Audio Gurus - I need some advice.

jooonnn · 10-22-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

As someone who has installed 3 of these, I disagree. I know the adjustments are limited with them however for a new person going active or even incorporating new speakers into a stock system they work well. Me personally, I will be running a mosconi 6to8 next year with my focal build. I do agree with any of the audio processors as they all have pros and cons.

I'm assuming you are referring to the ms-8. Unless you have a center channel I don't see why it would be advisable to choose the over the other choices considering the ms8 is similarly priced. Its a good processor for people who have little to no audio experience that would like to stop at a basic level. You cannot bypass auto eq. It is counterintuitive and more straining to the system to eq over another eq with the manual eq. You also have limited filter control in addition to shoddy interface looks and remote. This does not even include the fact that the autoeq is extremely sensitive which usually causes less than desirable mid bass for most peoples preferences. I have heard great ms8 tuned cars but EVERY one of them has since changed over (or back to) to audison or mosconi with much brtter results. I've also had one fail on me as well. Never had a problem with the audison or the pioneer.

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tommyguns · 10-22-2012, 10:31 PM

Can somone tell me where I can purchase the Mosconi.
Thanks

jooonnn · 10-23-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

Can somone tell me where I can purchase the Mosconi.
Thanks

You can purchase the Mosconi from any Focal authorized dealer. A cool part about it, is that you can edit EQ curves with any android phone/tablet. I still prefer the Pioneer DEX-P99RS for the ipod connectivity and EQ adjustability straight from the remote/unit, but the Mosconi can definitely get even more finer tuning than the Pioneer.

RonRizz · 10-23-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jooonnn

You can purchase the Mosconi from any Focal authorized dealer. A cool part about it, is that you can edit EQ curves with any android phone/tablet. I still prefer the Pioneer DEX-P99RS for the ipod connectivity and EQ adjustability straight from the remote/unit, but the Mosconi can definitely get even more finer tuning than the Pioneer.

Please explain the "finer tuning" part. Just curious, as I am not too familiar with the mosconi 6 to 8 or the Audison unit.

bigaudiofanat · 10-23-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jooonnn

I'm assuming you are referring to the ms-8. Unless you have a center channel I don't see why it would be advisable to choose the over the other choices considering the ms8 is similarly priced. Its a good processor for people who have little to no audio experience that would like to stop at a basic level. You cannot bypass auto eq. It is counterintuitive and more straining to the system to eq over another eq with the manual eq. You also have limited filter control in addition to shoddy interface looks and remote. This does not even include the fact that the autoeq is extremely sensitive which usually causes less than desirable mid bass for most peoples preferences. I have heard great ms8 tuned cars but EVERY one of them has since changed over (or back to) to audison or mosconi with much brtter results. I've also had one fail on me as well. Never had a problem with the audison or the pioneer.

Sent from my Nexus 7

I have ran the ms-8 without an center channel with no problems at all. JBL recommends running one but it is not needed in any way to achieve great sound. The ms8 does flatten the eq'd signal you send it "high input" from a factory system, with the use of a aftermarket head unit it does allow for a flat signal to be used "no eq on head unit" You simply use the 21 band on the ms8 for your settings instead. Usually I have read the MS8 is the starting point for people and they move up to others.

OP I do recommend you reading into the mosconi before buying it as it can be a little overwhelming. I would recommend the audison for your first.

tommyguns · 10-23-2012, 04:00 PM

Hey Matt,
I agree, I will be going with the Audison. I did get a chance to look at the Fosgate 3sixty.3. Any thoughts?

RonRizz · 10-23-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

Hey Matt,
I agree, I will be going with the Audison. I did get a chance to look at the Fosgate 3sixty.3. Any thoughts?

A friend of mine had the Last fosgate 360, and it was riddled with problems.
He loved it when it was working, but he had frequent issues with it. Hopefully they worked the bugs out on this one!!!

tommyguns · 10-23-2012, 07:02 PM

I'm currently using the 3sixty.1 in my FX. I use a Palm Pilot via bluetooth, I haven't had any issues with it, although once it was set I didn't play with it much, didn't see the need. Here's a picture of the twins

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tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 66 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 19	Hey Matt, I agree, I will be going with the Audison. I did get a chance to look at the Fosgate 3sixty.3. Any thoughts? __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

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