Upgraded 2010 MS3 Stereo

[MJWMS3]

Just upgraded my 2010 MS3's stereo yesterday. I am stoked with the results. This was my second Bose and I have never been that impressed. It was good, but this system kicks it's ass.

I added a Rockford Fosgate 3sixty1, Alpine PDX-5 amp, Alpine SPR-17S in front and Alpine SPR-17C in rear.
For a sub I went with a JL 10W3v3-4 in a sealed box.

The installation was done by Digital Audio in Oceanside, Ca. The installer, Chris was great and everything except the sub is carefully hidden. All systems from the head unit work as before. We left the center 5.1 channel connected, but I never have it on. I was VERY worried about digging into this system with all its integration, but the guys at Digital Audio know their business and I would highly recommend them.

The 3sixty1 is cool in that it has separate eq control for all channels, and is controlled via a bluetooth enabled laptop or MS Mobile phone. It also has a separate controller Chris mounted under the steering wheel to control the sub or gain. I used a laptop to change the eq settings and it works in real time. BTW the amp is rated on the box for 75x4 + 300, but the test certificate from the factory indicates 104 W x 4 + 405, nice..

The difference is incredible.

[cafreamoroso]

[ReD-DrAgOn]

No head unit?

[Derrick_B]

Originally Posted by cafreamoroso

+1 !!! I want to see the sub enclosure and amp mounts.

Originally Posted by ReD-DrAgOn

No head unit?

He kept the OEM to avoid losing functionality and keep it stealth No real reason to get a new head unit unless you need DVD movies, Nav, etc. That's another $500+ for a decent unit.

[DJ Pogi]

Not expensive unless you work at best buy! hehe

[E.Tinker]

Solid choices in gear...I really like the Alpine Type R stuff at that price point, excellent bang for the buck. The 3Sixty is a great unit as well, very flexible and damn near infinitely tuneable it would probably drive someone with my level of OCD insane . How's the JL sub? I almost went JL as well with a 12W6v2 but opted to go all Hertz to "keep it inthe family" so to speak.

Do post pics, I'd really like to see what your installer came up with. Glad to hear that you're enjoying great quality sound !

[BibZ_03]

pics please...

[ChrisJuede]

Originally Posted by BibZ_03

pics please...

+1

[Scott4399]

Originally Posted by ChrisJuede

+1

+2

[jadnice]

Originally Posted by MJWMS3

Just upgraded my 2010 MS3's stereo yesterday. I am stoked with the results. This was my second Bose and I have never been that impressed. It was good, but this system kicks it's ass.

I added a Rockford Fosgate 3sixty1, Alpine PDX-5 amp, Alpine SPR-17S in front and Alpine SPR-17C in rear.
For a sub I went with a JL 10W3v3-4 in a sealed box.

The installation was done by Digital Audio in Oceanside, Ca. The installer, Chris was great and everything except the sub is carefully hidden. All systems from the head unit work as before. We left the center 5.1 channel connected, but I never have it on. I was VERY worried about digging into this system with all its integration, but the guys at Digital Audio know their business and I would highly recommend them.

The 3sixty1 is cool in that it has separate eq control for all channels, and is controlled via a bluetooth enabled laptop or MS Mobile phone. It also has a separate controller Chris mounted under the steering wheel to control the sub or gain. I used a laptop to change the eq settings and it works in real time. BTW the amp is rated on the box for 75x4 + 300, but the test certificate from the factory indicates 104 W x 4 + 405, nice..

The difference is incredible.

Please provide pictures of your complete setup. Thanks in advance.