Premo Sound.....

OZFORDAU · 12-05-2006, 08:40 PM

Im looking at buying some Premo Sound & Headunit from a S1 Fairlane, and im just wondering if......

1) It's any good?
2) Is there much bass?
3) Will the head unit and speakers fit?
4) Will it sound better then my stock crap i got now?

My cars a S1 99 FORTE!

The Premo headunit come with the the CD Stacker as well & it's good cause i need the Cassate player which is has too!

I think the speaker size is 5 X 7 but im not sure.....

Any help would be great people!

Cheers

Simon :eclipsee_

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Duffman · 12-05-2006, 09:56 PM

Not sure if it changes the sound but will be a very worthwhile upgrade. At least it wont stuff up like the in dash ones. Lets just say its alot better then what you would have in there now. Id buy it while you can as its hard to pickup premium sound units the wreckers would charge you a fortune.

OZFORDAU · 13-05-2006, 01:30 AM

Ok, that's cool! I'm guessing it will sound 100% better then what i've got now?

Cheers

Simon :king:

Any help people will be great!

Smoked · 13-05-2006, 02:20 AM

Not really.

Best upgrade you can do simon, is upgrade your system to something totally aftermarket. Better Sound and functions.

EDXR6T · 13-05-2006, 03:07 AM

some premo's sound system acttuly sound pritty good

before i over halled my system i had stande'd premo ghia system with 8" sub and that wasent to bad

deppend's what u want fully hektick muzz bass
or just a nice clean sounding uppgrade

id say if ur going to start ripping speaker's and headunit's out might as well ge some top of the line gear while ur at it

p.s deppend's how much u can get the premo sound for 2

StevenAu2 · 13-05-2006, 07:16 AM

Yes Au's have 5 x 7s in the doors and parcel shelf.Make shure you get some torx bits (the socket style) to get the anti theft type torx screws off.
Id have to agree that an aftermarket unit would be the go and they are as cheap as chips these days.
I changed my speakers to JBL's(rear) were great,a little dear compared to the kenwoods in the front but i have to say the kenwoods do a great job for the price aswell.
Upgraded speakers even make the factory head sound ALOT better.

Noddy · 13-05-2006, 08:57 AM

Im a little disappointed with the premuim sound in the ts, in my mind not really a major step up from the prestige sound in the te. If the 6cd changer dies i will go aftermarket.

**DJM83** · 13-05-2006, 09:35 AM

Duffman the premo units are indash and if i were ozford id go aftermarket cause ihave premo sound in my XR and it just crapped itself i do think its a good unit but not worth getting another 1

Duffman · 13-05-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 00VenomXR

Duffman the premo units are indash and if i were ozford id go aftermarket cause ihave premo sound in my XR and it just crapped itself i do think its a good unit but not worth getting another 1

The premium units in the fairlanes in au1 the stacker is in the boot not in the dash.

**DJM83** · 13-05-2006, 12:39 PM

yeah sorry all S1 stackers are in the boot S2/3 are in dash

Smoked · 13-05-2006, 03:25 PM

Looks like about everyone agrees that aftermarket is the way. More functions, better sound, more upgradability and inter-operability.

stiddy · 13-05-2006, 04:49 PM

The standard head unit is crap!

the rest of the gear will sound ALOT better running off a better deck..

I say buy it all and put in a decent head unit.. or like it was suggested go all after market..
there are many different brands of speakers that will fit into the standard locations..
and they can be had for a reasonable price.

Duffman · 13-05-2006, 04:54 PM

The only downside to aftermarket is you can't use the volume controls on your steering wheels on most of them.

stiddy · 13-05-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffman

The only downside to aftermarket is you can't use the volume controls on your steering wheels on most of them.

You can still use the controls on the steering wheel, this has been covered in many different threads..
give it time and LG will bust in and confirm that you can.

OZFORDAU · 13-05-2006, 07:51 PM

I'd be just buying the Premo sound headunit! He wants roughly around $150-$200 for it!

What do people think?

Cheers

Simon

HLC · 13-05-2006, 07:55 PM

just buying the premo head unit is not worth it.

that being said, i am quite impressed with the premo sound in my mums and dads cars... for what it is, it sounds pretty darn good.

