R60 New Speakers Did the Trick
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Just so you know. It is probably 4 screws on each speaker. You might need to change the slide on connectors. I respect you for your professionalism.
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I'm attempting to undertake the same front speaker upgrade. I ordered the Focal Integration IC 100, 4" speakers. Could you confirm which speakers were installed in your CMS. Also, your last comment said you spent $500 on upgrade. $179 for both? + $35. Did you add anything else? Could you please clarify. Thanks
I think I will make the same upgrade initially with the IC-100. Will consider a booster amp and perhaps an under-seat subwoofer later.
Thanks for the info!
David
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3 days into my '13 CMS! First Mini!
I face the same dilemma. Standard audio system is poor at best.
So, has anyone put together a list of all 4" coax options that will fit (front and/or rear)?
What about adding an amp? Would it just use the existing speaker wiring? How are installers typically getting clean pre-out from the stock HU fed to an amp in the rear?
Won't the stock bass drivers beneath the seats greatly benefit from a better amp?
I'm actually a bit stunned at how little info there is on the interwebs about aftermarket audio on the CM!!
I face the same dilemma. Standard audio system is poor at best.
So, has anyone put together a list of all 4" coax options that will fit (front and/or rear)?
What about adding an amp? Would it just use the existing speaker wiring? How are installers typically getting clean pre-out from the stock HU fed to an amp in the rear?
Won't the stock bass drivers beneath the seats greatly benefit from a better amp?
I'm actually a bit stunned at how little info there is on the interwebs about aftermarket audio on the CM!!
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@etidd01- I would say it depends on one's love for good sounding music. My wife could care less what the quality of the sound is- she just wants choices of musical selections and channels. I want the sound in my car to be as close as what my home stereo cranks out.
I almost could live with the stock speakers but knew I would get better sound from a great speaker brand. The focals delivered that quality sound.
My wife's stock stereo system in her Hnoda CRV is fine- mainly because I don't spend much time driving it. But being the CM is my main drive I wanted the sounds to "pop".
To directly answer your question I would say most "basic" stock speakers on all cars just ain't that great.
And as BEE1 says if you put the focals next to the stock speakers you will clearly "see" the difference in quality.
I almost could live with the stock speakers but knew I would get better sound from a great speaker brand. The focals delivered that quality sound.
My wife's stock stereo system in her Hnoda CRV is fine- mainly because I don't spend much time driving it. But being the CM is my main drive I wanted the sounds to "pop".
To directly answer your question I would say most "basic" stock speakers on all cars just ain't that great.
And as BEE1 says if you put the focals next to the stock speakers you will clearly "see" the difference in quality.
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Has anyone tried this upgrade or anything like it on the HK system?
I've noticed on both my '10 Hardtop and now my '13 CM that how good it sounds is genre specific. Pop and hip-hop typically shine, while others leave something to be desired.
I know that has a lot to do with production and mixing, but I'd still like to even things out if possible.
I've noticed on both my '10 Hardtop and now my '13 CM that how good it sounds is genre specific. Pop and hip-hop typically shine, while others leave something to be desired.
I know that has a lot to do with production and mixing, but I'd still like to even things out if possible.
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The majority of the problems I'm having with my standard, 6-speaker system is bluetooth phone conversations....all distorted and the plastic parts in the dash rattle. For the most part, music is acceptable at all levels, but I'm commuting/on the phone enough that I think I may upgrade just based on the bad phone-to-speaker quality!
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So, Best Buy was ok to do the install? I was wondering if the car was too new and exotic for them to have the up-to-date install info. If so, I'm going to call my local store, confirm with them and then get the speakers online.
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For a simple install like this the Geek at Best Buy was fine. I watched him professionally working on another car and I spoke with him before I made the appointment.
I watched him install my first speaker. Once he got the panel off, the oem speaker was right there. The oem uses 3 screws and the Focal uses 4. He made a 4th be using a screw bracket, added wiring leads, wired it in and installed the speaker. The most challenging part was reinstalling the panel with all the other door wiring tucked in properly.
Perfectly finished without any vibration or rattling.
As an aside, my one year Sirius just expired. Until they offer me and attractive package, my son showed me Songza. I'm playing their play play lists from my iphone. Nice addition to my songs on my itune cloud.
I watched him install my first speaker. Once he got the panel off, the oem speaker was right there. The oem uses 3 screws and the Focal uses 4. He made a 4th be using a screw bracket, added wiring leads, wired it in and installed the speaker. The most challenging part was reinstalling the panel with all the other door wiring tucked in properly.
Perfectly finished without any vibration or rattling.
As an aside, my one year Sirius just expired. Until they offer me and attractive package, my son showed me Songza. I'm playing their play play lists from my iphone. Nice addition to my songs on my itune cloud.
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