Senior thesis

[Alex4R 10+ year member]

So my senior year is near it's end, and it's time for the senior paper. We have to write a thesis paper, and I am stuck on the first step--the topic.

In a nutshell, a thesis paper consists of a thesis statement, which you state at the beginning of the document. You further explain, and prove your thesis statement before rewriting the same statement, but reworded, at the end of the paper.

My problem is that it has to be 6-8 pages long, which isn't too bad, but I am having trouble finding a topic (car audio related) that I can find enough indepth information on to carry out the full 6 pages. First of all, I want a topic that I am foggy on. It's a good opportunity for me to learn about what I like to do.

So basically, I was hoping one of you could point me in the right direction to a good statement that I will be able to prove through research. It could be anything relating to car audio, from the charging system to sound imaging. Possibly some sort of "car audio myth" that many believe to be true, such as "too little power will blow your speakers" or an arguable subject such as "Capacitors do more harm than good (or vice versa)", in which I can research both perspectives and decide on one to prove. These two topics crossed my mind, but I am afraid I won't be able to find enough information.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

O please try writing a 12 page paper on elizabethan hairstyles write it how magnet effects the loudness of the speaker. Which is a myth?

 

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So my senior year is near it's end, and it's time for the senior paper. We have to write a thesis paper, and I am stuck on the first step--the topic.
In a nutshell, a thesis paper consists of a thesis statement, which you state at the beginning of the document. You further explain, and prove your thesis statement before rewriting the same statement, but reworded, at the end of the paper.

My problem is that it has to be 6-8 pages long, which isn't too bad, but I am having trouble finding a topic (car audio related) that I can find enough indepth information on to carry out the full 6 pages. First of all, I want a topic that I am foggy on. It's a good opportunity for me to learn about what I like to do.

So basically, I was hoping one of you could point me in the right direction to a good statement that I will be able to prove through research. It could be anything relating to car audio, from the charging system to sound imaging. Possibly some sort of "car audio myth" that many believe to be true, such as "too little power will blow your speakers" or an arguable subject such as "Capacitors do more harm than good (or vice versa)", in which I can research both perspectives and decide on one to prove. These two topics crossed my mind, but I am afraid I won't be able to find enough information.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Right it on whether or not hooking up 1 VC on a DVC sub can damage it...

 

[Alex4R 10+ year member]

Like I said, it isn't much but it's the longest paper I have ever had to write lol...and more than likely the last.

 

[Bigrick31 10+ year member]

i did something simular to that we had to do a senior paper and project and the paper and project had to be somewhat related. so for my project i build a fiberglass box in the back of a camaro for 2 10s my paper was on illegal pirating of music and the effects it has on artists and business owners. I filled the paper with tons of statistics and other facts explaing why its wrong to pirate music. it was an easy paper to wright and give arguments from opposing views. but that may be a way to go it is audio related.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

write about how t/s parameters affect the sub in terms of the way it sounds, box it needs, etc. you could easily make that 6 - 8 pages.

 

[Bigrick31 10+ year member]

write about how t/s parameters affect the sub in terms of the way it sounds, box it needs, etc. you could easily make that 6 - 8 pages.

i dont know if that is something you can argue a thesis paper should be something that has opposing views and be something that cna be shown throught facts to be one way or another.

 

[Expy2K 10+ year member]

Write a thesis on car audio's addiction and financial impact it has on young HS students..

Or why Muslim's should not be allowed inside our country based solely on hostile religious teachings concerning non-muslims.

That's what I would write about.. Just something to start a fight..

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[thch 10+ year member]

topic ideas:

1.) audibilty of odd things.

absolute phase* -- does hooking up all of your speakers change the sound. critics say no -- all sources are still in phase with each other. proponents say yes -- the initial impact was recorded as a high pressure front, but was played as a low pressure front and the ear hears these differently.

cables -- do cables matter. critics say typically no and that it is only the shinyness that makes the listener more inclided to hear only the good. proponents say yes, but it takes a high end system to notice.

2.) political issues

Stereotypes against people with speakers. critics say that its all in how you use the speaker. proponents say the majority use high power systems irresponsibly. the StLouis thing might make a good focus.

Stereotypes in marketing. Are certain groups targeted for audio. obviously yes (no one markets car audio to the 8-15 age group). what implications are there.

Misrepresenting goods and the ethical conciderations. Critics say "i want money and you don't know any better". Proponents say it is akin to fraud. possibly cite the CEA2006 ratings system.

3.) Buzzwords. sometimes the content isn't as important as the topic... This might be a choice if you want to get into a technical university.

Switch Mode Power Supplies -- anything. not really a thesis in itself.

MOSFETS -- same as the SMPS topic. An alternative thesis topic might be MOSFETs vs BJTs for various apps. neither is universally superior.

DSP in audio -- comment on the rise of digital processing in audio. make notes about advantages (consistency) and disadvtages (rounding noise).

48V car audio -- the new 48V standard will likely require class D amplifiers (or SMPS) to improve so an efficient amp can fit in the car and be used with the 4ohm speakers that exist in the market.

*normal definition.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Write a paper on what you should not do when trying to hook up a system.

1)dont drink and hook up at same time.

2)dont drink at the same time when you are trying to take the battery out.(This sucked)

3)dont drink and hook up all power wire at same time, cause when spilled on wire it will short something out.

4)dont drink and bend over same time under dash well wearing baggy pants with a hotchick behind you. They dont dig the plummer butshot!

5)lastly dont drink and type at same time on ca.com to make yourself look like a complete idiot.

Hope that helped.

 

[takeabao 10+ year member]

I would strongly advise you against writing on anything car audio related. No offense, but I don't think at 17 years old and with fairly little car audio experience or understanding of physics, you can come up with a coherent thesis regarding an advanced concept in the industry.

But hey, I could be wrong.

However, if you insist and you're determined to research, I would strongly recommend Richard Clark's amplifier test. There's plenty of information regarding that on numerous forums. EliteCarAudio.com is a great place as there are plenty of well-respected and highly-qualified individuals on that forum who have commented and shared their own experiences with the "controversy" Richard Clark has stirred up.

 

[Decipha 10+ year member]

Write a paper on what you should not do when trying to hook up a system.
1)dont drink and hook up at same time.

2)dont drink at the same time when you are trying to take the battery out.(This sucked)

3)dont drink and hook up all power wire at same time, cause when spilled on wire it will short something out.

4)dont drink and bend over same time under dash well wearing baggy pants with a hotchick behind you. They dont dig the plummer butshot!

5)lastly dont drink and type at same time on ca.com to make yourself look like a complete idiot.

Hope that helped.

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[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

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Your right, I wasnt wearing a doo rag when I posted that. Hold on, let me go get one and edit it, then maybe it will be funny to you.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

Write a paper on what you should not do when trying to hook up a system.
1)dont drink and hook up at same time.

2)dont drink at the same time when you are trying to take the battery out.(This sucked)

3)dont drink and hook up all power wire at same time, cause when spilled on wire it will short something out.

4)dont drink and bend over same time under dash well wearing baggy pants with a hotchick behind you. They dont dig the plummer butshot!

5)lastly dont drink and type at same time on ca.com to make yourself look like a complete idiot.

Hope that helped.

now these coming from you lead me to believe that you might have an extreme case of alcoholism. remember, AA doesnt care if you are white trash, they will still help you.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

now these coming from you lead me to believe that you might have an extreme case of alcoholism. remember, AA doesnt care if you are white trash, they will still help you.

Actually they do. They kicked me out and called me eminem! I was like I am not decphia you puggers.!! Cant get no help these days.