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    Kenwood KSC-SW11

    I'm beginning to understand the workings of my KSC-SW11 and it's not really what I was looking for. I was hoping for something to fill out the sound with full range of frequencys. I've also been told by the retailer that the unit has a built in crossover that only allows the bass frequencys...
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    Kenwood KSC-SW11

    I'm trying to improve the audio in my S1 Lotus Elise, although, because of the type of car it is I know I'm not going to achieve anything special, just better than the stock system. I've installed a Pioneer DEH-X7800DAB with Pioneer TS-A173CI 2 way separates mounted in the oem pods behind the...
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    RCA cables from head unit direct to speakers.

    This is a slightly different model but has the same layout for speaker connection.
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    RCA cables from head unit direct to speakers.

    So how can I wire the speakers to the head unit without using the phono jacks? Please excuse my ignorance, I'm new to this.
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    RCA cables from head unit direct to speakers.

    To the speakers via extra wire, yes of course, I know that I can't connect those direct to the speaker terminals. I mean not via an amplifier, which would eliminate the need for these.
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    RCA cables from head unit direct to speakers.

    Should I use 4 of these to connect the RCA cables from the head unit to the woofers and tweeters...
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    Installing component speakers

    Thanks guys, just love this forum. Would fitting these show any improvement? http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/speakers/crossovers/phonocar-2-way-passive-crossover
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    Installing component speakers

    I'm installing a pair of Pioneer TS-173CI component speakers mated to a Pioneer DEH-X7800DAB head unit. The passive crossover look like this; [/img] I'm new to this but all the pictures/diagrams I've seen about crossovers have an input from the h/u and separate outputs for the woofers &amp...
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    Are crossovers necessary

    Thanks guys, clears things up nicely.
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    Are crossovers necessary

    I'm upgrading the audio in my Lotus Elise S1. It's pointless spending large amounts in a noisy, carpet less convertible so keeping the build to; Pioneer DEH X-7800DAB Pioneer TS-A173Ci components Kenwood KSC SW11 compact sub The head unit has separate phono jacks for front, rear and sub...
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    Budget Instalation

    Hi, I'm new to the forum, don't know anything technical about audio and live in the UK, but this looks like a good place to get a bit of advice. I'm looking at trying to improve the audio in my Lotus Elise S1 which I know, I can't expect to achieve high quality sound without spending a fortune...
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