Recent content by isamu

Yup S/PDIF digital out from the soundcard directly to the Alpine processor. The thing that's interesting, is that because the signal is now so PURE, it appears, at least to my ears, that I am now hearing the limitations of mp3. My wav files sound smooth as silk playing through foobar. But my...

Thanks The speaker mid's bass is very strong....a bit too strong to be frank. I am running a SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS notebook card, and within the software sound mix menu, I have to turn down the bass slider down all the way to like 20%. It might be the Alpine's EQ putting out enormous bass as...

Just letting you know I went with the Hertz HSKs and the Audigy SRX 5 and it sounds great! Still need to learn how to tune my Alpine H701 though. Gonna get better with time

That is where I am confused, and where my newbie-ness shines through. What is a "set"? How many speakers are literally in a "set" of components? 4? 6? 8? And can you describe which of each "set" does what? I'll put it this way....I have a Mercedes Benz E430 which, by default, came with an...

Yeah I was thinking about that. But how much more are we talkin for the LRx 4.300?

Yeah, knew that. It's just that I'm still coming to grips with the terminology hehe I won't be using an HU of any kind. Instead I'll be running a CarPC to the H701 via a toslink optical cable, and then will control the volume, eq settings, etc via RUX controller, which will be mounted in the...

It's going one car...why? Six speakers total is too much for a normal car?

Hi. I am going to get some Hertz speakers. My installer has recommended the High Energy HSK165, but I hear the Millis are better. I would like to know just how much better the Millis are over the High Energy HSK165? Is it a night and day difference? Also, how much MORE would I be looking at if I...

Hi. I am trying to decide which amp to get..the Audison SRX4 or the Eclipse EA4100. I'm going to be pairing it with some Hertz HSK165 speakers and an Alpine PXA-H701 receiver. Which one should I grab?

Hi. My installer is recommending an Audison SRX4 amp for my car, and pairing it with a set of Hertz HSK165. What are your thoughts on this amp? Is it considered top of the line? Up there with best from Alpine? He has quoted me $400 for the SRX4 amp. Is this a good price? Or should I look to buy...

Good thread guys. I too, am thinking of putting in some Hertz HSK 165s

Link please?

The thing is, I haven't the foggiest idea what Active is. Can you fill me in?

Really? Like where?

Can someone explain to me what "active" means in this speaker situation?