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General Audio

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

  1. Hey guys... so I'm thinking of what kind of vinyl I need to order to cover my door pods, but I don't think I'm going to be about to cover them without cutting the vinyl at least once or twice. My problem is that the speaker baffles stick out at a wide angle, and even with the fleece I had to cut it 2 times to eliminate the huge wrinkle in the back. The part that I plan to cut will not be too visible, it will be the part on the back of the speaker pod facing towards the floor (even with the door open, unless someone gets down there and looks). So my question is to anyone who's tackled something like this can you give some advice? Would I be better off taking these to an …

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  2. Started by ShaneSauce,

    I'm ordering comps for my front stage along with a amp, not sure what I should be looking at for quality though. If I put comps up front can I keep my 6.5 coax in the back and just run a 4 channel amp to the 6.5's and the fronts? Would that sound right? Trying to keep it under 250 for comps and amp

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  3. Started by no_username,

    Now its been awhile so i forgot all the fancy terms but im sure you guys can answer this. So i have my amp set up for my max volum at 25. Now i listen to a lot of reggae and i dont at 25 it doesnt come close to clipping my amp. So is it ok to turn the volume up more?

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  4. Started by the man,

    My first question is what subs can take 4kw+plus rms because i have 4 Rf 4000.1bd amps and was wondering what subs could take that kind of power????

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  5. Started by pimpedout97x,

    ok i think i want to buy either an RE RE 10 or 12 inch sub, or maybe an adire shiva or a soundsplinter. i want it in my room, i have 2 stereo recievers, but theyre those old ones, and i was wondering if they sell and where i can get a home audio amp without it being built in with the stero reciever. i want like 200-300 w rms. thanks.

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  6. Started by timmc2006,

    i am currently installing a 15 bl loaded with a fosgate t100bd and would like to no where to mount my ground wires such as ground strap from motor batt and amp cause i drive a 2002 nissan sentra gxe and its a unibody where would be a good place to ground to and if it would help i have all the 1/0awg i need any help will be great thanks ooo and would the stock locations work and just go to 1/0awg wiring?

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  7. Started by Aruman,

    Hi guys, I just receive my Power Master Batteries 2x D3100 which will be installed each side in the trunk and 1x D5100 in the front not installed yet because i've cut the trunk floor which i will modified it so i can get more room for an ported box and to hold the 2x D3100, but I'm looking for an shop to do that job (steel job and welding) And for wires I'm thinking of 4x runs of 1/0 gauge KnuKonceptz from front to the D3100's in the back, 2 runs for each D3100's and from there 1x 1/0 awg and 1x 4awg for 1x MD-21 and 1x MD3D at each sides. And i've installed my Ohio Gen Alt. which is 230A at 14.2 Volt (dyno sheet) it came with a external voltage regulator, and i set the …

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  8. Started by jonbearsmt,

    this is pretty much what i am trying to do.. red ill have a few questions for you.. ill wanna do it with a twist but this is pretty much the jest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlC6c17IB8&feature=related here are the max number for my trunk im trying to figure out if whats best 3-4 SA12s or 2 15 nightshades. subs up the picture on the left hand side is a top view the line shows where the box Ls shows on the side view. any advice or even somone that can figure out how many cubes somthing like this may be thanks guys i know im a retard when it comes to wood.

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  9. Started by Ridin Clean,

    "Ridin Clean" Custom Auto Shows Presents Ridin Clean Custom Auto Shows April 22nd located at Sound Advice in Tampa FL. at 2905 North Dale Mabry Hwy.. corner of Columbus and Dale Mabry Hwy behind Burger King. The show will feature an Iasca Idbl & Bass Boxing division and a DB Drag & Bass Race division. This event will also feature "Cleanest Domestic Cars, Trucks , SUV's" , "Cleanest Import Cars , Trucks, SUV's", "Cleanest Donk / Classic", "Cleanest Sport Bike / Chopper divisions. All types of vehicles are welcome: Cars,Trucks, Bikes, SUV's, Donks, imports, Euro's, Classic's and more. Registration starts at 9:30am with the show being in full motion…

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  10. Started by bassmachine,

    How do you wire the amp to a 4ohm load for the speakers.With 2 small tweeters also. http://mobile-emotions.stores.yahoo.net/bosrt6x9cars.html http://www.cardomain.com/item/CLAAPX2120?r...m_term=apx-2120

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  11. Started by oxsign,

    Are they ok to use as a primary and secondary??? I can get a great deal on 2 blue top Optima Battery's. I want to use one under the hood (for the truck), and a second one inside (for the system).

