New Citroen - Better Sound System?

[StormB]

Hi all, bought a new C1 Rhythm yesterday from my local dealer for £6656, so I'm a happy chappy ;)

 

Only thing thats niggling me really is the sound system.

 

I have a Sony headunit which provides 40wpc, so that should be a good upgrade to do when I've got a facia adapter. I'll also change the front speakers for some Inifinity ones as I've read that they're a good buy.

 

After that I'll want to stick some in the back, but that's where I'm stuck. I don't particularly want to lose boot space, so a couple of 6x9's or 7x10's is the limit. Is there wiring already in the car for some rear speakers? If not, how hard would it be to install these?

 

I'm also wondering about the parcel shelf, it's definitely not suitable for mounting decent speakers on. Can anyone recommend a place to supply a decent parcel shelf (mdf or whatever)? How much should I pay?

 

Cheers,

 

Will

[TurboSlag]

If the C1 is anything like the 107, then some cars'll have the wiring to the rears, some won't. In any case, it's an easy job to lay in and connect some, though you'll need a 4 speaker ISO adptor.

 

The rear shelf, flimsy as it is, is more than up to the job of supporting some good 5" speakers. 6x9" can be fitted, but look silly as they need to go in at an odd angle.

 

I'm currently selling a genuine Peugeot factory parcel shelf and speaker kit for £50, though you'll need to collect as I won't post.

[ColinC1]

Hi StormB, welcome to the forum ;)

 

Thats a really good price for a Rythm, did you get it at the Citroen dealer?, as I just saw an advert on TV last night quoting the Vibe at £6095, and the Rythm at £7410, so you did well there, Was it mettalic as thats another £300 ?

 

As for the speaker wiring to the back, well it does not exist on Vibes (my car).

 

I have seen rear speakers on the back shelf of a C1 but it was stenghthened up underneath it with some plyboard. It also had removable jack plugs on the wiiring, so the rear parcel shellf could come out the car.

 

As for accessories, remember to buy the RHD glove box, its just a front panel that hinges, a half hours DIY job, at £30 for the part. It really finishes off the dash.

 

Enjoy your car, there are good wee drivers in town and on the motorway.

[ShetlandC1]

Hi StormB, welcome to the forum ;)

 

Thats a really good price for a Rythm, did you get it at the Citroen dealer?, as I just saw an advert on TV last night quoting the Vibe at £6095, and the Rythm at £7410, so you did well there.

 

Enjoy your car, they are good wee drivers in town and on the motorway.

 

Why try and put outlandish speakers in a wee city bug ?.....

 

They are a cracking wee motor and are not mobile/four wheeled bass bins....you should have purchased a second hand golf.

 

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[StormB]

If the C1 is anything like the 107, then some cars'll have the wiring to the rears, some won't. In any case, it's an easy job to lay in and connect some, though you'll need a 4 speaker ISO adptor.

 

The rear shelf, flimsy as it is, is more than up to the job of supporting some good 5" speakers. 6x9" can be fitted, but look silly as they need to go in at an odd angle.

 

I'm currently selling a genuine Peugeot factory parcel shelf and speaker kit for £50, though you'll need to connect as I won't post.

 

Ah great, thanks. It doesn't look like I've got the rear wiring. I fitted a different headunit today, and I've definitely only got 2 speakers wired from the ISO adapter, so I think I'll need to run some cable to the back myself.

 

I've sent an email off to the local car audio company to see if they can do me an MDF shelf for a reasonable price. I did one myself a few years ago for a Citroen AX, but it didn't look very professional, and I think I might have some difficulty making one that fits around the pivoting point of the C1's shelf.

 

Cheers,

 

Will

[StormB]

Hi StormB, welcome to the forum :rolleyes:

 

Thats a really good price for a Rythm, did you get it at the Citroen dealer?, as I just saw an advert on TV last night quoting the Vibe at £6095, and the Rythm at £7410, so you did well there, Was it mettalic as thats another £300 ?

 

As for the speaker wiring to the back, well it does not exist on Vibes (my car).

 

I have seen rear speakers on the back shelf of a C1 but it was stenghthened up underneath it with some plyboard. It also had removable jack plugs on the wiiring, so the rear parcel shellf could come out the car.

 

As for accessories, remember to buy the RHD glove box, its just a front panel that hinges, a half hours DIY job, at £30 for the part. It really finishes off the dash.

 

Enjoy your car, there are good wee drivers in town and on the motorway.

 

Hi Colin,

 

Thanks for your kind welcome!

 

I got it directly from a Citroen dealer, yes. It was actually already at the garage so I was driving it two days after going in and putting the deposit down (I made sure it's not pre-registered!).

 

I basically got them to try and pricematch an internet price I got off www.drivethedeal.com. They did their best on price, although it meant that I couldn't test drive it first (in other words, hand cash over, get car, job done - just like the 'net). More than happy to do that though!

 

No metallic paint (just plain red), but then I feel £350 is a rip off for that!

 

I am aware of the glovebox lid, and its definitely going to be purchased, as I find it weird not being able to shut things away from prying eyes when parked!

 

Cheers,

 

Will

[StormB]

Why try and put outlandish speakers in a wee city bug ?.....

 

They are a cracking wee motor and are not mobile/four wheeled bass bins....you should have purchased a second hand golf.

 

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I don't see your logic with the Golf I'm afraid!

 

I just think that two 4" Toyota branded speakers are a bit rubbish :rolleyes: I definitely wouldn't call a couple of rear speakers on a parcel shelf outlandish!

 

I hope you haven't confused me with one of those wideboys who has their windows down and likes to force their music tastes on everyone!

 

Will

[Martin_1973_uk]

The C1 without Metalic Paint looks terrible. How can you say £350 is a rip off........ Having the exterior paint showing inside means it is even more important, much better than the improvment from the glovebox lid. I almost got put off buying a C1 as the one in the showroom was a plain colour and made the interior even more tacky.

[StormB]

The C1 without Metalic Paint looks terrible. How can you say £350 is a rip off........ Having the exterior paint showing inside means it is even more important, much better than the improvment from the glovebox lid. I almost got put off buying a C1 as the one in the showroom was a plain colour and made the interior even more tacky.

 

Maybe I'm just being blind, but my C1 looks metallic! It wasn't sold as such, but I can certainly see my face in the paintwork :)

 

Will

[TurboSlag]

Storm, mount the speakers int he panels adjacent to the rear seats. Not only does it sound better, it removes the need to unplug speakers etc when you want to remove theparcel shelf.

 

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