RX8 from MM don't comes with BOSE Speaker
 

How come MM Rx8 dun come with BOSE Speaker ??
Anyone is aware of this? :mad:

yes most MM owners are aware of it. in fact lots of us are. aware of it. sucks ya? i would very much prefer the bose system too. the factory fitted is so so only. i am thinking of spending some $$ on alpine speakers and an amplifier.

pharaoh

I change the whole front (Components) and rear (Coxial) speaker and added 2 amps + a 12" sub.
Darn .... reputable agent, give lousy sound system ... sucks ! :mad:

Watoke...u got your speaker done up at Sin Kit?

Yeah ! how you know :p
Were you there?

Not only that.. no retractable mirrors too.. anyone know the reason y? Can we retro-fit it?

I think only the AT version then has the Retractable mirror. (Anyone, correct me if am wrong)
But pay so much more than the PI, and get some lousy, pathetic speakers is damn sucks ! :mad:

Watoke...I was there to do some sound proofing. Saw your speakers, the boss was commenting it to me.

The PI manual six speed have folding mirrors....

Oh, that's was you that Darren was saying an RX8 coming to do sound proofing. U did only the 2 front door?
Ya, I tot mine was the Boss speaker, darn, I was wrong ...geez...

Now I realised again that the PI 6MT has folding mirrors too ....damm the MM ! :mad:

If theres any consolation, the MM speakers arent dat shit hot too. Paper and imprint behind - Made In Indonesia. I still have mine full set if anyone interested. Haha....

I listen first time change already - sux....

Watoke, where got buy more much more than us PIs? We bought at minimum 10K higher for most 6MT boys leh.... ( First few batches i mean)

Yeah as Neon said..Bose only brand only lah. But me not ICE person. Sound proofing was needed because of an irritating rattle inside the door. Now reduce, but at times still there :(

Neon you want to be first few to drive the 8 mah so must pay more lor hahahah. Yep, the first few cars are definately 10K more.

Huh? u mean the early few batches from PI, you guys paid about 150k???
Wow ...
Again, MM claims their is FULL SPECS ... but Kapuk and lousy pathetic speakers :o

rattle sound? Have you got them (SinKit people) to see what is loose when the open the front door to put the accumat?
I did both the front door (1 layer) and the side 2 little door (2 layers), now the door is solid and pretty quiet inside. Less vibration too ... sound is pretty compact and firm ...better now..or should say much better :D

Yalor. Some paid about 155K. Mine was 150K.

I got mine sound proofed to get better mid bass from 8inch speakers in front. Only set back is the car is heavier. So, no DRAG race for me!! Confirm disadvantaged....

:)

Hehheh mine was below 150K, but not much lah...thanks to the delay in shipment :p

Well debug before, nothing loose...I think it is the upper portion of the door...need to do operation again :(

Yeah, you got the point ! :cool:
At least some consolation to me :D kekeke

Hehe or i can just depress a button in advance to let me walk through...

Yeah they really are crap...just look at the tiny magnet driving the 6x9's in the rear. I'd be interested in upgrading to Alpines or the like, but then might need an extra amp to make it worthwhile...anyone know how much power is supplied from the in-unit amp?

Talking abt sound proofing, what i did was sound proof the boot(cos of my 2 10" sub) and the front. The rear doors scattered... cut some cost and you cannot tell the diff. In fact, if you really really wanna save money, just install without sound proofing. Listen to it first. If it rattles, then do that part. If it doesn't, don't give a damn.

Oh yea, for those mm owners, don't be too upset about not getting the bose speakers. They have high end and low end type and those meant to come stock with cars(read lower than low end). I think what Neon mentioned abt made in indonesia tell you quite a bit.

If you are really stingy and just want some improvement, I suggest just adding a sub and it would sound much better. If you are not the base base person, maybe you might wanna wire some tweeters for the high freq. Alternatively, go for 2nd hand equipment, save you lots of money and hey.... sounds great still ;)

maybe should do a meet up for audio buffs. want to hear the difference between stock and mod. can consider too. hee :D

ICE meetup sure jialat. After u hear some bro's setup, u find ur budget get extended leh.... veri scared.

