Hi guys,
I was able to get in touch with a guy who does audio in exotic cars in SoCal. I told him I wanted a modest upgrade with no change to the way the car looks and the ability to return it to stock. He recommended upgrading a few of the speakers and adding an amp, and possibly a sub. The brand of the speakers are Focal and the amp is Hertz. He says he has been using them for years and likes the reliability. Price around 5k. What do you guys think? Ive posted his email below. What additional questions do you think are important to ask? I was going to get some references.
Great to chat with you. Here are some quick ideas to get you going on the new car. I like the idea of speakers in the factory location up front and the option of another set of tweeters in the back of the rearview mirror or in the rear location if equipped. The subwoofer on the rear shelve is a option that is simple and to the point but does take up space. I can do something larger but it might be overkill so I put it down as a option. Let me give you some numbers to get you going. I also put in the added radar/laser protection system if your interested. Prices are based on installation at my location in Calabasas. Please note I do not process CC so check or cash (sorry no miles). Let me know what needs to be done to get on the same page. I also do a wild radar/laser protection system thats built in.
Audio upgrade
Hertz 4 channel power amplifier seamlessly integrated into factory iris system. Upgrade door speakers to Focal Performance series 6.5" woofer in factory door locations (Interior will look unchanged), and 1" tweeters in the factory dash locations. Mount amplifier in trunk and interface with factory stereo.
$4750.00
Options
Upgrade to Audiophile amplifier with built in EQ(I don’t think its needed in this car)
$450.00
Upgrade to next level of Focal Speakers (Its a toss up-They will be a little cleaner and have more depth and the tweeters will be more accurate-I would add this option if not going with subwoofer)
$550.00
Add second set of tweeters to back of interior rearview mirror for added soundstage
$850.00
Upgrade rear speakers in factory location (I don’t think its needed)
$650.00
Add subwoofer enclosure on rear shelve and upgrade to 5 channel power amplifier (As pictured above)
$2450.00
If it was my car I would do the upgraded speakers in the doors and upgrade with the extra tweeters. I would leave sub out as I like the extra room
Thanks!
I was able to get in touch with a guy who does audio in exotic cars in SoCal. I told him I wanted a modest upgrade with no change to the way the car looks and the ability to return it to stock. He recommended upgrading a few of the speakers and adding an amp, and possibly a sub. The brand of the speakers are Focal and the amp is Hertz. He says he has been using them for years and likes the reliability. Price around 5k. What do you guys think? Ive posted his email below. What additional questions do you think are important to ask? I was going to get some references.
Great to chat with you. Here are some quick ideas to get you going on the new car. I like the idea of speakers in the factory location up front and the option of another set of tweeters in the back of the rearview mirror or in the rear location if equipped. The subwoofer on the rear shelve is a option that is simple and to the point but does take up space. I can do something larger but it might be overkill so I put it down as a option. Let me give you some numbers to get you going. I also put in the added radar/laser protection system if your interested. Prices are based on installation at my location in Calabasas. Please note I do not process CC so check or cash (sorry no miles). Let me know what needs to be done to get on the same page. I also do a wild radar/laser protection system thats built in.
Audio upgrade
Hertz 4 channel power amplifier seamlessly integrated into factory iris system. Upgrade door speakers to Focal Performance series 6.5" woofer in factory door locations (Interior will look unchanged), and 1" tweeters in the factory dash locations. Mount amplifier in trunk and interface with factory stereo.
$4750.00
Options
Upgrade to Audiophile amplifier with built in EQ(I don’t think its needed in this car)
$450.00
Upgrade to next level of Focal Speakers (Its a toss up-They will be a little cleaner and have more depth and the tweeters will be more accurate-I would add this option if not going with subwoofer)
$550.00
Add second set of tweeters to back of interior rearview mirror for added soundstage
$850.00
Upgrade rear speakers in factory location (I don’t think its needed)
$650.00
Add subwoofer enclosure on rear shelve and upgrade to 5 channel power amplifier (As pictured above)
$2450.00
If it was my car I would do the upgraded speakers in the doors and upgrade with the extra tweeters. I would leave sub out as I like the extra room
Thanks!