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Upgrading Audio System in 2024 Kia Sportage - Need Advice
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<blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8870489" data-attributes="member: 689267"><p>Man, sounds great - no pun intended!</p><p></p><p>Glad you're happy with those Morels, I think they are special. Not sure why they don't get the local love. I think that when people listen to their regular line, it's good but just like a lot of other products at their respective price points and the other brands may be less money and so it goes. The Acuflex treated tweeters in the better sets (like yours) are simply one of the best sounding tweeters out there, IMHO.</p><p></p><p>Didn't they install the Alpine RUX-KNOB.2 Remote Bass Knob Level Control on your amp? If not you can get one online and plug into the Alpine which would give you a little more flexibility in output volume relative to what you're playing. That is the only reason I can see ever using one that is simply an attenuator. Some of them deal with frequency EQ and specific signal boost (which I wouldn;t use with DSP in the loop), but that is the exception. Frankly, you're hearing a difference in program material which is relative to the specific recording/music and how your system reacts to ti it. You're also hearing the sound of a sealed smaller-ish sub. You're probably hearing a bit of a peak around 50-60 hz. If you measure it, you could see this and adjust the DSP accordingly.</p><p></p><p>To that point, using a MIC and taking measurements, optional. It's the next level of straightening out the sound. One cannot really know what the sound is other than what you hear, right? If you like what you have, great. If along the way you notice nulls or peaks in certain frequencies, the only way to address those down the line is to measure and see where they are. Bit of a rabbit hole so be prepared to spend a lot of time learning, testing and having your significant other vying for your attention!</p><p></p><p>Having that Helix affords you that luxury whenever or if ever you should decide to go down that road to whatever indulgence you wish to entertain. You may want to test for just the low end and see if you can "EQ" it to your preference if you're happy with everything else - up to you.</p><p></p><p>That is a very nice upgrade indeed. Your buddies are going to be jealous!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doxquzme, post: 8870489, member: 689267"] Man, sounds great - no pun intended! Glad you're happy with those Morels, I think they are special. Not sure why they don't get the local love. I think that when people listen to their regular line, it's good but just like a lot of other products at their respective price points and the other brands may be less money and so it goes. The Acuflex treated tweeters in the better sets (like yours) are simply one of the best sounding tweeters out there, IMHO. Didn't they install the Alpine RUX-KNOB.2 Remote Bass Knob Level Control on your amp? If not you can get one online and plug into the Alpine which would give you a little more flexibility in output volume relative to what you're playing. That is the only reason I can see ever using one that is simply an attenuator. Some of them deal with frequency EQ and specific signal boost (which I wouldn;t use with DSP in the loop), but that is the exception. Frankly, you're hearing a difference in program material which is relative to the specific recording/music and how your system reacts to ti it. You're also hearing the sound of a sealed smaller-ish sub. You're probably hearing a bit of a peak around 50-60 hz. If you measure it, you could see this and adjust the DSP accordingly. To that point, using a MIC and taking measurements, optional. It's the next level of straightening out the sound. One cannot really know what the sound is other than what you hear, right? If you like what you have, great. If along the way you notice nulls or peaks in certain frequencies, the only way to address those down the line is to measure and see where they are. Bit of a rabbit hole so be prepared to spend a lot of time learning, testing and having your significant other vying for your attention! Having that Helix affords you that luxury whenever or if ever you should decide to go down that road to whatever indulgence you wish to entertain. You may want to test for just the low end and see if you can "EQ" it to your preference if you're happy with everything else - up to you. That is a very nice upgrade indeed. Your buddies are going to be jealous! :D [/QUOTE]
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