car stereo question
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X-loc.....theres only one down:
When your signal source passes through another electronic device, you lose volatge. It maybe mi-nute, but any loss will affect the quality of the sound. The only way to really justify breaking the line to your amp for a source EQ is to make sure its of higher quality than your deck.
If you do use a EQ be sure to turn off the adjustments on your amp ( bass boost - etc etc ) this will only worsen the problem.
I would also reccomend using high grade RC jacks for this. Try to save as much voltage as possible. High grade cables don't "bleed" energy like the cheapies do. They still will, but not near as much.
When your signal source passes through another electronic device, you lose volatge. It maybe mi-nute, but any loss will affect the quality of the sound. The only way to really justify breaking the line to your amp for a source EQ is to make sure its of higher quality than your deck.
If you do use a EQ be sure to turn off the adjustments on your amp ( bass boost - etc etc ) this will only worsen the problem.
I would also reccomend using high grade RC jacks for this. Try to save as much voltage as possible. High grade cables don't "bleed" energy like the cheapies do. They still will, but not near as much.
Yea....I'd take it back if you can...if not, sell/pawn it.
heres a nice one : Stillwater Designs (Kicker) 03KQ30 30 Band Equalizer
It has thirty bands of 12dB cut or boost at 1/3-octave spacing which mean very good frequency control in stereo or mono. A real nice 9-volt output lets you really crank up the sign wave on the signal to your amps. Adjustable input and output controls for each channel add more control, and fast-acting clip indicators. It's should set you back about $350
heres a nice one : Stillwater Designs (Kicker) 03KQ30 30 Band Equalizer
It has thirty bands of 12dB cut or boost at 1/3-octave spacing which mean very good frequency control in stereo or mono. A real nice 9-volt output lets you really crank up the sign wave on the signal to your amps. Adjustable input and output controls for each channel add more control, and fast-acting clip indicators. It's should set you back about $350
^^^ thats only true if you after average sound.
Even though you will lose voltage, it is always better to have 1 item for 1 specific job. The eq's that come built into the decks or the amps for that matter do very little to really adjust the sound......you have so much control and refinemint with a seperate unit. Using seperates you can also specify channels which most in unit eq's won't do.
its like having a DVD/VCR in one unit...they work...but you get alot more options and better performance from seperates.
Even though you will lose voltage, it is always better to have 1 item for 1 specific job. The eq's that come built into the decks or the amps for that matter do very little to really adjust the sound......you have so much control and refinemint with a seperate unit. Using seperates you can also specify channels which most in unit eq's won't do.
its like having a DVD/VCR in one unit...they work...but you get alot more options and better performance from seperates.
Agreed...
You're always going to get signal degradation no matter what but at least the EQ's can help to compensate for that loss. Some people don't really care or don't have the ears to notice, most are just concerned with bass and are satisfied if it slumps.
I use my laptop versus my deck because there's certain apps out there that can process the digital sound better.
You're always going to get signal degradation no matter what but at least the EQ's can help to compensate for that loss. Some people don't really care or don't have the ears to notice, most are just concerned with bass and are satisfied if it slumps.
I use my laptop versus my deck because there's certain apps out there that can process the digital sound better.