Musicar Northwest Group Buy — 991 High-End Tweeter Upgrade
12-27-2016, 08:51 PM
#108
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Wow, Excellent video! If only I had waited on the Burmester tweeters a few weeks longer :-)
Only thing I'd add to the DIY: to ease disconnecting the Bose speaker, take a small flathead screwdriver and press the tip into the small hole in the center of the electrical connector as you pull the connector apart.
Only thing I'd add to the DIY: to ease disconnecting the Bose speaker, take a small flathead screwdriver and press the tip into the small hole in the center of the electrical connector as you pull the connector apart.
12-29-2016, 12:02 AM
#109
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Much want. I have the Burmester in my 991 and the Bose in my 981 Spyder. Will this work for the 981 Spyder? And will there be a noticeable difference in the 991?
12-30-2016, 04:46 PM
#110
Personally, I like the sound system better with the center channel unplugged. The Bose surround does not have good center channel steering logic so we get better stereo separation without it. I recommend that everyone take a microfiber towel and a book and place them over the center channel grille to listen to the difference, then decide for themselves. That said, I've listened to it both ways and the improvement is just as impactful in either scenario.[/IMG]
12-30-2016, 05:02 PM
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Nick, what is the best way to disconnect the center speaker? At the speaker itself, or at the amp? If at the center speaker, how do you remove that trim to get to the wire connector? If at the amp, where is the amp located, and which wire pair is for the center speaker? Thanks
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12-30-2016, 08:29 PM
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Nick, what is the best way to disconnect the center speaker? At the speaker itself, or at the amp? If at the center speaker, how do you remove that trim to get to the wire connector? If at the amp, where is the amp located, and which wire pair is for the center speaker? Thanks
12-31-2016, 03:44 AM
#114
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Late to the party. That will teach me to favor the turbo forum over this one! I sent an email. Is it too late to get in?
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12-31-2016, 02:43 PM
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12-31-2016, 02:54 PM
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The problem with the center channel is not the quality of the speaker, its the steering of the stereo signal. Music, 99.99% of the time, is mastered in 2-Channel stereo and not 5.1 or 7.1 surround. That means that anything with a center channel will have to take that original 2-Channel information and mix it into the left-center-right channels.
In most cases they just us a mixed-mono signal from the left and right sides, which is horrible because it doesn't accurately place the right information in the center. Of course, this is what Bose does. Situations where a center channel might be useful is in a system with a true "up-mixer" like Logic 7 or Dolby Pro Logic. These technologies actually break down the stereo information and mix the correct signals to the left-center-right and even use rear speakers as "effects" channels that make the cabin feel larger. It's not a true audiophile experience but it's enjoyable.
So that's probably a longer answer than you needed, but the point is that I wouldn't waste time replacing the center channel in the 991. without integrating a true up-mixer.
Last edited by 12v Nick; 12-31-2016 at 08:48 PM.
12-31-2016, 03:29 PM
#117
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Nope...
The problem with the center channel is not the quality of the speaker, its the steering of the stereo signal. Music, 99.99% of the time, is mastered in 2-Channel stereo and not 5.1 or 7.1 surround. That means that anything with a center channel will have to take that original 2-Channel information and mix it into the left-center-right channels.
In most cases they just us a mixed-mono signal from the left and right sides, which is horrible because it doesn't accurately place the right information in the center. Of course, this is what Bose does. Situations where a center channel might be useful is in a system with a true "up-mixer" like Logic 7 or Dolby Pro Logic. These technologies actually break down the stereo information and mix the correct signals to the left-center-right and even use rear speakers as "effects" channel that make the cabin feel larger. It's noa . true audiophile experience but it's enjoyable.
So that's probably a longer answer than you needed, but the point is that I wouldn't waste time replacing the center channel in the 991. without integrating a true up-mixer.
The problem with the center channel is not the quality of the speaker, its the steering of the stereo signal. Music, 99.99% of the time, is mastered in 2-Channel stereo and not 5.1 or 7.1 surround. That means that anything with a center channel will have to take that original 2-Channel information and mix it into the left-center-right channels.
In most cases they just us a mixed-mono signal from the left and right sides, which is horrible because it doesn't accurately place the right information in the center. Of course, this is what Bose does. Situations where a center channel might be useful is in a system with a true "up-mixer" like Logic 7 or Dolby Pro Logic. These technologies actually break down the stereo information and mix the correct signals to the left-center-right and even use rear speakers as "effects" channel that make the cabin feel larger. It's noa . true audiophile experience but it's enjoyable.
So that's probably a longer answer than you needed, but the point is that I wouldn't waste time replacing the center channel in the 991. without integrating a true up-mixer.
12-31-2016, 07:03 PM
#118
Wise words! Nick suggested to me that I cover the center channel with a microfiber cloth and a book and set it on top of the speaker to see if I'd like it better with the center channel out... and I did. That speaker only generates high frequency information (guessing it starts somewhere between 2-4 kHz), and it does blur the stereo image. When I get my tweeter kit, I will most likely disconnect the center speaker.
12-31-2016, 08:46 PM
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Wise words! Nick suggested to me that I cover the center channel with a microfiber cloth and a book and set it on top of the speaker to see if I'd like it better with the center channel out... and I did. That speaker only generates high frequency information (guessing it starts somewhere between 2-4 kHz), and it does blur the stereo image. When I get my tweeter kit, I will most likely disconnect the center speaker.
You'll actually get a really high quality composite tool for removing the grilles that should work well for that center channel(it's the one in the install video). The center clips are a bit tight, but overall it's an easy job. You will need a T20 or T25 on a right angle to remove the screws and gain access to the speaker wiring harness.
12-31-2016, 11:33 PM
#120
Hey Nick, I know you are overwhelmed with orders, but any idea of the eta of the first batch of kits? Don't mean to imply any pressure whatsoever, just the curious side of me asking the question. I've lived with the stock speakers for quite a while so a few more weeks won't hurt.