Thanks for the accolades! And thanks for your contributions to the thread!

No question about it, these speakers need break in. Not only the Focals, but especially the Daytons. They really improve over time, I'm sure you'll notice a continued improvement.

So, yes, more testimony that the Bose amp has enough power to rock the 4ohm Focal speakers. Yes indeed.

My only suggestions are to get the rear fill speakers in, it's worthwhile. Not sure if you caught one of my comments, but the fader effects the subwoofer. I tried the same thing and when the fader is full front, it turns off the subwoofer!

 

great info guys - thanks - I'll have to put this mod on my RADAR along with upgrading some of the door parts to leather down the road - I don't want to have to mess with the doors more than once!

 

For installation of the 4" focals in the rears, anybody try re-using the existing Bose mounting plate?

Yes, the opening is too small, but it could be dremeled wider.

 

I didn't. But I did order some ABS that works fine. Have extras if you wanna make a plate. Could pull mine to use as a template. I basically traced the OEM plate and then used a heat gun to bend a tab so it fits just like the original. Not pretty but can't see it and it works perfectly fine.

 

I sourced a used set of non-Bose rears and dremeled them a bit to make it work. Yes you could mod the Bose rears the same way. I chose a different route to preserve my original speakers in case I wanted to return the car to OEM condition prior to resale.

 

I found the factory rear mounting plates too flimsy; the focals are much heavier than the stock speakers. I agree, it is also good to retain the stock setup. What if you upgrade to a turbo ;-) .

 

I gave up on keeping stock setup, too much of a hassle. The Bose drivers are in the landfill by now.

If I upgrade to a Turbo I won't be worrying about it. Although it might be nice to be able to keep the focal drivers.

 

Awesome thread, I am in the process of doing this upgrade. Had a question.
Had a question about he 4 inch coaxials used in the door and rear.?
1. I'm seeing both the 100 CVX or ICS 100 recommended. Which is better? The first post indicates the 100 CVX. Later posts state ICS 100. It definitely is cheaper at 200 for two sets vs 340 plus looks like it uses the same TNI 1.5 tweeter as the IS 200?
2. Did anyone find going to 4" Focal coaxials from the 4" Bose mid in the front door added too much treble? I'm wondering if getting the IS 100 for the front door and only using the 4 inch drivers might yield more balance and stick more closely to the OEM setup.
3. How did you guys strip the tweeter bare?

Thanks!

 

I used the integration series. No complaints here. No issue with treble. Also did the 8" doors as well. Sounds good to me.

I stripped them using wire cutters. First one takes 15-20 min. Just go slow and you will see where it comes apart. Second one takes 5 min.

I reused the in door subs as a spacer. No issues for me and others but some have said the door cover doesn't go back on all the way but mines flush.

Let me know if you have any questions or need anything. I took install pics, but it's well documented here.

I would recommend doing the center speaker. Just did mine today. Improved immensely.

 

Thx for reply, sounds like you chose the IS 100 for the fronts?

 

Just looked back on my receipt. Used the ic100 x2 for front and rear with the is200 for the 8" and tweeters. Then bought a set of integration tweeters to share. It's been a while.

 

You used the integration coaxial for the front, not the integration 4" components correct?

 

Sorry didn't see your reply.
I'm going to swap my 100 CVX for some integrations. Makes sense to have all the tweeters be the same/from the same line.

 

That's a nice budget audio install [sic].

Focal makes excellent speakers and I also used them in my upgraded component installation.

 

do the 8 inch fit in all 997's. I am about to embark down this path and was considering the Focal 3 way component set. 165 AS3 (6.5 woofer, 3 inch mid, 1 in tweeter.
Thoughts