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    2014 Accord Sport SQ Build keep_hope_alive

    Thanks, guys. The new ride will be getting disassembled soon, now that it's warmer (yes, I drove it all winter). I'll do my typical build log for the Camaro. Lots of measurements and data, with an initial budget upgrade with measurements and data to show how it behaves with a modest...
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    2014 Accord Sport SQ Build keep_hope_alive

    Been a few years. This car is still going strong. However, it has a new driver! My 16 yr old daughter is now using this as her daily at 220,000 miles. Still runs, rides, and sounds great. I swapped the speakers for some stuff I had laying around (Type R woofers, LaVoce mids, Hertz HT25...
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    More people are killed by ladders than "mass shootings" (need to define what number quantifies as "mass"). Chicago has more deaths per weekend than any mass shooting and it also has the strictest gun laws in the country. And it's not with scary looking rifles either. Bullets are illegal...
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    Masks aren't signs of political preference. Some people think it's a deadly virus and they should wear masks forever because there will always be strains of coronavirus. These people will both live in fear and judge anyone who isn't doing what they want. Some people look at statistics of who...
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    I'm not concerned what people think from moment to moment since most instructions today tell people not to put things in their mouth. Mob rule is a really stupid way of ruling anything. I think the constitution was written to prevent the government from having too much power and, more...
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    2014 Accord Sport SQ Build keep_hope_alive

    Prior to doing the Hertz HL70 mids, I experimented with some LaVoce mids (same basket, different cones). This pod also featured 3D printed grills that screw on. These mids were ok, but they had a noticeable amount of coloration when compared to the Hertz.
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    2014 Accord Sport SQ Build keep_hope_alive

    Probably time for an update. 187k miles and still rolling. I've printed speaker enclosures and moved to a 3-way active front stage. As expected, I stayed with Hertz but used the High-Energy mids due to availability since the matching Mille mids are only available used. The pods can be...
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    New guys needing some design/installation assistance

    That amp is a fine choice. I help build classic cars and I understand the desire to keep the dash pristine. The component set can go under the dash but you do need line-of-sight to the tweeters and you want line-of-sight to the woofers for upper midrange response. In a small car like this...
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    We reduce violence by treating kids properly - by raising kids properly. By reducing single mothers, by getting kids off the streets, by telling them they are not victims based on what they cannot control, and by giving them hope. We reduce crime by giving kids another option. We reduce...
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    Guess the number of active slaves in Africa, right now. (hint: on par with abortion numbers in the US). Guess the number of people killed, daily, with guns, worldwide. We allow over 600,000 beating hearts to be stopped in the US because they are inconvenient (tens of millions worldwide)...
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    We've seen this in the UK where knives and caustic chemicals became the primary weapon of choice by criminals. We saw the UK consider banning knives. Maybe the brits will have to start allowing pudding without eating meat since the knives were taken away.
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    When a legally armed citizen stops what would be a much more horrific event, that is inconvenient to the narrative and blatantly ignored by the media. obviously.
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    The 23 innocent people killed in El Paso is a horrible (and accurate) number. The 23 innocent people injured is also horrible (and also accurate). All shooters have a hateful motive, an evil motive, and this one blamed both political parties for being kinds to immigrants.
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    When the threat of self defense is real, criminals are much more reserved.
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    I put "mass shootings" in quotes because the definition changes based on the desired outcome for the statistics. If you want a higher number, you use shootings of 2 or 3 or more. But that includes gang-related shootings and crime-related shootings which greatly changes the demographic. So if...
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    I live in Illinois. We have a state-mandated FOID card that is required for the purchase of any gun and any ammunition and adjacent states also require residents produce the required identification to purchase firearms or ammunition. You also cannot buy guns or ammunition online because any...
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    whats every one sippin on this Friday night?

    Whiskey straight is how my wife and I roll most nights. She leans towards anything peach. I lean towards Johnny Walker Black
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    What song are you listening to right now?

    reminds me of this:
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    whats every one sippin on this Friday night?

    you use this pre-sex or pre-jerkin' off?
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    What song are you listening to right now?

    # of people that clicked a video/music link for the duration of this thread? My guess: less than 10.
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    president houseplant
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    whats every one sippin on this Friday night?

    Titos and Ginger Ale
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    Sup, bytches?

