JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

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JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

Postby GTB Liberty » Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:01 pm

Guys,

This is a heads up for all you lot wanting bigger system or just better sound from your McIntosh without all the hassels of new dash panel , HU etc. This info came from a highly rated car installation expert in Australia and the ONLY guy who ever touches my car for the installation of anything audio or auto electrical. I'm in general NOT a JBL fan but this little box is a wonderment for all forms of installs - big, small, SQ or SPL. New amps or the ones in the MS-8.

Currently not available in AUS but I understand will be soon.

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http://www.jbl.com/EN-GB/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=MS-8&accT=1&tsT=0&ovT=0

PDF - http://www.jbl.com/resources/Brands/jbl/Products/ProductRelatedDocuments/en-US/OwnersManual/MS-8_OM.pdf

Let me know what you think.

NOTE - I'm am not a employee or in anyway associated with JBL.
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Re: JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

Postby SUB4RU » Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:43 pm

Rockford Fosgate also have one of the these "360.1". They are good to integrate but can be expensive unless you find the right priced second hand unit.
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Re: JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

Postby garbo41610 » Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:29 pm

As does jl audio and audison
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Re: JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

Postby GTB Liberty » Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:49 am

DSP processing isn't new - nor is the high level inputs. Integrating 8 amplifier channels is.
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Re: JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

Postby GTB Liberty » Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:04 pm

Further info - JBL Australia still is yet to confirm whether the unit will make Australia. They did suggest that it will be $1200 AUD :shock: if they do import them here.

As such, I am most likely going to take the opportunity to get a mate to bring one back from the USA for me when he gets his. Cost . . . $610 AUD :D
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Re: JBL MS-8: Easy additions and better sound for McIntosh.

Postby andy85 » Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:24 pm

nice... but im still going for the audison bitone.

man cant wait to get enough $$$$ for this project :D :D
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