09-02-2023, 10:58 PM | #221 | |
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The amp has an rca preout. You can add a mono amp for a dedicated woofer easy. By the way I did install focal speakers all around. It's a substantial improvement even with the stock amp. I can't imagine how it will be once the new amp is installed. I used to keep treble at max, you know for that false sense of clarity. Now I keep it at +2 only. |
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My other question is how big of an improvement, which I know is subjective, but it’s hard to hear in person first. Some people think the stock HK is good, some upgrade to the Focal Inside speakers and still say it’s not enough. Is it a wow factor upgrade where you get in the car, you can crank up the volume and you’re impressed by the loudness/quality? |
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As for the Focals, sound is much clearer. I can also crank a lot higher as they don't distort like the factories did. From what I've read though, amp makes a big difference. People set it in a way to get a more immersive sound. Everyone says to go with the amp first especially if the budget is a concern. I did the speakers first but I'm also upgrading the amp, hopefully within a couple of weeks. Cheapest 8DSP with ram cable I could find is $850 shipped from England. |
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I was also looking at the Focal ES100’s but again, idk if the juice is worth the squeeze. It is not an overly expensive upgrade at ~$3,000 but it is to me if it doesn’t end up worth it lol Are you going to try and tune the DSP yourself? |
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Did you end up adding another sub in the back? |
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I still have a couple months before I get home from work overseas and can work on the car, but keep me updated on what route you go.
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