Re: DLS Iridium or Focal K2p
Hi all,
Went to check out the LD shop (next to Katong Shopping Centre) this afternoon and was asked to consider this set up:
1. Front - Component speakers from Lotus SEA Performance
2. Rear - Either co-axials (if not concerned about rear sound) or component speakers
3. Subwoofer - 12 inch boxed up
4. Monoblock amp - DLS (not too sure which series or wattage)
5. 4-channel amp - DLS (again not too sure which series or wattage)
6. 2- channel amp - DLS to run the rear components if it is set up
7. 701- Processor and controller
8. Alpine DVA 9965 HU (if this is installed, there is no need to spend $ on the 701 controller
Questions:
1. He mentioned that the current active subwoofers under the front seats can be hooked up with the front speaker setup. I asked if that would make the sound better? Didnt get a convincing yes from him. Any one can help here?
2. I was told that the set up (including all installation works with quality cables and wiring) would be for an average sounding car system but that was estimated to cost me the price of a new rolex submariner.
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Is this true or can I get it closer to 4k?
3. I was told that if I wanted to change the HU in my e90, I would need to go ask PML to supply me another HU cover so that he can flush it in my car. Is this true and can I get one from PML?
4. If I want to do it piece meal without blowing a big hole in my pocket at one go, what should be the first things to do logically? I was thinking the following in this order of priority:
a) Front component speakers + 4 channel amp (can someone advise the cost for a decent setup using Lotus Performance component speakers + amp?)
b) Subwoofer + Monoblock (please advise on brand and price range)
c) H701 (don't think i want to buy the controller now as I may change the HU lastly..please tell me the indicative price for this in singapore)
d) HU 9965
e) Rear speakers + Front Centre speakers
5. What is the best place to mount the tweeters in the E90? Cost of beautifying the installation of tweeters?
6. Could I replace the subwoofers in the front seats with a 3-component bass speaker in that position? Was thinking of getting the 3-component speaker and placing the bass in that position.
7. Aside from L-D, could someone please advise me which other installers do excellent work with e-90s and have good tuning expertise? You may pm me with the contact names, numbers and addresses.
I thank you in advance and hope to hear from the experts out there soon.
Have a great weekend!