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06-14-2009, 11:35 AM
#21
I do not think DVA should sound better, but I hope it does for your sake 
Plain cd players always sounded better then dvd players, but in your case, if you're running optical cable to the processor, you're using processor's DAC, so I doubt you'll hear any difference going from one unit to the next, but you already knew that, right?
Plain cd players always sounded better then dvd players, but in your case, if you're running optical cable to the processor, you're using processor's DAC, so I doubt you'll hear any difference going from one unit to the next, but you already knew that, right?
06-17-2009, 08:26 AM
#23
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I noticed this last night when playing one of the Autosound 2000 discs. It had never occured on CD source material before because I had always used a laptop and the AUX inputs for test tones.
06-17-2009, 08:52 PM
#25
I narrowed it down a little further. The "zipper" noise on the Alpine F1 gear only happens on test tones (ie. single frequency sine waves) never on musical source material.
I noticed this last night when playing one of the Autosound 2000 discs. It had never occured on CD source material before because I had always used a laptop and the AUX inputs for test tones.
I noticed this last night when playing one of the Autosound 2000 discs. It had never occured on CD source material before because I had always used a laptop and the AUX inputs for test tones.
06-22-2009, 12:06 PM
#27
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So I got the 4th place in SQi at yesterday show in Whitby, not bad for a first... Thanks to SirSleepalot for the tuning.
The tonal accuracy is where I lost most of my point
Lack of sub bass: well that was predictable since I use a ported box and the level was at a minimum to prevent too much sub bass, next step build a sealed box.
Little more mid-bass: Damn, this was lowered to prevent the too much mid-bass comment... I guess ill turn it up a notch for the next comp.
Good mid-high: For reference, I am using the factory location for the mids and the tweet are mounted off-axis in the A-pillard. I also have a small imaging problem (there's a slight shift to the left for the center ) so i guess the next logical step will be to build pods.
The tonal accuracy is where I lost most of my point
Lack of sub bass: well that was predictable since I use a ported box and the level was at a minimum to prevent too much sub bass, next step build a sealed box.
Little more mid-bass: Damn, this was lowered to prevent the too much mid-bass comment... I guess ill turn it up a notch for the next comp.
Good mid-high: For reference, I am using the factory location for the mids and the tweet are mounted off-axis in the A-pillard. I also have a small imaging problem (there's a slight shift to the left for the center ) so i guess the next logical step will be to build pods.
10-05-2009, 11:09 PM
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Small update
I'm now replacing the 2 12" SSA ICON and the Sundown 1500D for.............................
1 10" IDMAX and an Alpine PDX-1.1000
Yup that's right, major downgrade in term of output BUT major upgrade in accuracy the box that i have for the SSA have so much port area that a low volume or under the tuning frequency they are non existent. So now ill have the 10 installed between the 2 front seat (front firing) and the and amp and processor installed under my seat. Premilinary testing are looking good and the sub blend perfectly with the front stage.
BTW huge thanks to Sikk Nation for spending 2 hours with me figuring what would be the best location for a new sub in the caravan.
For those who like pictures here's the gear
I'm now replacing the 2 12" SSA ICON and the Sundown 1500D for.............................
1 10" IDMAX and an Alpine PDX-1.1000
Yup that's right, major downgrade in term of output BUT major upgrade in accuracy
the box that i have for the SSA have so much port area that a low volume or under the tuning frequency they are non existent. So now ill have the 10 installed between the 2 front seat (front firing) and the and amp and processor installed under my seat. Premilinary testing are looking good and the sub blend perfectly with the front stage.BTW huge thanks to Sikk Nation for spending 2 hours with me figuring what would be the best location for a new sub in the caravan.
For those who like pictures here's the gear
10-19-2009, 06:56 PM
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here's the final look. new cup holder to replace the one i can't access anymore...
before you ask, yes it's screwed to the box and fully deadened underneat
Love it so far and some song are perfect to mix the sugar in my coffee.
before you ask, yes it's screwed to the box and fully deadened underneat
Love it so far and some song are perfect to mix the sugar in my coffee.
