Archive for April, 2011

Why won’t my sub woofer work while i have my speaker towers plugged in?

I have 2 sony speaker towers and a sub woofer. i plugged them all into the appropriate connectors on my dvd player but the speakers work but the sub woofer doesnt. But when i unplug the speakers the sub woofer then works. So how do i get them to work at the same time?
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Can I hook up Peavey loudspeakers to a home stereo system?

I have a pair of Peavey speakers used by a band. I would like to see if I can use them with a home stereo system. If so, they use 1/4 inch male connectors how can I convert to a two wire connection to the stereo? Thanks,
Phil
very bad idea. those speakers will [...]

How do I use the loudspeakers in my itouch?

Well…i have the headphones..but i want to listen them through the loudspeakers…
How do i activate them?
(Is there any loudspeaker in itouch btw..??)
sorry only iphone…maybe next generation innovation?

What song should I play on my new car audio system?

I’m installing a new car audio system on my car next week including new stereo amps speakers and subwoofer. I’m looking for suggestions of which song should be the first song to play on my new system. I like rap and metal and i’m looking for something that will highlight the bass and be a [...]

How can I wire my car audio system to allow an electric guitar to be played through it ?

I’m a terrific guitar player and the girls love it when I play for them. I’d like to be able to hook up my electric guitar cord somehow and play it through my car audio system. This would possibly lead to many backseat adventures. Any ideas
Does your car audio system have [...]

Whether to buy car audio early or after the test and car has been purchased?

Basically i’m 17 in a week and i was wondering, if i was to pass my test whats the best sollution
1. Buy a car insure it and everything then save up money for speakers and subwoofer etc
2. Buy all the audio early and then save up for a car and insurance so when bought i [...]

Is a switch mode car audio power amplifier in anyway preferable to analogue other than size and weight savings?

My car audio consultant insists that the Alpine PDX 5.1 power amplifier will deliver the power i desire to 4 drivers and a sub woofer with ease… I fear the sound from switch mode power amps will lack feel and colour.
if you go in with that expectation you’ll likely hear problems regardless.
Full range class D’s [...]

Why is my sub woofer cutting in and out?

i have a lifted truck with a alpine type r sub woofer, alpine amp, and pionerr speakers. When i go over bumbs it will cut out. The only way to make it working agian is to press the unlock key, but it will then cut out agian on another bump on the road. Is there [...]

How to add a sub woofer to a receiver?

I have an older receiver that i want to add a sub woofer to, but it does not have an output for it. Can i connect it to one of the center speaker outputs? or is there some converter that i can add to add a sub?
There are one of two ways to hook a [...]

What is the best, hardest hitting sub-woofer for your money?

I’m looking for the loudest, best sounding sub-woofer for my money. I also need some tweeters, 2-ways, and an amplifier. I haven’t decided on whether I’m looking to run 8’s, 12’s or 15’s yet so recommmendations would also be greatly appreciated.Thanks for any help or suggestions!
Well it truly depends on how much money you are [...]