I am planning to have a decent sound setup in my new car.... can Sifu's advise me?

Budget for replacing stock speakers is around 1.2k... I have a 4ch and 2ch amp with BM woofer..


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your "bridging ch 1 & ch 2" on the front component is using the passive crossover or just direct wired?

Using a crossover

If I need to add in a JBL MS-8, where I can insert it?

Why would u wan to bridge it? 2 channel bridged become one channel only la...

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Added on January 26, 2012, 6:08 pmConnect jbl after ur head unit

This post has been edited by bafukie: Jan 26 2012, 06:08 PM

Thanks bro...

could you please enlighten me on the connection with amps to speakers??

that is 4 ch bridged to 2 ch la bafukie....

the setup works...

and the MS-8 is connected in between the HU and the Amps.

MS-8 got 8 channel out hence the config can be this??

Ch 1 & 2 = FL / FR Tweeters
Ch 3 & 4 = FL / FR Door
Ch 5 & 6 = Sub
Ch 7 & 8 = RL / RR Door

Can pls comment or correct me if wrong?

Here is the modification adding JBL MS-8

Sifu's please review and advise...

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yes... korek...

Thanks bro... if you have any suggestion or improvement which I can do, please let me know

I got an advise from JBL's Tech manager as per message below.. please correct me or explain me as I dont understand tech things much..



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This post has been edited by keyven: Jan 27 2012, 02:52 PM

nice! direct reply from the manager

I am surprised to see JBL's recommendations as the Manager says to connect only the front to Amp's and rear direct to MS-8.

In general, The rear speakers are not so effective or not worth to change??

for most ICE setups especially for SQ setups, rear is generally undesirable as it tends to disrupt the sound stage and makes tuning a b****. more so if your rears arent good speakers (in contrast to your front component set) then you may very well introduce unwanted "noise" (not literally speaking) to your system.

the main purpose for rear speakers are rear filling which, is mostly meant for rear passengers (if you pickup people a lot) to enjoy your ICE setup.
if you rarely have people sitting in the back, for the most part you're better off without rear speakers

Most of the times we dont carry full load on the car... hence, concentrating on rear speakers doesnt make much sense?? isnt it??

May be tour vans, taxi guys can do if they like to?

yes correct

After deciding on this arrangement, I finalised to buy Focal 165 A1 for rear spk and Focal CA1 for front comp. speakers.. I already have a BM 800w tube woofer removed from my old car.... hope should do well..


Now it is time to look out for a good installer... seems Howie is too busy to respond my PM's

hes opening shop tomorrow. im most likely visiting him tomorrow as well

For those who are interested to know about this unit, some information from JBL copied and posted below...

JBL MS-8 digital signal processor for car audio.

The product allows car owners to upgrade their existing sound systems easily and create a luxurious in-car listening experience without having to go through the process of buying and installing new speakers, radios or amplifiers.

The MS-8 optimises sound for up to eight channels, producing a full-bandwidth and flat-response signal, while its digital signal processing (DSP) equalisation and correction automatically improve tonal accuracy and compensate for the characteristics of your speakers, electronics, vehicle interior and driver’s seat.

The MS-8 can store calibration settings for up to four seating positions, so you can select best-seat-in-the-house performance for almost anyone in your car. If you want to adjust the sound, the display and wireless controller will let you change it to suit your preferences.





This post has been edited by keyven: Jan 27 2012, 07:17 PM

I think you meant the other way around. actually better to spend your whole speaker budget on the front components and use your stock speakers for the rear.

Well said.. I have been told the same by many of the guru's....

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Added on January 28, 2012, 11:09 amI posted a question to JBL if I can rely on MS-8 than an amp much... here is the question and reply...

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Added on January 30, 2012, 1:21 pmI just checked with JBL malaysia... their pricing is way away from SGP..

could get for $880 in Singapore, KL asking RM 3200??

This post has been edited by keyven: Jan 30 2012, 01:21 PM

agree ... use back stock for rear .. wen alone just turn off the rear to enjoy a nicer sound staging... unless u going for SPL then it will be a totally diff setup