Safe'n'Sound Car Audio Blog

Roof screen install in vw touran

safe n sound blog — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:25:59 +0000

CDT ES-62i 6.5” cast 2-way component system

safe n sound blog — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:12:17 +0000

: cdt audio es-62i 6.5″ cast 2 way component system

Take a look at these new CDT Audio ES-62i Components from California. They are really high end speakers that you have to hear to appreciate the quality.
These speakers used to retail at £599 and have now been reduced to a more affordable price.

Pioneer Avh-3300bt install into a BMW 5 series 2002

safe n sound blog — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:26:29 +0000

Look of Standard stereo

: AVH-3300BT installed

Model: BMW 5 series

Year: 2004

Product list:

Pioneer Avh-3300bt
Connects2 CTKBM03

Price for parts: £439

Labour charge: £99

Installation notes: this is quite a long job as the surround has to be supported and is quite a specialist job. The steering controls are retained with the connects2 ctkbm03 kit. The stereo is flush with the dash.

Kenwood DDX-4028bt installed into a 2009 Peugeot 207

safe n sound blog — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:24:11 +0000

: Factory Stereo

: Installed with DDX-4028bt

Model: Peugeot 207

Year: 2009

Part List

Kenwood DDX-4028bt

Connects2 CTSPG007

Connects2 CT27AA14

2 x CT24CT02

Installed price: £449

Install notes: We used 2 CT24ct02 trim panels to make the stereo flush. These have to be cut to fit behind the cage.

Kenwood DNX-7280bt install in a 2008 Mitsubishi L200

safe n sound blog — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:33:37 +0000

Factory stereo before install

DNX-7280bt Installed

Model: Mitsubishi L200

Year: 2008

Parts List: DNX-7280bt

Connects2 CT23MT09

Connects2 CT20MT02

Installed price: £1299

Installation notes: This is a difficult install as we moved the trip computer to the lower pocket which involved making brackets etc. Also the facia needs a lot of time spent to line up, as the front panel is motorised. Finished install looks factory fitted.

PLEASE NOTE: An extra top housing is required which is only available from a Mitsubishi main dealer.

Kenwood DPX404U stereo install into a Mercedes C class

safe n sound blog — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:17:56 +0000

: Kenwood dpx404u after installation

Factory stereo before installation

Model: Mercedes C class

Year: 2004

Parts List:

DPX404U

CT24MB10 facia

CT27AA01 Aerial adapter

Total cost inc fitting £249.99

Welcome to Safe N Sound Car Audio & Security Blog

safe n sound blog — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:19:25 +0000

Take a look at the installations we have completed in the categories above.

If you need any advice or a quotation please call David on 020 82880181 or email david@safensound.co.uk

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Mercedes SL 500 with dension gateway lite

safe n sound blog — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:08:38 +0000

The fibre optic cables are the early version which means you can only use the gateway lite. You cannot get an adapter to use a gateway 500.
The gateway lite will not give text so you will usually mount a cradle in the front of the vehicle and operate from the iPod/ iPhone. The head unit will do track up and down.
The connections can be done behind the head unit but it is quite difficult to remove. If you connect the fibre optic cables at the cd changer in the rear left of the boot you will require a fibre optic extension lead. A wake up lead needs connecting behind the head unit or at cd changer which is usually a blue/black. (pin 7 behind bosch head unit. NOT THE PURLE WIRE)

Parrot kit into Mercedes SLK R171 2004>

safe n sound blog — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:23:29 +0000

If you have bought a Mercedes SLK R171 2004 onwards without the factory bluetooth, then you are probably thinking why didn’t Mercedes put the wiring in place so it could just be added.

Well there is now a solution for adding a parrot or similar bluetooth device. Mercedes vehicles fitted with command systems that have an Audio Gateway will allow this combination to work.

Image of the Stereo in question:

This vehicle has a seperate amplifier so none of the connections are done behind the stereo. This customer only wanted a bluetooth option, so we installed a Parrot CK3100 kit.

We offer a full installation service. Please call David on 020 82880181 or email david@safensound.co.uk

You can alo visit our website at www.safensound.co.uk

Ford Focus RS Stereo Install – Pioneer AVIC-F9220BT DVD with Navigation & Bluetooth

safe n sound blog — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:57:01 +0000

This vehicle is outstanding enough without thinking about the stereo system, however once the novalty wears off there is only one choice in my opinion and that is the fully packed Pioneer AVIC-F9220BT 2DIN DVD with Navigation & Bluetooth.

The stereo is exactly the same shape as the original Ford radio and fits seemlessly into the dash.

The wiring is prepared for a direct plug into the ford loom, which keeps the vehicle warranty in tact and there is no need for splicing into any wires.

The steering controls are also retained, but be aware that you loose the Ford voice reconition, but lets be honest how often is that really used!

The customer also wanted to add some bass to the sound so we added one of the new Alpine PDX-M6 600w watt digital mono amplifers. These are extremely powerful for the compact size and work well with an Alpine SWR 1242D dual voice coil subwoofer in a purpose built vented box.

RS Ford Focus

Factory stereo

Installation looked like a factory finish.

The Alpine PDX-M6 and Alpine SWR 1242d looked neat.