Total System upgrade on Tuesday
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Total System upgrade on Tuesday
Hey all,
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
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Al & Ed's has been one of the most highly regarded "Chains" in the industry. From what I have heard they do top quality work along with great customer service. The equipment you mentioned will sound outstanding!
Let us know the outcome!
Let us know the outcome!
Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: oklahoma
Hey all,
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
sounds great the only thing i would change would be is image dynamics idq sub instead of the alpine.
Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 189
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From: oklahoma
Hey all,
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
sounds great the only thing i would change would be is image dynamics idq sub instead of the alpine.
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From: Illinois
Hey all,
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
I am driving a 94 SC400 and have been lusting over getting a new head unti for a long time now. About two weeks ago I finally broke down and had a AVIC x940bt installed. It looks great, functions nicely and sounds better than the old OEM Pioneer unit.
But...
it seems to have exposed the age of my stock speakers so I have pulled the trigger on going a complete upgrade. I was interested in hearing form others who know more than I do about these things.
The install suggested by the fellas over at Al and Eds in Marina Del Rey is:
Focal IC 100's up front (they are going to split out the tweeter and add a cross over)
Focal 165 CA1 in the rear deck
Alpine SWR-843D in the stock location
JL XD700/5 to power the lot.
Opinions?
It's a good rig. If you ever want to upgrade in the future, go with Dynaudio speakers. You'll be amazed.
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