My budget audio install updated 3/22/15
#706
, but... after a couple hours of break-in......
WOW! This is a fabulous upgrade. The quality of the highs is superb, but it is better all around.
Much much much more detail and clarity. And I would not call it bright, just clear and detailed trebles.
The Bose amp powers the Focals to very loud levels and clear, I really doubt a more powerful amplifier would do much, if anything considering the LOUD and C L E A R sound.
Bravo RyeM3!
WOW! This is a fabulous upgrade. The quality of the highs is superb, but it is better all around.
Much much much more detail and clarity. And I would not call it bright, just clear and detailed trebles.
The Bose amp powers the Focals to very loud levels and clear, I really doubt a more powerful amplifier would do much, if anything considering the LOUD and C L E A R sound.
Bravo RyeM3!
No question about it, these speakers need break in. Not only the Focals, but especially the Daytons. They really improve over time, I'm sure you'll notice a continued improvement.
So, yes, more testimony that the Bose amp has enough power to rock the 4ohm Focal speakers. Yes indeed.
My only suggestions are to get the rear fill speakers in, it's worthwhile. Not sure if you caught one of my comments, but the fader effects the subwoofer. I tried the same thing and when the fader is full front, it turns off the subwoofer!
#707
great info guys - thanks - I'll have to put this mod on my RADAR along with upgrading some of the door parts to leather down the road - I don't want to have to mess with the doors more than once!
#709
I didn't. But I did order some ABS that works fine. Have extras if you wanna make a plate. Could pull mine to use as a template. I basically traced the OEM plate and then used a heat gun to bend a tab so it fits just like the original. Not pretty but can't see it and it works perfectly fine.
Last edited by Kellen; 11-18-2015 at 12:23 AM.
#710
I sourced a used set of non-Bose rears and dremeled them a bit to make it work. Yes you could mod the Bose rears the same way. I chose a different route to preserve my original speakers in case I wanted to return the car to OEM condition prior to resale.
#711
I found the factory rear mounting plates too flimsy; the focals are much heavier than the stock speakers. I agree, it is also good to retain the stock setup. What if you upgrade to a turbo ;-) .
#712
I gave up on keeping stock setup, too much of a hassle. The Bose drivers are in the landfill by now.
If I upgrade to a Turbo I won't be worrying about it. Although it might be nice to be able to keep the focal drivers.
If I upgrade to a Turbo I won't be worrying about it. Although it might be nice to be able to keep the focal drivers.
#713
Awesome thread, I am in the process of doing this upgrade. Had a question.
Had a question about he 4 inch coaxials used in the door and rear.?
1. I'm seeing both the 100 CVX or ICS 100 recommended. Which is better? The first post indicates the 100 CVX. Later posts state ICS 100. It definitely is cheaper at 200 for two sets vs 340 plus looks like it uses the same TNI 1.5 tweeter as the IS 200?
2. Did anyone find going to 4" Focal coaxials from the 4" Bose mid in the front door added too much treble? I'm wondering if getting the IS 100 for the front door and only using the 4 inch drivers might yield more balance and stick more closely to the OEM setup.
3. How did you guys strip the tweeter bare?
Thanks!
Had a question about he 4 inch coaxials used in the door and rear.?
1. I'm seeing both the 100 CVX or ICS 100 recommended. Which is better? The first post indicates the 100 CVX. Later posts state ICS 100. It definitely is cheaper at 200 for two sets vs 340 plus looks like it uses the same TNI 1.5 tweeter as the IS 200?
2. Did anyone find going to 4" Focal coaxials from the 4" Bose mid in the front door added too much treble? I'm wondering if getting the IS 100 for the front door and only using the 4 inch drivers might yield more balance and stick more closely to the OEM setup.
3. How did you guys strip the tweeter bare?
Thanks!
Last edited by Ktrainman; 01-11-2016 at 11:21 PM.
#714
Awesome thread, I am in the process of doing this upgrade. Had a question.
Had a question about he 4 inch coaxials used in the door and rear.?
1. I'm seeing both the 100 CVX or ICS 100 recommended. Which is better? The first post indicates the 100 CVX. Later posts state ICS 100. It definitely is cheaper at 200 for two sets vs 340 plus looks like it uses the same TNI 1.5 tweeter as the IS 200?
2. Did anyone find going to 4" Focal coaxials from the 4" Bose mid in the front door added too much treble? I'm wondering if getting the IS 100 for the front door and only using the 4 inch drivers might yield more balance and stick more closely to the OEM setup.
3. How did you guys strip the tweeter bare?
Thanks!
Had a question about he 4 inch coaxials used in the door and rear.?
1. I'm seeing both the 100 CVX or ICS 100 recommended. Which is better? The first post indicates the 100 CVX. Later posts state ICS 100. It definitely is cheaper at 200 for two sets vs 340 plus looks like it uses the same TNI 1.5 tweeter as the IS 200?
2. Did anyone find going to 4" Focal coaxials from the 4" Bose mid in the front door added too much treble? I'm wondering if getting the IS 100 for the front door and only using the 4 inch drivers might yield more balance and stick more closely to the OEM setup.
3. How did you guys strip the tweeter bare?
Thanks!
I stripped them using wire cutters. First one takes 15-20 min. Just go slow and you will see where it comes apart. Second one takes 5 min.
I reused the in door subs as a spacer. No issues for me and others but some have said the door cover doesn't go back on all the way but mines flush.
Let me know if you have any questions or need anything. I took install pics, but it's well documented here.
I would recommend doing the center speaker. Just did mine today. Improved immensely.
Last edited by Kellen; 01-12-2016 at 12:10 AM.
#716
Just looked back on my receipt. Used the ic100 x2 for front and rear with the is200 for the 8" and tweeters. Then bought a set of integration tweeters to share. It's been a while.