Someone told me I could use a L-pad to pad down my component speakers. Sorry for sounding stupid, but what is a L-pad? Thanks
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Someone told me I could use a L-pad to pad down my component speakers. Sorry for sounding stupid, but what is a L-pad? Thanks
2002 FireHawk Trans-Am supercharged with 600hp...Mcintosh MX406 head unit, 2 sets Dynaudio 360s, 2 Idmax 12's, 3 Arc Audio 2500cxl, PPI 245 line driver+signal processor.
Blame Canada
I have no idea what an L-pad is, either. I'm only replying to say.. that is one of the most ****** rides anybody here has! Not sure which I like more... the HU or the 600HP....
Got some pics?
JL Audio 12W7, JBL BP300.1
1993 Mercury Capri XR2
1998 Ford Mustang
1989 Audi 100 Quattro
2000 Buick Regal GS
Going Against the Grain
Here is a definition. Ask Josh, Geo, Loyd, someone else to explain what it means exactly... :p
Attenuator or Attenuator pad Electronics: A passive network that reduces the voltage (or power) level of a signal with negligible distortion, but with insertion loss. Often a purely resistive network, although any combination of inductors, resistors and capacitors are possible, a pad may also provide impedance matching. [Compare with fader and crossfader.] Pads are referred to by the topology of the network formed, with the two most common being an L-pad and a T-pad:
· L-pad A two-leg network shaped like an inverted, backward letter "L". It usually consists of two resistors that are fixed or adjustable. A true variable L-pad consists of two variable potentiometers that are ganged (tied) together. The ganged sections work to provide either a constant input or a constant output impedance regardless of the attenuation setting. Since modern analog audio electronic circuits consist of stages characterized by very high input and very low output impedances, the term is now broaden to include all L-shaped networks without the requirement of providing constant impedance to the source or load. Volume and level controls are common examples.
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Electrical Weenie
An L-pad is a fancy volume control. People use them to control the volume of remote speakers in PA systems. I can't think of any reason to use one with a car system. Why did your friend suggest one?
dave
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1999 Buick Park Ave Ultra
Head Unit: JVC KWHDR720
EQ: Audiocontrol EQL
Front Stage: Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine 5.25
Sub Stage: In process (will be Boston G310)
Amp: Boston Acoustics GTA-704 4 Ch
Rear Fill: Boston SE953 6X9's
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We use one many years ago to adjust the volume on a center channel speaker. Worked great.
Car 99 Toyota Solara SLE V6
HU Clarion DXZ835MP
Front Speakers Infinity 6 1/2 Kappas
Front Amp Crutchfield CR4X50
Subs Kicker 12L7's
Harrison Fmods
Sub Amp PPI PC 2600's
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Sorry no pics, but maybey I will see you sometime since I visit your neck of the woods quite often. Nothin like rippen down rt 30 through Lancaster!!!!Originally Posted by awalbert88
2002 FireHawk Trans-Am supercharged with 600hp...Mcintosh MX406 head unit, 2 sets Dynaudio 360s, 2 Idmax 12's, 3 Arc Audio 2500cxl, PPI 245 line driver+signal processor.
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