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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 jprix82,

    Ok i just rushed and finished up my box not to long ago(too late to listen to it) and the opening of the port is 5.75"(what its suppose to be) but the closing end is 5.25".... Would that make a BIG noticeable difference in sound or should i end myself and the box?? If u need more specs let me know.

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  2. Started by ZUaudio,

    This is my box, 38 long 20 wide 21 tall Does it need bracing?

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  3. Started by Jybfan04,

    But I need a good pair of tweets to pair up with them and possiby a crossover or I may jus use the crossover on my amp.

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  4. Started by 18sinthetrunk,

    VIPER 2500D OR A AUTOTEK mm2000.1 JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT DO YOU THINK IS BETTER

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  5. Started by 18sinthetrunk,

    im a noob when it comes to stuff like this but heres my question i got 2 l7 12s dual 2 0hm when i put them together what load would they make

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  6. Started by Adrian_D,

    i'm looking at buying http://www.infiniteelectronix.com/index.as...&ProdID=867 and i want to know if they're ok do to business with....

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  7. Started by Lord Baccus,

    i have a DMM ( wavetech ) what is the formula ??? how is it done ?

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  8. Started by Wall_Breaker,

    I wonder if I am gonna use 2000 watts to run a Fi 18" BT, will I need a new HO alt, or new battery, after the fact of the Big 3. Also I want to ask, if I decide to just get rid of my rear 6x9's and just upgrade my front stage will I be able to just put all of the power from the head unit into 2 speakers so that I wont have to run another amp? I also wouldn't mind if someone could help me find a amp that could handle 2000 watts RMS at 1 ohm

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  9. Started by ANeonRider,

    I would like to find a metal mesh grill for the 3" NS-3s. Anyone have a source on something that would work?

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  10. Started by ZUaudio,

    What are some general rules for box bracing i dont think i braced mine enough I have a 7.6 cube box with a fi btl and im just not sure

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  11. Started by ZUaudio,

    How do i post pictures in th forum?

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  12. Started by Kalgatha,

    Ok, so I recently purchased a Dual 1 version of the Fi BL 15'' along with a custom box and a Kicker zx1500.1 I also bought a 5000 watt wiring kit by audiopipe. When i wired everything up, (as shown in the crudly drawn pics) it hardly works. When i turn it up to 18 (max volume is 34, and preffered volume is 26) it shuts off. but it doesn't stay off, if i turn the volume back down it comes right back on. and sometimes it will try to hit @ 18. and hits everyother beat. All in all it doesn't sound good ...at all. I want to know if i wired something wrong, or ...something... idk i just want it fixed! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/don...ringdiagram.jpg http://img.phot…

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  13. Started by tool_4_rage,

    Ok, I'm going to attempt to build a box. I was just wondering about the bracing. Basically I have two 3/4" panels I can use for bracing. Should I glue both together, to have one solid 1.5" brace. I was thinking I would mount the sub off-center, so I could put the brace more toward the center (if I do it this way). Or, should I keep the sub in the center and use a panel on both sides? Thanks for your help P.S. If you need to know specs, it will be a 15" w/ 500w in a 2 cu. ft. box

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  14. Started by Mesto,

    Hey Guys I'm some what new to car audio so please bear with me and be easy on me (I have searched and still cannot find the answer...) well to clarify my case even further I'm an car audio enthusiast but I've never done my *OWN sub and amp install and stuff i only put in my deck,cd changer,etc etc.. so yea =/ still novice at this!!) (first 2 system installs amp, and subs were done by a local shop big ass rip off I paid more than 900.00 Each time, I Want To Try Setting Up, And Installing My Own System (amp/subs) so i can save some money...) Replaced My Battery...and (attempted to do a BIG 3, found the thread and all but got confused so Chickened out :'( was trying to view…

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  15. Started by Lord Baccus,

    if I need to Measure the current draw from my Alt ? how is is done ?

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  16. Started by civicman07,

    So can i run a Kinetik battery in the back of my car wiht no other upgrade? I mean i dont need an isolator or anything like that? Back in the day i had a stinger gell in the front and one in the back and had to run an isolator and was a pain in the ass. any help would be aprreciated, i got a civic with a tiny ass alt and i have a cap but i heard they dont help any and was wondering about running one of these batts in the back, thanks civicman07

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  17. Started by truckaudioman,

    Quick question. I will be running 4 18" BTL's. Upgrade wise, big 3, 300 amp alt, and about 4 kinetik 2400's.....i will be pushing about 12k watts to the subs as it is, roughly 3k each sub, well that is what i plan to push to each at least. I am about 90% positive i will need two alternators, what do you think?

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  18. Started by ArrizX,

    I have the CS60.4 and I am buying the sundown Friday. My car is only 70 amps with its alternator.. Can it fully support both of those amps?

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  19. Started by George,

    walked in front of a brand new TV with a subwoofer, and had the magnetic field completely jack up the screen? purple and blue all over the bitch

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  20. Started by 00mustang,

    Alright i'm going to be getting my first system for my car. I plan on getting 2 12" FI SSD's and a cadence TXA-1000d which is 1000watts at 1 ohm. I have heard many good things about FI that is why i am getting the SSD's but do i need them dual 2 or dual 1ohm to work with that amp. Does this sound good or should i get something else. All this will cost me around $600 so that pretty much is my budget.

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  21. Started by dopey,

    If using an outboard EQ and a seperate outboard crossover, which should come first in the signal path? The EQ or the X-over?

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  22. 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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  23. Started by crunch1,

    just a thought what would you think would be the highest db set up with the lowest amperage draw. Basically the most efficient system with the highest db's I was wondering what was on the other side of the spectrum.

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  24. Started by kegann,

    Hello, I plan to buy some subs from here. I have a 93 camaro. Im wanting a very loud system with decent SQ. Ive been told to just get 1 10 in a custom box on another forum, but was hoping an emloyee would help me more. I was planning on getting 1 BTL 10/12/15 but dont know which would be best given the room in a camaro trunk. I will be powering it with this http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...product_id=4200 And my friend who has I think 2 rockford fosgate t1 15's, dont know the amp powering them. In a chevy tahoe. He swears by rocford and im wanting a system that will be just as loud, if not louder then his.(least thats what im hoping for)

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  25. I regret going with a Cadence Z800 over the A7HC, because the A7 was a sick amp and it would have been more useful down the road. I also regret selling the only MAW-10 we had here, would have been perfect to squeeze in our little movie room. I sold a few original SoundStream amps, the most recent being the 164, clean strong little amp.

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