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Edscapade · 04-16-2011, 11:25 AM

I am looking at the JBL MS-8 and the AudioControl EQX? Big difference in price - is the MS-8 worth the extra money?

Thanks,
Ed

2010SSRSM6 · 04-16-2011, 11:49 AM

MS-8 will allow you to set up a mic and "tune" your car stereo system. With the audiocontrol version you have to tune it yourself.

I found this if you're looking for an MS-8. http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...bl-ms-8-a.html

Edscapade · 04-16-2011, 12:51 PM

Thanks 2SSRSM6 - Appreciate the information and the thread to the MS-8.

1FAST SS · 04-16-2011, 10:06 PM

I just purchased a ms-8 and it will be installed this week. I have heard a great deal of good comments about the unit, but I have also heard some bad. Hopefully, I will be satisfied with the purchase.

2010SSRSM6 · 04-17-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edscapade

Thanks 2SSRSM6 - Appreciate the information and the thread to the MS-8.

Not a problem. Happy hunting.

nashstat · 05-01-2011, 04:42 PM

I installed a MS-8 last November. The MS-8 really brings the BA system to life. The only other mod I have is a JL 10" Subwoofer installed in the trunk, other than that everything else is stock in the car.

I am fairly pleased with the MS-8. The key with the MS-8 just like with any other audio processor is to calibrate the sound. This is a very complicated method and takes weeks to get right. Once you go through the automated setup (the earphone setup), I would highly recommend to start tweaking the settings to your liking. The settings to tweak are the audio control settings (sub level, fader, center volume, balance etc.) and the EQ (32 band EQ). A few tips from my experience:

1. Always use original CD's to calibrate (MP3's are too compressed and don't sound that great)
2. Use a wide variety of music (from Jazz to Dance) so that you can cover most of the sound frequencies.
3. You will never get every single piece of music sounding perfect because of the way they are recorded, so make sure your fav genre/artists sound perfect to your ears, and tweak your settings based on that
4. There is only so much your ears can take in one setting, so please have a TON OF PATIENCE.

6 Months in and I still have to occasionally tweak the EQ settings once in a while.

Will be more than happy to help anyone that has questions. Good luck!

Edscapade · 05-02-2011, 01:41 AM

Thanks nashstat! I appreciate the information. I will be installing soon and your information will be used.

Ed

2010SSRSM6 · 05-02-2011, 10:20 AM

Did you get an MS-8?

Edscapade · 05-02-2011, 10:44 AM

Hey 2010SSRSM6 -yes I bought the M6. I have the Hybrid speakers, Mosconi amp, waiting on the Alpine 910 to come out this month. Getting close for the install.

2010SSRSM6 · 05-02-2011, 05:46 PM

Nice! You wont be disappointed with the HAT's.

04-16-2011, 11:25 AM	#1
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Difference between AudioControl EQX Equalizer w/ Crossover vs JBL MS-8 I am looking at the JBL MS-8 and the AudioControl EQX? Big difference in price - is the MS-8 worth the extra money? Thanks, Ed

04-16-2011, 11:49 AM	#2
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	MS-8 will allow you to set up a mic and "tune" your car stereo system. With the audiocontrol version you have to tune it yourself. I found this if you're looking for an MS-8. http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...bl-ms-8-a.html __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

04-16-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
1FAST SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 769	I just purchased a ms-8 and it will be installed this week. I have heard a great deal of good comments about the unit, but I have also heard some bad. Hopefully, I will be satisfied with the purchase. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Synergy Green CAI Cold Air Induction, ADM Race Scoop, Apex Washer Bottle Kit, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, DOD/VVT delete and LS3 conversion, American Racing LT Headers, American Racing Headers Off Road pipes, Borla S-Type Catback, FTI Billet Triple Disk 3600 rpm Torque Converter, DSS Aluminium Drive Shaft, AAC Plasma DRL's, Showstopper LED Sidemarkers,Carbon FIber Bow Ties, 35% Window Tint, Llyod's Floor Mats, JBL MS-8 Sound Processor, 2 Alpine PDX-1.600, Alpine PDX-4.100, JL Audio C5-650, JL Audio C5-650x, Alpine T10 Type R Shallow Mount, Stinger Dry Cell Battery

05-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#8
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Did you get an MS-8? __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

05-02-2011, 05:46 PM	#10
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Nice! You wont be disappointed with the HAT's. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

04-16-2011, 12:51 PM	#3
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Thanks 2SSRSM6 - Appreciate the information and the thread to the MS-8.

05-01-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
nashstat Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 439	I installed a MS-8 last November. The MS-8 really brings the BA system to life. The only other mod I have is a JL 10" Subwoofer installed in the trunk, other than that everything else is stock in the car. I am fairly pleased with the MS-8. The key with the MS-8 just like with any other audio processor is to calibrate the sound. This is a very complicated method and takes weeks to get right. Once you go through the automated setup (the earphone setup), I would highly recommend to start tweaking the settings to your liking. The settings to tweak are the audio control settings (sub level, fader, center volume, balance etc.) and the EQ (32 band EQ). A few tips from my experience: 1. Always use original CD's to calibrate (MP3's are too compressed and don't sound that great) 2. Use a wide variety of music (from Jazz to Dance) so that you can cover most of the sound frequencies. 3. You will never get every single piece of music sounding perfect because of the way they are recorded, so make sure your fav genre/artists sound perfect to your ears, and tweak your settings based on that 4. There is only so much your ears can take in one setting, so please have a TON OF PATIENCE. 6 Months in and I still have to occasionally tweak the EQ settings once in a while. Will be more than happy to help anyone that has questions. Good luck!

05-02-2011, 01:41 AM	#7
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Thanks nashstat! I appreciate the information. I will be installing soon and your information will be used. Ed

05-02-2011, 10:44 AM	#9
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Hey 2010SSRSM6 -yes I bought the M6. I have the Hybrid speakers, Mosconi amp, waiting on the Alpine 910 to come out this month. Getting close for the install.