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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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Can't help with pandora.

HU crossovers should already be set. Front HPF around 100, sub LPF around 100, but you can adjust them up/down depending on how your system sounds to you.

If it's the EQ you're asking about, just pick the preset that matches your most common type of music.
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 07:44 AM
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Can't help with pandora.

HU crossovers should already be set. Front HPF around 100, sub LPF around 100, but you can adjust them up/down depending on how your system sounds to you.

If it's the EQ you're asking about, just pick the preset that matches your most common type of music.
let's say I adjust the h/U from 100 to 125 don't I have to adjust that on the Amp ? Also what about adjusting the slope? Sorry so many questions!

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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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I was also doing some reading and one thing I read was don't use the LP on the head unit and the LP on the amp say for the sub....can cause phasing problems keep one of them off don't keep both on I don't know how true that is
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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Can't say I've heard or experienced that.
Don't forget to play with TA as well to help fine tune your soundstage
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by yamabob
Can't say I've heard or experienced that.
Don't forget to play with TA as well to help fine tune your soundstage
sorry ta? **** and ***! Lol
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Yeah-that works. The hell with the stereo.
Time alignment. Adjust the distance so the sound hits you at the same time relative to your distance from the speakers.
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by yamabob
Yeah-that works. The hell with the stereo.
Time alignment. Adjust the distance so the sound hits you at the same time relative to your distance from the speakers.
Ok got thanks!
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 09:08 PM
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I would have to say t h see focal tweeters are harsh!! Just in case I can't get these to work to my liking... what are some good tweeters?
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 06:22 AM
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why I went with Morel. How much you want to spend? Sifoni-ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6020
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Originally Posted by yamabob
why I went with Morel. How much you want to spend? Sifoni-ScanSpeak Illuminator D3004/6020
not alot but ...but something that sounds gd! Even a set of used ones. $100-150 .

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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 08:13 AM
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Before you do anything, play with set-up first. YOu may be able to tune some of that brightness out
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by yamabob
Before you do anything, play with set-up first. YOu may be able to tune some of that brightness out
yes I will. Just want a backup plan. I think I would go with morel!! I can't wait to work the bugs out of this system it sounds so clean now!! And to think I still have more power if I want it!!!! And let me say the front stage is everything on a high end system!
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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Sounds like you are getting there. I sometimes sit in the car and marvel at the sound
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by yamabob
Sounds like you are getting there. I sometimes sit in the car and marvel at the sound
Thanks for all your help!! I'm sure I will be back! Lol. next up is lowering and tires this is fun!
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We gotta get you a blower-then you'll be talking some music!!
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by yamabob
We gotta get you a blower-then you'll be talking some music!!
Yeah that would be nice with heads and a cam tune for e85. I had a Whipple 2.9 on my 04 cobra e85 tune made 650 to the wheels easily that was a fun car.
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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Sweet-That's where I'm at now
The stereo was to overcome the drone. Home run on that account
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 08:53 AM
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Are tweeters supposed to sound Clear when playing? My Focals sound like the sound is from a distance if that makes sense? And very high picthed! Not clear at all. Not happy with Focal tweeters. So I will spend $250 on some new ones. I just want to do this once...does these also have to be 4 ohms?

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Match your speaker impedance's so if the mid's are 4 make the tweets so.
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Originally Posted by yamabob
Match your speaker impedance's so if the mid's are 4 make the tweets so.
thanks again!
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