Very intersting stuff regarding installing a system
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Very intersting stuff regarding installing a system
ok guys on my adventure to perfect my system in the D i have found some very interesting info.
1st off the durango holds sound amazingly i have heard a lot of systems in my day and i am just straight impressed about how great my durango holds the music in. It sounds great on the inside and you really cant hear that much from outside
well here is the info that i found when just browsing online (Must of this is perfect somethings im not sure about but overall great info)
This was all taken from a web page by a guy that has a A.A.S. degree in Electronics/Industrial Electronics with 25 years in the mobile audio/consumer electronics field
Choose subs that have a sensitivirty of 92dB or higher for the loudness part. For long lasting the subs should have rubber surround. For quality choose speakers that are CEA-2031 compliant.
Participants in the CEA-2031 Mobile Loudspeaker Program
Clarion
Kenwood USA
Massive Audio
Rockford Corp.
Scosche Industries (FROM MY EXPERIENCE THE COMPNAY IS COMPLETE TRASH THE DASH KIT DID NOT FIT AND THE FUSE HOLDER MELTED EVERYTHING I HAVE TRYED I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH once again in MY EXPERIENCE )
http://www.ce.org/Standards/2490.asp
Something you should know....
If your total system power is 1200 watts RMS or more, you will need to:
1. Upgrade the alternator to a high output alternator
2. Upgrade to a yellow top battery
3. Upgrade the "Big 3" - that is to replace (or add to) the power wire between the battery and alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis and the ground strap from the engine/tranny to the chassis with at least 2 AWG wire.
Failure to do this will result in the early death of the alternator as it will eventually fail.
Here is a guide that will calculate what size alternator and power wires you need http://www.box.net/shared/uchv4dbk88
You will need Microsoft Excel. If you don't have Excel, use this link http://www.box.net/shared/nkkw1dhk4g
A second battery is never a good idea as it's an added strain on the alternator to charge two batteries AND supply power for the car. The ONLY time a second battery is useful is if the audio system is to be used with the car off.
A capacitor is only good so far as the audio system isn't trying to pull too much from the electrical system. A cap doesn't provide more power, it's designed to 'stiffen' the voltage to the amp, nothing else. If the current isn't there, a cap won't help.
The alternator must have at least 20% more amperage power than the entire vehicle and sound system combined for a cap to be of benefit which is ironically the same requirements for an amp to be efficient.
See my site for more info http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com
Some stuff i found interesting hope you enjoy
1st off the durango holds sound amazingly i have heard a lot of systems in my day and i am just straight impressed about how great my durango holds the music in. It sounds great on the inside and you really cant hear that much from outside
well here is the info that i found when just browsing online (Must of this is perfect somethings im not sure about but overall great info)
This was all taken from a web page by a guy that has a A.A.S. degree in Electronics/Industrial Electronics with 25 years in the mobile audio/consumer electronics field
Choose subs that have a sensitivirty of 92dB or higher for the loudness part. For long lasting the subs should have rubber surround. For quality choose speakers that are CEA-2031 compliant.
Participants in the CEA-2031 Mobile Loudspeaker Program
Clarion
Kenwood USA
Massive Audio
Rockford Corp.
Scosche Industries (FROM MY EXPERIENCE THE COMPNAY IS COMPLETE TRASH THE DASH KIT DID NOT FIT AND THE FUSE HOLDER MELTED EVERYTHING I HAVE TRYED I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH once again in MY EXPERIENCE )
http://www.ce.org/Standards/2490.asp
Something you should know....
If your total system power is 1200 watts RMS or more, you will need to:
1. Upgrade the alternator to a high output alternator
2. Upgrade to a yellow top battery
3. Upgrade the "Big 3" - that is to replace (or add to) the power wire between the battery and alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis and the ground strap from the engine/tranny to the chassis with at least 2 AWG wire.
Failure to do this will result in the early death of the alternator as it will eventually fail.
Here is a guide that will calculate what size alternator and power wires you need http://www.box.net/shared/uchv4dbk88
You will need Microsoft Excel. If you don't have Excel, use this link http://www.box.net/shared/nkkw1dhk4g
A second battery is never a good idea as it's an added strain on the alternator to charge two batteries AND supply power for the car. The ONLY time a second battery is useful is if the audio system is to be used with the car off.
A capacitor is only good so far as the audio system isn't trying to pull too much from the electrical system. A cap doesn't provide more power, it's designed to 'stiffen' the voltage to the amp, nothing else. If the current isn't there, a cap won't help.
The alternator must have at least 20% more amperage power than the entire vehicle and sound system combined for a cap to be of benefit which is ironically the same requirements for an amp to be efficient.
See my site for more info http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com
Some stuff i found interesting hope you enjoy
