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Forum: Car Audio
09-01-2005, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By onebadwagon

Not happening, Scrapmaker.

Not happening, Scrapmaker.
Forum: Car Audio
09-01-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By onebadwagon

Well, you've got the right idea, they stopped...

Well, you've got the right idea, they stopped people from High Noting, but you've still got some room to play with.

alot of people tune their subwoofer setups to ~50hz, because it will mic....
Forum: Car Audio
08-26-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By onebadwagon

right note, right meter, right whatever, anything...

right note, right meter, right whatever, anything is possible.
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

computer stuff has almost 0 markup, almost...

computer stuff has almost 0 markup, almost everything you buy that's not electronics has plenty of markup.
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Yes, that is how it works at alot of small...

Yes, that is how it works at alot of small stores.

You know, if you went in there and wanted to pal around a little bit, you could probably save yourself 15-30%, you can use that system to your...
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Normally? You're right. But when someone is...

Normally? You're right. But when someone is willing to pay for EXTA ORDINARY service, it happens.
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2005, 01:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Yes, i'll tip anyone who is doing me a service...

Yes, i'll tip anyone who is doing me a service that I feel does a good job and deserves it.

and no, the guys at your local specialty store don't get twice as much as the guys at Circuit or Best...
Forum: Car Audio
07-28-2005, 11:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Yeah, like anything else in the service industry,...

Yeah, like anything else in the service industry, if you want extra-ordinary service, you tip...

Trust me, they don't get as much as you think they do.
Forum: Car Audio
07-28-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Yeah, well, that can be the cases, but there are...

Yeah, well, that can be the cases, but there are some advantages. Like the fact that alot of times, the people who work at those custom shops know what the **** they are talking about, or the...
Forum: Car Audio
07-25-2005, 03:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Honestly, I'd buy some left over 2004 product if...

Honestly, I'd buy some left over 2004 product if I could find it, the new ones look atrocious ( like pioneer) LOL

a CD8053 will get you 16v preouts with balanced line out, or 8v, 13 band...
Forum: Car Audio
07-24-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

My entire point was that the Eclipse use better...

My entire point was that the Eclipse use better quality components in the signal side, and use a higher quality preout. Even the traces on the boards of the eclipse's are double width for power...
Forum: Car Audio
07-24-2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

I've had mine for a long while. I love it. ...

I've had mine for a long while. I love it.

mine is 4 years old now, no problems but a melted volume button coating, and that's been changed in the newer ones.
Forum: Car Audio
07-23-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

go listen to a badass system with a p.o.s. ~1v...

go listen to a badass system with a p.o.s. ~1v deck with a good quality CD, then put in a 4v deck and retune, and then do it again with an 8v eclipse.
Forum: Car Audio
07-23-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

allowing your amps to reach full power with a...

allowing your amps to reach full power with a lower noise level = better sound. that's what a stronger input signal has to do with it.
Forum: Car Audio
07-23-2005, 03:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

I have zero problems with actual CDs, and will...

I have zero problems with actual CDs, and will have zero problems with dvd-audio when it becomes more prominent.

IF the .mp3 is compressed well @ 192, no, generally the sound isn't terribly...
Forum: Car Audio
07-23-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

If you can put 4 hours of music on a single .mp3...

If you can put 4 hours of music on a single .mp3 cd, you'd rather spend 300$ on a changer than change cd every 4 hours?


.mp3's suck, fyi.
Forum: Car Audio
07-22-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Yeah, Eclipse won't make an Ipod adapter, the...

Yeah, Eclipse won't make an Ipod adapter, the upper end head units have some built in navigation capablities. You're not getting an .mp3 cd changer, because it's freaking useless, the CH3083 hasn't...
Forum: Car Audio
07-22-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Last year they did, this year they do. what...

Last year they did, this year they do.

what do you define as useful features, a 400 color display, 'burr-brown' d/a converters, two motorized faces?


I like sound and audio capability, I...
Forum: Car Audio
07-22-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

LOL @ d/a Converters. Well basically,...

LOL @ d/a Converters.

Well basically, pioneer knows how to make a great head unit on paper, but the overall sound, clarity and depth or often lacking in alot of the units i've used.


Signal...
Forum: Car Audio
07-22-2005, 12:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

Just a little FYI, pioneer's head units don't...

Just a little FYI, pioneer's head units don't sound that great.


Eclipse baby! 4 years going strong.
Forum: Car Audio
07-22-2005, 12:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

cda9830 > cda9855

cda9830 > cda9855
Forum: Car Audio
07-22-2005, 03:51 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,815
Posted By onebadwagon

actually, you'd be amazed at how few Eclipse...

actually, you'd be amazed at how few Eclipse units are stolen.
Forum: Car Audio
06-23-2005, 02:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,242
Posted By onebadwagon

Best Buy started selling alpine, and as all of us...

Best Buy started selling alpine, and as all of us in "the biz" figured, the quality and usable features control went to hell...


thanks alpine. :thumbsup:
Forum: Car Audio
06-21-2005, 11:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,242
Posted By onebadwagon

they are teh suxxz. Just kidding, but they lack...

they are teh suxxz. Just kidding, but they lack the features that alot of people want/need.
Forum: Car Audio
06-17-2005, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By onebadwagon

1.5 din SUCKS.

