[piccolo]

Alright...just picked up an 01 S4 with the bose system. Need suggestions and opinions. I want to keep things pretty simple (if possible) and just want to switch the front components, rear deck speakers and get a decent amp or two to power it all. ( I really want to keep the stock head unit... for now)
1) Front speakers: Boston Acoustic 6.5 Pro's, Focal Polykevlar 165k2 or MBQuart RSD 216's I think the polykevlar's are the most expensive, but are they really worth the extra dough...and how do you fit the 49mm tweeters in? (I'm kinda strapped for cash...maybe I spent alittle tooo much for the car)
2)Can you suggest any decent four channel amps to power these and a pair of coaxials for under $350 (how are the quality of alpine)
3) Any tips or links on the install? I know I need the blaupunkt adaptor, but what else. How much should I expect to pay for an install on all this?
4)If anyone could suggest a decent install place in Toledo,OH or Ann Arbor,MI (or if it comes down to it...Cleveland)
How is the SQ with a good pair of front components and just a moderate pair of 6.5's in the rear deck? (I'm thinking about Infinity Kappa 63.3i)
Any advise is much appreciated. TIA

 

[Ringo]

Re: new s4 owner needs audio advise and suggestions (Juicejetta3)

You ever think about A/D/S..they are really nice also? I think Bostons and MB sounds like ass but everyone hears things differently. If you were to hear Bostons and Focals next to each other, you would be amazed as to how different speakers can sound. I also like CDT but you would never hear them at a shop..... shame too. Amps? You could do Phoenix Gold, Zapco, Arc, DEI..etc...etc. Coax? My fav coax is an Xtant XIS2.6 that uses a Morel set without compromising on the tweeter (Morel and Dynaudio are similiar...not the same, just similiar). It is outstanding...
Let the flames begin..lol.

 

[Lexi]

Re: new s4 owner needs audio advise and suggestions (piccolo)

First off I hate you .
now that I've burnt out that bit of jealousy....

For an amp try a PG XS4600 75 watts x 4 + built in x-over. Plenty of clean power and nice and compact.

 

[piccolo]

Re: new s4 owner needs audio advise and suggestions (piccolo)

Thanks for the advise guys...I posted this at Audiworld and got little usable info.
Don't worry Juicejetta...no offense taken. I hated circuits/wiring in school and still hate it.
I'm sure all the comps suggested are very high quality, but how are the highs. Some have described the focals as too bright (I'm just trying to get as many opinions as possible).
Back to amps: Some people say that Rockford's quality has gone downhill since their deal with bestbuy. I know that PG is good quality, is 75x4 enough power?
What about the hifonics XI olympus (their lower four channel amp).
Don't worry lexi. I'm paying for it (literally). Practically had to sell my soul for it but damn it's worth every penny. Can't wait to chip it once spring rolls around. And on top of it all, I've got a mod friendly dealed

If your ever in Toledo OH shoot me an e-mail and I'll give ya a test drive.
Thanks again to all

 

[Lexi]

Re: new s4 owner needs audio advise and suggestions (piccolo)

Glad you took my sense of humour as intended !!!
A true 75 watts rms is quite loud IMO. Last 4 channel I owned was a PPI AX400 50 x 4 rms. Plenty loud for me. If you want louder then pick out component speakers that are 2 ohms instead of 4, this drop in impedance will pull more power from the amp , in this case 150 x 4.
If you still don't think that's enough PPI now makes a 125 x 4. Once again , has a built in xover.

RF isn't like it used to be, shame but its true . The original black waffle amps kicked butt. I had a 200ix and loved it.

And about that drive....