03-05-2022, 03:24 AM | #23 |
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It's been a few days and I still can't get used to how good those HK speakers sound.
But now the rear speakers are slacking a bit in clarity and volume department. So I've decided to upgrade rear speakers with the Focals. I already ordered them. Putting HK at the back would be perfect scenario but I can't be bothered with buying entire door panels just to be able to fit the tweeters in. Besides I believe that Focals at the back will greatly improve the sound quality anyway. I might bite the bullet and invest in better subs with an amp in the future. |
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03-06-2022, 02:35 AM | #25 |
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Yeah, I won't be doing that pal. In case if I ever need to revert it back to stock. And because they're Focal speakers I'm sure the sound quality at the back will improve a lot over the standard ones.
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How you planning to put in those rear focals in then, pal?
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03-06-2022, 05:49 AM | #27 |
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Focal IC BMW100L are 1:1 replacement for the door speakers. They're designed to fit BMW/Mini without any modifications.
And because they're Focal speakers I'm sure the sound quality will improve a lot over the standard ones. |
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03-12-2022, 02:51 PM | #28 |
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Hi, I have the focal on the rear ports connected to the main source, the rest all amplified and I can tell you that you will not find any difference, in fact in my opinion the originals sound better
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03-12-2022, 02:57 PM | #29 |
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I wanted to take advantage of those who know more than me. I have an audison sr5 amplifier. 2 outputs on front front 2 outputs on Harman kardon woofers under the saddle. The 5th output of the sub not connected. I am not very happy. My idea is to amplify the front front and rear and with the sub output put the 2 Harman kardons in parallel so as to drop the impedance to about 3.5 ohm. What do you think?
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03-14-2022, 02:40 AM | #31 | |
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My only complain is that when listening to some songs (only some, not all) for some reason HK speakers at the front seem to be outputting nice highs but the mids are almost of non existent. I don't know why. Luckily my MMI box has it's own amplifier and I was able to fix it by playing with equalizer a little bit. |
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03-14-2022, 08:48 AM | #32 |
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My F30 LCI is UK spec with a base audio system. I upgraded the front door speakers to Audison Prima APBMW X4E and I quite like them. They sound much better than the stock speakers, I only wish I did the upgrade sooner. They are direct replacement for the stock speakers with no modifications to connectors or screw holes etc.
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03-14-2022, 11:14 AM | #33 |
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Go here https://www.crutchfield.com/S-6iBeA32Kr6O/
And plug in your cars info. Don't buy cheap crap from eBay. You'll hate it later. Mine came with h/k sound luckily but I tapped in a lc2 and an extra 500w jl 12" in the trunk. Or boot. |
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03-15-2022, 08:53 AM | #34 | |
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I'm not trying to create fear, uncertainty, or doubt... those prices I listed were literally actually the prices I found when looking up the products at the time of the post. Also, it seems like you have a set of products you've had a great experience with and don't mind sharing, so I'm failing to see what the issue is with sharing my personal experience as well? I wasn't trying to say the actual installation is super difficult to do, and I agree with you doing the install should be relatively straightforward for anyone with the basic skills to do it... but scroll up in thread and you'll see phrases like 'scouring the internet' and 'can you please provide links' for questions / products / putting together systems that come up on the forum all the time. Thats the difficulty I was referring to and I just happen to think its pretty great that there is a solution out there where you don't have to go through some of that trouble. |
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Bill have you actually personally measured the T/S specs of the Earthquakes? If you have, can you share the results? I personally have a bit of an inherent distrust of company published data - especially in the car audio. If you've taken those measurements I would love to see them and compare them to what Earthquake has put out there. |
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03-15-2022, 11:36 AM | #36 |
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I have not. I don't even have them. I only listen to Classic Rock at sensible levels, so what the Earthquakes offer I don't need. As to fake specs, that's tough to get away with. DATS (https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton...System-390-807) is a common tool with those who are really into loudspeakers, like members of the Parts Express forum. They pretty much measure all the drivers they use, so bad specs get outed.
The underseat enclosures aren't as bad as they appear to be, because they vent into chambers that result in them operating as lossy 0.6 cu ft sealed enclosures. |
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03-15-2022, 03:22 PM | #39 |
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And you caught them. I assume you posted your results in the appropriate places. I see this all the time on those audio forums that I frequent.
On the issue of changing specs, my friends at Eminence keep a close eye on them. They'll prototype a driver and order the components to build them, and then at some point along the line somebody somewhere changes one of the components and the specs are now off. To nip that in the bud they pull drivers out of every production run and test them. I've never measured an Eminence driver that was out of spec, going back over 20 years. |
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What they do care about is the profit margin. They have a target retail price. They seldom tell me to come up with the best sounding speaker possible that they can sell at that price. They usually tell me to come up with the lowest possible build cost that sounds good enough to sell at that price. |
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I have the HK stock speaker and amp. I've read a few posts that recommended Earthquake Subwoofers spacers and an amp. I'm still a bit confused on the complete setup. I'm not looking for a major modifications, Just something plug and play that will improve my experience. Is this what you would recommend for me as well? Harman Kardon Audio System: AudioControl ACM-2.300 LOC/Amplifier Technicpnp website- wiring harness Earthquake Subwoofers and Spacer Rings |
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If retailers don't have the spacer rings they can be purchased direct from Earthquake Sound for $25/pair The Technicpnp harness is $55 https://technicpnp.com/product/logic...sub-t-harness/ Crutchfield and a couple other retailers sell the AudioControl LOC/amplifier, ACM-2.300 I would not categorize it as plug and play, but it is a straightforward installation. Swapping out the underseat subs is very close to plug and play. The secondary amplifier and technicpnp harness are a little more involved because they are additions, not swaps. Anyone who has installed a car stereo shouldn't have too much difficulty |
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03-22-2022, 08:28 AM | #44 |
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Hello guys, i was looking for an audio upgrade for my f34 with HIFI audio. And i want to ask how does HIFI with Match up 7BMW amplifier compares with stock H/K? Im thinking which way should i take, retrofit H/K, or get a Match 7BMW?
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