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acnorman1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

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Current state of play overnight at my place...

Where did you folks ground the iBus to?

Thanks!
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jwb



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I went direct to the negative battery terminal with a slightly longer, thicker gauge, wire.
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newton-tony



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I have mine under second row of seats and found a handy bolt close by that had a good ground
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acnorman1



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Thanks guys!

(Un)fortunately exmoortrim talking a month for the carpet set so this is all a low-risk trial before ripping out and having the opportunity for a redo. Not sure if grateful for the extra time tinkering or wish I could get it all done in one!
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Speedytrail



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HI guys, fitting the es 100 k today (will fit the sub next month) but what is the best switch setting on the cross over box for this install?
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DSC-off



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Hi, mine is set at -3db.
The Focals have a reputation for being 'bright', with the high frequecies. Plus the tweeters are in a more direct line to to your ears, so they could do with turning down, compared to the main speakers that are pointing down from the lower dash.

What amp/ sub are you going for?
I've not amped my ES130 's yet.
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acnorman1



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I think mine are set to 0 and half the time I’m wondering whether to fish them out and change it. Quite a variable emotion depending on the volume though! I have the Kenwood DMX8019DABS head unit and that allows me a bit of adjustment too. Needless to say trial it in “real life” settings. Sounded flawless in the garage on a quiet Sunday...different story at 30 over potholes and puddles!
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hank



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Prior to fitting the sub I found them too bright and adjusted the tweeter crossover switch down to -3db. I left the woofer at flat 0db. After fitting the sub I felt it needed more high frequencies back so adjusted the tweeter back to flat 0db > 110 XS Double Cab
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Speedytrail



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DSC-off wrote:
Hi, mine is set at -3db.
The Focals have a reputation for being 'bright', with the high frequecies. Plus the tweeters are in a more direct line to to your ears, so they could do with turning down, compared to the main speakers that are pointing down from the lower dash.

What amp/ sub are you going for?
I've not amped my ES130 's yet.


Was looking at the focal ibus 2.1 in the MUD under cubby box enclosure.
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hank



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I have a brand new unused enclosure for sale if you need one! > 110 XS Double Cab
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Speedytrail



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