Any of you guys know A LOT about setting up car audio systems? - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

HardcoreZ28 · 05-16-2006, 12:35 PM

I just bought a Kenwood XXV-01D headunit and the range of adjustments on it is way way past what I would know. I'm talking lpf, hpf, mhz, and all kinds of other adjustments. Let me know if any of you guys would know how to adjust this for me and maybe we can meet up. Thanks.

Tru2Chevy · 05-16-2006, 12:57 PM

::waits for Jake::

- Justin

HardcoreZ28 · 05-16-2006, 01:05 PM

Yeah this may be a little above him also but I could be wrong. Jake???

HardcoreZ28 · 05-16-2006, 01:28 PM

I may have found a guy from TGO who lives local to help but anyone on here who can help also is more than welcome.

Ian · 05-16-2006, 05:32 PM

I know dave (lthlrides2k something or other) was just in a sound off contest....he'll probably be able to help you out

HardcoreZ28 · 05-16-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

I know dave (lthlrides2k something or other) was just in a sound off contest....he'll probably be able to help you out

Does he live out in Readington? If so he might be the same Dave from TGO that responded to me.

qwikz28 · 05-16-2006, 10:46 PM

lpf= low pass filter= doesnt allow a certain speaker to play below a certain frequency (usually the subwoofer)

hpf= high pass filter= doesnt allow a certain speaker to play above a certain frequency (usually the speakers)

mhz- megahertz- unit of frequency measurement but is probably referring to the EQ.

the lpf and hpf are usually set at the amp but you can do whatever you want. my headunit made it very easy by having a crossover which basically sets any frequency level (i used 80 hertz) to not let speakers go below or subs to go above. makes it a very easy way to blend the sounds of the speakers and subs. check if yours has that if not i'll swing by this week and set them for you. they are very important to avoid distortion. the main thing we need to spend time on is the gains. thats important to getting the signal going to the speakers to be as clear as possible.

o man i almost forgot- congrads on getting that head unit you wanted!

HardcoreZ28 · 05-17-2006, 02:40 PM

Yeah it's got all those adjustments and more. You can actually tell it what size speakers you're running in the front and rear and how far each one is from the headunit apparently. I'll give you a call this weekend if I have some free time.

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Originally Posted by qwikz28

lpf= low pass filter= doesnt allow a certain speaker to play below a certain frequency (usually the subwoofer)

hpf= high pass filter= doesnt allow a certain speaker to play above a certain frequency (usually the speakers)

mhz- megahertz- unit of frequency measurement but is probably referring to the EQ.

the lpf and hpf are usually set at the amp but you can do whatever you want. my headunit made it very easy by having a crossover which basically sets any frequency level (i used 80 hertz) to not let speakers go below or subs to go above. makes it a very easy way to blend the sounds of the speakers and subs. check if yours has that if not i'll swing by this week and set them for you. they are very important to avoid distortion. the main thing we need to spend time on is the gains. thats important to getting the signal going to the speakers to be as clear as possible.

o man i almost forgot- congrads on getting that head unit you wanted!

project89 · 05-18-2006, 11:51 PM

hey do u still need somone to help u set it up?

project89 · 05-18-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by qwikz28

lpf= low pass filter= doesnt allow a certain speaker to play below a certain frequency (usually the subwoofer)

hpf= high pass filter= doesnt allow a certain speaker to play above a certain frequency (usually the speakers)

mhz- megahertz- unit of frequency measurement but is probably referring to the EQ.

the lpf and hpf are usually set at the amp but you can do whatever you want. my headunit made it very easy by having a crossover which basically sets any frequency level (i used 80 hertz) to not let speakers go below or subs to go above. makes it a very easy way to blend the sounds of the speakers and subs. check if yours has that if not i'll swing by this week and set them for you. they are very important to avoid distortion. the main thing we need to spend time on is the gains. thats important to getting the signal going to the speakers to be as clear as possible.

o man i almost forgot- congrads on getting that head unit you wanted!

u got that wrong subsonic filter dosent allow speaker to play below a certian frequency range
lpf keeps all the mid an high freq. away from ur speakers
hpf filters out bass from ur speakers

HardcoreZ28 · 05-19-2006, 08:07 AM

Yeah I still need to set it up but I'm waiting to install my subs first. Just waiting for the carpet to get delivered to cover the box first. All the wiring is run and ready to be hooked up.

project89 · 05-19-2006, 10:41 AM

alright just let me know when u need the help

qwikz28 · 05-19-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lethalrides2k3

u got that wrong subsonic filter dosent allow speaker to play below a certian frequency range
lpf keeps all the mid an high freq. away from ur speakers
hpf filters out bass from ur speakers

good call.

Firehawk 526 · 05-23-2006, 09:56 PM

If you were in the lower DE area, I would help you tune it, but won't be up the NJ way for a couple months. Yes, it can be quite overwhelming!

qwikz28 · 05-23-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehawk 526

If you were in the lower DE area, I would help you tune it, but won't be up the NJ way for a couple months. Yes, it can be quite overwhelming!

aren't you on fbodyaudio.com?

Firehawk 526 · 05-23-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by qwikz28

aren't you on fbodyaudio.com?

Yes sir, but I don't profess to be an electronic engineer

I can get by w/basics and mainly tuning, but enclosure designing, and systems construction aren't my strongsuits. Do you know DJ (Mike)? He lives in the Havover, PA area and is quite an authority on F-body sound!

qwikz28 · 05-23-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehawk 526

Yes sir, but I don't profess to be an electronic engineer

I can get by w/basics and mainly tuning, but enclosure designing, and systems construction aren't my strongsuits. Do you know DJ (Mike)? He lives in the Havover, PA area and is quite an authority on F-body sound!

i've been waiting for Mike to build me a box since i bought my car!!!! when it comes to Fbodies and audio he is the man! lol my sig on fbody audio is "waiting for the DJ Sexay custom stealthbox."

Firehawk 526 · 05-23-2006, 10:23 PM

U may have another vehicle before then.......lmao

He has alot on his plate right now from the last conversation we had, but not sure if anyone on the F-Body Audio forum is from NJ. Biggs and Weymeyer (JBL) are in the NY area, but they are too busy and important to contact for assistance. In fact, I gotta re-tune my system for the OC show in (3 weeks). Demo vehicle for the local shop! (In exchange, I get free shop time and other perks)

OK, back on topic!