BitOne vs MS-8

MrLister · 06-25-2009

I know both have been covered but I have a few questions. I will using the OE deck so speaker level input.

I was going to go with a BitOne but the MS-8 has intrigued me on many levels. They should be directly swappable when the MS-8 comes out, right? Also anyone have any clue when the MS-8 is coming out. I was doing research on google and they've been talking about it since 2007.

BeatsDownLow · 06-25-2009

Its not coming out, just get the Bitone

lashlee · 06-25-2009

I wondered how long that would take!!!

dsh2009 · 06-25-2009

i know it's a long thread but might be worth your reading if you are thinking about the MS-8:

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...processor.html

theories, as well as snarky commentaries, abound about release date, and many have, with good reason, given up hope altogether that this product will ever see the light of day.

i, for one, hold out hope to see this unit someday in the not too distant future. until then, yes, i would think that the BitOne.1 will swap out nicely with the MS-8, as they perform the same functions and have similar in/outs. you may decide you like the BitOne.1 enough to keep it after the MS-8 comes out anyway.

just my $.02, YMMV.

-d

Andy Jones · 06-25-2009

I'd get the Image ID-One

tspence73 · 06-26-2009

Guys,

Get the info straight.

The MS-8 press release.

JBL's initial concept photo

Andy Wehmeyer · 06-27-2009

It is "coming out". It's just not out yet. If you need somehting quick, get the BitOne.1.

Yes, it should be pretty easy to swap when we're finally finished.

Must be pretty difficult to resist being an A-hole when someone mentions MS-8. Whatever.

quality_sound · 06-27-2009

Andy,

I'm sure you can understand everyone's skepticism. It's been "not far off" for over two years now.

Andy Wehmeyer · 06-27-2009

Of course I understand the skepticism. It's easier to throw stones than to catch them.

bose301s · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Wehmeyer

Of course I understand the skepticism. It's easier to throw stones than to catch them.

I definitely hope you guys can get this on the market as it seems like it would be amazing, but everyone is definitely skeptical at this point.

jowens500 · 06-27-2009

I've seen the one MS8 that does exist

in action at CES 07 in Gary Biggs BMW. WOW is all I can say. I own a 360.2, work for Audison dealer and will probably use the MS8 when it comes out.

bose301s · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jowens500

I've seen the one MS8 that does exist

in action at CES 07 in Gary Biggs BMW. WOW is all I can say. I own a 360.2, work for Audison dealer and will probably use the MS8 when it comes out.

Is the 360.2 really as shitty as everyone says it is?

jowens500 · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bose301s

Is the 360.2 really as shitty as everyone says it is?

Well, the best I can say is, it's not as good as is was supposed to be.

89grand · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by tspence73

Guys,

Get the info straight.

The MS-8 press release.

JBL's initial concept photo

Wow, Spence, you sort of redeemed yourself. That Sony thing was one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

Oliver · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bose301s

Is the 360.2 really as shitty as everyone says it is?

If you listen to Bose . . . you'd LOVE IT !!

bose301s · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by a$$hole

If you listen to Bose . . . you'd LOVE IT !!

Well I don't so I guess I would hate it.

jowens500 · 06-27-2009

Did I mention that his BMW has the factory speakers in it and staged and imaged as good or better than most high end competition ess que systems I've heard?

MrLister · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jowens500

Did I mention that his BMW has the factory speakers in it and staged and imaged as good or better than most high end competition ess que systems I've heard?

which bmw series because i find that hard to believe

jowens500 · 06-27-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrLister

which bmw series because i find that hard to believe

Newer 3 series sedan. Stock speakers, stock locations. JBL amps running them though and a pair of JBL 12's. It's ONE of the best sounding cars I've heard period. Switch the bypass on the MS8 and it all goes to hell in a hand basket real quick, but the processor works magic on a sound stage.

MrLister · 06-27-2009

huh cool. i'll definitely have to keep an eye out on it. i always wondered why these higher end cars always came with such crappy systems

PUREAUDIO · 06-30-2009

Could the MS-8 be used with the factory h/u. The reason i ask is because im unsure on the processor i want to use.

quality_sound · 06-30-2009

Read the MS-8 thread. Then ask questions.

ItalynStylion · 06-30-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jowens500

Well, the best I can say is, it's not as good as is was supposed to be.

Can you elaborate on that? I've been looking at them.

Also, what is the projected price of the MS-8 if it ever does come out?

PUREAUDIO · 06-30-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by quality_sound

Read the MS-8 thread. Then ask questions.

sorry i must have miss that........

Izay123 · 07-19-2009

Andy,

I have read several entire threads and other reports on the MS-8 that date back to late 2006. I have been eagerly awaiting its release for a long time. Do you have anything like a REALISTIC estimated timeline for it to be available to consumers? If not, how likely is it that the MS-8 will ever be produced?

