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AZStreak
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MAY 20, 07:20 PM
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fierosound
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MAY 22, 12:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by carbon:
Did you do something to increase the impedance of the components? The info I saw said they were 2 ohm... isn't that a little rough on the head unit? |
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I also noticed that AFTER I got them and am worried that it may eventually kill the deck. But I think I saw something about the crossover also acting like a buffer, which makes it less problematic than connecting just a 2ohm speaker directly to the deck. That may protect it from burning out. I definitely didn't want to push my luck by also putting a 2ohm load on the rear channels to the headrest speakers.
It seems you can wire a 2ohm resistor (big white ceramic rectangular one) inline on the positive lead. This will cut the volume a bit but also create a 4ohm load. http://www.ls1tech.com/foru...ex.php/t-396064.html
I really pushed the volume when I tested the system, but this car still hasn't been driven daily (engine not in yet) to really work the deck, so until then I won't really know what may happen. If the head unit gets REALLY hot, that's a good indicator it's being driven hard, and I'll probably install the 2ohm resistor.[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-22-2007).]
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carbon
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MAY 22, 10:47 PM
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Is there any real advantage to using the components up front or would something like the previously mentioned 4x6 plates work just as well in the 4x10 slot? Just curious... Infinity also makes a 4ohm plate besides the 2ohm...
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fierosound
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MAY 22, 11:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by carbon:
Is there any real advantage to using the components up front or would something like the previously mentioned 4x6 plates work just as well in the 4x10 slot? Just curious... Infinity also makes a 4ohm plate besides the 2ohm... |
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You could install a 4x6 plate up front, but the maximum size of the woofer will be 3.5" or maybe 4". A 5.25" woofer can reproduce more midrange/midbass.
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carbon
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MAY 23, 12:42 AM
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Good point... I was just looking and the "Reference" series component set is 4 ohm... I don't know what the sound quality difference would be though...
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sjmaye
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MAY 26, 08:27 AM
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I am very interested in the PIE MP3 interface device.
A couple questions:
- I bought a 2001 Monsoon CD player off ebay. Works great, but how can you tell for sure it has cd changer capability?
- If mine is not cd changer capable do I have other options?
- I see the PIE adapter only works with iPod. Are other models that work with other MP3 players?
-Any chance you could post a pic of how the PIE plugs in to the back and wire harness?
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fierosound
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MAY 26, 10:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by sjmaye:
A couple questions:
- I bought a 2001 Monsoon CD player off ebay. Works great, but how can you tell for sure it has cd changer capability?
- If mine is not cd changer capable do I have other options?
- I see the PIE adapter only works with iPod. Are other models that work with other MP3 players?
-Any chance you could post a pic of how the PIE plugs in to the back and wire harness? |
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1. I got mine from KRU ( www.replacmentradios.com ) and he tested the unit to make sure the factory CD interface works with an adapter.
You may need a local radio service shop to "bench test" it for you.
2. If the CD interface does not work, I don't think there's any other way to get MP3 player to connect.
3. The interface pictured is for ANY MP3 player. It has 2 RCA jacks as an input. (I have a Dell DJ30)
4. The PIE adapter has one plug that plugs into the back on the deck. The other plug would be for the CD Changer if you had one. That's it.[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-26-2007).]
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87_FieroGT
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MAY 26, 12:23 PM
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Outstanding write up and information. + for you fierosound. ------------------
Visit my website!
David
2 Corinthians 5: 17
1987 Pontiac Fiero GT, 5 Speed
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
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sjmaye
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MAY 27, 07:32 AM
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I hate to trim much of anything on my car. Can someone list the speaker model # of the ones that require the least amount of modification?
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carbon
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MAY 28, 04:18 PM
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ok... xtant1.1 really hard to find... what would be a good alternative amp. Everything that I can find is way too high powered...
This is just a 40W RMS speaker with max rating of 80W... won't a 100W RMS amp be nuking the little guy? Just asking...[This message has been edited by carbon (edited 05-28-2007).]
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