JL CleanSweep or AudioControl LC6
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...Or if you do not have any amps yet you could just get the new MTX Thunder series amps which have similar technology (as the Audio Control piece) built in and it saves you buying an additional processor ontop of amps.
[ October 18, 2005, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: Mitek Canada Ryan ]
[ October 18, 2005, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: Mitek Canada Ryan ]
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I'm curious to to why you "need" one of those units HansRudel?
Do you have an EQ compensating deck (CleanSweep) or one with split audio out (LC6) or have some need for an outboard volume ****??
If you have a regular ol' headunit you can do well with just a good LOC or even NO LOC depending on your amps [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
Do you have an EQ compensating deck (CleanSweep) or one with split audio out (LC6) or have some need for an outboard volume ****??
If you have a regular ol' headunit you can do well with just a good LOC or even NO LOC depending on your amps [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
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My Civic, has the stereo built into the dash,,which I would rather not destroy
see link
https://www.caraudioforumz.com/review.com/civicsedan-dash2.jpg
Im a newb, but I was told this in the best route to go
.??
[ October 18, 2005, 06:07 PM: Message edited by: HansRudel ]
see link
https://www.caraudioforumz.com/review.com/civicsedan-dash2.jpg
Im a newb, but I was told this in the best route to go
.??
[ October 18, 2005, 06:07 PM: Message edited by: HansRudel ]
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A factory system is weak due to lack of power and inadaquate speakers.
Most cases the head unit is fine. Unfortunatly some factory systems have EQ's(roll off) which makes things just a little more tricky.
I have a Mazda 6 and use an LOC direct into my MTX amps.
Most cases the head unit is fine. Unfortunatly some factory systems have EQ's(roll off) which makes things just a little more tricky.
I have a Mazda 6 and use an LOC direct into my MTX amps.
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The biggest problem I see with OEM head units is the lack of a pre-amp output. Aside from having to pass thru an extra stage of amplification, the bandwidth of the output transistors is usually not wide enough to be clean down to 20Hz.
Intentional limiting of the lows in an OEM head unit, allows the car manufacturer to get away with a less expensive speaker, and prevents a lot of warranty claims.
I've never heard a system that wasn't dramatically improved by the upgrade of the stock deck.
[ October 23, 2005, 04:30 AM: Message edited by: Starterwiz ]
Intentional limiting of the lows in an OEM head unit, allows the car manufacturer to get away with a less expensive speaker, and prevents a lot of warranty claims.
I've never heard a system that wasn't dramatically improved by the upgrade of the stock deck.
[ October 23, 2005, 04:30 AM: Message edited by: Starterwiz ]
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Thx guys, I'll let you know how it goes.
I haven't seen any customer reviews anywhere on the LC6 or Cleansweep so I feel like a guinnypig here.
I decided on the LC6, picked up some new Focals 6.5s for the front,,
Amp and sub and all to be wired up this coming Wednesday
I haven't seen any customer reviews anywhere on the LC6 or Cleansweep so I feel like a guinnypig here.
I decided on the LC6, picked up some new Focals 6.5s for the front,,
Amp and sub and all to be wired up this coming Wednesday
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Originally posted by Starterwiz:
The biggest problem I see with OEM head units is the lack of a pre-amp output. Aside from having to pass thru an extra stage of amplification, the bandwidth of the output transistors is usually not wide enough to be clean down to 20Hz.
Intentional limiting of the lows in an OEM head unit, allows the car manufacturer to get away with a less expensive speaker, and prevents a lot of warranty claims.
I've never heard a system that wasn't dramatically improved by the upgrade of the stock deck.
The biggest problem I see with OEM head units is the lack of a pre-amp output. Aside from having to pass thru an extra stage of amplification, the bandwidth of the output transistors is usually not wide enough to be clean down to 20Hz.
Intentional limiting of the lows in an OEM head unit, allows the car manufacturer to get away with a less expensive speaker, and prevents a lot of warranty claims.
I've never heard a system that wasn't dramatically improved by the upgrade of the stock deck.
