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Old 03-15-13, 05:01 PM
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Default 00 LS400 -premium audio - upgrade time - beatsonic vs full upgrade???

So its finally time to go ahead and install a double din into my car. Does installing a a Double Din with just the beat sonic kit actually give me any audio quality increases or does it just sound as good as stock. Id love a little more low and mid range in the system. I have the budget to do a full system install using a 4 channel amp powering brand new components and rear speakers as well as a kicker 8" in the stock location. I dont have room to spare in the trunk as my air system install will also be happening soon and I also dont want to lose my spare tire.


So audio heads what was your experience with keeping the factory amp vs changing everything out? I dont bump my music and mainly only listen to punk, rock, and electronic music. Just want a better over all sounding experience in the car. I love the factory audio in my 2011 Mercedes GLK and would love for it to sound as good.
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In theory (haven't played with beatsonic) since you're using the factory amp and speakers it should sound the same, provided the output of your headunit is good.
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I'll be watching this thread. Presently my car is gutted in the inside for some work that I'm doing and I'm thinking about upgraded to a more modern system with a 7in screen or just sending my headunit out to get the Aux put in.
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In the past I would rewire the whole car for new system but leave old wiring for easy put back of oem system. Now I went beatsonic for my LS. Sounds good but need better bass.
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is your stock system nak or pioneer?
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i emailed beat sonic before and they said if i remember correctly that they do not have a "kit" for a nak system.
They just have one for the basic system?
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Is a Nak. Mine is a 92 so they have one for that generation.
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Originally Posted by johnnyg66
Is a Nak. Mine is a 92 so they have one for that generation.
Really??????
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Yep, i put in a pioneer 7in.
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Need to confirm... is the pioneer system speakers in the doors 5.25"??? Ive read so many different threads, some stating its a 4" and the installer needs to cut it and seal it up to a 5.25". Im trying to keep it as oem as possible. I know the fronts are components, but the rears are just speakers right?
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it's different '95-97 and '98-00.
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