Dan did a FANTASTIC job at transforming my stock stereo into an unbelievable Sound Quality based audio system.
In most car audio builds, "loud" is the goal. In this instance that was not the case. Dan installed this build with the final outcome to have as flat of a response as possible, meaning everything you listen to is exactly how the artist intended it to be.
The front stage sounds absolutely gorgeous. Vocals come direct center of dashboard, panning of song elements are easily distinguished across the dash, clarity and depth of the front stage is magnificent where you can hear every little thing exactly where it was intended.
Lets not forget about those beefy midbasses! Dan installed 8" midbasses which produce a HELLA strong chest thump in the 200-80hz range. These woofers pull all the bass forward and give the illusion the bass is actually in front of you. (Mid-bass IS NOT sub-bass.)
The sub-bass blends beautifully into the front stage and surrounds you with a nice warmth as sub-bass should do. The subs do not pull the bass behind you as a lot of installers tend to do. Dan crossed them over at 60hz down to 20hz. This only allows super long waveforms to be played which cannot be pinpointed from a certain location making the mid-basses standout and pull the bass forward.
If you have any interest in listening to my car as a demo to see what Dan can actually do, let him know about me and I can hopefully drive on down as I do not live far from the shop.
Equipment Used: Illusion C3 Components Ground Zero 8" Midbasses (2) 12' Alpine X Series Subs Audiocontrol D-6.1200 Amp and DSP (2)...
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