Pioneer sph160dabs/focal 165
Discussion
Hi, I was recommended a pioneer SPH160dabs as a good way to get CarPlay into my little berlingo van.
I also fitted some Focal 165AS components.
The sound is pretty bad tbh. The DAB sounds ‘ok’ but the Bluetooth and wired CarPlay just sounds distorted and low quality. With the high end being harsh. I noticed the H/U has a freq response of 50-15khz. So….
Is the pioneer just a cheap, crappy head unit that will always sound bad? Or is it unable to power the speakers?
I’m wanting to install a focal ibus 2.1 sub/amp anyway but I’m worried that the source sound is crap so this will just be amplified.
If I use the pre outs as a source to the amp will that bypass the pioneer dsp?
I’m thinking the problem lies with the head unit so I’m going to end up swapping it out for something with decent audio quality.
Thanks in advance.
Leon.
I also fitted some Focal 165AS components.
The sound is pretty bad tbh. The DAB sounds ‘ok’ but the Bluetooth and wired CarPlay just sounds distorted and low quality. With the high end being harsh. I noticed the H/U has a freq response of 50-15khz. So….
Is the pioneer just a cheap, crappy head unit that will always sound bad? Or is it unable to power the speakers?
I’m wanting to install a focal ibus 2.1 sub/amp anyway but I’m worried that the source sound is crap so this will just be amplified.
If I use the pre outs as a source to the amp will that bypass the pioneer dsp?
I’m thinking the problem lies with the head unit so I’m going to end up swapping it out for something with decent audio quality.
Thanks in advance.
Leon.
I did think it might be the power but the dab radio sounds decent. The CarPlay isn’t great and the Bluetooth is really bad. No clarity and distorted. Odd!
I liked the ibus due to the combined amp/sub and ease of connection. I can’t afford to loose space in the back of the van so has to be under the seat.
Cheers
I liked the ibus due to the combined amp/sub and ease of connection. I can’t afford to loose space in the back of the van so has to be under the seat.
Cheers
I’ll have a look in he settings. It’s pretty basic so not sure. Worthy a shot though.
I have the phone in the glove box fairly near the unit I guess. Will try different positions. All up to date and no firmware for unit yet.
Will see what it’s like with the amp fitted. Thanks for the advice!
I have the phone in the glove box fairly near the unit I guess. Will try different positions. All up to date and no firmware for unit yet.
Will see what it’s like with the amp fitted. Thanks for the advice!
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