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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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From: Winston salem, NC
Car: 1987 1SICIROC.....1999 TransAm
Engine: 385 HSR.....LS1
Transmission: 700R4 with Midwest 3400 2.4str...M6
Axle/Gears: SLP Zexel Posi unit 3.42's...3.73's
Im audio "dumb dumb" but learning!

what should I set the HPF and LPF to... I have no idea if I am suppose to set these to make better sound or what? Im running Infinity Reference speakers back and soon to be front if that makes a differnce...
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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LPF=low pass filter meaning all frequencies above your setting will be filtered out this is used on subs.
HPF=highpassfilter and filters all sound above your setting and is used for mids and tweets

I would set the dash speakers at 125htz whith the HPF on and only use a HPF on the rear speakers if you don't have a sub.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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Car: 1987 1SICIROC.....1999 TransAm
Engine: 385 HSR.....LS1
Transmission: 700R4 with Midwest 3400 2.4str...M6
Axle/Gears: SLP Zexel Posi unit 3.42's...3.73's
WOW! I had the HPF set to off and my rear speakers would always sound like there was a bunch of distortion....and then I set the HPF to 125mhz and it cleared them up......

why is that? I also set the LOUD to ON....
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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LPF = Low Pass Filter = All below these Hz is played. Anything above is cut out.
HPF = Hi Pass Filter = All above this is played. Cuts out all Hz below.
Cleared up your 6x9's, cause they aren't playing the super low stuff (they shouldn't anyway)
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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I would also shut off the loudness feature. That usually adds distortion to the system.
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