http://www.motodash.com?src=forumtopic_rss MotoDash - Car Audio Forum Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:26:17 GMT admin@capablenet.com MotoDash 60 http://www.motodash.com/brand/cargear/community.gif http://www.motodash.com?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10225/Subwoofer-Features...-Gimmicks-Or-Benefits-/?src=forumtopic_rss There are a lot of strange things out there in the world of subwoofers... various materials, some made of poly, some of metal. There are even square subwoofers. There are enclosures with 3, 4 or more woofers... and some with only one. Which of these "unusual" or lesser-known features of subwoofers really deliver the goods? Have you found these features to benefit the sound of the woofers, or are they just voodoo? What's the coolest "special" design you can think of? Subwoofers Subwoofers Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:33:29 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10225/Subwoofer-Features...-Gimmicks-Or-Benefits-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10224/Which-Type-of-Enclosure-/?src=forumtopic_rss Which type of enclosure should I use in my car? I'm seeing a lot of different options, such as bandpass, ported, and sealed enclosures. Typically, I listen to a lot of electronic music, including house, trip-hop, and trance. I also listen to jazz, alternative, blues, and some metal and hard rock. What are the benefits/drawbacks of each option? Subwoofers Subwoofers Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:28:00 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10224/Which-Type-of-Enclosure-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10223/Trunk-Rattle/?src=forumtopic_rss I don't know about you, but I've heard a lot of sound systems while driving on the road. I do like good, deep, clean, hard hitting bass - but nothing drives me crazier than when I hear that obnoxious "trunk rattle," when there's so much bass from that awesome system it feels like it's going to actually blow the trunk lid off of that poor Buick next to you on the highway. What solutions are out there to eliminate or suppress trunk rattle? What kind of luck have you had with them? Subwoofers Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:25:48 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10223/Trunk-Rattle/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10220/Tweeter-Material-in-Car-Speakers-/?src=forumtopic_rss One thing I've always been kind of torn on is my favorite material for tweeters in car speakers. Looks like there are a lot of options out there: Textile Dome Silk Dome Aluminum Dome Mylar Semi-Dome Ceramic In addition, each manufacturer seems to have a lot of "special" options for tweeter designs that are all their own. What are the differences in these different designs, and why would you pick one over the other? Speakers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:20:52 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10220/Tweeter-Material-in-Car-Speakers-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10219/4-Way-and-5-Way-Speakers/?src=forumtopic_rss I've been seeing a lot of 4-Way and 5-Way speakers for car audio applications. Some brands that produce these kinds of car audio speakers are Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and Eclipse. I'm not sure if I've ever even listened to a 4 or 5 way car speaker. I'm used to 2 and 3 way car speakers. Do you find that there's a great benefit to these designs? Or are they overrated? Speakers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:16:47 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10219/4-Way-and-5-Way-Speakers/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10218/Nostalgia---Mini-Disc-Head-Units/?src=forumtopic_rss Some of you are laughing, and some of you are scratching your head, wondering what a MiniDisc even is. I have many fond memories of driving around in one of my first cars, young, wild, and free (wait a minute.. I'm still young, wild, and free... right?) with the company of my Sony MiniDisc head unit. I still have it, and I bet it still works. MiniDiscs were great before the advent of cheap MP3 players - they allowed you to create your own custom "mixes," and they were housed in durable plastic cases. That means I could toss it into the backseat without worrying it would get ruined. And, it sounded great :) Anyone still have one of these, or even still using one? Share your memories of this forgotten format! Head Units Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:10:50 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10218/Nostalgia---Mini-Disc-Head-Units/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10217/Head-Unit-Brand-Preference/?src=forumtopic_rss What's your favorite head unit? I've always used either Sony, Kenwood, or Blaupunkt. They seemed to provide the best balance between price and what I was looking for in my car audio system. Never too many features, and on the lower end of things, but they were all reliable and got the job done. Which is your favorite brand, and why? Head Units Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:08:20 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10217/Head-Unit-Brand-Preference/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10216/Disc-Changer...-Or-MP3-Player-/?src=forumtopic_rss I'm very curious - who loves their disc changer? Personally, I always wanted a disc changer before MP3 players became mainstream. I find now that I have so much music, an MP3 player is the best solution for my car audio. However, we all know that CD's provide "uncompromised" audio quality, compared to compressed MP3's. Who's still using their disc changer? Which one do you think is the best? Do you feel the sound from CD's is significantly better in your car audio system? Disc Changers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:06:28 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10216/Disc-Changer...-Or-MP3-Player-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10215/Non-Electronic-Accessories/?src=forumtopic_rss All of us love electronic gadgets in our cars. Stereos, DVD players, huge amounts of bass, etc. But, I'm wondering what everyone thinks is their best "non-electronic" vehicle accessory. For a while, I used a small "garbage bag" that would hang on the back of the seat, that I could throw bits of paper or whatever I wanted into. This way, it wouldn't clutter up my car! What non-electronic car gadgets or accessories are your "must haves?" Accessories Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:02:20 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10215/Non-Electronic-Accessories/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10211/Factory-Installed--Premium--Speakers/?src=forumtopic_rss Currently, I own a Hyundai Tiburon with the Infinity system from the factory. I've always thought it sounded good. My previous vehicle, a Nissan Sentra SE-R SpecV, had a Rockford-Fosgate system which I think was superior to the one I have now. Both systems cost about $500-$550 extra, dealer-installed. I've heard custom install systems that blew my factory installed systems out of the water, but were comparatively very expensive. Do you think factory-installed systems are a good value, or a waste of money? Are similarly priced speakers bought separately a better option? Or would I have to spend a lot more money to get something better? Speakers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:48:57 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10211/Factory-Installed--Premium--Speakers/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10204/iPod-Integration---Best-Head-Unit-/?src=forumtopic_rss I am currently using a Sony head unit in my Hyundai Tiburon, the CDX-GT420IP, which is a somewhat basic head unit that offers iPod integration. What was nice is that it integrated right with my factory system! My 5G iPod plugs right into the cable from the back of the unit, and powers the iPod. The head unit's control then takes over, and I am forced to use the head unit to control the iPod. I find that this interface is quite slow and it's really difficult to quickly navigate to what I want. Which head units feature better iPod integration? What has your experience been with iPod integration in the car? Head Units iPod / MP3 Integration Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:34:50 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10204/iPod-Integration---Best-Head-Unit-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10202/What-s-a--head-unit--/?src=forumtopic_rss Okay, at the risk of sounding dumb... For the uninitiated among us... What is a "head unit"? Head Units Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:10:38 GMT Jeff Block http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10202/What-s-a--head-unit--/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10201/No-homemade-CD-s-/?src=forumtopic_rss My 1997 Ford Explorer has a built-in 5-disc CD changer, which I love. However, it does not read homemade CD's, burnt from iTunes or equiv. Is there anything I can do to make them work, or am I just stuck? Disc Changers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:09:42 GMT Jeff Block http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10201/No-homemade-CD-s-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10148/Voice-activation-/?src=forumtopic_rss When are we going to see more gadgets in the car that are voice activated? GPS systems talk to us. Bluetooth-integrated cell phones count too, I guess. But there's very little stuff controlled by the sound of my voice. Will this go the way of the flying car? Accessories Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:14:26 GMT Jeff Block http://www.motodash.com/forum/thread/10148/Voice-activation-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss