MotoDash - Equalizers / Crossovers

Treo Engineering; THE KNOB Digital Bass Processor

Chris Johnson — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:23:39 GMT

TREO Engineering unveils its first audio processor, THE KNOB. THE KNOB is a digital bass restoration device that taps the power of harmonics to restore the bass that is missing from your favorite recordings. THE KNOB is especially useful for older recordings and music from MP3 players. Check out THE KNOB product page for more information.

Audiocontrol; Seven Is More Than Just A Lucky Number

Chris Johnson — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:19:26 GMT

New LC7 OEM Processor From AudioControl Offers Simple iPod Interfacing Mountlake Terrace, WA - AudioControl, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-performance audio components, has announced the latest addition to their line of OEM integration processors: the new LC7. This new six-channel performance signal processor accepts speaker-level inputs from a factory radio or factory amplifier, and converts them to high-quality pre-amp signals. This allows for the easy addition of aftermarket processors and amplifiers while maintaining the use of factory volume and steering wheel controls. Additionally, the LC7 sports an auxiliary input that allows for the simple addition of secondary source units like iPods and satellite radio tuners. The LC7 is a high-value OEM integration processor. It provides installer friendly features like internal signal summing, AudioControl's GTO TM signal-sense turn-on, a high-current 12-volt turn-on output, plus a dash control that allows source selection and subwoofer level adjustments. "Sales of secondary source devices like iPods, satellite radios, and MP3 players have exceeded 100,000,000 units world wide," commented Chris Kane, National Sales Manager for AudioControl. "Needless to say, this reflects the large interest today's consumers have in listening to music wherever and whenever! The LC7 is the ideal OEM integration processor for customers...

AudioControl DQL-8 Named "Best Buy"

Chris Johnson — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:18:40 GMT

Consumers Digest Touts as the Premium OEM Integration Product Mountlake Terrace, WA - AudioControl's DQL-8 OEM Integration Processor, the premier component for improving the sound of your vehicles factory stereo, recently received the Consumers Digest Best Buy recognition among premium OEM Integration products. "It's great to be considered a "Best Buy", but don't be tricked into visiting a big-box store to find our wonderful DQL-8," warns Chris Kane, National Sales Manager for AudioControl. "You're not going to find it there. Our products are designed for people who want a performance mobile audio system, and they can only get that from Authorized AudioControl Dealers." The DQL-8 is the premier OEM Integration Processor, offering 8 speaker-level inputs, digital EQ, auxiliary source input, digital crossovers, and subwoofer level control for complete system performance. The DQL-8 comes with AudioControl's Bulletproof 5-year warranty, though you can expect it to perform flawlessly far beyond the warranty's expiration. "If you're looking to turn your stock radio into a sonic force, the DQL-8 is the component for the job: No system handles multiple amps and speakers better," extols Consumers Digest writer Doug Newcomb. The Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded, on average, to fewer than three percent...

Memphis Car Audio Introduces New Products

Chris Johnson — Sat, 03 May 2008 21:26:27 GMT

Memphis Car Audio Introduces New Products to Boost Sound System Performance Products Enhance Sound Quality Offer Simple Installation MEMPHIS Tenn. (Aug. 7) - For the car audio enthusiast wanting the complete system Memphis Car Audio has introduced new products that will have any system performing to its maximum potential. Two new signal processors and a redesigned line of subwoofer enclosures will be available at specialty retailers nationwide in September. 6ix is an OEM interface designed to work with most head units and offers a clean easy installation. This device will integrate seamlessly to an existing head unit keeping core features like navigation and blue tooth intact. This line output converter has 6 inputs and 6 outputs. It features a signal-sensing turn on 60 watts of speaker input at 4 ohms 9.5 volts of output and two channels of remote volume control. Bass2.2 digitally enhances car audio system bass from any source. Bass2.2 will offer bass output from the range of 2.5 volts to 10 volts and will restore between 25Hz to 65Hz that are lost with iPods and other MP3 players. This processor can be fed balanced or unbalanced inputs and will provide maximum bass. Enclosures - Memphis Car Audio's...

How to Choose an Equalizer

Chris Johnson — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:31:29 GMT

What to look for: Besides giving you tight tonal control over your music playback, the equalizers available from Crutchfield also offer you plenty of other useful features. Each of our EQs offers a front-to-rear fader for dual-amp balancing, even with a receiver that has only one pair of preamp outputs. The fader is also ideal for dialing in just the right amount of rear-fill. Some units have a "listening position" switch to let you adjust the stereo image from left to right to compensate for "side-biased" listening. To read the rest of this article please click on the link provided from our friends at Crutchfield. http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-5cjcTiGtreF/learningcenter/car/equalizers.html

How to Choose a Crossover

Chris Johnson — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:30:37 GMT

What to look for: Passive crossovers are inexpensive and easy to install. Typically, they are designed to modify a particular frequency. If you just need a quick-fix to tweak your sound, passive crossovers are a good solution. But they offer less flexibility and don't allow the fine-tuning control of active crossovers. Active crossovers require additional wiring for power and ground connections, but give you much more control over your music. Active crossovers help your amplifier by cutting unwanted frequencies before the amp has to boost them. That way your amp can focus only on the frequencies that you want to hear, without wasting power on frequencies you don't want. If you plan on expanding your system in the future, it's wisest to go with a separate outboard crossover, instead of relying on one built into your amplifier. While these built-in crossovers work well, they don't offer the total system control of an outboard unit. Also, if you ever upgrade your amp, you don't have to give up your crossover. What can a crossover do for you? To read the rest of this article please click on the link provided from our friends at Crutchfield. http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-5cjcTiGtreF/learningcenter/car/crossovers.html