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01-22-2011, 02:36 AM | #937 | |
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In that case I think the good sound will come from a proper installation, more than what amp to use. D.
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01-22-2011, 02:42 AM | #938 | |
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So you think its better to vent on the vertical panel than going down the floor...? D.
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01-22-2011, 07:17 AM | #939 |
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LOL, thanks guys. And very diplomatic too! Its gonna be a budget system for sure. Just trying to maximize what I can with what money I have to spend on stuff. I was thinking of more the "sonic signature" some brand seem to display, clearity and such. But seriously, do you hear a big difference going to a higher end amp, I mean, that may be a loaded question, cause I know there is a big difference between, lets say my Denon receiver and a radio shack receiver, so ok I see that, but then there are alot of other components beside the amp section in a receiver that "color" the sound. And I also dont want to open up a can of worms for some of the folks who gave you shit in the past. So if youve used stuff in the bracket I'm talking about and when you moved up, what differences did you hear? I know going from one brand to another some times one seems brighter , one clearer, one more bass etc. Things I have often attributed to the preamp section quality and settings ,more than the amp itself. If its more comfortable, do it in a PM rather than here. I know both of you've been ambushed before,lol
By the way, where did you move that wiring bundle to? Is it tucked in behind the panel to the right or up above so it doesnt hang down? LOL, WTF did it go! Last edited by sickpuppy1; 01-22-2011 at 07:28 AM. |
01-22-2011, 01:05 PM | #940 |
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The individual amplifiers differences in sound are a result of several conditions. The most important thing to consider is that a Watt is a Watt. You'll ask, well why does one amplifier sound different than another? I submit that it is a difference in the crossover section, power supply, output device construction, gain settings (including real headroom), and other various little components like op-amps that all add up to a difference in sound.
Oh and if someone does want to give me a hard time, I'll just move on and not really respond. Everyone knows where to get a hold of me anyway...PM. The wire bundle? Note, there's one on the driver's side as well. It's relocated up into the dash area. Also note, when and if you decide to take off your passenger's side A-pillar, there's a molex there as well. I killed that one off all together. I was more than an un-needed piece of plastic. The whole connector only help one wire as I remember and it was to the antenna (I don't listen to the radio anyway). All I did was to remove the two ends from the connector and solder them together. Whoa! What an idea! :) It saved me a 1/2" of room so I could put my L4 mids in the A-pillar on that side.
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01-23-2011, 12:10 AM | #941 | |
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01-23-2011, 12:50 AM | #942 |
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SQ, I was afraid we'd get some of the non constructive smart ass remarks like awhile ago and poof there goes a great source of learning for all of us. I hate it when it when you go poof! I'll keep and eye out for the wiring to when I start to put in some deadening. Source of rattles too. I'm not gonna go the super cheap route on deadening. I've read enough to know I'll end up with raamat, or some of the goodies from SDS (Dan). Interesting stuff over at second skin too. I'm intrigued by the Spectrum...any opinions on that? Havent talked with anyone who's used it yet.
Oh and Derick, I made sure the amp I'm getting is A/B also. Even at my price bracket I knew I wanted to go that route. Not that there arent good sounding class D amps, I know there are, just seems like they are mostly in high watt sub area's Last edited by sickpuppy1; 01-23-2011 at 01:16 AM. |
01-23-2011, 01:16 AM | #943 |
To me there are 2 ways of deadening a car, one is oriented to improve the sound like in a sound studio (less rattles, absorbing materials) in other words... acoustically better.
The second one is to reduce out side noise (road noise, engine noise, tire noise, passing vehicles and trucks) most of it is when your car is in motion! A good balance makes your sound system and your ride a much pleasant experience! Go for it! D.
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01-23-2011, 01:26 AM | #944 |
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Don't worry about me. I know that most don't mean to mess with me more than just ribbing. Sometimes I get a little short as of late. It's an "artifact" of me coming back from Iraq.
Deadening... There's a wide range of choices. I've used several different mats and foams in my experience. I'm satisfied with what I run now. Stinger Roadkill Expert and the Stinger Overkill...that overkill is AWESOME stuff! You should take a look at it personally. Notice I didn't say buy it! Any advice I might give would be my opinion. It's not scripture. I'm using a version of the spectrum sludge in my kicks right now (Lizard Skin). That will change with the change in speakers for said kicks as well. I'll either be purchasing a pair of L6 SE's or L8 SE's soon. I'm going to be using a "special" coating for the kicks and the sub-woofer enclosure. ...If you guys could see me smiling right now... What is your price bracket for the amps you're using?
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01-23-2011, 08:52 AM | #945 |
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I ordered a little Pioneer gm3400t Saturday on line. Shortly after that I read your comment on possibly being able to get some brands at a really good price. Its the only amp I've ordered so far, but all I'm powering is a set of component speakers for the front end. They are rated at 50 watts per channel and I'll be getting 60, so I have a little head room. I will be getting a sub too, but in a little while....something in the 8-10 range probably as I want it to "fill in" the bottom and not thump my whole car. Plus I will travel with this car and want to save on trunk room
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01-23-2011, 03:04 PM | #946 |
Check out the digital design 8's.
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01-23-2011, 03:26 PM | #947 |
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Couldnt find pricing on them anywhere, but when to the website. Look very nice. I'll bet their out of my price range,lol. I definitely have champagne taste and a beer budget,lol
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01-23-2011, 04:51 PM | #948 |
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Which DD 8's? One of the guys at my shop has a pair of the 1508's in a vented enclosure and OMGawd! That thing is LOUD! Yes, it runs off of 1200 Watts, but it's also dialed down 11 dB at he source too. I'll try to get you guys a pic of the enclosure. It's one of the "bare SPL" MDF non-carpeted look types of enclosures. It was all custom fabbed though. Decent router work too.
I've heard stories of some using 4000 Watts for each 1508. I know that a loaded single DD1508 enclosure runs around $300. For what that factory enclosure gives, that price is worth every penny.
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01-23-2011, 08:39 PM | #949 |
I don't think Digital Designs allows there pricing online, they want you to go to a local dealer.
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01-23-2011, 10:44 PM | #950 |
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As they should. It helps protect the brand. I know the shop I frequent sells DD.
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01-24-2011, 02:23 AM | #951 |
Enjoying good sound, hopping to get better soon.
For now trying to install a garage door opener in a very low area, almost impossible, but I'm working on it, it's easier than taking the back seat off or building spheres! But what kills me it's the Cold! -16F and feels like -34F
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01-24-2011, 06:50 AM | #952 |
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Yuck! That would make me want to do......not much!
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01-24-2011, 07:17 AM | #953 |
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Here in Quebec...it feels like -44°F
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01-24-2011, 11:48 AM | #954 |
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Can't say much...I'm in a moderate climate. I can empathize though. I used to live in Maine. eF that! I'll take the rain anyday over 6' snow drifts.
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