[smt232]

I currently have a 4runner with entune premium, no jbl, running to a mosconi 6to8 and then to an arc audio 1200.6 then to morel 2 way active fronts and mb quart subs. I am going to install a 8200nex in the next day or two because I am unsatisfied with the sound from the entune.

I was hoping for some advice on continuing to use the mosconi vs going straight to the 1200.6 and using the built in crossover/eq/TA in the 8200nex.


Current complaints with entune include hiss only controlled by turning mosconi input dial down to the minimum and levels significantly different between sources and overall poor sound despite endless tuning.

Thanks to anyone with advice!

 

[LostnEye]

That Pioneer does not have network mode so you would have to use the crossovers in the amp. You will also be giving up separate L/R and a lot of flexibility in eq without the DSP as well.

 

[rton20s]

Stick with the 6to8. The tuning capabilities of the NEX head units do not come close to any external DSP. Once you get the new head unit in, retune the system. If you don't have a lot of experience tuning, seek out someone local to you who might be able to help.

 

[smt232]

Thanks for the advice, I thought for sure it did. I couldn't decide between the 8200nex and the dnx994s but found an awesome deal on the nex unit. I guess I got that part mixed up between the two.

I bench tested the 8200nex and found one big thing that seems like a huge annoyance: when browsing by album the unit list the tracks and plays the tracks on an album alphabetically rather than by track number. Not sure if I can live with that or not. Anyone know any solution to that issue?