Where/ how to learn??

[denj3325 10+ year member]

I am new to car audio, and there seem to be some really knowledgeable people on here. I really am a beginner but want to learn. What is the best way to learn about car audio?

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[Da64u 10+ year member]

hands on

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

read alot. search alot. do all this, then ask questions here.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

hands on

^^this too^^ know enough to not blow expensive equipment first.

 

[Jared530 10+ year member]

read this forum up and down

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

Hola, welcome to the site. First and foremost, SEARCH! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif If you have a specific question, try using the search button first. If you can't find what you're looking for, post your question in the appropriate forum. I learned most of what I know from surfing the forums and just reading.

 

[regal8r 5,000+ posts]

http://www.bcae1.com that site has alot of BOOKSMART audio shit on it, but like a couple members have said, nothing really beats experience mixed with a little bit of COMMON SENSE.

welcome to the forum //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

oh and the SEARCH button is there for a reason //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

some good general sites for newBs

gain setting info http://www.resnet.trinity.edu/areynol1/gain.htm

realm has 0db test tones in the download section

http://www.realmofexcursion.com/main.html

http://the12volt.com/

http://www.bcae1.com/

winisd http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=winisdpro

winisd guide http://www.the12volt.com/installbay...?TID=74558&PN=1

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/support_pages.php?page_id=141

ported box calculator http://reaudio.com/speaker_box/LPort_Box_Calc.html

top brands and shops http://www.resnet.trinity.edu/areynol1/audiolinks.htm

nice audio news site http://www.audiojunkies.com

amp challenge http://www.davidnavone.com/a2000/Amp%20challenge%202001%20Revision.pdf

amp guts http://ampguts.realmofexcursion.com/

ts parameters http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/thiele.asp

speaker/sub info http://www.ht-audio.com/basics.htm

http://www.installdr.com/

awesome budget scope http://www.elexp.com/tst_hhs5.htm

top bass music artist http://amazon.com/Bass-Mekanik/artist/B000AQ2QQ0/105-3000287-9962003

lots more

http://www.caraudioforum.com/vbb3/showthread.php?t=262495

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

for what its worth...from Bass Box Pro

Typical Characteristics of a Closed Box Woofer

• Qts greater than 0.3.

• Low resonance (Fs). High moving mass (Mms) and compliance (Vas, Cms).

• Large Xmax (small woofers: 2-4 mm; large woofers: 5-8 mm).

• Moderately strong motor (BL).

• EBP less than or equal to 50.

Typical Characteristics of a Vented Box Woofer

• Qts from 0.2 to 0.5.

• Moderate resonance (Fs) and moving mass (Mms).

• High compliance (Vas, Cms) is not necessary but can be beneficial.

• Moderate Xmax (small woofers:

• Strong motor (BL).

• EBP greater than or equal to 100.

• Avoid woofers with excessive unknown losses.

Typical Characteristics of a Single-Tuned Bandpass Box Woofer

• Qts greater than 0.3.

• Low resonance (Fs). High moving mass (Mms) and compliance (Vas, Cms).

• Large Xmax (small woofers: 2-4 mm; large woofers: 5-8 mm).

• Moderately strong motor (BL).

• Compatible with a wide range of EBP values.

Typical Characteristics of a Double-Tuned Bandpass Box Woofer

• Qts greater than 0.4.

• Moderate resonance (Fs) and moving mass (Mms).

• High compliance (Vas, Cms) is not necessary but can be beneficial.

• Moderate Xmax (small woofers:

• Strong motor (BL).

Typical Characteristics of a Passive Radiator Box Woofer

• Qts from 0.2 to 0.35.

• Moderate resonance (Fs) and moving mass (Mms).

• High compliance (Vas, Cms) is not necessary but can be beneficial.

• Moderate Xmax (small woofers:

• Strong motor (BL).

• EBP greater than or equal to 100.

• Avoid woofers with excessive unknown losses.

Notes:

EBP is the efficiency bandwidth product and it is calculated by dividing Fs by Qes. If Qes is unknown, EBP can be estimated with: Fs / Qts. BassBox Pro provides an EBP indicator on the Parameters tab of the Driver Properties window and on the Driver Locator.

Although vented, double-tuned bandpass and passive radiator boxes do not usually require a woofer with a large Xmax, it won't hurt to have a large Xmax. In fact, a generous Xmax is always good because it reduces a source of nonlinear distortion.

Most vented and passive radiator boxes have a leakage loss parameter (QL) that is around 7. An excessively "lossy" driver can reduce this and should be avoided unless you know how to adjust QL accordingly. Sources of loss through a woofer are a porous dust cap or "lossy" surround.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

welcome to the site

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

best thing in my opinion, search, read, ask, and learn. but dont skip anything, read as much as you can and you will benefit greatly.

 

[AltarCrystal 10+ year member]

Hands on is for sure the best way to learn anything. Reading articles, reviews, and of course the forums help a bunch too. If you have some buddies that do it, just ask to watch/help when they do ANYTHING to their system. If they know what they're doing, chances are they'll have no problem teaching you a thing or two.

 

[CobaltKicker 10+ year member]

Hands-on

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

http://www.bcae1.com/

 

[Hitler 10+ year member]

nauc posted alot of good sites and info, you can read for days. And thats what you need to do!