Mr. 973808 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 If you want the best bass possible and a way to measure how loud your system is playing, the EPIC-160 in-dash car audio processor is the perfect product for you. The EPIC-160 is an expert combination of the patented bass enhancement circuits from The Epicenter along with a microphone and a 160-dB SPL (sound pressure level) display. The display will show real time SPL or hold the highest value so you can show your friends. It will also display voltage so you can monitor your vehicle's electrical systems. With AudioControl's unique Para-Bass equalization control, you select the frequency and bandwidth for the enhanced bass action. The EPIC-160 in-dash car audio processor gives you great bass and a way to see the result. The EPIC-160 uses The Epicenter’s patented bass restoration circuitry, which actually adds lower octaves of bass to any performance autosound system. In addition, the EPIC-160 includes AudioControl’s Para-Bass equalization, which allows the user to fine-tune the bass response to their specific vehicle. The net result is more bass…louder. In addition to allowing users to maximize their bass response, the new EPIC-160 offers a Key Features Patented Bass Maximization Circuitry from The Epicenter Chassis Mounted 160 dB Microphone and SPL Display Peak Hold Capabilities Para-Bass Equalization Speaker Level or Line Level Inputs Balanced Differential Inputs and Outputs for Maximum Noise Rejection High Headroom PWM Switching Power Supply Switchable Backlight Illumination Color (Green or Amber) System Design Applications Great Sound You Can See specially designed microphone mounted on the front panel that can measure up to 160 dB. The SPL is then shown on an LED display on the front panel of the EPIC-160. Optionally, users of the EPIC-160 may select to see their SPL measurement constantly updating or in a peak hold mode. The display also will show the systems power voltage with one tenth volt resolution. The EPIC-160 is housed in a convenient ½ DIN sized chassis with all of the user controls and microphone mounted on the front panel. Like most AudioControl products, the EPIC-160 provides speaker level inputs and the ability to output signal levels as high as 13-volts. This should explain everything. THE GRADUATE 10:18:2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tech Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Sounds like a bass boost knob with voltage reading and SPL mic all in your dash? As well as an increasing signal for the bass frequencies, does it also increase voltage (like a line driver)? Baylor University Accounting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 973808 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Basically it's a bass knob that restores the missing bass that is sometimes lost during recording. Which makes the bass clearer, cleaner, and richer in most recordings. THE GRADUATE 10:18:2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 973808 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Sounds like a bass boost knob with voltage reading and SPL mic all in your dash? As well as an increasing signal for the bass frequencies, does it also increase voltage (like a line driver)? Sounds like a bass boost knob with voltage reading and SPL mic all in your dash? Yessir As well as an increasing signal for the bass frequencies, does it also increase voltage (like a line driver)? I have no idea. THE GRADUATE 10:18:2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tech Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 oh okay, so that makes sense, for creating a stronger signal for the frequencies that might not be there but should be there, kinda? or it has the ability to do that? Baylor University Accounting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVBin916 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I run one in my setup and I will never give it up. I love it because like described above it inhances the music that has low or soft bass notes and turns a no bass having song into a bass monster. So if you listen to a veritie of music like Old School or R&B this is the unit you will want. The epic-160 is nice but I just have the Audio Controle unit with the remote bass knob. All you get with the 160 is an indash meter which is not realy accurate IMO. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Search: Epic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...765&hl=Epic I have an Epic-160. It does what it says it does: Adds LOWER bass to songs w/ little, less apparent bass or higher punchier bass. I think it was GP2K that said " I can make Garth Brooks sound like Bass Mechanic" w/ his Epicenter...and thats very true. I can hit harder w/ a Love song, Mexican Hat dance, Polka, or Daler Mehdi song on my Epic than ur best Young Jeezy w/ out. It adds VERY LOW octaves to songs that lack them or LOST them in the compression of recording. The mic IS accurate-to a degree. It is far LESS sensitive than a TL (about -5db) but it only really varies w/ temp and only 1db at most if that from my exp. I have had it in there for a few yrs now. The BASS restoration part is AWSOME not only cuz of what it does, but because it has a DEFEAT button so you can have it on or off at the push of a button AND it has a gain knob. You can turn it on and off at will, and alter the amount of gain in real time. It's hard to explain the diff it makes until you experience it in a car/truck w/ a decent setup and you should ALWAYS run it w/ a subsonic filter IMO. ~2cents. COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 i have an empty space in my console, maybe i should buy one so i can run around and peg 160's all day If i cant do it on a TL yet may as well get the Epi! 160's baby here i come ! All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassHead7 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 those r very nice i wana get one they arent too expensive either. sum 1 told me though they can mess ur subs up even if u know wut ur doing...or is this device an easily used thing??? Gota have my rear view shakin and my seats vibratin'. (2) 12" Diamond D3 (1) DEI Directed Audio 2400D (1) Kicker L5 15" (1) Rockford Fosgate P5002 (2) 12" Fosgate P2's (2) 15" Fosgate P2 ^^Not all hooked up at once, i rotate. Its all i got.^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 An Epicenter is a Bass Processor. All it does is Reproduces Bass. Does not make things "louder" however it will bring notes to LIVE. I have an Epicenter series 2, I only switch on the epicenter maybe a quarter of a turn on the knob, & its only music that doesnt seem to have any bass. But I must warn you When using an Epicenter BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL with it, you will end up bottoming out and damaging equipment if used improperly. If you have a sealed box you dont have to worry as much. I've heard a 12" mag in a 1.3 cube box with the epicenter on full tilt, sounds dam great, i askes him(jntar) if it would damage his mag, he said since its in this particular size box and its sealed it wont...he should know he's a very well respected member & lives local from Caraudio.com...but he can be dick if you get in his badside You can find an epicenter in the $100 range if you look around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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