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General Audio

An Open Forum Dedicated To all audio questions that do not fall under the other specific categories.

  1. Started by dudeitsjonathanx,

    how long does it take to send??

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  2. Started by NofearX18,

    i bought a fully loaded Fi BTL 18", dual 1 ohm I have a 1ohm stable amp. Hifonics Bx1605d for the moment until i buy my sundown 3000. How do i wire the sub at 1 ohm? probably a newb question, i know and im sorry but i searched a while and couldnt find anything. sorry i am just confused and dont have anyone near me who can do it or tell me with out charging. i am new-ish to the car audio thing but i know how to do most of it. Only 17. please give me some pointers or a link to somewhere to give me a hand or something to make sure i do this rite. Thanks in advance!!! Nofear.

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  3. Started by NofearX18,

    Bought a BTL 18. area in the trunk is tight for now... I would really like my Sub and port facing up. but if that isnt possible or not good then i will settle fot the sub facing up and the port wherever it must be. i plan to use 1" think wood i guess (not sure if thats good enough or what kind to even get) so my dimensions for the box will have to be D: 25" H: 19" W: 27" i subtracted the inch of wood from this and comes to obviosly D: 24" H: 18" W: 26" I entered this into a volume calculator on some website and it told me that this was 6.5 cubic feet. My question is, is this correct? and if not what is the true cubic feet of these... im pretty good at math but i couldn…

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  4. Started by FocusedOnSound,

    hahaha, just ran across this. so bad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=how0v5CeFlM...feature=related

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  5. Started by subwoofery,

    Hi, Just advising that Acoustic-Visions is closing down in about 2 weeks. Sent a message to Kyle regarding a subwoofer. And he told me that he was closing down. So I believe it is accurate. Might be starting a new company... who knows. Kelvin

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  6. Started by Aruman,

    Do you guys think that a 200a Idle and 260a Max( Ohio Gen) will be enough for 2x USAmps MD-3D and 2x USAmps MD21? and for batteries 1x Power Master D5100R in the front and 2x Power Master D3100 in the back, that's the biggest Ohio can make in the GM Large case CS-144 Alt. so what do you guys think, will it be enough? Thanks.

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  7. Started by calvin,

    i think i have seen people on the internet use power wire in place of speaker wire. is that possible or is that y they sell "speaker wire"

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  8. Started by bigtoepfer,

    Ok so i'm at a crossroads. I have a bit of a problem. I want a system that consists of all the same stuff if i go with a company like pioneer or alpine. That or i'll mitch match a bunch of stuff. BUT i have a deck. CDA-9887. Its pretty cool. Originally i wanted a DEH-P880PRS, but couldn't get ahold of one for the right price. Now I have a friend who also runs a car stereo shop. He is currently sitting on 3 880PRS decks and needs to get rid of them. I think i can pick one up for myself for about 250. So do i Buy one and sell my 9887 and go all pioneer. PRS comonents, up front and a 3 way active setup with a Shallow 10" in the back, or do i stick with Alpine get…

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  9. Started by 2000LaDe,

    Lookie what i found http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBBN_tC8StQ thx jake and mitchell

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  10. Started by ibsmooth,

    I want to make a box for my 03 yukon this is what I have H21"xL46"xD28" I want to chamber both 18's with a 3" port turned to 33hz is this right for my truck. I want to put the subs up with ports up is this right or should I go with subs up and ports back? Need help from the family. Thanks for all the advise.

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  11. Started by ibsmooth,

    Well I have two tc sound ultra lms 18" and want to ship from the states NC to Kuwait. What should I do and or who should I use to ship them if I have to? Should I separate them and ship them that way or take them back with me in two separated suit cases. I like option two my self, but what do you guys think. I leave on friday so please help me out. Thanks for your time friends

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  12. Started by jonbearsmt,

    i have 2 bl15's and a saz 3000d my box is somthing like 6 foot after displacement....... i really wanna go 2 15 btls and add another 3000d and i have 4 5x7 alpine type r comps and a sax 100.4.... i would like more output, goals... well... im bored... i want more..... im open to talk about diffrent subs and diffrent ideas. rap, hard hitting low ground raping rap...... and some rock here and there,.

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  13. Started by basshead08,

    Is there anyone on here that I can pm about getting a box design done?

