The VXi series amps essentially have a TWK-88 built in. Amazing amps!
Does it really manipulate the sound inside our JEEPS compared to non-DSP amplifiers?
Quick question - I’m planning on using Focal ES100k in the kick panel and Focal ES130k in the sound bar along with the required resistors, fix86, DRC205 and VX400 amp. Do the Focals in any way alter the suggested setup? Also, do you have any suggestions on where to hide the amp?
This is an overwhelming YES. It provides an EQ, Cross-over, Time-alignment and more for each speaker, and it also provides the ability to set up and easily access "profiles" such that you can tune the sound-stage exclusive for the driver with the top on, and top off or any other creative options you can think of using those controls. It's extremely flexible.
The DRC-205 is strongly recommended with the VXi amps, as it gives you fingertip control of your sound profiles and gain control. It's a programmable device, so you can tell it what you want the two knobs to do. I also added the Bluetooth module, but really don't find much value in it. If you have it, you don't need to connect your tablet via USB to change the profiles and other stuff. Oddly (at least as of the last time I tried it) the Bluetooth only works with phones/tablets and not a Laptop! It's just a bit more difficult to connect over Bluetooth when comparing the ease of use using the DRC-205.
I think that was exactly his point. In the linked video, they install a VX700/5i amp. The only new speakers are the Stealthbox subwoofer, and they replaced the dash tweeters with JL Audio C2 3.5" coaxial speakers. They leave the lower dash stock 4" speakers in place, as well as the stock roll bar speakers. I'd think that, at a minimum, they'd need to also replace the front 4" speakers. I'd rather disconnect the OEM rear speakers entirely and run with a front stage only than leave the original rear speakers to be powered by the VXi amp.
Thanks Scott, that makes sense. And, I completely agree.
I have the Alpine upgrade in my JLUR Rubi. I was thinking of just replacing the dash speakers with JL audio C2 350x. Would i be able to get better sound from just this or do i need to replace all my speakers and upgrade the amp as well?
I'm telling y'all it's not necessary with the right equipment. I will post on Monday RTA results with pink noise in our green machine with the Morel Hybridswe can compare it to the RTA curve I posted earlier from the Hellcat which had the 6.5" 3-ways and a 12" sub. Hubby says mid bass response is a product of having the right crossover point of your subwoofer, having it time aligned (or phase corrected) and also having the right high pass filter on the 4". He says phasing/time correction is one of the most important aspects which is why a DSP is so necessary. Without it, it can sound like the woofer is far away in the trunk somewhere disconnected. Once the two wavelengths are connected and aligned between the woofer and whatever size mid bass driver you have (4", 5.25" or 6.5") you will not be able to tell where the woofer is coming from.
Disagree - if he has the Alpine don't attach VXI after stock amp, get the Pac Audio AP4-CH41 PLUS VXI amp. AP4-CH41 gives clean 5 volt front, rear and sub RCA pre-amp OR for even cleaner signal, he can use Pac Audio Toslink adapter and go straight optical into the VXI amp, incredibly clean signal that way because it remains digital until it reaches the VXI amp
I do not think those would sound much better than factory. If you had the bare bones stock system and added an amp to them I can see that sounding better than stock.
