Recent content by fly_marlin

Well, you have to realize that the subs/amp are connected to low level outputs and the speakers (from what you're telling me) are connected to high level outputs. The HU is not powering the subs, but it is powering the speakers. So you're using the pre-amp outputs for the subs and you're using...

So there are (2?) speakers being powered by the HU? If so, do you have reason to believe the HU's internal amp was working before? I know Panasonic hasn't made an HU in a long time, so this thing has to have some miles on it. Things to check: 1. Sony's internal amp is actually putting out...

Can you describe what the rest of the system is? What amps, speakers, connections?

The sony head unit is powering the speakers? It doesn't sound like a blow speaker, but either a loose wire or bad head unit. Try disconnecting and reconnecting all the wires. What's worth doing is investing in a DMM (digital multi meter), you can use that to diagnose most problems. For example...

I think some 2-way comp sets are actually masters of all.   ---------- Post added at 06:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:13 PM ----------   Forgot to mention, the car did come with shallow subs in the doors - 8" I believe.

Doing it this week.

I'm not sure how to describe it exactly, but to my ears, there's a "fuller" sound with a 3-way set up. I guess you can say you can be more immersed into the music.

Hi all, I'm looking for pros and cons for going 3-way active vs 2-way active. The obvious pro for 3-way is volume and for 2-way is price, simplicity. What are some other things to consider if doing a 3-way front stage. I do have the PS8, so processing power is not an issue. I have a 2-way setup...

I think you'll be happy with soundqubed HDS210, it's really a bargain. I've used sounqubed to add a little kick to factory system before in a BMW, though we did use HDS310 in a small ported box - it actually works perfectly. You may also consider the HDS208 in a ported box. You can select the...

Pretty much anything decent will do as long as it meets your budget and space requirements. You'll need y-adapter from the phone to the amp.

Unless I'm missing something that's lost in translation, this is asking for trouble. You cannot connect ground terminals of amps to each other. Ground terminal on each amp should be connected to a clean, paint free metal surface. Wire gauge should be the same as the power wire for that amp.

Stock stereos do not have pre-amp outputs. You'll need to use a LOC to get the signal to your amps. That way you can keep steering controls, etc. If you replace the deck, you'll need a special adapter (if one exists) to connect the steering controls to the new deck. This time, make sure you have...

See what your deck can do, check the manual. Subsonic filter is pretty much an HPF set really low. If you can create a pass band (between mid 20s and about 70Hz), you should be fine. If you can't, you're stuck with the alpine's 15Hz. Your bro-in-law knows what he's doing, yeah? I don't know why...

Absolutely.

I have a DMM stashed somewhere, gets stashed deeper and deeper every time I move. I'll take some pics this week, should be easy as I've been back on the DD and the MB Quart is just laying around in my room waiting for my friend to pull the trigger on his new setup. Anyway. The amp feels solid...