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  14. Started by 2000LaDe,

    aight so the van came out for the first time today at the soundcheck customs show in lafayette indiana. didnt get all the highs hooked up so it was only burped about 40 times today haha. and the adassa subs i have took the sundown 3000ds i have at 16v like a champ. got a couple flex vids and some pictures of some of the other vehicles at the show. hope u enjoy. this is the best flex vid to give u an idea why my windshield broke suction cups came off the termlab sensor OOPS PASSENGER SIDE hair trick door open. pictures of the competition

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  15. Started by bbhs2320,

    What is a normal tuning hertz? Im not sure what i should tune my box for? any suggestions for 1 12" sub.

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  16. Started by Kyle Richardson,

    Well guys, as you have probaby noticed I havent been around much here lately (or anywhere on the net). Six months ago I took a promotion and helped start up a new division with the company I work for and it's been hectic to say the least. Well, it continues to be busy and I cannot devote the time to Acoustic Visions that it needs and with great sadness I'm giving everybody here a heads up that I'll be closing shop in a month when it comes time to renew my URL. I've been in business since early 2001 so it's been a good run and I've loved every minute of it and I want to thank you guys for everything you've done. My heart just isnt in to it any longer and I'm too tired afte…

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  17. Started by armandomacedo,

    I accidently punchered my surround today. more like a slice. does anybody know what I can buy to seal it up as a band-aid. Don't want to pay for a recone till I really mess it up. I heard that car window sealent works well, but dont know. anybody body got any suggestions?

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  18. Started by QuestionMan,

    I have an 18 Bl and Saz-1500d. There was a topic about this (not for sure if it was on this site actually), that i planned on referring to when it came down to installing, but i can't seem to find it anywhere. SO here's what i think im supposed to do, and if anyone could add/correct/verify this, please do. Set subsonic, LPf to where i plan to have them regularly. Set bass boost to zero, and gain to minimum. Get a sine test (60 hz? (would a loud 'music' cd work?)) and adjust the gains untill audible clipping occurs, and then back down a little. Doing all this with volume 3/4. Does that sound right? I'm 16, and this is my first setup (not system, because i cant afford mids …

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  19. Started by xdetunex,

    Hello all! Love the forums. I've got a Kenwood Excellon Z828 deck, two 1998 Diamond Audio Motorsport 5.25" components with the tweets backed of -4, tweets in the grill panels, running off a PPI PC4400 C amp and two JL 10W0's in a Power Wedge box up against the back seat. The passive crossovers are @ 55hz, but that's WAY too low for them. The sound good between 80-100Hz, and the subs sound best at 80 or below. I'm using the 12db/oct x-overs in the amp. In this car, what are the resonant frequencies? I listen to electronic and rock (311!!!). So, getting the bass guitar to sound clear and phat is a chore. I have standing wave pads behind the speakers, the wiring was done r…

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  20. Started by KillaCam213,

    I have a 1996 ex-cab S10 and i am planning to get a Fi Q 15', but I need plans for the box. If anybody has any plans for a box I could use please send them to me!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. so in two years, i am getting a car. it will be my 16th birth day present. now my plan is: (4) MJ-18's in a clamshell (4) 6.5" tang bands in the doors (1) U.S. Amps XT-2000d @ 1ohm (subs) (2) Legacy LA160's (mids and highs) and 6 pioneer tweeters. all this crap is going in the back of a 99' beetle. ported and tuned to 30Hz, will this monster blow my car up? i mean it would be fun, but i would have no mode of transportation. so please, tell me now if doing this will be a waste of money and/or put me out of a car. i mean, how bad could it be? i just like my music loud!

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  22. I looked at both company's products and was a little baffled as to why AA would want all of their subs to have a 1.85 ohm(3.7 since all of their subs are dvc) whereas FI's products are 2 ohm/vc respectfully unless FI's are the same but just secretly rounded. I used the calculator on http://www.the12volt.com but couldn't get the AA's to come out to an even ohm no matter how many woofers are added to the mix.

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  23. Started by armandomacedo,

    Which type is the best to use when soldering ring terminals and etc.

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  24. Started by y_d0c,

    Just curious if anyone on these forums listened to metal, and what kind of setup they had... Ive kinda been drawn away from spl and more towards sq. i would almost assume that a sq setup would suit my needs more than a spl setup, considering the type of music i listen to. Dont get me wrong, i listen to a select amount of rap, but, the majority is going to be metal... So i guess im looking for some conformation on this situation.. much appreciated

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