White Lightning Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 the only reason i say active is because it will make time allignment easier, atleast in my opinion.I'm learning (the hard way) that there is no "easy" in time alignment ... Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNasty Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 its not easy but you understand what im saying ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Technically speaking, time alignment, crossovers, etc...in the head unit, is still a sound processor, it just isn't external. Just throwing that out there F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 So, i am bored and when i get bored i overthink things. So, in direct violation of using the KISS method and throwing out all logic, I am going to post this question here and see what happens. Feel free to call me an idiot if you like, i am just trying to learn here. Also, I'm not so diluted i think i have an SQ setup. But that's no reason to not try to get the most out of what i have. With the power I have i should be able to get a decent amount of output and still have a good sounding setup. Alright, down to buisiness. Try to keep up, my posts tend to become train wrecks of text. I have two sets of t1675's up front, so 4 mids, 4 tweets. I have a couple ideas rolling around like these. Tell me what you think or give me some ideas or tips. 1. Run tweeters a different gain levels to reduce standing waves and odd overlapping harmonics(yuck). I am speaking about something like one set (left and right) at one level, and the other (left and right) lower. 2. Running overlapping crossover points on the tweeters and mids. Think of it like one set of tweets at 4k 12db slope, and another set at 3k 24 or 18db slope. Maybe run the mids lpf at slightly different points and or slopes too. 3. I can do time alignment, at least i think so, the pioneer 80prs claims time alignment but i think it may just actually cut levels on different outputs just to trick your ears into thinking the sound stage is more center. Maybe someone could chime in on this. 4. To that point, if the time alignment is legit, is using a tape measure and setting the distance to each speaker going to be close enough or should I consider other things when putting in the measurements for each driver. Thats about all i got right now. I'm sure i can come up with more questions though. I really wish you could make it to Huntsville Alabama this weekend ... Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I've always done overlapping crossover points with good results. Frequencies tend to overlap anyway depending on crossover slopes. But also you can get better results with minimum equipment. It is easier to tune and adjust as well. To get it setup the right way take some trial and error. I am just a fan of simplicity. Running the 2 sets at different levels may help a little but I think would be based on proximity to your ears. If they are the same distance, they should be the same level. Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Wow I didn't know anyone replied. OK. I am running active yes and as far as any other questions look to my SIG. The tweet and mids are all on their own channels on the two 85.4's. All at 4ohm. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 No misbass yet. That will happen soon . P3. 8's. They will be crossed around 65 to 200 or in that area Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Huntsville is 600 miles from here. But I'm off this weekwnd Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Huntsville is 600 miles from here. But I'm off this weekwndSomething like 400 for me ... I won't be driving this year, my truck will be on my trailer ... If you make it, hit me up in the MECA SQ area for a chat and demos ... Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancapri92 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 you definitely do not need to run active. if you do make it to world finals take a listen to my car ... it is a simple 5.25 passive component set and single 8" subwoofer. my car had a 6.5" 3-way active set and how it sits now is better in any every way Teamcapri.comThe TeamCapri 1992 Mercury Capri XR22012 FORD EDGE SQ BUILDOld build logMy FeedBack1992 Mercury capri XR2 Hyper LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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