Lids - 6x9 or 6.5 Component
#32
Well I went completely off the "group think" reservation today and installed 6.5 components in my 6x9 lids.
My thought process is that the "front stage" is in pretty good shape and now I can work towards the rear stage and focus on some thump inside the bags.
Thoughts?
T.
BT4180 Focal K2 Fairing /Lids - YouTube
My thought process is that the "front stage" is in pretty good shape and now I can work towards the rear stage and focus on some thump inside the bags.
Thoughts?
T.
BT4180 Focal K2 Fairing /Lids - YouTube
#33
Originally Posted by Bunker
Tailwind first my wife will be glad we have a new song to demo
sounds really good, those focals really are crisp, seriously thinking about them now!
So your setup is KRC's in the fairing and KRX2's in the bags pushed by the BT4180?
sounds really good, those focals really are crisp, seriously thinking about them now!
So your setup is KRC's in the fairing and KRX2's in the bags pushed by the BT4180?
Yes, that is the set up. If the right deals come along, those next tier Focals are sick. I tried the Car Toys grade Focal stuff (PC165 & AC690) and those are just missing the warmth and presence that most of us desire thus are way too bright but indeed clear as hell, so don't go there as ur current set up blows that stuff away. Amazing job on your system BTW!!!!
T.
#34
SQ and volume is great man. I know this is just a video, but I think if you put something in your bag you will really complete the sound and it will sound phenomenal. The 6.5 in the lid sounds like it has a real "punchy" mid bass to it, versus, a low end war "hum" bass. That's how it's designed to play, which is good for volume and sound quality. Now add a slim sub (and there's lots of good options), or even a really good mid bass driver that plays low and that's a proper set up man. Those speakers sound sweet.
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#37
Originally Posted by haze324
SQ and volume is great man. I know this is just a video, but I think if you put something in your bag you will really complete the sound and it will sound phenomenal. The 6.5 in the lid sounds like it has a real "punchy" mid bass to it, versus, a low end war "hum" bass. That's how it's designed to play, which is good for volume and sound quality. Now add a slim sub (and there's lots of good options), or even a really good mid bass driver that plays low and that's a proper set up man. Those speakers sound sweet.
I really dig my bag space so this will be a damn fun challenge.
It was interesting to chat with the various custom audio shop guys yesterday as most of them really feel that the fairing, lids, lowers, and pods should be treated as the front stage which was very different from traditional audio think. Bags, & Pack being the rear stage. Pretty interesting and unrealistic concept but I do like this aggressive approach.
Thanks again!!!
T.
#38
It was interesting to chat with the various custom audio shop guys yesterday as most of them really feel that the fairing, lids, lowers, and pods should be treated as the front stage which was very different from traditional audio think. Bags, & Pack being the rear stage. Pretty interesting and unrealistic concept but I do like this aggressive approach.
#39
Originally Posted by Moto Mike
T, I see you are gonna add subs in the future (great idea). My question is are you also going to add another amp. It seems like you will need another amp since the Focals in your lids are 2 ohm, you will not be able to run any more speakers in parallel? If so what amp?
Good news is that I have the JM tray thus plenty of room for an amp.
Probably smart to add a separate amp for the in the bag stuff regardless if I could parallel it? One with some ***** on it. Now that's a scary thought. Wish me luck Brotha!!!!
T.
#40
Originally Posted by Moto Mike
T, I see you are gonna add subs in the future (great idea). My question is are you also going to add another amp. It seems like you will need another amp since the Focals in your lids are 2 ohm, you will not be able to run any more speakers in parallel? If so what amp?
Seeing a shipload of 2ohm 6.5 and slim subwoofers on the interweb. Some speaker wire and subs and possibly parallel them?
The front speaks are 4 ohm, if that helps.
If not I will probably wait a while and let my wallet recover.
T.
Last edited by Tailwind; 01-31-2016 at 07:27 PM.