Date:         Sat, 15 Jul 2000 19:37:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject:      Stereo status...
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Now that you've heard about my luggage rack seal, my spark plugs, and my
new shocks, what post would be complete without a mention of my new
stereo?

I purchased a virtually new Alpine CDA-7839 stereo off of Ebay.  This is
a 40W x 4 unit with remote, and a bunch of other cool features. The
remote in particular is neat when you are in the back of the camper.

Just finished installing it, and it sounds really good. The weak point
is my speakers, which, because I didn't want to modify the van's
interior, are the stock size. I have a Westfalia, so there are two 4"
speakers in the rear AC housing and two 4" speakers in the front doors.
They are 80W Pioneer's, and they sound good except for the lack of good
base. I attribute this to the speakers' small size and their location in
the door. At highway speeds, you can't turn the volume up enough without
getting distortion.

I'm wondering if an amplifier will help this situation. The CD player as
preamp outputs, so It's designed for an amp. I like the sound, but the
base is not too good.

Anyone care to comment?

Dan