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Xanth JUL 05, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by fierosound:


Rodney's sub has a dust cover on the magnet (so it looks bigger) and is 8 ohms. I don't know any other specs. The Tang Band has a Neodymium magnet. These are smaller and give you more output with less power because they are more efficient. Typically, tweeters have Neodymium magnets for this reason. Most importantly, the Tang Band subwoofer has 9.25mm of travel making it a "long throw" subwoofer. That moves a lot of air which is what gives you the bass you want.



Thank you, exactly what I as looking to know. I've grown used to judging a speaker by the size of its magnet

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fierosound OCT 30, 08:44 AM
Made a change because I bought an 80GB iPod Video Classic. I removed the P.I.E GM9-AUX auxiliary input adapter (RCA inputs) and connected a P.I.E PXDP iPod adapter (PXHGM1 cable connects to deck). Once set up, the adapter turns on/off the iPod automatically anytime the radio is on. It also charges the iPod at the same time.

How it works. I haven't played with it extensively, but here's what I've found. The deck "sees" the iPod as a CD Changer once you switch the deck to that function. You can still control the iPod for music selections, to set it to play all songs in a Genre for example. Next/Back, Fast Forward, etc all work. I think Disk up/down functions will jump to next Playlist (I haven't created any, so I'm not sure).

Using those controls from the deck, with it's large buttons, is easier (and safer) that trying to fiddle around with the iPod control wheel.

PXDP requires a deck specific harness. PXHGM1 for 9-pin Delco units.


PXDPKG kit includes 3 GM harnesses, iPod holder.


apps http://peripheralelectronic...iPod_Interfacing.pdf
manual http://peripheralelectronic...nstructions/PXDP.pdf
fierosound OCT 30, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by sjmaye:

A couple questions:
I have the PIE device connected to my mp3 player headphone jack. I press CD twice to switch from the CD player to the "CD changer". The display shows CD1 Track 1. I play a song thru from the MP3 player and I get nothing. Switch back to CD and sound works great.




Did you get this working? I had a similar problem when I first installed it. I found that disconnecting power to both the deck and interface would sometimes "reset" the deck to recognize it. Assuming everything is wired correctly AND that deck is a 96-99 unit that is CD Changer control capable, it should work.

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 10-30-2007).]

sjmaye OCT 30, 05:58 PM
Yes, I did. Sorta. To get a reasonable volume level I had to turn the volume to almost the max. Causes hiss. As a result I am not using it.
fierosound NOV 01, 07:31 AM

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Originally posted by sjmaye:

Yes, I did. Sorta. To get a reasonable volume level I had to turn the volume to almost the max. Causes hiss. As a result I am not using it.



I never had a problem with the Dell MP3 player I was using. I used the line-out connections from it's docking port - not the headphone jack.
sjmaye NOV 02, 02:12 AM
The line out may be the problem. I have no line out. I used the headphone jack. Adjusting the vloume up helps alot, but still not quite right. When I get time I need to try some other unit.
82-T/A [At Work] NOV 02, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by fierosound:
I purchased the TANG BAND W5-1138SM 5-1/4" Neodymium Subwoofer from Parts Express
http://www.partsexpress.com...?&Partnumber=264-831

Here's a comparison of the Rodney's replacement sub to the larger Tang Band subwoofer





This is a REALLy great thread.

I'm really interested in this subwoofer in particular, but I have a couple of questions. The Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis was also available with a factory subwoofer system. It ALSO happens to be a 5.25" speaker. I'm considering a new speaker for both the Crown Vic and my Pontiac Fiero. I noticed that the frequency range on this speaker only goes down to 45hz. If I was to listen to something like Prodigy or something like that, I probably wouldn't hear the really low frequency notes, would I? I have a speaker that is of lower quality, and it goes to a lower frequency. Would one of you audiophiles have an opinion on that? With that massive damper on the cone, I can only assume it'll produce a nice punch, but will it hit those LOW LOWs?


Thanks!

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Brastic NOV 05, 02:39 PM
Great write up and thanks for the template.

For my 88 GT I went with the Pioneer TS-C1353 5-1/4" component speakers in the front. The passenger side when in with no problems. I did run into an issue on the drivers side. The woofer has interference issues. I redesigned the template to move the woofer over about 1/2". I still have the install the factory sub box and install plate speakers in the back. I can say that I am very happy with just changing out the front speakers.
fierosound NOV 05, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Brastic:

I did run into an issue on the drivers side. The woofer has interference issues. I redesigned the template to move the woofer over about 1/2".




Glad you could make it fit. I forgot to mention that magnet size will vary by manufacturer. The bigger the magnet, the more problems may occur with the fit. The Infinity's I used have small high power magnets.