The Cadence's eq frequencies are 10 to 50,000 Hz while the Clarion is 50 to 16,000 HZ. The Cadence has a full built in crossover while the Clarion has a low pass built in crossover. The Cadence has a line driver while the Clarion doesn't, and the Cadence's total harmonic distortion is 0.05% and Clarion's is 0.005%.
Based on these specs, does this make Cadence a better eq (except for the total harmonic distortion)?
Output signal voltage over 2-3 volts is a waste. If you have an induced noise problem that is still audible over 2-3 volts of signal strength, then you have a large enough noise problem that it needs to be addressed directly (and should be easy to locate/correct), not just try to mask more of it by getting a hotter signal. So dont lose any sleep over an 8v output versus a 9v output.
Your ears will never detect THD differences between .05% and .005%, dont even give that spec difference a second thought.
P.S. This may sound really dumb but I can add an aftermarket EQ to my aftermarket head unit, yes? My aftermarket head unit, jensen uv10, has a 3 band eq so someone please explain to me how the installation works and what I need in addition. (Think I need RCA cables or something like that)
Yes, you will need RCA cables. Also, you will need external amplifiers, since the built-in amplifier in the h/u will not be affected by an outboard EQ.
Can someone tell me the advantages of 12" subs over 10"? I'm planning to purchase a hifonics brz1700 and
it could power the two 3rd gen, 4ohm type r 12's @ 1ohm, 1000 rms for the subs and 1700 from the amp
OR
it could power the two 4th gen, 2ohm type r 10's @ 2ohm, 1200 rms for the subs and 1200 from the amp
My current voltage reading is 12.1 to 12.6ish....and i'm thinking the first option and overcompensate the 12's instead of perfecting matching the 10s
what do you guys think? and please tell me how much it would approximately cost to do the big 3 in 1/0 gauge wire...and upgrade all the speaker/power wire for the speakers/amps/head unit to 1/0 gauge
The advantages of a 12" sub over a 10" sub is more cone area, for greater air displacement potential. This may seem like a vague answer, but any other more specific answer, like lower fs, is a generalized statement that will not be true in all situations.
Class a/b amplifiers usually have maximum output at 4ohms (mono), while most class d amplifiers generally have peak output at 1ohm (mono). So yes, a dual 2ohm sub has the advantage of being able to wire to either 4ohms or 1ohm (mono).
If you are only getting 12.1-12.6 volts to your amplifier(s) while the engine is running, you have a severe resistance problem in the power supply circuit to that amplifier, and it should be addressed immediately.