06-25-2009	#1
MrLister DIYMA Novice Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	BitOne vs MS-8 I know both have been covered but I have a few questions. I will using the OE deck so speaker level input. I was going to go with a BitOne but the MS-8 has intrigued me on many levels. They should be directly swappable when the MS-8 comes out, right? Also anyone have any clue when the MS-8 is coming out. I was doing research on google and they've been talking about it since 2007.
	Range rover - Hybrid L641, F#1 990, JL 12w6v2, DLS A3 x 4, Full Active Camaro - Hybrid L63, DD Tweet, OEM HU, 2xArc 10, 2 x KS125.4, 2 x KS500.1, BitOne.1

06-25-2009	#2
BeatsDownLow DIYMA Loyalist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Age: 29 Posts: 3,161 iTrader: (24)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Its not coming out, just get the Bitone

06-25-2009	#3
lashlee DIYMA Novice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 383 iTrader: (10)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 I wondered how long that would take!!!

06-25-2009	#4
dsh2009 DIYMA freshman Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 i know it's a long thread but might be worth your reading if you are thinking about the MS-8: http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...processor.html theories, as well as snarky commentaries, abound about release date, and many have, with good reason, given up hope altogether that this product will ever see the light of day. i, for one, hold out hope to see this unit someday in the not too distant future. until then, yes, i would think that the BitOne.1 will swap out nicely with the MS-8, as they perform the same functions and have similar in/outs. you may decide you like the BitOne.1 enough to keep it after the MS-8 comes out anyway. just my $.02, YMMV. -d
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06-25-2009	#5
Andy Jones DIYMA Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 505 iTrader: (3)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 I'd get the Image ID-One

06-26-2009	#6
tspence73 Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,864 iTrader: (0)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Guys, Get the info straight. The MS-8 press release. JBL's initial concept photo

06-27-2009	#7
Andy Wehmeyer DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,616 12V Company: Harman International Position: Product Manager iTrader: (0)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 It is "coming out". It's just not out yet. If you need somehting quick, get the BitOne.1. Yes, it should be pretty easy to swap when we're finally finished. Must be pretty difficult to resist being an A-hole when someone mentions MS-8. Whatever.
	Global Product Line Manager, JBL Car Audio Harman Consumer

06-27-2009	#8
quality_sound DIYMA Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ramstein AB, Germany Age: 35 Posts: 5,295 iTrader: (29)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Andy, I'm sure you can understand everyone's skepticism. It's been "not far off" for over two years now.
	Ramstein Air Base, Germany USAF AMMO - I know what REAL boom is. I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.!

06-27-2009	#9
Andy Wehmeyer DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,616 12V Company: Harman International Position: Product Manager iTrader: (0)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Of course I understand the skepticism. It's easier to throw stones than to catch them.
	Global Product Line Manager, JBL Car Audio Harman Consumer

06-27-2009	#11
jowens500 DIYMA Novice Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moore,OK Age: 38 Posts: 555 12V Company: Advantage Audio Position: Janitor/Install Manager iTrader: (1)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 I've seen the one MS8 that does exist in action at CES 07 in Gary Biggs BMW. WOW is all I can say. I own a 360.2, work for Audison dealer and will probably use the MS8 when it comes out.
	2009 USACi Basic Consumer World Champion (Installer) 2009 USACi mod2000-4000 4th place (Installer) 2009 USACi SB3 3rd place (Installer)

06-27-2009	#17
jowens500 DIYMA Novice Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moore,OK Age: 38 Posts: 555 12V Company: Advantage Audio Position: Janitor/Install Manager iTrader: (1)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Did I mention that his BMW has the factory speakers in it and staged and imaged as good or better than most high end competition ess que systems I've heard?
	2009 USACi Basic Consumer World Champion (Installer) 2009 USACi mod2000-4000 4th place (Installer) 2009 USACi SB3 3rd place (Installer)

06-27-2009	#20
MrLister DIYMA Novice Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 huh cool. i'll definitely have to keep an eye out on it. i always wondered why these higher end cars always came with such crappy systems
	Range rover - Hybrid L641, F#1 990, JL 12w6v2, DLS A3 x 4, Full Active Camaro - Hybrid L63, DD Tweet, OEM HU, 2xArc 10, 2 x KS125.4, 2 x KS500.1, BitOne.1

06-30-2009	#21
PUREAUDIO DIYMA freshman Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 137 iTrader: (2)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Could the MS-8 be used with the factory h/u. The reason i ask is because im unsure on the processor i want to use.

06-30-2009	#22
quality_sound DIYMA Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ramstein AB, Germany Age: 35 Posts: 5,295 iTrader: (29)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Read the MS-8 thread. Then ask questions.
	Ramstein Air Base, Germany USAF AMMO - I know what REAL boom is. I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.!

07-19-2009	#25
Izay123 DIYMA freshman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	Re: BitOne vs MS-8 Andy, I have read several entire threads and other reports on the MS-8 that date back to late 2006. I have been eagerly awaiting its release for a long time. Do you have anything like a REALISTIC estimated timeline for it to be available to consumers? If not, how likely is it that the MS-8 will ever be produced?

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