek:

"Sounds" good. Certainly would be interesting seeing the install, if you can bet some pics.

But, I gotta ask, what does a setup like that cost?

stig0000
24th November 2011, 10:10 PM
changing the head unit aswell??

copiya
26th November 2011, 09:25 PM
The head unit is not replaced, this maintains the factory finish and controls etc...

I am dropping the car of on Monday and will request photos from the installer to post up. Install will take 3 days (providing all goes to plan).

Send me a pm if you want pricing details.