Archive for July, 2009

How many speakers should I replace in a car?

I am going to buy a used car with probably around 6 speakers. I want to make my car louder but not with subs cause I listen to heavy metal not rap. How many speakers should I replace and what watt amp should I get if I want to listen to loud, earbleeding metal?
well. considering [...]

I have installed subs and amps in my car and my car start to idle die when I stop the car. What is the problem?

I have a Boss 1500 watt and two 12′ sony explods. My car is a 2000 Honda Civic. Any thoughts?
I also have a 0.5F capacitor that I have not hooked up yet. Do you think this might help?
Sounds to me like you have too much of a strain on the electrical system of your car. [...]

what do you think of this sub?

anygood to pair with my kef bookshelf’s
Velodyne VX-10
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/539813201
for a 12 by 10 bedroom
Velodynes are beautiful subwoofers. I have had a few over the last few years in my home theatre. I run speakers from JM Labs and have found that Velodynes go perfectly with my system.
However a few words of caution
Even though it says [...]

What factors should I consider for a Car DVD player?

Do you have any suggestion on what factors should I consider to get a Car Head unit? What’s the importance? Thanks!
The first thing you have to think about is where to buy the automotive DVD or component from. You could buy it from a bricks and mortar car audio store, which should be able to [...]

Hooking up an I Pod or MP3 player directly to a car amplifier?

I have a rhino (4×4 golf cart) and I would like to install only an amplifier,two speakers, volume control and only use an I pod or MP3 player for the music source ( I do not want to install a stereo). Is this possible and if so what kind of amp 2ch or 4ch and [...]

How do I download a YouTube video to play on my DVD Player in my car?

How do I download a YouTube movie and then burn it to a DVD that will allow it to play in the DVD Player (7" motorized screen) of my car? Also, if anyone has done it, does the YouTube video come up clear in your car?
Thanks,
Jor-Dizzle
You need a simple program like this http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/ it is [...]

How do I adjust the motor full load amps for other countries?

If I have a 5hp 3 phase motor for the U.S. (460V 60Hz 7.6 full load amps). How do you find the full load amps for using it in China (380V 50Hz)? I know 1800 RPM goes to 1500 RPM and the HP goes from 5 to approximately 4.1 but I am not sure [...]

Petition against use of loudspeakers (music) on Public Transport ?

Hi all,
I am interested in what you think about people playing music through speakers on public transport (and especially the amount that use those mp3 player phones)
It really irritates me to hear "dj xxxxx" over my earphones when I have the decency to play my music quietly…..
I feel the Transprt companies should ban use of [...]

What is the best brand of car audio equipment?

I’ve recently purchased a 2003 Lexus es300 and wanted to know what type of speakers and subs to put in it. I’m not trying to spend too much, but I am trying to get some good sound. What’s the best brand of car audio I could buy that is truly worth its cost? Suggestions?
I’d say [...]

SUB woofer.?

ok ive got an amp with: Total RMS output power per channel is 500 watts, at a 2 ohm load, in stereo operation. Total RMS output power in a Bridged Mono Block is 1000watts. Signal to Noise ratio is >99dB. In stereo operation the speaker load can be between 2-16ohms. In mono-bridged mode the speaker [...]