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09-03-2012, 12:09 PM | #89 |
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09-03-2012, 12:34 PM | #90 |
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The thing with the ms-8 is that its quite tricky to get it configured properly, especially if you have a partially amped system. This is because the ms-8 level matches all speakers during calibration. So the key is to make sure all speakers are at the same "volume" during the calibration sweeps. You can adjust amp gains and use an SPL meter for this. Even better get similar efficiency rated speakers, this is one of the reasons i got all Morels for the front. But dont worry, once you start troubleshooting, you will get loads of help from people who've been through the same thing!
I've never heard the L7 components before so cant really give a fair comment. But I suspect the Morels would beat them hands down in SQ. This is because a fair number of people change from OEM/L7/Focals to Morels, and can hear the difference even with an ms-8. To me they sound amazing. If you're going to use Logic7 processing on the ms-8 (which most people do as its so good) then your centre speaker is quite important. I used to have a cheap (but still decent) Vibe Slick 4 for my centre. Sounded decent but then i got a Morel Coax and SQ was so much better. For SQ, its better to go with Morels. Having said that some people with the OEM Logic 7 system are happy with their speakers with an ms-8. Its a personal preference and up to you, but you might waste a bit of money if you decide you want the Morels after! There is also a UK member called MrSingh, who showed me some speakers he is able to get. He had a thread with his review in the audio section. Its a new complete plug and play package (mids and underseats, but no centre IIRC) but i havent heard them. Might be worth asking him as they might be cheaper than the Morels. By the way dont worry about the rear speakers for now. First decide on your front ones. This is because the fronts will be amped, rears wont, so you'll need more efficient rears to match fronts. This can be worked out once you decide on amp/speakers. Regarding the amp, please read through my comments in your other thread, in the audio section. But now you have actually got the ms-8 you will need 2 amps, if you're still going to upgrade the speakers of course. 5 channels for inside the car (mids woofers and centre, leave rears off ms-8) and then your sub amp. An amp which loads of people have used on this forum, with Morels and Jehnerts, is the JL XD600/6. Its compact, so it can be hidden away, and will give you 6 nice channels of clean power. There is not one complaint of an XD user on here. |
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09-03-2012, 12:54 PM | #92 |
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I am getting the following installed on my car at the moment mate
Morel Hybrid Ovation II - fronts Logic 7 Center speaker Logic 7 Rear Decks - I bought some Rainbow Vanadium's in hopes they'll fit the rear decks, but they unfortunately dont :-( SWS8 subs MS 8 Audison LRX 6.9 I did quite a lot of research on the 4"'s and the Morel's came out on top SQ wise, I got mine from Isreal, contact ebay seller superdeals.ltd, costs about £275 + VAT + Customs charges, or contact seller rs32 on talkaudio, he had a complete set on sale for £350 or if you are happy with Morel Dotech ovations, you could get it from ebay seller captaincable for £250 How did you find the focal's on your E90 ? If you were happy with them, then they are available for £188 from lots of sellers on ebay, caraudiooutlet being one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Focal-100K...item4165044777 |
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09-03-2012, 01:36 PM | #93 |
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I upgraded from base stereo to:
MS8 Logic 7 all round (E92) incl centre with tweet. These are all run off the MS8 (2ohm) TBH I havent heard the focals / moresl et al but the Logic 7 sound great but then again I am no Uber audiophile. Just bought SWS8 subs (as you know) and will buy a sub amp only - the MS8 seems plenty loud enough for mids and tweets IMO.
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Not yet mate, am thinking of ordering one in the next week or picking it up locally as I've located a tuning shop carrying this product for about £90 unpainted and seems to be very good quality - stay tuned
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Lastly, what other subs are good other than the JL W7? I ask as not everyone has the option of getting w7's given its hefty price tag (even though I've been offered a very fair price off a forum member - you know who you are... I'm going to do my research and let you know but please feel free to post up on other mediums - thanks v much dude! :-) )? Quote:
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09-03-2012, 04:29 PM | #96 |
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Ofcourse ! This may take some time and into a few months but will let you know
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09-03-2012, 04:37 PM | #98 |
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A lot is said about "stance".
To me this car doesn't have much stance. It's more "dumped", in the style of the Dub guys. The dub style drop is a cult look, but is accepted as not very practical. I think of stance as implying purpose, a coiled spring, a tiger about to pounce. The purpose here is compromised in favour of the look, as you're discovering. Not my tastes, but car modding is up to the individual. |
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You can't bridge a mono amp, but you can wire up two subs in parallel. You would have to do this as you are using 7 channels in the car, and only have one ms-8 channel left. Just make sure the amp can handle the impedance. For eg two 4 ohm subs in parallel will present a 2 ohm load. This will fry an amp that isnt stable at 2 ohm! Quote:
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09-07-2012, 06:57 AM | #101 |
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Oh yeahhhh babyyy!! Look what just arrived! 1st of many parcels being delivered for my audio which I'm now slowly starting to gather.... now need to start getting my components etc sorted - very unsure as to what to go for though! Anways, this and the M3 rear lip spoiler arrived and I felt like a kid in a candy shop... no pic of the M3 rear lip... I put that straight inside my car ready to put on over the weekend hopefully! Pics to follow!
Oh and sorry about my foot lolll - didn't realise it was taken in the pic .......... cut me some slack - it's a beautiful day so flip flops are allowed!! |
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09-07-2012, 07:17 AM | #102 |
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Didn't realise this was a foot fetish forum but I'm sure Will shall be along shortly to enjoy the picture ..
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09-07-2012, 07:30 AM | #103 |
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:/ not liking the sound of Will lollllll
Just ripped open the M3 Lip spoiler deliever from Taiwan and I absolutely cannot recommend the seller B.C. Moto enough! Paint is spot on! He shipped it on Monday from Japan and its with me today (5 working days its here from Japan).. seller also gave me tracking number which was gave live updates and kept regular communication! Needless to say he'll be getting 5* feedback and if anyone is unsure about getting stuff from him.... don't! Probably the best £40 (incl PnP) I'll ever spend on the car LOL. Lots and lots of good reviews for him from the US members too hence why I went with him. The lip also comes with 3M tape on and other strong adhesive stuff which I've not actually looked into! Pics will follow on the weekend.. Last edited by AWBimmer; 09-07-2012 at 10:02 AM.. |
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09-07-2012, 10:08 AM | #107 | |
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Get a good amp with 6 channles. Later on if you want to add a sub in your trunk, you will be left with single channel in MS8 for additional sub. HTH.
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09-07-2012, 02:45 PM | #108 |
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Excellent build thread, your doing some good mods to your car, look forward to reading on
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09-07-2012, 04:56 PM | #109 | |
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Immediate plan is to apply the M3 rear lip and source the aero lip to paint and put on and at the same time, colour code my grills to titanium silver and then continue to, slowly but surely, collect my audio equipment. Will also at some point get bright white LED angels, remap and light tints and then continue to passively look for wheels in the background. Lots to do but got a very good idea of the end 'article' so keen to keep treating her to the good stuff! Problem is I MIGHT be changing jobs so could find myself working in London which means very little use of the D... which then means POSSIBLY an M3 E92 but that is not until next year if at all! Just good to know that it could actually be on the agenda!! Hahah |
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09-09-2012, 02:17 PM | #110 |
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M3 rear lip fitted in 5 minutes with a lil' precision and prep. Not the best pics as I'm no photographer but it just sets of the rear so nicely I cou;dn't be more happier with the rear now. Best £40 I've spent hands down!
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