Beatsonic Sigma Amplifier for Premium Sound system (1 Viewer)

[munkeeboi]

more samples

Guns N Roses - Welcome to the Jungle

stock (volume 35)


Beatsonic Sigma (volume 25)


EDM - Chainsmokers - Addicted

stock (volume 35)


Beatsonic Sigma (volume 25)


Beatsonic Rear/forward Crossfade test (rear is still really weak, but I forgot to record this when stock)

 

[munkeeboi]

Thank you so much for sharing and providing more details. It does sounds different. Do you feel the voice is overpowering now? It may be just the video

It's just the video, The highs are definitely more vibrant, but not overpowering. The bass also doesn't get captured well on an iphone mic. All the settings were still at the middle setting for these tests.

Even the morning news (AM HD station) sounds improved.

Just for the record, I have no affiliation with beatsonic and still think the pre-sale price was a bit too high (compared to their other products, which may have partially created an unfair expectation), but have come to terms that paying the money for one plug and play (and easily removable) product, for me, is a more highly desirable route to improve the stereo than taking apart the GX to swap out speakers, running new speaker/power lines and mounting amps.

If I had to complain about something other than the price, it would be that now I want to add a sub. I'd say that the bass is way better, but there's no way the stock speakers can replicate what a sub can do for adding bass.

 

[munkeeboi]

A pry tool is all you need. They pop straight up

 

[munkeeboi]

Ok...first issue when starting up this morning. I heard a soft thump from the speakers upon start up. I tried to recreate it, but could not, but have experienced this before with previous audio setups when the amp powers on. I'm gonna let the car sit and try it again. I've sent the issue to Beatsonic for their comment.

 

[munkeeboi]

Super quick reply from Beatsonic

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.

Will you kindly tell us if your GX 550 is equipped with any aftermarket equipment?

Also, when the thump occurred during start up - how much time did you give your GX before the last vehicle turn on?

Generally, a thump sound upon car start up is due to the amplifier turning on before the factory audio system has a chance to turn on. We have a delay built into our amplifier to prevent this situation, but I would like to look into this further to investigate the scenario you encountered for the thump sound to occur.

If you can provide as much information as possible will help us out greatly.

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

[munkeeboi]

Do you think it has anything to do with the upgraded kicker speakers in your dash?

It's not likely since it seems like an issue with the amp power up, but I disclosed that I made that modification on my response to them.

 

[munkeeboi]

If you are getting the beatsonic, I'd honestly wait to try it out stock before making the change. With the stock amp, there was some noticeable difference in clarity with the speaker upgrade. The speakers are about $100 bucks with the harness and adapters, but the stock speakers should perform better with the Sigma amp.

I might swap back to stock at some point to see how the stock speakers work with the sigma amp for curiosities sake.

 

[munkeeboi]

it wasn't loud, but it was a noticeable thump like a boot being dropped on carpet

 

[BoostedGX]

Do you notice anything with the noise canceling or the sport mode pumped in engine sound …. That’s my concern

 

[Sixgun95]

Installed my new Beat Sonic, made a huge difference in my opinion. Clarity, bass, super great! Stock speakers, well worth the $$$ I feel. Install was easy, hardest part was figuring out how to remove the stock cannon plug on the amp, not that much room for your hands under there. The lighted door sill, could not figure out how to disconnect that cannon plug so I let it dangle, it was fine. My left hand did get a bit bloody, but was worth it.

 

[munkeeboi]

Do you notice anything with the noise canceling or the sport mode pumped in engine sound …. That’s my concern

I deactivated the fake exhaust tone, so I can't comment. Nothing noticeable about the active noise. Should operate the same as stock

 

[munkeeboi]

Installed my new Beat Sonic, made a huge difference in my opinion. Clarity, bass, super great! Stock speakers, well worth the $$$ I feel. Install was easy, hardest part was figuring out how to remove the stock cannon plug on the amp, not that much room for your hands under there. The lighted door sill, could not figure out how to disconnect that cannon plug so I let it dangle, it was fine. My left hand did get a bit bloody, but was worth it.

added a tip on my previous post -

• play with the latch on the beatsonic harness to see how the mechanism works so you know how to remove the stock plug from the stock amp.

When you next start up your car after it's been sitting a while, can you please listen to see if you get a thump from the rear.

 

[Sixgun95]

added a tip on my previous post -

• play with the latch on the beatsonic harness to see how the mechanism works so you know how to remove the stock plug from the stock amp.

When you next start up your car after it's been sitting a while, can you please listen to see if you get a thump from the rear.

I did exactly that, played with the new harness to see how the release worked, still wasn't easy imo. Started it several times since completion, no thump. Maybe a slight delay before the tunes start playing, idk, really didn't pay attention to that before. No thump, sounds fantastic, highly recommended. FWIW I had a 550 Luxury before this one with the Mark Levinson, to me, and I am no audiophile, this sounds way better! Very happy with the purchase.

 

[BoostedGX]

I bet it’s the signal sense turn on function that makes that thumb upon startup ….. tends to happen when you amplify the factory stereo signal

 

[Sixgun95]

I bet it’s the signal sense turn on function that makes that thumb upon startup ….. tends to happen when you amplify the factory stereo signal

But not always evidently. Mine is perfect, so why the difference if its not the new amp?

 

[munkeeboi]

in speaking with Beatsonic, the delay might not be set correctly. They have been very responsive and have been messaging me all day.

Definitely an A+ with the customer service so far

 

[munkeeboi]

Was it hard to pry off the speaker covers for the corner dash speakers? Use a trim removal tool? I want to swap my speakers out but need help with getting the adapters. Thanks for your help.

A similar video walkthrough upgrading the speakers on the LC250

Dash Corner 3.65” Speaker Install Video

I dropped in my JL Audio 3.5” speakers in the dash corners this weekend. That is a 1 out of 5 difficulty project and can easily be done in under an hour. After I’d gotten one speaker in, I decided to pick up my phone and film the second speaker install with some commentary. Maybe this will be...

www.landcruiserforum.com

 

[munkeeboi]

Is there a way to adjust the delay on the amp? Or is it something that is set internally when it was manufactured?

I think it’s an internal setting (as there are no switches/dials on the amp except for line input and speaker gains) but it hasn’t been determined if that is even the issue. I’ll probably stop posting about it until it gets resolved. It seems like it’s an isolated issue at the time.

 

[maringx550]

Just finished the install. Same experience as Sixgun. Spent about 45 minutes trying to remove the plug from the stock amp and about 15 minutes on the rest of the install. Surprising amount of room on the underside of the seat. Making me wonder whether I could get a powered sub in there on the passenger side.

Sound is significantly improved. Very noticeable difference. Sound is much fuller and robust. A little like the difference between listening to a record (stock) v. a live performance (beat sonic).

Well worth the $$$ in my opinion if you’re a music lover.

 

[maringx550]

Stock speakers are fairly impressive, by the way. Haven’t pushed them to the limit yet, but plenty of volume and very clear at 35. Have had some cars with fairly high end systems (e.g.,B&W) and this system is very comparable IMO with just the amp upgrade. Would still like a little more punch on the low end, by this thing really helps there too. Definitely going to put off getting a subwoofer for a bit while I play with the settings.