Need advice on an after market system?
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Need advice on an after market system?
I'll be finnishing up my install within the next two weeks! I figured I'd post my set-up for those who need suggestions. Right now, I'm running aftermarket equipment on the stock HU. I will be putting an after market HU in for the following reasons:
1) Even the best LOC (line out converter) will sound a bit off. When you amplify such a low voltage signal to something useable for an after market amp, you'll end up with fequency gaps. Areas were the sounds seems out of tune or slightly distorted. This may not pose an issue for some people, but for us true audiophiles, it just won't work.
2) The stock HU DOES have some signal processing. Wired straight from the HU to the LOC to the amps... stuff isn't right. I hooked up a FSA (full spectrum analyzer) and found that the stock HU is VERY unbalanced. Even with my AudioControl 31 band 6 channel (w/ 2 parametric EQs per channel) I found it difficult to balance to an enjoyable listening experience.
3) The stock HU has ISSUES! CDs skip when it's cold, radio reception SUCKS, the change track function on the steering wheel more often then not changes the volume level, and much more.
My set-up:
Pioneer Premer DEH 860MP HU
Focal 165 K2P Fronts
Focal 690 CV Polyglass 6X9 Rears
JLAudio 12w6 V2 Sub
ArcAudio 4150 XXK 4CH A/B Amp
ArcAudio 1500 XXK Sub Amp
AudoControl DQS Digital EQ with in dash controller
***edit: I forgot to add 2 1fd caps
I'll post pics and reviews when the install is complete.
=)
1) Even the best LOC (line out converter) will sound a bit off. When you amplify such a low voltage signal to something useable for an after market amp, you'll end up with fequency gaps. Areas were the sounds seems out of tune or slightly distorted. This may not pose an issue for some people, but for us true audiophiles, it just won't work.
2) The stock HU DOES have some signal processing. Wired straight from the HU to the LOC to the amps... stuff isn't right. I hooked up a FSA (full spectrum analyzer) and found that the stock HU is VERY unbalanced. Even with my AudioControl 31 band 6 channel (w/ 2 parametric EQs per channel) I found it difficult to balance to an enjoyable listening experience.
3) The stock HU has ISSUES! CDs skip when it's cold, radio reception SUCKS, the change track function on the steering wheel more often then not changes the volume level, and much more.
My set-up:
Pioneer Premer DEH 860MP HU
Focal 165 K2P Fronts
Focal 690 CV Polyglass 6X9 Rears
JLAudio 12w6 V2 Sub
ArcAudio 4150 XXK 4CH A/B Amp
ArcAudio 1500 XXK Sub Amp
AudoControl DQS Digital EQ with in dash controller
***edit: I forgot to add 2 1fd caps
I'll post pics and reviews when the install is complete.
=)
Last edited by pathfinder36; 02-10-2005 at 05:06 PM.
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Thanks for the comments. I choose Focal for their ability to be INCREDIBLY loud without distorting. I have a 31 band EQ per channel, so getting the warm fuzzy should be pretty easy. I agree with the bright and mechanical statement to a degree, but if you have a deck with a 13+ band EQ, then these speakers can sound truly incredible.
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Originally Posted by pathfinder36
Thanks for the comments. I choose Focal for their ability to be INCREDIBLY loud without distorting. I have a 31 band EQ per channel, so getting the warm fuzzy should be pretty easy. I agree with the bright and mechanical statement to a degree, but if you have a deck with a 13+ band EQ, then these speakers can sound truly incredible.
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