1.5 din SUCKS.
Forum: Car Audio
06-17-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By onebadwagon

It's a double din unit, with motorized 6.5"...

It's a double din unit, with motorized 6.5" screen. www.eclipse-web.com
Forum: Car Audio
06-16-2005, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By onebadwagon

the avn5435 is the highest quality unit of its...

the avn5435 is the highest quality unit of its kind. <-- note the period.


the kenwood as of right now doesn't offer an all in one nav unit (that will change in the coming months), the pioneer...
Forum: Car Audio
06-16-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By onebadwagon

kenwood blows.

kenwood blows.
Forum: Car Audio
06-16-2005, 01:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By onebadwagon

All i'd like to see is an Ipod adapter from...

All i'd like to see is an Ipod adapter from eclipse, and then they're set! ( I do wish they'd go back to the simpler look of the pre -05 head units, not counting the video pieces.)
Forum: Car Audio
05-30-2005, 01:47 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,380
Posted By onebadwagon

nah, breakers aren't the same thing as fuses.

nah, breakers aren't the same thing as fuses.
Forum: Car Audio
05-30-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,380
Posted By onebadwagon

breakers are junk ****.

breakers are junk ****.
Forum: Car Audio
05-29-2005, 11:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,380
Posted By onebadwagon

Kicker ZR1000, JL 1000/1, there's two to get you...

Kicker ZR1000, JL 1000/1, there's two to get you started.

yes, you are responsible for fusing them externally.
Forum: Car Audio
05-29-2005, 11:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,380
Posted By onebadwagon

alot of large amplifiers don't have internal...

alot of large amplifiers don't have internal fusing.
Forum: Car Audio
05-29-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,699
Posted By onebadwagon

fact of the matter is it doesn't matter, unless...

fact of the matter is it doesn't matter, unless you don't have enough juice.


get a good alternator, do some minor upgrades, and enjoy it.
Forum: Car Audio
05-29-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,380
Posted By onebadwagon

i thought he said that the amp was still fused,...

i thought he said that the amp was still fused, only now outside of the amp casing, within a foot or two of the amp.


the memphis amps are a PITA to change the fuses on, especially if you have a...
Forum: Car Audio
05-29-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,699
Posted By onebadwagon

just as a point of reference. just because...

just as a point of reference.

just because your amp can use 80 amps, and you're listening to it at .5 volume, doesn't mean it's only using .5 of it's total power consumption.

most amplifiers...
Forum: Car Audio
05-23-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

that's why you can buy Pioneer, and I will buy...

that's why you can buy Pioneer, and I will buy eclipse.
Forum: Car Audio
05-23-2005, 12:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

I like 2004 and previous Alpine, depending on...

I like 2004 and previous Alpine, depending on model, some of the older high end clarion, Eclipse are normally my favorite (this years are less so).
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2005, 11:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

never used Adire, Memphis does make good stuff,...

never used Adire, Memphis does make good stuff, as do alot of other brands. I'd rather list ones that I don't like.


Audiobah, Sony, Kenwood, Pioneer, new soundstream, JBL, infinity....
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

lol memphis is by no means the best equipment,...

lol memphis is by no means the best equipment, but it's better than audiobahn.
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

so when 15 people don't like something you like,...

so when 15 people don't like something you like, it's b.s.

when 1 person does, they're a rocket scientist.
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

my ***, you are an idiot.

my ***, you are an idiot.
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2005, 12:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,380
Posted By onebadwagon

the only memphis M class amp that will play below...

the only memphis M class amp that will play below 1 ohm reliably is the 1000d ( or the big belle, but it's basically the same amp with a 4 channel in the same chassis).

the rest of them are pretty...
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

nobody said it wouldn't play it, numb nuts,...

nobody said it wouldn't play it, numb nuts, people said it wouldn't play it well, regardless of how much power you throw at it.
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

just because they will play 30-40hz doesn't mean...

just because they will play 30-40hz doesn't mean that they don't suck.

you're just mad because you bought junk, it's okay, sell it, and buy something nice.
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

yes it does.

yes it does.
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2005, 12:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,299
Posted By onebadwagon

i doubt your speakers can take anywhere near that...

i doubt your speakers can take anywhere near that much power with any kind of real music.

I never turn my equipment up 100%, and I sure as hell don't pay just to listen to it at 20%, so no, i...
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

no sh1t sherlock.

no sh1t sherlock.
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2005, 03:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 912
Posted By onebadwagon

producing it, and producing it effectively are...

producing it, and producing it effectively are totally different.


i recently designed a box for 2 of audiobunk's flamer 15's and the stupid things would not play as low as i'd like, they had a...
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2005, 03:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,299
Posted By onebadwagon

THERE IS! your amplifiers gain setting, you can...

THERE IS! your amplifiers gain setting, you can leave it the way it is, and have it sound less than optimal, that's fine.
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