DIY: More "advanced" audio upgrade options
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Joined: Apr 2021
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2014 w204 C300 4matic
I like this thread. Have a question though.
I upgraded my speakers to Focal PC 165F composite rears and Focal PS 165FX component fronts. While they sound better than the OE HK Logic 7 speakers, I feel like they should sound much better. My gut feeling is that they’re not getting adequate power from the OEM amplifier.
I don’t really want to add a piggyback amplifier and line converter to hook an aftermarket amplifier in-line. I’d ideally like something that’s easy and plug-and-play although that may not be possible. Is there any amplifier on the market that can either replace the OE unit (accepting those optical inputs from the head unit), or hook in after with an all-in-one solution?
I looked up the Audiocontrol LC-4.800 as you suggested above but couldn’t figure it out from the description. I assume that you cut the analog speaker output wires from the OE amplifier and just insert that amp in with the outputs then going to the speakers, but I could be wrong. If you could quickly walk me through that it would help. Thanks
I upgraded my speakers to Focal PC 165F composite rears and Focal PS 165FX component fronts. While they sound better than the OE HK Logic 7 speakers, I feel like they should sound much better. My gut feeling is that they’re not getting adequate power from the OEM amplifier.
I don’t really want to add a piggyback amplifier and line converter to hook an aftermarket amplifier in-line. I’d ideally like something that’s easy and plug-and-play although that may not be possible. Is there any amplifier on the market that can either replace the OE unit (accepting those optical inputs from the head unit), or hook in after with an all-in-one solution?
I looked up the Audiocontrol LC-4.800 as you suggested above but couldn’t figure it out from the description. I assume that you cut the analog speaker output wires from the OE amplifier and just insert that amp in with the outputs then going to the speakers, but I could be wrong. If you could quickly walk me through that it would help. Thanks
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Joined: Jun 2021
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From: Sydney, Australia
ML63
Are they really all 2-ohm? I would be surprised. Is anyone able to confirm their thoughts on this, as my plans involve Helix SDMI25 - > Helix V Twelve DSP -> out to existing factory HK speakers (except maybe the sub which I will likely replace after that). I am not sure i want 9-12 channels on the Helix V Twelve to be drawing 2-ohms
Regards
David
Regards
David
