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Ideal Aftermarket Audio System for Model S

Discussion in 'Model S: Interior & Exterior' started by Dickerns, Nov 27, 2016.

  1. beatle

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    No problems here with two amps totaling a little over 1000 watts for almost a year. It doesn't sound like that shop works on Teslas. I would find another shop with more experience. I got quotes from two shops and neither of them batted an eye at them, but both had worked on several Teslas before.

    Tesla didn't mention anything to me when I had my MCU replaced this summer, though that's hardly a DC/DC inverter problem.

    Keep in mind that amps are VERY rarely used at 100% duty cycle. That's driving a load of pink noise into clipping. Most of the time an amp is at 1/8 duty cycle, so ~150W overall with bursts for music with lots of bass.

    I'm not an old timer around here but the DC-DC converter doesn't seem like a popular failure point with aftermarket stereos. That said, that thread seems pretty damning for modifications.
     
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    #222 Light Harmonic, Dec 29, 2020
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    Hi everyone,

    Jarek from Light Harmonic here. We are now a sponsor of the site! We've been undergoing some company and product design/testing stretches, so now we can be "official" here. We'll be around the forums answering any questions and we'll be posting about our new (redesigned) amp (being finalized now) and our new T4D speakers set for the Tesla Model 3.

    If anyone has questions, please email us at [email protected] or you can PM us here at this account. Thanks, we hope to see everyone around and be of any help we can.
     
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  3. Altes

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    I had a custom system installed and it sounds FAR superior to anything that tesla has new or old, its a bit more than the premium option on a stock tesla but uses high end components (Arc Audio, Mosconi, Morel, Audiomobile) sounds insanely good, not just because of the components, I'd say thats 20% of the difference. My installer literally tore out the interior and spent considerable time with strategic sound deadening throughout. as a result the car is WAY quieter as well, thats where the big difference is. (Shameless plug: SImplicity in Sound Installation Gallery )

    That said, no matter WHAT you do you will run into issues with tesla service. they will blame EVERYTHING THAT EVER GOES WRONG WITH THE CAR ON YOUR AFTERMARKET STEREO and make you sign a waiver before even touching you car. Yes its not legal to do that but that wont stop them. Mine was out of warranty when i did so it made less of difference (aside from the fact that it is a lemon and always in for something going bad, i actually have a stack of waivers in the car!!)
     
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    Hoping I can get some guidance from the forum members. Bought a used 2016 Tesla model S 90Dwith basic audio system. Had a Reus audio system upgrade to the Premium system and my old 2013 MD P85 which was transferred over. Previous owner had already installed LH speakers in the front and Infinity Kappas in the rear. Cliff from Reus added an amp/subwoofer in the rear as well as a mirror mounted tweeter to improve front soundstage. Sounds great but am looking to see if I can get better - lacking power. My friend gave me a JBL DSP4086 as a trade which I think can fit into the empty premium amp location and increase the 50w/channel of the base system and allow DSP. Worth the effort? Can I power the front a-pillar and front door speakers as separate channels for increased power and DSP correction. Is this a DIY type job? Appreciate the guidance. and any pointers..thanks
     

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