The A Team

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OK I got the new setup running today, and even with the new deck I can't stop it from skipping....to LOUD. I can only turn it up maybe half of it's potential before it skips. If any of you hard-core SPLer have any tips or secrets on how to keep this from happening please help me out, need to fix this problem.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

NorthernSPL

If your hitting over 152-153 on the termlab get a cd changer really helps, if not then I cant help, I haev never had my CD player skip on me.

[ April 09, 2005, 03:22 PM: Message edited by: NorthernSPL ]

MR2NR

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Find out if it a resonant frequency issue, a mounting issue or a disc issue first. More info needed dude, how is it mounted, what is the vehicle, what are the subs and amps? What was done for the power and ground wires for it?

The A Team

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More info here you go: subs 2-DD9500, amps 2-D2s, vehicle 92 Mazda MX3, electrical system is solid based around a optima31.

Not a cd problem... The deck is in factory location, using the same wires as the last deck. Do you think if I were to wire the deck direct to the batt it would help? How would I know if it was a frequency issue?

MR2NR

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My bet is that it is a resonant frequency issue. This san be a direct shockwave from the sub moving the laser sled enough to skip or can be induced through the insulators in the transport from the dash vibrating.

To try and solve this with what you have..... going to be hard to do. May be solved with the MB Quart NRA650 cd player with a 30second anti buffer memory (designed for skipping situations in boats) or a Eclipse that has a differentially tuned suspension and servos on the laser sled. Might be something to try.

The A Team

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Not looking to buy a new deck... just bought one (Pioneer DEH-P960MP)

Is there any way to sheild the deck from the frequencies. Or some way to mount the deck so it cancels the effects. I mention that because if I pull it out of the dash and hold it free air I have no problems.

MR2NR

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In this case it sounds like a resonant frequency issue coming from the dash and moving through the insulators in the transport mechanism. A changer has been suggested which of course means more cashola out the door. To try and beef up the dash will be an effort in futility. Is the deck backstrapped or just in with the cage and it's a$$ end flappin in the breeze?. If you are going to consider the changer route, not to take a good deck out of the picture, but I would try one of the ones I suggested.

pro_onSNOW

Have you thought about trying insulate behind the dash and stop vibrations through the use of dynamat? its cheeper than a cd changer so probibly worth a try...

Haunz

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As MR2 said the transport isolators are not doing thier job... sometimes its a case where something has fallen apart... (generally its a rubber foot or spring suspension)

If its not a mechanical failure, you can try modifying or suplementing the internal isolators directly... or make an external suspension for the deck...

It may be enough to pad any surface where the HU makes direct contact with the dash or mounts..

Edit: it could also be a case where the deck is not mounted securly enough, in which case a more secure mounting method may fix the problem... !

[ April 13, 2005, 09:37 AM: Message edited by: Haunz ]

The A Team

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This weekend I will be working on this problem. I will be using a few suggestions that have been stated above. Hope it can be solved with some deadener and some bracing.

Thanks for the suggestions guys [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

[ April 13, 2005, 04:12 PM: Message edited by: The A Team ]