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I've noticed we have a few threads which advise people on things like what to buy within a certain budget, where to buy it, and in some cases even how to install it. But we don't really have a thread that goes into detail about how to setup and tune your system once everything has been purchased and installed.
Below is a method to tuning a car audio system, and setting amplifier gains. Now it should be mentioned that this is just one way of many. This isn't meant to be a rule book on how to do it, rather a helpful starting point for someone with less knowledge and experience. It is also designed to be as safe as possible by going to extra lengths to avoid any more of those "it was working yesterday" threads.
This guide will be based upon a simple setup containing a front set of speakers, and a subwoofer. If the system in question has any additional speakers or amplifiers, then the same approach can be taken for any additional channels the system may have. This is something that you can print out and take out to your car and follow step by step. Nothing is complicated, follow the instructions, and even the most inexperienced novice can tune and set a system up to achieve something that sounds reasonable.
For examples sake the head unit in this guide has a volume level of 0 - 40. If your head unit differs from this, then simply take into account any difference. This will be a basic guide only and for that reason i will leave out more advanced things like active crossovers ,time allignment, clipping points ect. Remember, BASIC !!
I figure if someone is building a system of that level then they most likely have some level of background and experience, and would be setting the system up with more specific listening preferences.
I will try to keep things as simple as possible, and i will try to limit the use of technical terms, in which case i will do my best to explain them. Remember this is designed for someone who has no idea on where to begin.
Below is a method to tuning a car audio system, and setting amplifier gains. Now it should be mentioned that this is just one way of many. This isn't meant to be a rule book on how to do it, rather a helpful starting point for someone with less knowledge and experience. It is also designed to be as safe as possible by going to extra lengths to avoid any more of those "it was working yesterday" threads.
This guide will be based upon a simple setup containing a front set of speakers, and a subwoofer. If the system in question has any additional speakers or amplifiers, then the same approach can be taken for any additional channels the system may have. This is something that you can print out and take out to your car and follow step by step. Nothing is complicated, follow the instructions, and even the most inexperienced novice can tune and set a system up to achieve something that sounds reasonable.
For examples sake the head unit in this guide has a volume level of 0 - 40. If your head unit differs from this, then simply take into account any difference. This will be a basic guide only and for that reason i will leave out more advanced things like active crossovers ,time allignment, clipping points ect. Remember, BASIC !!
I figure if someone is building a system of that level then they most likely have some level of background and experience, and would be setting the system up with more specific listening preferences.
I will try to keep things as simple as possible, and i will try to limit the use of technical terms, in which case i will do my best to explain them. Remember this is designed for someone who has no idea on where to begin.
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