In the spring, Pioneer PRS has renewed its range, range dedicated to hi-fi enthusiasts. The amplifier 4 channel we had left a good impression during the test.To discover the new PRS speakers, we decided to try the Audi A4 S-Line from Pioneer, with precisely this new product line.
Pioneer Auditorium on 4 wheels
Technology with the first Ice Power amp for car audio, the new range of Pioneer PRS has put the dishes in large to meet the expectations of music lovers. Enthusiasts looking foremost integrated products and music, Pioneer has a simple installation, relatively reasonable investment (relative to some hi-fi up the price of a small car), and perfectly integrated to not interfere with the car use.
Presentation: a custom installation and unobtrusive
Hi-fi automobile often difficult to attract the general public who mistakenly believe that a change in depth of a car to his inside. However, a car for every day, must remain functional, and even discreet enough to cause risk of theft.
This misconception about hi-fi board is conveyed by tuning cars very demonstrative, too often placed on the front of the stage. But the hi-fi car is quite another thing, and it can be done without putting a ton of equipment in the car. Pioneer we had a very nice demonstration.
A cache has been molded to perfectly integrate the DEX-P90RS in center console
The brief was very simple, so you can say you had to get a very musical listening without making big changes on the car, so that it remains close to the origin. As this is a hi-fi, Pioneer has opted for a relatively simple system: three front channels and subwoofer channel tracks.
The new car stereo Pioneer DEH-do manager P88RS that systems with three active channels, Pioneer has opted for another model to its range: The DEX-P90RS. Thanks to its processor, it manages four active channels with EQ, time alignment and of course active filtering.
The screen in front of the gear lever is only there to navigation
The source took place in the original location, so that the facade comes flush with the center console. For this, a cache fiber painted original color was molded around the faceplate. We swear an original mounting. DEQ-P90 processor being connected by fiber optics to the source and controlled by the latter, it was hidden under a seat.
A chest 100% functional
For amplification, Pioneer uses three models of the new PRS range. These work in digital and use Ice Power technology developed by B & O. This has many advantages: low power consumption, higher power, low heat and especially a very compact size.
The three amplifiers are housed in a rack on the trunk floor. They are then hidden by the carpet rigid origin. The rack can of course be raised to access the spare tire. Thus, the amps do not fear the blows when loading the trunk, and it remains usable. These hot little amp, this poses no problem running.
Compact and thin, the amps are located between the trunk floor and floor mats
The amplification is composed of two two-channel amplifiers (PRS-D200) and a four-channel model (PRS-D400). The four channels is responsible for leading the midrange and treble for the front channels. The first two channels is responsible before the woofers, while the second is to facilitate bridged mono subwoofer.
The trunk is fully used and the installation is invisible when opened in a public place
For channel bass, Pioneer used a 25 cm subwoofer range ODR, the cream of the crop in the catalog Pioneer. Wishing to use the safe storage of the left flank to integrate the subwoofer in the trunk, Pioneer needed a powered subwoofer in a small volume, and especially thin. TS-W01RS corresponded perfectly to that use because it can operate in a volume of 14 to 28 liters.
The box is custom made to fit the lost volume of the left rear fender
To do this, an imprint of the wing was made with cardboard to make fiberglass the bottom of the box. Several layers of fiber were providing sufficient rigidity. The front is made of 22 mm medium and painted black. The lid of the storage box has been discreetly modified to include a grill speaker cloth through which the sound.
The cache is closed, the subwoofer is hidden and does not clutter the boot
Change the doors to a minimum
Before modifying at least the car he was out of question to redo the door panels tailored to accommodate the three-way kit. Recall that the latter consists of a pair of 28 mm tweeters, a pair of medium of 10 cm and a pair of woofers 17 cm. The woofers are mounted in original locations at the bottom of the doors.
PRS woofers are hidden in the original locations
Mediums have been top of the doors. The orientation was chosen to deliver the best possible sound image. A fiber support painted in color of the interior was molded in the shape of the door trim. For now, the speakers are visible, but a small grid stretched canvas will protect them from prying eyes.
Not wanting to redo the door panels, the support has been designed to match the trim without sacrificing aesthetics
The tweeters are integrated in the upright windshield, always with a precise choice of angle of orientation for imaging. They are also mounted on a fiber painted on the linings of the amounts of the windshield. They could be molded directly into the lining of the amount of the windshield, but the system remains well removed without having to change the fittings for the resale of the car.
As those mediums, supports the tweeters were made by Parotech
Listening: High Fidelity simply
Tested with different types of music, the facility provides a really excellent musicality. It is really in the audiophile category. The first thing you notice is the quality of the stamps, the installation sounds realistic, true. We also liked the sound details, it seems to feel the guitarist's fingers on the strings run. It's open and airy, it has a nice sense of space, depth between instruments.
This facility gives Pioneer a lot of fun to listen
We really feel the bass is totally forward, not back. Any disturbing vibration is felt, just the serious need for music is there and in front. The subwoofer is well connected to other speakers.The subwoofer is present.
Although the subwoofer in the trunk, the grave is well ahead
Dynamic question, PRS amps give very good results, it lives, it's rhythmic. The soundstage is wide, and no hole in the center, at the right height for the ears. The focus and settings for the processor are many.
A good example of realistic hi-fi
This installation is simple in its configuration: front channels and subwoofer channel in assets. No accumulation of equipment, Pioneer has just necessary for audiophile listening. This facility is fully integrated and does not disturb the use of the vehicle.
The new PRS speakers offer very beautiful stamps
In conclusion: A reasonable facility
Although more than 5000 € is a substantial sum, it is still very reasonable compared to what we can see in this category of hi-fi. Only the source and processor, have a high price (although justified). Taking the elements separately, the new PRS products offer excellent value for money (for example, less than 500 Euros for the 4-channel amplifier), given their performance.
Musicality, strength, beauty of stamps (particularly the female voices), sense of space is a beautiful facility that provides a lot of fun. For all these reasons, this Audi is truly exemplary in promoting true hi-fi to the general public.
Factsheet
- Source: Pioneer DEX-P90RS
- Processor: Pioneer DEQ-P90
- Amp Mid / High: Pioneer PRS-D400
- Receivers Woofers: Pioneer PRS-D200
- Subwoofer Amplifier: Pioneer PRS-D200
- Subwoofer: Pioneer TS-W01RS
- Woofer: Pioneer TS-M171PRS
- Media: Pioneer TS-S101PRS
- Tweeters: Pioneer TS-T031PRS
Budget, excluding labor: € 5972
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