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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 brent338,

    a buddy wanted some help with his 30' boat stereo... says he wants more. what should i avoid? he claims too much vibration from the fiberglass hull. sound dead, the whole thing? ideas...

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  2. Started by Tirefryr,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5758211282&rd=1

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  3. Started by pear_b,

    I was thinking of tuning a 15" BL at 32-36 hz when I told my buddy he said I have it completely wrong. He told me that the tuning is way too low, and that hes going to be tuning his new box to around 50 hz. He told me simply because music is higher than the 32-36 range, and that I should be tuning in the 40's. Could someone explain this to me, thanks.

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  4. Started by d luv,

    HI fellas, I recently bought a 1999 Buick Park Avenue and am in need of your expertise. So far I have a Kenwood KVT-911 DVD, 2 12" JLW7's, Audiobahn 2300HCT { I know you guys hate Audiobahn, but I got it the year it came out brand new in box for $100 and 2 very old pioneer IMPP's} that has never even been used, I plan to run it at 1ohm. I am now looking for a nice used 4 channel amp for around $100 on craigslist, I want 65-75rms per channel. I need suggestions on a good pair of 6x9 and 4x6 to run off the 4 channel, I would not like to spend more than $125-150 for both sets. 2nd question is the car has another set of 4x6's upfront also, could I run an identical set of 4x6 …

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  5. Started by SynCity,

    so heres the deal. 2 SSAicon 12's . 2 Phoenix Gold V1502's. i'm not 100% sure but it seems like a 1.5 (i think) 2 12 sealed box. the amount of power the SSA's are amazing. anyways so i have a 98 malibu (folding back seats) right now i have the subs facing the back. i'm sick of having the box sliding around and afraid of damage so i'm going to put some L brackets to brace it. but first should i have the subs facing the back or should they be facing the front?

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  6. Started by EFFENDI,

    Bang & Olufsen is designing an in-car system for the Audi A8. Looks like it is actually going to be pretty decent. No mention of a subwoofer, but if they do it right, I guess they won't need one. http://www.carsound.com/UBB/ultimatebb.php...c;f=18;t=009872

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  7. Started by jdawg90,

    Well i bought a hk4000d and have heard they are current hogs... im going to be running it at 2 ohms to a 18" BL... probably around 1600 watts (or whatever is safe to run to a BL). I have a stock 130A alternator, and a run of 1/0 to my amp... ill be doing the big 3 soon. What type of electrical upgrades do i need? Would this battery http://www.remybattery.com/Products/Deka-I...9A31__9A31.aspx paired be enough? What about two? A HO alternator is out of the question because apparantly toyota used some special design for my truck (06 tundra) and the cheapest ive found is a 175A for 600

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  8. Started by ibsmooth,

    Hello friends charles here and I need to talk to some one on the phone about my dimension of my box to be sure that I have the right measurements for my box before I start making it. H 22.5 x L 46 x D 28 now I want the two tc sound lms 18' subs that I have to be facing up with the ports in this box. My port is 4 x 21 this gives me 84. I want the box to be tuned to 35 hz. Is this right and how long should this be from the bottom of the box to work? Is it possible or do I do have to have the subs facing towards the back door. I have a 03 yukon. I am in Kuwait and I am willing to call who ever I can so please leave your will leave number or pm me so that I can get the box b…

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  9. Started by CCoates23,

    Hey! I just saw this video about Big Ear custom earphones and I want to know if any of you here tried their products. I'd love to get myself a pair but I want to know if their great first. Just wanna avoid getting pulled up. LOL! Any other recommendation? Thanks!

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  10. Started by kbkid,

    A few weeks ago I started a build log which I had planned on updating as I went along with the equipment I was installing. I quickly realized I had a baseline I was traveling, but quite often got off course. I'm in need of some recommendations or for someone to get me started/finished on this process. Below is what I've purchased already or have had gathered over the past months. Subwoofers: Two 12" Fi Qs Subwoofer Amp: Orion 2500D Mids: "AA" Carbon Mids Tweeters: Mids/ Tweeter Amp: Orion 8004 I had planned on running the carbon mids and a set of Seas tweeter from Madisound actively, but thats as far as this idea has went. I knew I either needed a headunit that coul…

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  11. I have a small problem, I have two plates that will be joined with Lamello biscuits at a 45 degree angle. I have found some solution that uses tape at one side, but I feel that it will not put enough pressure on the plates. Does someone know a good way to clamp them together? edit:; I forgot to mention that the end of the plates that will be used to join them together are cut at a 22,5 degree angle.

