Tuning (long)
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it should be noted that proper tuning takes days if not weeks and months to get right. because of our ears inability to hear minor changes over a long listening period(listener fatigue) its not a good idea to make alot of changes to quickly and try to listen to them immediatley. x-over and especially eq changes should be made slowly over time and give your ears rest in between sessions, i give at least 30-45 minutes, if you find that you are making changes but it doesnt sound like it, its time to take a break and come back in a while, just dont do and jackhammering or anything really loud in the meantime, and never try tuning your car in a loud envirionment, ambient noise can play tricks on your ears as well, i hope im not hijacking the thread, just giving input on my experiences
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Joined: May 2004
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Really good thread. One thing to add possibly is first determine your goals of tuning. I mean how wide and how high you would like things to be. Yes this pretty much all goes in with install but I cant stress enough how planning can cut down on some aspects.
I agree with ,Defro, knowing how something is suspose to sound is the most important this. Is a sax, a sax etc. Tonality is key, then staging etc. In my view, the tonal portion makes the music fun and alive...staging is some what suggestive. And most people have no idea what staging and imaging is. Good sound is easily referenced...
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Headphones are pretty much the best way to hear good tonality without spending a fortune. Also they can really show imaging. The only thing they might not do as well as a loudspeaker system is depth, but some I have heard create a good sense of depth.
