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Have you put together a component list of what all you upgraded, maybe in a better or best list so we could order now with HiFi and take all this gear to a local installer for the upgrade? |
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09-01-2021, 02:55 PM | #25 |
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09-02-2021, 04:00 AM | #26 | |
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If I was using a professional, I'd install either the system above (~3-4 hr install) or better install an Alpine PDP-E800DSP amp with Focal K2s and Gladen Extreme under-seat 8" woofers powered by the Alpine or a dedicated 200w rms ch amp. You'll need to buy a Technicpnp harness kit to wire the amp into the factory harness. Good installers have CNC machines and 3D printers to create spacers and adapters for a PnP install. You could add a true subwoofer in spare tire well but from what I've read, correctly powering the right under-seat woofer is all you need. The first system is easy to install, but talk to your installer about the second one to ensure they are capable of installing it and can fit the xovers somewhere. My understanding is that the mids will fit in the door enclosures but need adapters so have your installer measure them to ensure they'll fit. FWIW, a respected local installer recommended this system and said it all works. The K2's are a significant step up from the BMW 100Ls and Alpine has a higher rms/ch (100w rms) to power them and with good woofers you'll have a killer sound system. Last edited by VertigoAtHome; 09-02-2021 at 11:44 AM.. |
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If you used a pro-installer, this would require them to modify an adapter for easy integration, the crossovers would be difficult to hide within the doors.
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09-16-2021, 07:42 PM | #28 |
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Vertigo, it doesn't sound like it, but I'd like to double check - did you have to run a separate power/ground wires to the amp to the battery? I hear the amp has a 50A fuse in line requirement or something and then existing wiring fuse is not 50A ... and then if its not, the power wiring may be too small of a gauge. Not 100% sure about the above, but I read this on one of the threads here.
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09-16-2021, 10:19 PM | #29 | |
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KFX8R Kolossus Fleks Kable 8 Gauge Red Power/Ground Wire KFX8BK Kolossus Fleks Kable 8 Gauge Black Power/Ground Wire RT8516R Gold Plated 8 Gauge Ring Terminal -Red (get 3/4 of these in case you mess up the crimp) FH-44 In Line 4-8 Gauge Mini-ANL Fuse Holder with Fuse(includes fuse of your choice, select Type 1 - 50A) MANL-50 Mini ANL (MIDI) Fuse 50 Amp (extra fuse) |
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09-17-2021, 09:54 AM | #30 | |
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Question about the power wiring ... Did you have any issues running the wiring to the battery? Room wise I mean. |
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09-17-2021, 09:58 AM | #31 |
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How difficult is it to remove the trim cover over the battery? It looks like there are some plastic rivets holding it. will they break when removed?? Any tips
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09-17-2021, 11:53 AM | #32 |
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No... it's literally about 3 ft from the amp. The ground post is also a couple feet away. It's all under the spare tire cover, tons of space. I bought more wire than I needed since I didn't know exactly where I'd mount the amp. I put the amp in tray below the factory RAM unit... the boot cover fits over it when I'm not using it... it's a pretty good fit and doesn't want to move... and easy access to the USB cable when I'm making adjustments to the DSP.
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09-17-2021, 09:23 PM | #33 |
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Interesting... I assumed the Amp was going to be on the left side behind a trim panel and the battery on the right side across the trunk, just like in the F15... pretty standard placement. But I guess things change. In my case, it will be even weirder because I ordered the hybrid ... so I have no idea what to expect once I lift the trunk floor panel. Did you just replace the stock amp w/the the new one, or you had to find a new spot for it?
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09-17-2021, 09:50 PM | #34 |
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The existing amp/ram stays, the harness plugs into the high level (speaker) output interface on the RAM (the connector plugged into the OEM unit mounted on the black bracket) and the existing speaker interface that was plugged into the RAM now plugs into the match harness (connection in the middle of the wire harness). That is... the Match amp sits between the RAM and the OEM speakers. It intercepts the amplified signal from the OEM amp, converts it to run into the new amp where it's amplified again and pushed out the speakers.
Given you have a hybrid, you need to ensure this setup will work for you. Contact the Audiotech US distributor (Jason Digos - jason@msc-america.com), many people have been wondering the same thing. |
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10-01-2021, 01:12 AM | #35 |
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Why did you go with IS BMW 100L instead of IS BMW 100? the spec sheets look the same but the Focal website says ISBMW100 is the one for G05?
https://www.focal.com/en/car-audio/c...mwr/is-bmw-100 https://www.focal.com/en/car-audio/c...wr/is-bmw-100l |
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I'm running Focals with Audiotech Match amp as I've described over the last few months. Although I'm very happy with the setup I'm finding that the tweeters are a bit harsh when played loud for some music tracks. They seem to mask the mid-range at high volume (over 50%) and simply might be distorting but I don't think that's it, rather just not balanced with the mids. Focal 100L's don't have much of a crossover but they do have the ability to attenuate the tweeters by -3db I believe. I'm thinking about trying that but its a PIA to pull the covers and make the change. I can attenuate the channel via the DSP but it doesn't isolate the tweeter nor do I want to cap it. My bet is that's why Focal has the option to attenuate.
IllustriousMari and FCX5, do you remember which connection you used for your tweeters (i.e. 0db or -3 db)? In any event do you think the tweeters are bit much when playing at volume? I suspect those with Focals and the HiFi amp won't see this effect but please weigh in if you have thoughts. |
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Not yet... pia... but I'm going to do it. The tweeters are too bright as is with my amp. I should probably tune it first with the RTA but that requires a good mic. If that doesn't fix it, I may consider moving to Focal ES 100 K speakers.
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10-19-2021, 03:46 PM | #43 |
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I am running my focal tweeters at -3db. I think it sounds great, not too harsh at all. I also ran the wires from the crossover up close to the tweeter, so I can just pop off the tweeter enclosure if I ever want to make a change.
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10-19-2021, 04:47 PM | #44 |
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Thanks for the input. What amplifier are you running?
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