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Forum: Electronics
04-29-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,275
Posted By HamiltonAudio

If you're doing little jobs here and there, being...

If you're doing little jobs here and there, being ultra anal about grinding the insulation off and adding heatshrink might be ok. But you won't really see this in a pro shop as its not really...
Forum: Car Audio
11-11-2004, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,161
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: sorry about the mistake

Whoever told you they sound like **** has their head up their a$$. The 10W6 (even the older ones) are some of the finest sounding speakers going (and all the big boys in the industry will agree). ...
Forum: Car Audio
11-10-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,161
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: Re: Re: ???

yeps. but somehow i think they're w6's, not w7's, which dramatically changes the issue :rolleyes:

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
11-10-2004, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,161
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: ???

ur first post called them 10W7's, not 10W6's. VERY big difference my friend. Either way you can get all 3 of them working in the back of a third gen with no problems. I'm not sure where some of...
Forum: Car Audio
11-10-2004, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By HamiltonAudio

ur not talking about my old girls the M series...

ur not talking about my old girls the M series amps, are you? :D and the game of dramatically underrating amps is all but done....so i'm thinking its an older PG amp fo sho....

either way, he's...
Forum: Car Audio
11-06-2004, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By HamiltonAudio

WHUT?! **** man, I've had a pair of JL10W1's...

WHUT?! **** man, I've had a pair of JL10W1's that I bought 8 years ago, have been in about 6 different boxes, 3 different cars and are STILL going strong.

2 years of "life" out of a subwoofer is...
Forum: Car Audio
11-06-2004, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By HamiltonAudio

<waynecampbell> way! </waynecampbell> ...

<waynecampbell> way! </waynecampbell>

cash-monay
Forum: Car Audio
11-05-2004, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By HamiltonAudio

its cool, but not a very big deal at all. most...

its cool, but not a very big deal at all. most decks now have a dedicated ANTENNA output that does just this. only powers on when the radio is activated - anytime you move away from the tuner (to...
Forum: Car Audio
11-04-2004, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,840
Posted By HamiltonAudio

have you got an article or something on it? I've...

have you got an article or something on it? I've seen competition vehicles with multiple DD 95 series 15's that have 4000 watts a piece not do 170 man. there must be more to it :confused:
...
Forum: Car Audio
11-04-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By HamiltonAudio

I've modelled a LOT of drivers in my day. and...

I've modelled a LOT of drivers in my day. and 99% of them fall within an "expected" norm of values that the software deals with accordingly. I have gotten to the point of mixing tuning and size to...
Forum: Electronics
11-04-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,952
Posted By HamiltonAudio

I never mentioned the possibility, I just...

I never mentioned the possibility, I just wondered why someone would go to the trouble/expense if they could solder in a 12 cent resistor? thats all....

bmoney
Forum: Electronics
11-03-2004, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,275
Posted By HamiltonAudio

just looking thru the stickies here. I see you...

just looking thru the stickies here. I see you guys list the use of butt connectors and scotch loks as acceptable methods. I can tell you from experience that the use of these two items in most car...
Forum: Electronics
11-03-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,952
Posted By HamiltonAudio

omg, why would you burn anything custom for...

omg, why would you burn anything custom for VATS??? :rolleyes: Its so pathetically easy to defeat. Consult your local quality installer and they'll have it permanently defeated for you in 15...
Forum: Car Audio
11-03-2004, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By HamiltonAudio

truth be told, the production of the videos is...

truth be told, the production of the videos is VERY low buck. cheesy in fact. but the info is solid and the techniques are tried and true. but they're not cheep.....like $30 US a piece. I got the...
Forum: Car Audio
11-02-2004, 07:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,840
Posted By HamiltonAudio

sure it does :D you're right, its not the...

sure it does :D you're right, its not the end-all, but it plays a huge part in output. Think of a subwoofer the same as a piston in an engine (both are meant to move air). How do you increase...
Forum: Car Audio
11-02-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,840
Posted By HamiltonAudio

huh. had not heard of that one yet. who? what?...

huh. had not heard of that one yet. who? what? termlab or rta?

