This is great, glad I found it! I am planning to do a full audiophile upgrade to the Model 3 as a way to prototype a high-end subwoofer enclosure product that goes under the trunk floor. Based on this site, it seems like there would be interest for some seriously high-end audio equipment in the Tesla cars. Updates to come over the next year.
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So That's Where They Hid the Model 3 Subwoofer...
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TaoJones
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flashflooder
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Reus doesn’t currently make a product for model 3, and there’s certainly room for more than one product anyway.
I wish more people were digging into the sound system. I want to know exactly what it’s made of, but don’t have the free time anymore.
Candleflame
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I think that it is probably very well matched to the rest of the car and only produces extremly low sub-frequencies with the normal low bass down to about 60hz or so probably comes from the door speakers.
Doubt you will add much to the system by replacing it with a custom 150W RMS sub.
If you are after superlowend rumble you are just not gonna get it with 150 watt RMS in a sedan trunk, especially not with road noise. Impossible. 150 watt RMS is laughable for subbass. The closest I ever got was with my old E46 compact which had a 200W RMS sub under each seat. The small cabinet nature meant It would roll off at 45hz or so but you got decent rumble via vibration under the seat down to that frequency which made it sound a lot more powerful than it actually was. It also had a lot less issues with room modes/frequency cancelation which is a huge issue in sedan trunks.
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diamond.g
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Sedans very rarely sound as loud as trucks/vans/hatchbacks/suvs with the same size equipment. Especially if you still want to be able to use your trunk.
I know what you mean, but I’m referring to quality of should too. Again, definitely and audiophile type of criticism.
Candleflame
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I very much doubt that a 2011 Toyota with a JBL sound system will have a higher quality sound system than the premium model 3.
Anyway, you cannot compare a pickup truck to a sedan. People completely underestimate the issues a sedan causes with bass frequencies. I actually think Tesla would have possibly gotten a better sound with infrarumblers under all seats and then shallow mounted subwoofers in the cabin. Perhaps in the middle of the front of the car where the driveshaft normally goes.
Is what it is...I’ve driven that truck EVERYDAY for 8 years, 3 hours a day.....and just switched to the M3 for a week. Not trolling, just my experience.
I used to geek out on custom sound systems in my first few cars too, the Toyota Tacoma JBL system was the first system I didn’t touch/upgrade because it was pretty good. Now I appreciate it even more haha.
I Don’t have much experience in other comparable “sedans” to the M3 with “premium” sound systems to experience if it truly is a huge disadvantage compared to trucks/suvs. You guys may be right....But still, wish it was more of a wow than a “meh”, just my opinion. Love the car either way....
diamond.g
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It is hard to get good sound in a sedan, especially if the sub is in the trunk. It tends to pull the low frequencies (effectively the whole sound stage) to the back with any volume. There are a couple of luxury sedans that actually have the subs up front which help prevent localization of lower frequencies when applying volume.
diamond.g
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That isn't to say it isn't possible, you end up having to use a ton of sound reading material to stiffen all the metal that would vibrate.
To be honest, I hadn't thought a whole lot about upping the sub bass in the car yet. I am kind of hoping someone else adds a high power amp and speakers first, lol.
To be honest, I hadn't thought a whole lot about upping the sub bass in the car yet. I am kind of hoping someone else adds a high power amp and speakers first, lol.
Looks like they made one at least? This guy got the first one done on his as a prototype. Looks pretty clean...
Reus audio upgrade for Model 3
But yeah, wondering if there is a mid step upgrade without going over $3k haha...
+1
I will be doing a 3-way front stage with ScanSpeak drivers and a JL 12W7 in a fiberglass enclosure in the hidden trunk compartment. The 8" sub is in a good spot (nice and tucked away) for those wanting to add 25-60hz low end to compliment with a 12" in the hidden compartment.
I'm hoping to use all of the same components from the system in my STI (Mosconi, JL, Scan) integrated with the factory HU. Well, if you can call it a HU, that is.
Anyway, I know it can be done in the S and made to look stock, but we'll see how it goes in the 3. I may elect to keep some of the OEM components and/or wiring depending on the manufacture quality... but I doubt they're on the level of Scanspeak/Mosconi.
Anyone know who manufactures the OEM sub?
Easily addressable with a good DSP with time alignment
.Edit: PS - DIYMA is a great resource for anyone looking to venture into the world of audiophile auto sound.
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So I'm highly interested in adding to my system...
Does anyone know which of the wires going into that amp I can tap into to feed my amp? I want to avoid using line level converter.
Does anyone know which of the wires going into that amp I can tap into to feed my amp? I want to avoid using line level converter.
flashflooder
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flashflooder
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It's very impressive for a stock system, but it's no match for any kind of aftermarket, dedicated sub woofer. I think the stock sub is only getting 50-80W RMS, and it's only 8" at best (one person reported it being 6", I haven't checked personally).
Candleflame
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Model S has like a 150W subwoofer which is presumably well matched but being a sedan it just has no chance. Nevermind that the RMS is just too low.
DNAPoPo
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So is this what the wiring is doing, converting 2 ohm amp output into dual 4 ohm stock speaker? My box is already setup for 2 ohm, should I just go direct from amp?
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