Adding a Processor: Best Bang for the BucK

[SRT82ECOBOOST]

Is there anything at around $200 that will give decent performance and just give me a clean signal to run to my amps?

[Lanson]

Is there anything at around $200 that will give decent performance and just give me a clean signal to run to my amps?

Nope, just go direct.  You'll be fine. 

Or use line drivers.

These things are not processors though. 

[Fast SHO]

Downside of the MS8 is that it is largely an automated process.

My local shop is trying to sell me on the Mosconi 6to8 DSP for $421.

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/technical-advanced-car-audio-discussion/100887-mosconi-dsp-6to8-pics.html

[Lanson]

Downside of the MS8 is that it is largely an automated process.

My local shop is trying to sell me on the Mosconi 6to8 DSP for $421.

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/technical-advanced-car-audio-discussion/100887-mosconi-dsp-6to8-pics.html

Yes you are right, and I hate that it is automated.  BUT, it does work, and it is still tunable in ways that matter, so don't let it bother you so much, at least until you try it and see for yourself.

As for the Mosconi, heck yes awesome product, BUT does it do center channel?  I'd dig in the thread but A:  I'm banned from DIYMA (for calling Ant out for who he is), and B: I'm not looking at 51 pages of thread.  BTW, Ant ruined DIYMA.  I'm in there (as Fourthmeal), I was there before Ant and it was a much better site.  All the post-Ant people made other sites you can visit and learn more if you want.

[Fast SHO]

I like to learn enough to just make sure my local shops don't screw me over.  I don't have the skill or time to full install myself.  Plus, if there weren't lazy asses like me how would a shop stay in business?

With that said.  What do you think of this install quote?

$420 for Mosconi 6to8 (I'm told this is a great deal)

Otherwise $1235 for install of front 6.5 components, two amps, tuning the DSP, completely sound deadening the front doors and trunk, and lastly supplying all the necessary wiring and dampening material.

I'm providing the front components, sub box, and amps, nothing else.

Seemed to be a good price to me given the inflated prices of the DC area.  Another shop quoted $2,030 for the same work without DSP tuning.

[Lanson]

I like to learn enough to just make sure my local shops don't screw me over.  I don't have the skill or time to full install myself.  Plus, if there weren't lazy asses like me how would a shop stay in business?

With that said.  What do you think of this install quote?

$420 for Mosconi 6to8 (I'm told this is a great deal)

Otherwise $1235 for install of front 6.5 components, two amps, tuning the DSP, completely sound deadening the front doors and trunk, and lastly supplying all the necessary wiring and dampening material.

I'm providing the front components, sub box, and amps, nothing else.

Seemed to be a good price to me given the inflated prices of the DC area.  Another shop quoted $2,030 for the same work without DSP tuning.

It has the potential to be good but you are ditching your center entirely, right?  I don't think the Mosconi does center.  Or surround.

[Fast SHO]

Only going to run a sub and front components, no surround or anything.  Going to run it active more than likely.

[EcoBrick Bob]

What's a radio?? Do I have a "Sound System" in my Brick... Hell.. I thought my wife Wendy sounded good... so it ain't her??

Actually , we have Costal Lock Pick in our system... so we only watch Porn when we drive down the Interstate...  Hell of a ride!!!

[Lanson]

Only going to run a sub and front components, no surround or anything.  Going to run it active more than likely.

If you run without the stock center, then yes I think the Mosconi is a good choice just based off the price and the features.

Might be getting fleeced on the install, but then again it depends on the quality not the quantity, so we'll just have to see their work's end result and more important, we'll have to see if you are happy.

[Fast SHO]

I always think the install prices are high but I get multiple estimates and this was in the middle for this area.

My  low quote for install/materials including LC7i was $950 but that is a shop that isn't into tuning DSP's etc...

The high quote was $2100 and that didn't even include the Mosconi DSP.

Shop doing the work goes by customaudioman on DIYMA and I checked out some of his builds he posts and they were solid.

[SRT82ECOBOOST]

Is this a good compromise at good price, Audiocontrol LCQ-1:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MUs4lY854cr/p_161LCQ1/AudioControl-LCQ-1-White.html

[Johng]

I am running a JL Clean-sweep in existing F150 right now.  It works great and I can adjust bass level with the added sub volume control. I have JL Audio equipment with CS570's  in doors a JL 13" stealth box under rear seat all being ran by a hd900/5 amp.
My new truck will be running all Audison door speakers,Voce K5 components in front and coaxle in rear with the bit one processor and two JL 10' TW3 under rear seat.
I was very happy with my existing stereo that I planed to swap out and install in my new truck. I stopped in to make appointment and low and behold they just finished a new 150 with the Bit One and all above mentioned setup. I was blown away on how crisp and clean it sounded.

[twnscrw13]

I always think the install prices are high but I get multiple estimates and this was in the middle for this area.

My  low quote for install/materials including LC7i was $950 but that is a shop that isn't into tuning DSP's etc...

The high quote was $2100 and that didn't even include the Mosconi DSP.

Shop doing the work goes by customaudioman on DIYMA and I checked out some of his builds he posts and they were solid.

Hmm.. a local shop here quoted me $1600 to instal my MS-8 paired with an Alpine PDX-V9- stock speakers for now. (I have the ms8 already, the quote they gave me includes the v9).   

Does anyone have an opinion on the V9?  The online reviews seem pretty favorable.