EBS, sgren, what about us guys who just want to upgrade the stock speaker system? Neon, Wanwe and the like have an awesome ICE...they have a boot based 12" woofer system and loaded amps. Simple guys like me, Genesis just want replace the stock speakers, but is the in-unit amp powerful enuff to support?

Yes. I did some research when I got my car. No prob changing the woofers and tweeters. U can even put a small sub without breaking the bank. It will definitely sound better than stock.
If u are on a shoestring, maybe add an 8" sub and the sound improves. In my case, I am saving money for some other stuff (TBA :cool: ) so holding tight to my wallet at the moment :D :D

Ok EBS bro, in my case it's not about dollars...it's about desires...dollars is not the issue. I want a better soundstage in my 8 vs. stock, but don't want the huge 10" woofers in my boot, just want more "accurate" local speakers in the present 6x9 cut-outs...thoughts?

shouldnt be that bad that it will cause a heartattack but hey, I'm willing to take my chances. hee...

Hi

Then it is easy. Lots of good woofers around, add a pair of tweeters and get a moderate amp (will not take up much space). Simple setup and sound good. I'm sure Manwe Bro can recommend some nice speakers. Amp can source for trade in unit cos u won't need super amps as there is no sub to drive.
My thoughts.

If you are only adding a single sub unit then you don't have to worry abt the amp as you don't need such a high current to drive the speakers. For those who dunno how amps work, basically the speakers are just magnets and they rely on current supplied to it to cause a force(remember your physics?). What the amp does is magnify the current so that it is big enough to drive the speakers(small current produce very little force and sound). Good amps will have better signal to noise ratio when magnified(yes noises get magnified together with audio signal too) but if your speakers are not top grade, then you do not need very good amps as you will not hear the diff(cos the speaker is not sharp enough to cut off the noise). So do not get speakers too good for your amp nor get amps too good for your speakers or you will be wasting money. Another thing, do not get very very high end product unless you want to change the stock Head Unit or it will not give you optimum quality(another waste of money cos you cannot hear the diff).

By the way, different speakers have different qualities and is suited for different kind of music. You have to tell me what kind of music you normally listen to be4 I can give recommendation.

All da bros in the house, got questions for audio stuff?

Politely PM Renesis8 hopefully he's free to advise. He is the GOD (IMO) in this... SAM is the name...

Genesis, if u want to hear good sound staging, u should check out NO.12's setup (next meet i guess :D). Cream De La Creme.... done by SAM of course...:P

Cheers

Neon,

Maybe you should arrange a ICE appreciation outing... it should attract quite a few ppl

Haha. Sure..... I will probably fix one next month...

Emphasis would be ricther busting!! -_-)V

Thanks guys for all the tips to my questions....much appreciated.

hi have a qns here... i believe a 15" sub-woofer can fit into your booot correct? so can a 12" the maximum here to get into your boot or can it be bigger? with a 15" & a small box is quite stupid right? (correct me if i'm wrong)

Woot,

15" is too big for our 8 boot, if it is standing and also in a small little box. But again, if you willing to compromise on the space, lying down will enable you a 15"and a bigger box.
Honestly speaking, 12" is really good enuff with a good 1/2 channel amps to drive it.
I got my 8 from MM, i remove all front and rear speakers. Change to front 6.5" components speakers & rear 6.5" coxial speaker, drive by a 4 channel amps, and 2 channels amps drives a 12" Sub.
Overall, definitely better than the pathetic MM original oval shape speakers.

Infact, I think 10" is enough. Have a pair. Better ;)

I was trying to squeeze in 2 12" but decided against it in the end. Don't want my boot to fall off...

2 12" or 10" with box can fit snugly in the small odd shape place in the deep end of the boot.