Smoked · 13-05-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OZFORDAU

I'd be just buying the Premo sound headunit! He wants roughly around $150-$200 for it!

What do people think?

Cheers

Simon

For around the same money, maybe $100 or so more, you cn get a much better aftermarket system, so i'd be inclined that way.

Poetic Justice · 13-05-2006, 10:10 PM

I would always go aftermarket - but it really depends on what your idea of a good sound system is.

Noddy · 13-05-2006, 11:41 PM

imo their not worth 150 bucks and there's a very good chance it will lunch itself sometime soon. Go aftermarket, mine was replaced a few weeks ago and its already showed some signs of jamming again.

OZFORDAU · 14-05-2006, 12:22 AM

Ok the thing is the Premo sound is what im after because of these factors....

1) It has a cassate player (Which i need for the I-POD)
2) It will still work with the steering controls, with out getting that converter
3) It will still be the same colour as the inside of the car etc.....

Cheers

Simon :nutsycuck

What would you pay for Series 1 Premo Sound with a CD stacker that goes in the boot? What's the highest you'd pay?

russky · 14-05-2006, 12:55 AM

Not sure if the premium player will do much better. Go for aftermarket. Seen many people go for audio upgrades, and never seen anyone go for a better factory version. I have a JVC head unit (Fairmont one originally), and had a loss of bass. However, the sound is much clearer now, no embarrasing distortion.

Don't buy massive speakers, ie 10 inch or anything like that, as they wont fit in place of ur old ones. Thats the situation I am in now... New project for holidays... a new rear rack to fit 10 inch speakers... lol

AU-MUSTD · 14-05-2006, 08:13 AM

My premo series 1 isnt too bad. The only upgrade needed was to put a slightly bigger subby in to ease the bass on the rear speakers which the std amp can handle well. It aint no show stopper but i've never been a big boot rattling muzza.

Smoked · 14-05-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OZFORDAU

Ok the thing is the Premo sound is what im after because of these factors....

1) It has a cassate player (Which i need for the I-POD)
2) It will still work with the steering controls, with out getting that converter
3) It will still be the same colour as the inside of the car etc.....

1. Alpine H/U has I-Pod Adapter
2. Alpine Head units allow functionability with steering controls
3. No it wont, but thats really not that big of concern is it?

OZFORDAU · 14-05-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoked

1. Alpine H/U has I-Pod Adapter
2. Alpine Head units allow functionability with steering controls
3. No it wont, but thats really not that big of concern is it?

Hmmm ok then how much for one of these things.....NOTE will it make the standard 5 X 7 stock speakers sound any better?

Cheers

Simon

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sfr rob · 14-05-2006, 02:54 PM

simon, i say dont even bother thinking about the premo sound system... its not much better than stock, your better off going nuts at JB or something and getting a decent setup like my AU has.
2X12 pioneer subs
1X JL Amp- for subs.
JL front and rear speakers - they should know the size etc there think they are 5X7 off the top of my head for front and rear? but i put 6X9's in the parcel shelf.
get your self a good head unit too.

sfr rob · 14-05-2006, 02:55 PM

on that note, i am going to upgrade the premo sound in my ba ghia as its not really that great... so i wouldnt bother spending the cash on a premo upgrade.

Smoked · 14-05-2006, 03:05 PM

Head unit will make the speakers sound better, more power to them, better channeling.

However, the only way to have much improved sound is to replace the speakers also. If I were in your position, id save up and get the whole smash at once, H/U and speakers. Get better discounting on larger purchases with companies, or reduced shipping if on ebay.

jonbays · 14-05-2006, 03:07 PM

The factory premium sound unit is just OK but only with better speakers.

Not worth upgrading to really.

OZFORDAU · 14-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Ok i'll just wait until i have some money and i'll buy a aftermarket heaunit & speakers!

Cheers Everone

Simon

What prices would that Apline headunit be?

I6corp · 14-05-2006, 05:22 PM

Go on ebay, and search it.

I believe retails very over priced, and id never buy head units from them.

Speaker's on the other hand, i wouldnt buy from ebay unless i heard and seen them before i handed over the cash. IMO