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You ran the sub cable under the rear seats?I was missing the picture of the sub actually in..
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You ran the sub cable under the rear seats?I was missing the picture of the sub actually in..
You ran the sub cable under the rear seats?
So, I visited the Safe and Sound in Chantilly, VA yesterday. I have the standard sound so am looking into audio upgrades. Here's the options they gave:
1- Upgrade all speakers + Add Amp + Sub .. > $6K (Ofcourse best option, according to them )
2- Add Amp + Sub - Should add base and would allow them to tweak sound going into all speakers, which would surely improve sound. Then replace stock speakers, when ready
3- Replace all 4 door speakers + tweeter with Audiofrog (fronts) + tweeters and Focal (back)
Funny thing is two installers -- one said #2 and second that #3 --same location. Never heard of Etons, I was told.
So....here's my question -- what have been your experience? Would #2 even help with stock speakers? 1st guy told me if I go with #3, I will NOT hear much difference since Amp & Sub is necessary to make a big difference. Am confused.
Anyone in the DC area, whose got work done there (or somewhere else) and if so, what did you go with? Would love to hear what it sounds like too....if possible. Thanks!
@dcmetro
In my opinion you should get the front stage speakers done.
Do not spend any money on the rears.
2 way or 3 way up front.
Add a subwoofer in the trunk area
New Amp for speakers and sub
A Dsp to tune the system perfectly for your car specifically.
They make Dsp amp combos and also separate Dsp and amps
Audiofrog are excellent.
Helix makes an excellent Dsp and amp combo. The p six
Safe and sound deals with mosconi amps and Dsp which have similar features but are less user friendly if you want to tweak your system yourself later on.
Come to cars and cigars April 14 in sterling. Couple teslas will be there with aftermarket systems and you can hear Dsp vs no dsp. It’s huge.
Just changing speakers and amp doesn’t mean the system is tuned for your taste or car dynamics.
This setup can run lowest probably at 4-5k up-to 30k depending on installer and customization and fabrication.
Pm if you want more info.
Let me know if you decide to attend Cars and Cigars in Ashburn. I went with a full Light Harmonic setup on my factory upgraded audio, and I'm really curious to hear the difference with a Safe & Sound setup from Matt.@drsaab,
Your comments are on point. I just completed an upgrade of my system at Safe and Sound. I did everything you posted except I went with Mosconi DSP (Refer to my post to @dcmetro).
I hope to meet you, I will be at Cars and Cigars of the 14th. I have Ashburn as a meeting place - I assume this is the same event?
Sorry for the "day after" response, but I was there. I was parked with three other Teslas. Hope to meet up with at another event!Let me know if you decide to attend Cars and Cigars in Ashburn. I went with a full Light Harmonic setup on my factory upgraded audio, and I'm really curious to hear the difference with a Safe & Sound setup from Matt.
What system do you have in your car now?
From my own experience, the guy who told you #3 is not much difference is full of it.
It IS much better.Just ordered the 4-door speaker upgrade kit from BA Design Works. To arrive in 1-2 weeks and will see how it does. I have the standard audio package on my Sep-16 built MS75D. I am sure it would be better than what I have . Thank you to all for posting your choices & experiences - very helpful!
You are correct BUT for most people, changing just the door speakers is a start.what is your experience with this? If you only change speakers, and don't change other components (crossovers are the most important, and of course, proper amplification), then the difference indeed would not be stellar.
everyone jumps to change door speakers, and it is the least impacting item, at least in UHFS. Tweeters, amps, crossovers and of course Subs are the big deficiency.
Jared,
Do you mean supply side inductance (from the 12 volt battery to the amp) or speaker side inductance ( from the AMP to the individual speakers)? I have always thought about running a larger gauge 12 volt power wire from your amp, direct to the battery to increase peak performance....thoughts?
Also huge fan of your product - my second amp from you guys is rock solid and had no issues for 20 months now. I do still have an defective AMP from my other Tesla sitting in the garage in a box, do you want me to return it? - happy to do so...
Jared,
Do you mean supply side inductance (from the 12 volt battery to the amp) or speaker side inductance ( from the AMP to the individual speakers)? I have always thought about running a larger gauge 12 volt power wire from your amp, direct to the battery to increase peak performance....thoughts?
@stuck limo whats the status of the new amps?