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  12. Started by Upstage Audio,

    ok ,well i have a guy who does his own beat and is working on becoming a producer and all. Right now I think he works in radio. But i think i may ask him to make me a test CD and tracks and wondering what you guys would like in a test CD. I know i would have tracks of just tones from 10hz-200hz and sweeps from 100-20khz if possible. But what else. And do you guys think 10$ per CD is a good price?

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  13. Started by ShaneSauce,

    I have no idea how loud my system is but I'm wondering at how many db's do your ears start to feel discomfort? It only happens when I have it going full tilt but my eardrums start to tickle and they hurt a little bit on the lower frequencies (30-35hz) I almost never feel it but anytime I have a friend riding with me they complain about their ears nonstop but I almost never feel it? I'm guessing when I get the saz-3500 and whatever sub its going to be very hard to sit in my car?

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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 SouthPole1989,

    hi, i currently have a 200 amp alternator ( excessive amperage) but i have had a problem. it came with a 2" overdrive pulley and i need a shorter Serpretain belt for it and they don't make one short enough. so i have to go with a 160 Amp alternator because of the Serpretain belt problem. the amps i have/ going to be using are: Us amps md1d @1 ohm (1200 underrated watts) and Jl Audio 450/4 because of the RIP Power supply. Would a 160 Amp alternator be big enough for roughly around 1650 rms watts? and i am going to get a Yellow top Battery under the hood.

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  16. Started by KING,

    Ok i am bout to purchase my first audio system. but i had a quick question. Is it really neccesery to purchase Component speakers and a Amp for them. Or can i just use my Manufacture speaker.... If i Just use my manu facture speakers. Do i Just run them to my head unit or wat

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  17. Started by Eckomann0404,

    In a 2006 Lincoln navigator front speakers, is there bass blockers on them......

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  18. Started by CrazyKenKid,

    So last weekend our teach put us in groups of 5 and give each group a topic. all the topics are related to electrical components and what not. My group was lucky enough to get FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS(FETS) and then we broke it up into sections for each person to do, for the part i have to do "research applications and why they are used" and then i started to think doesn't car audio amplifiers have fets in them? or rather called mosfet? so i was just wondering if anyone could start me out or lend a hand on where i should be looking for information and maybe recommend a creditable site? also i was thinking about dropping db-r an e-mail asking him but i don't know if that …

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  19. Started by Xinux,

    What way do you guys use to cut the holes when you are building a subwoofer enclosure?

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  20. Started by dub26z,

    whats the diffrent sound between a pair of nightshade 15 hooked up to he saz3500 compared to 2 of the ssa icon hooked up to that same amp?

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  21. Started by breathemetal,

    I'd like to move up to an 18''. Why? Its cool looking And id like more power, i mean cmon now...more is good I have a 01 Buick Lesabre Custom just fyi What would be a good setup? Id like to go with the top FI 18'' sub loaded out. What amp should i go with? Would I need extra batteries? Where can i get a good box? thanks

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  22. Started by keetykush,

    Right now in the ride, I have the new Jeezy in rotation "The Last Laught" and some of the older Jeezy "Can't Ban The Snowman" . If you listen to Jeezy you know it slams. Post yall's favorite mixtapes. Not like homeade mixes but legit ones not like "Prom Night 09"

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  23. Started by ANeonRider,

    I've been pondering this for a while.... Should I sell the RL-p 12" and pick up 4 RL-i 8's instead and run the amp at 2 ohms, giving each 8 ~250W? Thoughts?

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  24. Started by tbear55,

    Does the xs batteries listed in the store carry the warranties advertised on other sites? I've seen the d series have a 3yt and the xs have 2yr. Just want to make sure their warranted before buying. Thanks!

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  25. Started by Jbabycsx,

    I need some pointers on how to begin my build. I have a 86 full size short bed chevy truck and there is no way I can get the kind of sound Im looking for with such little space behind the seat. I want to put the subs in the bed with a blow thru into the cab. Im not looking to compete in SPL or anything like that just want the kind of bass Im use to hearing (just sold my magnum and miss it already). Im running an Alpine CDA 9886 head unit and Kicker 3.5, 6.5 in the cab will be adding components soon. The problem Im having is Ive never tried this before and dont know what type of enclosure to use or what subs for that matter. Ive always stuck to mainstream subs like JL, Kic…

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