Hoping to get my new stereo install fitted this weeekend;

Dynamat "experiment" on front doors.
Genesis P2 under passenger seat.
Powerbass Components in doors and dash.
Alpine H/U with hidden iPod.

I'm OK with all of the above but radio reception has always been a weak spot no matter which H/U I use. I know there's been a lot of debate on this subject over the years but I'm seriously thinking (for some time) about an external aerial

Can the original system be improved upon or is there any other solution besides going external? If not, has anyone fitted an external aerial? If so, which one and any piccies?

If there isn't a suitable solution, I'm considering doing a minimalist system with an iPod as the Source, running through an AudioControl Line Driver to boost the voltage to the P2 then onto the comps.

I think the cabling and connectors could be changed maybe to improve quality???

I personally stuck some tin foil in mine and it's made a difference from when I got it.

Ross

Has anyone tried a DAB aerial yet? Apparently analogue radio is going to be shut down at some point along with the tv signals.

The DAB aerial fits on the inside of the windscreen, but I don't know of anyone having done this with a Coupe. I'd be very interested to know what the reception is like, as there will be a lot of electrical interference, etc..

Can a DAB aerial splitter be used? Does a coupe come with amplified aerials as standard?

I had an extra aerial at the taxdisc-holder, can't say it was better than the Fiat one though..

I have a powered ariel stuck on the inside at the top of the rear screen, invisible unless you sit in the back and look upwards.

reception is pretty much always great. I'll post a pic later.


Paul

Pic and more details please Paul. Where did you get it,, how much was it etc.
Cheers
John

That issue have to be "hardware" related as the last coop i had, before being destroyed, was an example of radio reception: about 60% available stations from the list when parked 3 floors underground and strong metal entrance door closed, OEM aerial & becker HU.

bought it in a car audio place in Edinburgh years ago, think I paid around £25.

Very similar to this or this.

Couple of hours to fit, I removed the rear door card and c pillar trim, ran a power lead from near head unit (think I spliced into the cigarette lighter cable) along the car and up into the head lining.
I connected the cable for the aerial onto the original cable where the junction box is inside the c-pillar. ( I think)


easy subtle mod that makes a huge difference.


Paul

Paul, that's a great mod. thanks!

http://www.meanmachines.biz/store/exteri...tv-antenna.html

the one you have and i'm ordering one tonight, thanks

Any updates on this?

i got one of these from Halfrauds today for £14

Looks interesting,

as regards the power supply, could you not just use the existing supply to the standard amplifier behind the c-pillar??

would save running the new cable all the way to the head unit.....

I bought mine delivered from ebay for £4, not perfect but I get every station I'm after, result.