RobertMcDonald Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Ok, I am relativly new to the car audio world, but I do understand electricity and mechanics fairly well. Sound waves and such are still a mystery. My question is as follows. Why hasnt the automotive audio industry kept up with the times? It seems that almost all of major systems these days still use RCA type outputs and analog type amplifiers. I have yet to see an true digital amp or car stereo, not saying they dont exist! Most of what I see requires several RCA cables to run form your stereo to you active crossover or amplifiers. Why not use a single digital cable like most home audio systems use? Or perhaps an HDMI type setup? Heck even fibre optic. Is it because its to expensive? I mean I can buy a digital home stereo with built in decoder and a DVD player with HDMI for less than the cost of a decent car amplifier that has maybe a balanced input capability. BTW, what is the balanced input for anyways. Hopefully this inst a totally newb topic!! My link
n8ball2013 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 there are fiber optic ready head units. its impractical for most users. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
BJD3 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Some of this may be wrong, but its been my observations. My question is as follows. Why hasnt the automotive audio industry kept up with the times? It seems that almost all of major systems these days still use RCA type outputs and analog type amplifiers. I have yet to see an true digital amp or car stereo, not saying they dont exist I think if you use Zapco amps with Zapco processors, you can get a digital signal to the amplifier. I'm assuming the processors will also have digital inputs. Most of what I see requires several RCA cables to run form your stereo to you active crossover or amplifiers. Why not use a single digital cable like most home audio systems use? It isn't backwards compatible. LOTS of money invested for little payoff. Or perhaps an HDMI type setup? HDMI is horrible for that. The plugs in the back of my TV don't stay put like they're supposed to.Heck even fibre optic. Fiber optic is used, but you can also run into practical problems. It doesn't like to be pinched, it doesn't like long runs and it doesn't like tight bends. All of which are things you can encounter with car audio. Is it because its to expensive? In part. From what I've been able to tell, it really doesn't make financial sense for a company to develop these technologies for a relatively small portion of an already small market. I mean I can buy a digital home stereo with built in decoder and a DVD player with HDMI for less than the cost of a decent car amplifier that has maybe a balanced input capability. Home equipment doesn't really have to deal with the temp and humidity swings a car's equipmnt does. And being that car audio is a relatively niche market with a costs per unit rises. You want a noob question? Why do 90% of double-din head units suck? Anti Peel and Seal...lol You may be offended by the above. Don't take it personally, I'm just abrasive. 2002 Buick Park Avenue DC Level 4 M2 12 D2 Car Audio Bargain 1600.1 Eclipse CD3200 ~2 cubes @ 34 hz. Stinger Roadkill Expert
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