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I've upgraded every B&O speaker sans the sub to the Hertz CX series with the MTI Raptor pods and 6.5" CX in the rear. I am admittedly having a hard time swallowing the $1800 for a Mobridge but I also don't want to half ass it and dramatically change the sound stage. I like my drummer behind me and the bass player to the left!
I went and changed out speakers by zone, one zone at a time, to see which had the largest positive effect on sound. Definitely the dash and pods. Kicker panel speakers made almost no difference.
I do find that at times, it sounds fantastic but it's very much source dependent via wireless CarPlay. I'm assuming it's the lossless bitrate tracks that sound really good but others just don't, particularly un-remastered classic rock which I guess is to be expected. I've plugged my phone in via USB and don't really notice any difference in sound. I stream iTunes in lossless compression.
For $1800+, I'd expect to be absolutely blown away by the change. I do find I have to crank the volume higher with all the new speakers which I expected. And just like a good tube amp, the louder it's played, the better it seems to sound. Or maybe I'm just going deaf.
I've seen some of the plugnplay kits but to amplify the entire speaker system is right up there in cost and probably a lot more complex with less integration.
Has anyone done the Mobridge and thought, man I was expecting more? Are there really any alternatives that may compete from a performance standpoint yet cost less?
I'lll likely upgrade the sub but stay with the 8" and factory enclosure.
I went and changed out speakers by zone, one zone at a time, to see which had the largest positive effect on sound. Definitely the dash and pods. Kicker panel speakers made almost no difference.
I do find that at times, it sounds fantastic but it's very much source dependent via wireless CarPlay. I'm assuming it's the lossless bitrate tracks that sound really good but others just don't, particularly un-remastered classic rock which I guess is to be expected. I've plugged my phone in via USB and don't really notice any difference in sound. I stream iTunes in lossless compression.
For $1800+, I'd expect to be absolutely blown away by the change. I do find I have to crank the volume higher with all the new speakers which I expected. And just like a good tube amp, the louder it's played, the better it seems to sound. Or maybe I'm just going deaf.
I've seen some of the plugnplay kits but to amplify the entire speaker system is right up there in cost and probably a lot more complex with less integration.
Has anyone done the Mobridge and thought, man I was expecting more? Are there really any alternatives that may compete from a performance standpoint yet cost less?
I'lll likely upgrade the sub but stay with the 8" and factory enclosure.
