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Lishlandy

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: High Wycombe
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So today I bit the bullet and went into London to investigate and even went into a sound studio thing in the Car Audio Centre. Hertz went swiftly out the window with a tinny and high pitch sound which was just not me, maybe good for people who like to listen to violin music all day, not to say that's a bad thing

.

JL audio units where very good, nice bass but lacked the actual acoustics that I was after. Would be good stand alone units if you don't want to buy a separate subwoofer.

Rainbow which someone mentioned were amazing and were in the line up of my undertaken blindfold test to see which ones I liked the sound of the best. It was interesting taking a blindfold test and ensured I didn't just go for brand name and instead what was right for my listening pleasure.

I ended up coming out with Focal K2's from the blindfold test.

need I say more? ===================================
Steve
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22nd Dec 2012 9:12pm

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Lishlandy wrote:
So today I bit the bullet and went into London to investigate and even went into a sound studio thing in the Car Audio Centre. Hertz went swiftly out the window with a tinny and high pitch sound which was just not me, maybe good for people who like to listen to violin music all day, not to say that's a bad thing .

JL audio units where very good, nice bass but lacked the actual acoustics that I was after. Would be good stand alone units if you don't want to buy a separate subwoofer.

Rainbow which someone mentioned were amazing and were in the line up of my undertaken blindfold test to see which ones I liked the sound of the best. It was interesting taking a blindfold test and ensured I didn't just go for brand name and instead what was right for my listening pleasure.

I ended up coming out with Focal K2's from the blindfold test. need I say more?

In your face Steve

Focal wins again

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22nd Dec 2012 9:19pm

custom90

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Killer90 wrote:

In your face Steve Focal wins again

Which Steve are we talking there must be what 20 Steve's on here.

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22nd Dec 2012 9:21pm

Lishlandy

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He was referring to you, he calls me Stephen....like a chastised child using my full name

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Steve
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22nd Dec 2012 9:23pm

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custom90steve wrote:
Killer90 wrote:

In your face Steve Focal wins again

Which Steve are we talking there must be what 20 Steve's on here.

you know which one

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22nd Dec 2012 9:26pm

custom90

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What ever floats your Focal boat.

It would be one boring world if everyone chose one brand wouldn't it.
Lish - So what have you got now then HU wise speakers and so on?

22nd Dec 2012 9:30pm

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custom90steve wrote:
What ever floats your Focal boat. It would be one boring world if everyone chose one brand wouldn't it.
Lish - So what have you got now then HU wise speakers and so on?

will see i may surprise you come the 25th

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22nd Dec 2012 9:36pm

Lishlandy

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Location: High Wycombe
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I have the Sony Bluetooth head unit from my old 90. Perfect for me as has all the power output without going silly and offering too many gadget setting bits.

Focal K2 coaxial tweeter and 4" speakers in the front.

Focal performance speakers for the back, also 4".

Alpine active subwoofer which is still to be put in tomorrow from my old 90.

Will see how that runs and then maybe add some 6x9's to the rear passenger area. Tbc but wallet is sore from Xmas shopping so enough goodies for now

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Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH

22nd Dec 2012 9:44pm

custom90

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Lishlandy wrote:

Will see how that runs and then maybe add some 6x9's to the rear passenger area.

They can make a bigger impact than you realise. Especially powerful one's. I would suggest you have a look at Sony 6x9's. Perhaps they still do the Xplod range?

Edit*
Like these: http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...-26945.htm
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23rd Dec 2012 10:53am

d j hutton

Member Since: 30 Jul 2009
Location: Dorset
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Lishlandy wrote:
I have the Sony Bluetooth head unit from my old 90. Perfect for me as has all the power output without going silly and offering too many gadget setting bits.

Focal K2 coaxial tweeter and 4" speakers in the front.

Focal performance speakers for the back, also 4".

Alpine active subwoofer which is still to be put in tomorrow from my old 90.

Will see how that runs and then maybe add some 6x9's to the rear passenger area. Tbc but wallet is sore from Xmas shopping so enough goodies for now

Hope that's all installed so we can have a listen in Wales

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23rd Dec 2012 11:57am

j33per

Member Since: 31 Dec 2012
Location: Somerset
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2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey

I don't know about you guys but when I got my X-Tech the other day, the basic-ness of the stereo kind of irritated me. After a bit of research I found a Sony MEXBT4000U at Amazon for £109. Just installed it yesterday and it is fantastic! Why?

Bluetooth handsfree and streaming music from my iPhone, front USB port, front Aux and matches interior light colour. Better option than installing a Parrot or such like.

5th Jan 2013 8:18am

j33per

Member Since: 31 Dec 2012
Location: Somerset
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Soz...went wrong here...

5th Jan 2013 8:18am

Lishlandy

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 941

d j hutton wrote:
Lishlandy wrote:
I have the Sony Bluetooth head unit from my old 90. Perfect for me as has all the power output without going silly and offering too many gadget setting bits.

Focal K2 coaxial tweeter and 4" speakers in the front.

Focal performance speakers for the back, also 4".

Alpine active subwoofer which is still to be put in tomorrow from my old 90.

Will see how that runs and then maybe add some 6x9's to the rear passenger area. Tbc but wallet is sore from Xmas shopping so enough goodies for now

Hope that's all installed so we can have a listen in Wales

Dj

All the speakers are installed DJ, just getting the sub in and then it's rock and roll

. also need to pull my finger out regarding the dynamating for optimal sound......

I haven't put on any of the underside protection either yet! ===================================
Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH

5th Jan 2013 10:09am

Lishlandy

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 941

Personal opinion only is that you reap the rewards of your investment regarding speakers. This I have not found in head units as I have run the same £300 Sony jobby for a few years (in vauxhall's, Ford's and Land Rover's) and not noticed any personal difference compared to a £500-£600 head unit which I have tested, it hasn't broken, so won't replace it.

Spent a few quid on the Focal's and it is honestly like your ears are being massaged with sweet music. The clarity is staggering and that doesn't waver the more you turn it up which has always been a problem for me on cheap speakers. ===================================
Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH

5th Jan 2013 10:16am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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Lishlandy wrote:
which has always been a problem for me on cheap speakers.

Personally IMO if someone wanted to upgrade from standard to cheap aftermarket I'd tell them to keep standard probably better. Some of the power ratings on cheap one's are awful and will sound so tinny it'd be embarrassing. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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5th Jan 2013 11:11am

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