[3032]

Thanks for sharing your speakers upgrade pics! Can't go wrong with those Focal vs OE HanSonic trash.

Are you going to upgrade the rear with Focals too?

 

[5275]

I thought the sound deadening material is supposed to be applied to the metal. I'm getting my focal fronts rears and amp installed next week.

More Focal Inside here Upgraded fronts with Focal IS VW 165 first to assess the sound difference and RoI. The bass is deeper, and the trebles are cleaner. This is sounding great, considering integrated amplifier. Did assessment while one side was fully upgraded, other stock. Tried different genres and styles from Mozart to Sting, Pentatonix, Ed Sheeran and of course Top Gun. I'll update the back with the IC kit. Installation simple, did use the Focal rivets and applied a lot of sound deadening material. The door close sound has changed a bit with the sound deadening, it's noticeable. I'm still impressed by the quality of all the components and how well is the car made. Kudos for that VW.

Some visuals

a) Visual comparison of speakers - EOM on the left, Focal on the right.
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b) Added sound deadening (silver) - both on the door and full coverage of the trim from inside.
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And the final touch, make sure to wear your white gloves while applying these

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...since I had the door open, there is one more tweak - coming shortly...

 

[JohnnyForElectric]

I thought the sound deadening material is supposed to be applied to the metal. I'm getting my focal fronts rears and amp installed next week.

Awesome, let us know how it sounds!

As for the sound deadening, thank you for calling it out. I applied to what "vibrates" the most and closest to the ear per physics laws to reduce such vibration. It was installed on the interior trim per Focal instructional video as well. I'm open to learn other more effective approaches.

 

[5275]

Hey there!

So I spoke to my sound guy and he said it's ok to do it on the trim.

How difficult was it to remove the trim?

Awesome, let us know how it sounds!

As for the sound deadening, thank you for calling it out. I applied to what "vibrates" the most and closest to the ear per physics laws to reduce such vibration. It was installed on the interior trim per Focal instructional video as well. I'm open to learn other more effective approaches.

 

[JohnnyForElectric]

How difficult was it to remove the trim?

Door trim - lot of brittle plastic in the handle, 2 screws, one twist/lock, rest clips. A-pillar trim not easy, according to VW the two of three clips above the airbag need to be replaced after removal.

 

[5275]

Waiting on the Focal iSub twin and cables.

 

[5275]

Update:

I got my focal speakers and amp installed. Sound is much better than stock! Subwoofer is next.

 

[5275]

Does anyone know if we can we exceed a 30-ampere current draw on your battery?

Crutchfield does not recommend it for hybrid vehicles. I am at 25 with focal impulse 4.320 amp and want to install a powered subwoofer.

TIA

 

[5275]

Can you show us a picture? I'm thinking of doing the same thing for my Audison passive subwoofer.

I've finally replaced the speakers and added a real sub to the car, I'm extremely pleased with the result. I went with the Focal Inside solution for the speakers, a Musway M4 +v3 DPS and a JL Audio ACS112LG-TW1 for the sub. I made a hole in the raised load floor so that the sub almost takes up no extra space at all.

 

[mohammad.othman.mo]

Hello everyone
I really find VW 4since I got my ID.put the sound system under par in it, so I changed mine to higher grad speakers.
Please find the tutorial to do it yourself in the VW ID.4 audio system upgrade - useless tips
I hope it saves you a lot of great sound for your engines.

This link is not working, can you please send me a new link

 

[pro]

This link is not working, can you please send me a new link

Hello,

I'm currently moving and lost my internet access for a while, web server has been restarted and it should work again for you.

Best

Pro

 

[Da0ne]

Anyone get the psb200? Does it fit under the false floor?

Thanks

 

[3032]

Update:

I got my focal speakers and amp installed. Sound is much better than stock! Subwoofer is next.

Very nice installation!

I bet! Are you keeping the stock front tweeters? Or are they going to be replaced with the Focal tweeters?

 

[5275]

The IS VW 165 come with separate tweeters that replaced stock.

Are you keeping the stock front tweeters? I only see the box for a pair of mid-range and tweeters.

 

[3032]

The IS VW 165 come with separate tweeters that replaced stock.

I see. Thanks

 

[Luna_ID.4]

Thanks for posting. I upgraded with the plug and play focal speakers and amp today. I got a professional install. But now my turn signals and seat belt reminder are super loud.

Should I return to the installer? I’ve read elsewhere that this happens when an amp is added to the stock head unit. 😬

2021 ID.4 Pro S

 

[5275]

Mmm louder speakers louder sounds? I’m not sure the installers can do anything about it but I could be wrong.

Thanks for posting. I upgraded with the plug and play focal speakers and amp today. I got a professional install. But now my turn signals and seat belt reminder are super loud.

Should I return to the installer? I’ve read elsewhere that this happens when an amp is added to the stock head unit. 😬

2021 ID.4 Pro S

 

[Luna_ID.4]

Mmm louder speakers louder sounds? I’m not sure the installers can do anything about it but I could be wrong.

Yeah. I was afraid of that. 😁🤣

 

[hilld]

Yeah. I was afraid of that. 😁🤣

The only way to fix this is to reduce the gain on the amp. I had it at about 50% and then turned it back just a bit more. Hopefully your amp is not buried too far under the dash.

 

[Luna_ID.4]

Yeah. I was afraid of that. 😁🤣

The only way to fix this is to reduce the gain on the amp. I had it at about 50% and then turned it back just a bit more. Hopefully your amp is not buried too far under the dash.

Ah okay. It’s behind the glove box.

Turns out the rear camera light and sound/warning sound isn’t working now either. I’m not sure why that was affected during the installation. I’m going back tomorrow to get it fixed. 😬