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
11-02-2004, 07:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By HamiltonAudio

i've got a NAME video that step by step explains...

i've got a NAME video that step by step explains the materials and techniques necessary to make negative molds to do exactly that (inexpensively reproduce a panel). kinda neat actually with 2 part...
Forum: Car Audio
11-02-2004, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By HamiltonAudio

what do you need help with exactly in the design?...

what do you need help with exactly in the design? If you're just looking to model the appropriate box/curve for this sub, thats easy enough. you get to figure out how to provide the airspace and...
Forum: Electronics
11-02-2004, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,952
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: DEI By-pass

gm only used 15 different resistances for ALL vats vehicles, not just the f-body. being within 10% of the value is correct. Simply use a good multi meter and measure ACROSS the chip in the key...
Forum: Car Audio
10-26-2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,840
Posted By HamiltonAudio

yes, an SQ application, the enclosure can be...

yes, an SQ application, the enclosure can be reasonably small. with adequate power, it will still have more output than 95% of subs you'd consider buying.

if you can give it room and port it,...
Forum: Car Audio
10-24-2004, 08:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,162
Posted By HamiltonAudio

could very well be something wrong with the amp. ...

could very well be something wrong with the amp.

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
10-22-2004, 08:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,261
Posted By HamiltonAudio

I believe its more like 10 db is a perceived...

I believe its more like 10 db is a perceived doubling of sound. 3 db is the smallest perceivable change in output to the human ear. I can't get my mind around how it could be 'nite and day'...
Forum: Car Audio
10-22-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,162
Posted By HamiltonAudio

a quick test to see if a wire is going to ground...

a quick test to see if a wire is going to ground is to test for continuity to ground. you end up finding LOTS of mess this way....and then you at least have something to look for.

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
10-22-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: Good CHEAP 10" subwoofer?

Consider a JL Audio 10W0. They are plentiful and cheap, and work VERY well with little power. For small money/small power systems, I swear by them.

now if you had 1500 wrms to play with.... :D ...
Forum: Car Audio
10-22-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,840
Posted By HamiltonAudio

umm....which solo? L5? L7? an older round...

umm....which solo? L5? L7? an older round model? they're nice subs man, but cmon now :D Its still a 10" sub bud. I'm also impressed you're running that much power to it. <brave soul>

The...
Forum: Car Audio
10-21-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By HamiltonAudio

nice!! :rockon: absolutely the best idea i've...

nice!! :rockon: absolutely the best idea i've heard in a while. instead of doing the job CORRECTLY and SAFELY, we're suggesting he do it the absolute most ghetto fabolos way possible. :werd:
...
Forum: Car Audio
10-19-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: Radio wiring questions

the Illumination wire is nothing more than an input that dims the display when you turn your lights on. some vehicles provide a +12V output to this, some a ground output. Either way, tape it back...
Forum: Car Audio
10-19-2004, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: Power antenna installed

good man. glad to hear ur success story. but you didn't have to buy a gm antenna you k now :D Metra sells a pretty wide range of fully automatic power antennas that come with the base plates and...
Forum: Car Audio
10-18-2004, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By HamiltonAudio

this is a fuzzy one thats been debated for years....

this is a fuzzy one thats been debated for years. I know guys that when using hardcore subs like XXX's or Brahmas, will put them in a sealed test box in the shop and play a 15 hz frequency on them...
Forum: Car Audio
10-17-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By HamiltonAudio

i think it comes down to design. a quality...

i think it comes down to design. a quality twisted pair, double sheilded design will provide the best performance in most circumstances.

but - pricepoint can vary wildly for the same product. ...
Forum: Car Audio
10-17-2004, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,162
Posted By HamiltonAudio

no. impedence and resistance are totally...

no. impedence and resistance are totally different (impedence is frequency specific, for one). the reason an amp works harder into steeper loads has to do with the work asked of the power supply...
Forum: Car Audio
10-17-2004, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By HamiltonAudio

disconnect the remote wire from the amp turn on...

disconnect the remote wire from the amp turn on lead and connect it to the RED ign. lead on the harness. This will turn the amp on with the key, but it'll at least work.