    Been a while since I've been on this site. What's new? What are people talking about these days? What sub should I run? LMAO
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    New Setup Questions - Speaker Level Inputs

    Awesome work taking those measurements. It's super common to see higher output voltages for the front speakers because we want sound to come from in front of us. I do usually recommend just using the front output due to the higher signal, but the benefit of using the rear outputs for the...
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    .: HOW TO WIRE SYSTEM IN 12 Kia Optima (Infinity) :.

    Welcome. Most amp install kits will include the fuse at the battery (holder and fuse), the remote turn-on wire (blue), a grommet for when the power wire to passes thru the firewall, zip ties, and may also include speaker wire. The LC2i will generate a turn-on signal and the blue remote...
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    Bass cuts out when turning bass knob up and comes back after turning volume max on head unit

    Definitely an option, i've seen that before also. You can just unplug the bass knob and see if you can replicate the problem without it. A bass knob is just an attenuator, it doesn't actually boost the signal.
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    Bluetooth cracking/popping sound

    Yea, Bluetooth is a fickle wireless connection. Can be any number of interference issues either external or internal to the phone itself.
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    Assistance For Picking and Amp

    If you're buying a pair of dual 4 ohm coil subwoofers you can wire them for 1 ohm parallel or 4 ohm series/parallel. Buying a mono Class D amplifier that is 1 ohm stable is your best bet (for your anticipated budget). It is ok to have more amplifier rating than you need since you can adjust...
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    Bass cuts out when turning bass knob up and comes back after turning volume max on head unit

    Could be an issue with the bass knob itself. The bass knob is a potentiomenter that can have "dead spots" and provide an incorrect signal. Pay attention to how the subs behave at each position of the bass knob.
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    Need help with my car audio!

    if the antenna shield is the only chassis ground, it would be problematic. The USB connection issue is odd for sure. I recommend a chassis ground not a bracket ground. Having it be too hot to touch speaks to a slight short. You need to inspect all connections (including at speakers). no...
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    Replacing Stock 4 Wire Mic In 2013 Toyota/Scion

    you will need to disassemble the factory mic to see how it's internally configured. you need to figure out the voltage range and the output impedance of the preamp circuit to match up correctly. XLR mics will need 48V phantom power - which you won't have in the car.
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    Basic question

    Having actual model numbers would be helpful since each amp is unique. Check if the amp lets you run off just one 2CH input which would save you from using any splitters. For the HPF settings, it's based on the frequency response of the actual speakers being used, but you could just remove...
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    Need help with my car audio!

    Sounds like the issue is based on heat since it happens after some time has passed. The only reason you could attribute this to a ground is if the connection between that bracket and the chassis are very weak. You should only ground to brackets if you can find a solid metal path back to the...
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    Use multimeter to determine polarity on speakers while playing?

    if the signal is unbalanced, you could try measuring AC voltage relative to chassis ground on each wire. Likely, both wires will have voltage (similar to a bridged output) and the DMM won't be able to help. You could, however, assume the existing speaker is wired correctly and then disconnect...
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    Want to go active on all speakers

    A pair of JL VXi amplifiers would easily combine your DSP needs with your amplifier needs (you can get up to 40 active DSP channels and 10 output DSP chanels on a single Hub). Alternatively, a single JL MV600/6i (what I run today) would provide 12 channels of DSP (6 active and 6 preout) so you...
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    Rear Deck Speakers?

    The JL C2 speakers are a much nicer choice and since you're only buying 2 and not 4, it also makes financial sense. I concur that on front speakers only is the right move. The Kenwood amp is a fine choice. At that price, there aren't huge differences. When installing front speakers...
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    FOR SALE Rare HSL Hollywood 8" Dvc Green.

    Market sets the price. Value is less about rarity and more about demand and interest. Few care about Hollywood Sound Labs - i've had a pair of HSL12SE since 1995 and they are dear to me and I wouldn't sell them, but conversely, I wouldn't pay more than $50 for the same subs from someone else...
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    NFL 2019 aka Year of the Chiefs

    Anyone playing with the Sports Predictor App?
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    Zapco ST-6X DSP amplifier review - no input gain!

    Zapco removed the input sensitivity ratings from their website after I informed them of my results. If it were auto sensing it wouldn't clip at 0.5V. It can have an auto turn-on, but that's different from input sensitivity.
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    NFL 2019 aka Year of the Chiefs

    Go Pack Go. Game was a lot closer than I expected. The Chiefs were all over Aaron. Surprised the game was won on the ground and not the air.

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