Archive for July, 2009

What car speakers have the best sound quality?

I have Infinity speakers that are pretty good. Are there speakers that are better? I’m not looking for bass as much as sound clarity.
IMO the best SQ speakers you can buy are from Boston Acoustics. i’m sure others disagree that there the best, but i think we can all agree that there better [...]

how many amps does a car battery have?

how many amps does a 12 v car battery have?
BATTERY at rest 12 volt most are capable of near 600 cca (cold cranking amps) plus or minus a few hundred. There is normally a sticker or label on top that tells the amperage of a specific battery.

cross over question?

im using just two mini monitors (bookshelf speakers) and a velodyne subwoofer. so my moniters have a bass extension down to 50hz and my sub can go from 140hz on down. what should i should set my cross over at for optimal sound quality. I also hear that the best cross over frequency is 80hz [...]

do all in dash dvd players fit every car?

I have a 2006 Kia Sedona and was wanting to add an in-dash dvd player with a monitor in the back. I was looking for some on ebay and was wondering if it mattered which one? Do I have to know what will fit my van or what?
No, Different cars take different aftermarket radios
There are [...]

How to install a car amplifier?

I have a JVC 4 channel, 540W amplifier.
I’m not an electrician but I try.
So I connected all audio and speaker cables correctly.
I run just one kenwood 10" subwoofer.
I gave power for the amplifier through cigaratte lighter port.
Now when I turn on the bass a bit loud the low power indicator on the amplifier blinks and [...]

Can you install a video camera in your car?

My friend thinks he can install a video camera in his car. He’s had run ins with the police. I say he wouldn’t be able to include the video of a police stop in court so why bother. Who is right? The loser has to buy the other dinner.
He can present him side of [...]

How many amps desirable for an old 24 unit building?

We have 800 amps coming into a 100 year-old 24 unit building. It would cost $60,000 to increase that to 1600 amps. What standards should we be following? The building rules prohibit electric stoves and dyers, and there is controversy about a steam shower I just installed. Would 1600 amp be enough to change those [...]

What do you think the future trends will be for: mobile phones, e-mail, loudspeakers or/and sensors?

I think they will have a built in Toaster, and possibly a Microwave.

Running car audio systems with a hybrid vechicle?

I am considering on buying a hybrid Saturn Vue Greenline. My only concern is this: is hooking up car audio systems (large amps and subs) in hybrid vehicles well documented/possible?
If so, what are some good sites explaining this?
can you do it… yes
well documented… no

How to fit an amp and sub woofer?

i recently fitted my amp and sub woofer to my bora but i have a problem and it keeps draining the battery. when ignition is off the light that shows power on the amp is still on. it is a direct connection to the amp from the battery. the old radio was the original set [...]