New Focal Speaker install for 360 Modena

Ok I have read every speaker / stereo thread on fchat and have finally decided to do some minor upgrades to the horrendous stock stereo. My goal is to keep everything looking absolutely stock! Yes I will keep the stock Becker radio. I do not need nav / sat / gps etc on my head unit - that is what my iPhone is for. I already have been using the aftermarket wiring harness that is plug and play to be able to listen to music etc from my iPhone using the AUX input on the radio. I do not want any amps in the trunk etc but i will be adding an aftermarket amp to drive the new speakers. This is pretty much a must since the Becker only outputs a paltry 18 watts.

I looked into the Scuderiaaudio system and that looked very good. However the stock speakers are 6.5" midrange and the scuderia setup uses only a 5" speaker with the trim ring. Since I will not be adding a subwoofer (at this time at least) it was vital for me to be able to keep the 6.5" size. I love Focal speakers - they make some nice high end Audio Speakers and have a great reputation in car audio as well.
The system will be installed at Spade Kreations in Cincinnati who work on alot of exotics / ball players cars etc and they have a good reputation.

Here is what is getting installed:
*Focal PS165F 6.5" components
*Arc KS125.2BX2 2 channel amp mounted under radio
*Audio Control 2 channel line out converter for adding amps to factory radio systems
*8 AWG CCA Amp install kit
*Dynamat sound deadening inside the doors
* 7 hours labor (if less I will get a credit if more, no extra charge)

I do not want them to drill new wiring in the door so crossover will probably be installed inside doors. I will let the experts figure out the best solution here. When it is all done it should be indistinguishable from stock and should sound a hell of a lot better! I will keep everyone updated on the outcome! In case you are interested with labor it will come to about $1900

 

Knowing myself I am sure the scuderiaaudio sub and amp will be next! I just wanted to get the 6.5" mids in there and not be limited to the 5" mids!

 

UPDATE: Ok I just picked the car up from the stereo shop. Install took about 7 hours or so (billed). He installed the 6.5" door mids and the new tweeters and used the factory wiring in the door (which he said are 16 gauge and totally fine for what we were trying to do). Crossovers were mounted inside the door panels. He also applied Dynamat sound deadening sheets inside the door and around the crossovers to protect from potential moisture issues etc. The Audio Control unit was not needed and he said with the Arc amp he was able to splice right into the factory radio wires without any problems!
Sound: It sounds absolutely amazing even with the crappy stock radio... I was all about keeping the stock look. He was able to use the stock grilles for mids and tweeters so you could never tell anything has been done! There is no need to post any pictures! The amp was mounted somewhere under the radio and it is not visible! There is now a good amount of punchy bass and it sounds crystal clear streaming Tidal Music from my iPad. I figured if the sound is not right i will switch out the head unit but I really see no reason to now! Believe me it sounds really good.
I am very picky when it comes to audio and have a massive audiophile system in my basement with Krell amplification and processor, 3 JL Audio Fathom F113 subs, all Martin Logan electrostatic speakers, acoustical treatments etc. No it does not have the slamming low bass my home subs have of course but the midrange and mid bass sound excellent even at high speeds with the Racing Exhaust purring away! All in all with components and labor etc it was about $1,700 and I am happy as heck!