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
10-16-2004, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Posted By HamiltonAudio

Re: 600 dollar complete system?

start with quality head unit and speakers, and upgrade from there. A decent set of 4x6 plates and a 6.5" coaxial (on a custom panel) in the rear speaker location will work well. a good 4x6 pair can...
Forum: Car Audio
10-10-2004, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,706
Posted By HamiltonAudio

i fear we're being a little too generic here. ...

i fear we're being a little too generic here. the box doesn't unload right at tuning, it /begins/ to unload. major effects are noted several octaves BELOW port tuning frequency. so if the box is...
Forum: Car Audio
10-08-2004, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,077
Posted By HamiltonAudio

what about simply letting the vehicle do it? the...

what about simply letting the vehicle do it? the brown wire in the ignition harness under the dash (the thicker 14 awg wires) is what turns your factory radio and accessories on (key forward AND...
Forum: Car Audio
10-07-2004, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By HamiltonAudio

you're right. with no load on the amplifier (sub...

you're right. with no load on the amplifier (sub connected) the amp won't be working. light hitting the gas with the cable not attached to the carb :)

your second suggestion seems a little...
Forum: Car Audio
10-07-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,077
Posted By HamiltonAudio

you are correct sir. but not TOO small a signal,...

you are correct sir. but not TOO small a signal, there are limits. using a relay you'll have a very nice trigger and it'll work fine.

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
10-07-2004, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By HamiltonAudio

when one driver is out of phase with the rest,...

when one driver is out of phase with the rest, that drivers output will cancel the low frequency output of the rest, making it sound like a$$

factory vehicle wiring is NOT red-dotted or striped...
Forum: Car Audio
10-07-2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 861
Posted By HamiltonAudio

if you re-read what the last poster said about...

if you re-read what the last poster said about "hitting high 140's on a TL mic". with 750 watts per driver (which those 12's won't take, as I stated) theres NO WAY he'll be that high on the termlab....
Forum: Car Audio
10-06-2004, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 676
Posted By HamiltonAudio

i figured there had to be another panel that went...

i figured there had to be another panel that went overtop. interesting design! where does the port exit? I can't tell from the pic. Also, in this design, you have the effective "driven" surface...
Forum: Car Audio
10-06-2004, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By HamiltonAudio

agreed. the brahma and XXX are similarly...

agreed. the brahma and XXX are similarly intended subs, both can be quite vicious when set up right. the key is in the box. yes, they'll work in a 1.5 cubic foot sealed box, and the SQ will be...
Forum: Car Audio
10-06-2004, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 861
Posted By HamiltonAudio

to be honest, I don't think these subs will take...

to be honest, I don't think these subs will take 750 clean watts a piece in a vented design. they're nice, but not that nice :)

now...when I run my pair of Brahma 12's, and put a 1500 watt...
Forum: Car Audio
10-06-2004, 08:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 861
Posted By HamiltonAudio

aha....ur bang on right up to the last 2 lines. ...

aha....ur bang on right up to the last 2 lines. sure, "with the right box" tuned for SPL. but it'll sound like a horses a$$. the box i did for these in the S15 pickup actually sounds pretty solid...
Forum: Car Audio
10-06-2004, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 676
Posted By HamiltonAudio

there's a lot of magic in box building. and to...

there's a lot of magic in box building. and to your point about respect - I started the same way you did. I was tinkering with car audio, sweeping the floors at the local shop when I was 16 years...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2004, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By HamiltonAudio

trust you mean aPine :) if you don't mind...

trust you mean aPine :) if you don't mind overpriced bellybutton equipment, its actually not bad. (bellybutton as in "everybody's got one")

There are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many good brands that its...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2004, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 676
Posted By HamiltonAudio

in looking at the enclosure, I have to assume...

in looking at the enclosure, I have to assume that a panel (prolly plexi to show the amp) goes overtop of the face? if so, this is a typical 4th order bandpass design, not a vented design. if a...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 676
Posted By HamiltonAudio

even at 150 us dollars, it seems pretty...

even at 150 us dollars, it seems pretty inexpensive. i'm not knocking it (good deals are good deals!). we all can't stress enough that the design and layout of the box and its tuning makes all the...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2004, 08:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 861
Posted By HamiltonAudio

its tuned in the 30 hz-ish range at 2 cubic feet...

its tuned in the 30 hz-ish range at 2 cubic feet per sub. judging by ear alone, the truck is all of mid 140's with the crappy little Boss Audio amplifier driving it. I'd be really surprised if each...
Forum: Car Audio
10-04-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 676
Posted By HamiltonAudio

agree 100%. but when the box is properly...

agree 100%. but when the box is properly designed and executed, the results can be phenomenal. I've gotten partial to vented designs lately myself....

bmoney
Forum: Car Audio
10-04-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 676
Posted By HamiltonAudio

interesting....150 cdn? seems pretty slim price...

interesting....150 cdn? seems pretty slim price for a vented box, properly designed/built/carpeted.

I know I can't do it for that :cool:

bmoney
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