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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Is it worth it?

Does anybody have this?

is it worth the 600 bucks to install to improve my factory radio.



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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by WIZARD1325
Is it worth it?

Does anybody have this?

is it worth the 600 bucks to install to improve my factory radio.



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they don't really tell you what it does. i believe there is already a thread on this.

you can always get this

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is2...for-2is-2.html
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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i have it and i think it's worth it for what it is, even more so if you have a stock headunit and you want to install aftermarket stereo equipment.
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It's pretty easy to install for me since i have a non ml system but i am not sure if it's the same if you have an ML system in your car. also you can find used ms8 that are in good condition flowing around for $400-450 on diymobile.

edit: i forgot to mention that the ms8 will give you full control of your mid ranges and subs, and will allow you to run 3 way or 2 way components active if you choose to do so. Tuning can be a bit tricky with its 30 band digital eq.

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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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I've heard mixed reviews. I went with something different.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I've heard mixed reviews. I went with something different.
curious, what DID you go with??
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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for 600 might consider a full modified stereo set up
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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interesting, im gonna look further into this
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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I had an Audison Bit One installed yesterday and all I can say is WOW
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I thought about it, but heard alot of bad things on em..

I went with an Audison Bit.one instead. More tuning capabilities.
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Originally Posted by joeker
curious, what DID you go with??
I went old school https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...with-pics.html
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How does this compare with JL Audio Cleansweep??
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
Nice system
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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they told me clean sweet was there 1st generation. And that it was garbage
the ms-8 is the 4th generation
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ohface
I had an Audison Bit One installed yesterday and all I can say is WOW
Audison Bit

How much is this where did you buy it?
cant really find a website on it.


also is this way better then JBL version? is it easier and user friendly or am I better off
waiting for the 2012 audio show this january to see the new updates
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