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  12. Started by ragnaroksq,

    my luck is horrible...I took my car through a pressure wash, and my back glass is cracked horribly. i am going to try to see someone tomorrow morning and try to get it fixed if anyone is open. i will try to make it down to va as soon as i can. Webster

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  13. Started by danieln_88,

    well... i'm not at home and won't be there for awhile, and i don't have winISD here. i'm just needing someone to find out the port length for me please!!! box is 4 cuft after displacements tuned to 31hz port is 4.5" wide by 12.5" tall all help is greatly appreciated!!

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  14. Started by lrfag,

    do subwoofers still sound good in convertibles this is my first build thanks!

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  15. Started by smashedz28,

    I have seen it talked about here several times but i cant find it for anything. What is a program i can use to analyze the frequencies of songs i have? Would like to see what frequencies certain songs are playing at.

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  16. Started by bassmachine,

    What would you guys do to get more bass to hit inside your vehicle (cars only). I thought about drilling a hole between my 6x9's and have the port shooting between them.

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  17. Started by BASSnoob,

    what do you guys think of that sub?? a while back i blew out my terminators out of my box..hooked up 5k watts lol i turned it up the low hit to hard and bam!! they broke.. i want a cheap sub for the terminator box it came with.. i have a rockford fosgate amp to it 250 rms at 2 ohms has anyone heard the orion cobalts? the new ones??

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  18. Started by calvin,

    How do you use hz and know how to use tuning? How do you know what will be the loudest frequency or which one creates the loudest bass? quen

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  19. Started by casedawg350,

    i drive an explorer, and im only gonna have 1 sub in a 2 cubic box. what are your guy's tips for keepin it in the middle right behind the back seat? thanks for any help you guys can give me. edit: DO NOT wanna drill into the floor.

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  20. Started by CHEVY4X4BLAZER,

    Hi guys. I have a DC Audio XL 12 on the way and would like suggestions on the enclosure. Its only gonna get 500 watts. I'm thinking a t-line will help me get pretty loud with the limited power. Max dimensions are 38w 32h 32d. It will be in my blazer cargo area. Thanks in advance and if you need any other info just ask.

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  21. Started by Clayton Hartweg,

    Ok so i ordered 2 x Sundown Audio Ev2 12 Subwoofer E12v2 500W E SERIES (D2/D4: Dual 4 Ohm) on May 12 they were on back order till the 20 and it still says awaiting shipment? I messaged them and no one has gotten back to me?

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  22. Started by SPLChris,

    I posted this over on the Mach 5 Audio section, too. Some short videoes of my 6th order wall in my Jeep. Two Mach 5 SPL 15's and an American Bass XD1800, so not a whole lot of power. My Powerbass XA3000D is in for repair. Still have a lot of tweaking and testing to get this build running full tilt. Thanks for the views! Door flex from the inside. 22 hz. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=2kVUFE3LjUo Roof flex/wave. My camera didn't pick it up very well. It's violent, though. 33 hz. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=xf__x8HY5As Some door flex at 20 hz. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=oEwtb79NM-g

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  23. Started by budiesel,

    sorry for the lack of wisdom, but could somebody tell me what port noise sounds like? Because I just put my system in my car and unless i have the volume turned down to zero, my sub is constantly playing kinda loudly. Could this be how the amp settings are set?

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  24. Started by flakko,

    i know youve prolly seen this in other forums but i cant stop staring at tthese things!!! Wonder how much it costs helix: brax: i can only dream....

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  25. Started by blunt,

    New guy here. Looking for help on a potential audio setup for my 2010 Dodge Charger. I'm looking to get 2 12" subs, amp, and enclosure first. ( <<<looking to spend about $800. is that feasible?) Then looking to get an aftermarket head unit down the line. I honestly have no idea about car audio so I need some suggestions. I want something that sounds good but hits hard. I mostly listen to hip/hop n rap so I like bass but not to the point that's all I hear. Any suggestions or opinions would be great. I know you guys probably get these questions all the time (sorry) but I figured I'd ask people who know something about car audio.

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