Properly Tuning my Car Stereo

masochist · 06-05-2006, 11:01 PM

Ok
I recently bought an Alpine 50W x 4 iPod™-Ready Satellite/HD Radio-Ready CD Deck with MP3 Playback with a pair of Pioneer TS-A1681R 4-Way Speaker 6-1/2" speakers and a pair of Dual illumiNITE 6-1/2" 4-Way Coaxial Car Speakers and Alpine V-Power 75W MOSFET Multichannel Amplifier with Adjustable Crossover
The type of music I listen to is Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Classic Rock and that's pretty much it.
And I'm wondering how do I finely tune my stereo sound?
How do I tune the amp so that the music may sound good and not overly distorted and sound horrible?
I would appreciate all the help anyone gives me
thanks.

aznboi3644 · 06-06-2006, 01:24 AM

First why did you buy some nice pioneer speakers then some cheasy Duals?

Rule of thumb is to turn your head units volume up about 2/3 or 3/4 doesn't matter. But, when you do this keep the settings on the amp all the way down. Then slowly turn the gain up until it sounds nice (doesn't distort but is still loud and clean).

As for the crossover (assuming the amp has a high pass which it prolly does) I would be it to between 60-120...whatever sounds best.

You'll prolly notice the Dual speakers to start to distort before the Pioneers start to. If I were you I'd get something better to get another set of Pioneers (3 ways will work).

Also those 4 ways are "really" 4 ways. It's a 2 way with 2 passive super tweeters.

masochist · 06-06-2006, 04:15 AM

First, I wanted Four Pioneer speakers, But the place I bought them at told me that the Pioneers speakers would not fit in the front, because the front were not made to fit 6-1/2" speakers only the back. So they suggested the 6-1/2" Dual speakers would. My car is a 1993 Nissan Sentra. I thought that was bull**** though, but I trusted them.
Also, what do I really look for when buying speakers?
Also, what would you suggested I'd look for in a Subwoofer?
Thanks A lot, going to tune it later today

Hautewheeler · 06-06-2006, 05:09 PM

for rock, I'd stick 2 stout 10's in a sealed box, or 2 Good 8's in an enclosed bandpass (bandpass where you can't see the subs). Won't take up too much trunk space, Will sound and feel nice in that little trunk, and won't broadcast extended bass tones, so you have less worry about your crap getting gangsta'd. Don't go for huge power handling, that way you can go with a less expensive amplifier.

Jl, kicker, Ma even (choke) audiobahn. stay away from rockford fosgate, lanzar, sony, and anything under $60 per sub (generally)

any help?

aznboi3644 · 06-06-2006, 06:32 PM

I think that guy who told you that a 6 1/2 Dual would fit and not 6 1/2 pioneer is a dumbass. I mean a 6.5 will fit a 6.5 but the depth may differ. Pioneers are deep anyways so I'd say get another set.

As for subs, two 10's, two 8's, or one nice 12 will all do the job well.

How much do you want to spend on subs? amp? We'll give you some suggestions after this.

masochist · 06-06-2006, 06:54 PM

well, i paid a buttload for the stereo, amp, four speakers and the ipod adapter
so i'm willing to go as far as "expensive"
thanks a lot everyone

aznboi3644 · 06-06-2006, 10:12 PM

Boston Acoustics G2 10's sound really nice...friend of mine has some on a pioneer 760watt amp and they sound soo clean. Even though they are underpowered they can still get loud cuz of their high sensitivity.

masochist · 06-07-2006, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznboi3644

Boston Acoustics G2 10's sound really nice...friend of mine has some on a pioneer 760watt amp and they sound soo clean. Even though they are underpowered they can still get loud cuz of their high sensitivity.

Where can I buy Boston Acoustics G2 10's?
A local car stereo shop?
Thanks.

weird22person · 06-07-2006, 02:54 PM

Im in the same situation as you. Im buying an alpine head unit, cable, and ipod too. What model number?

You should definately return the duals. The guy was right about the 6 1/2 pioneers not fitting. The door fits a 5 1/4 inch with a 2 1/8 depth.

aznboi3644 · 06-07-2006, 06:45 PM

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2545
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2522
This website has a weird warranty tho...but they are the cheapest here that i could find.

First check your local car audio shops and see if they carry them.

You could also go to crutchfield.com but theirs are like 179 a piece.

06-05-2006, 11:01 PM	#1
masochist Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5	Properly Tuning my Car Stereo Ok I recently bought an Alpine 50W x 4 iPod™-Ready Satellite/HD Radio-Ready CD Deck with MP3 Playback with a pair of Pioneer TS-A1681R 4-Way Speaker 6-1/2" speakers and a pair of Dual illumiNITE 6-1/2" 4-Way Coaxial Car Speakers and Alpine V-Power 75W MOSFET Multichannel Amplifier with Adjustable Crossover The type of music I listen to is Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Classic Rock and that's pretty much it. And I'm wondering how do I finely tune my stereo sound? How do I tune the amp so that the music may sound good and not overly distorted and sound horrible? I would appreciate all the help anyone gives me thanks.

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06-06-2006, 01:24 AM	#2
aznboi3644 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Ville Posts: 5,891	First why did you buy some nice pioneer speakers then some cheasy Duals? Rule of thumb is to turn your head units volume up about 2/3 or 3/4 doesn't matter. But, when you do this keep the settings on the amp all the way down. Then slowly turn the gain up until it sounds nice (doesn't distort but is still loud and clean). As for the crossover (assuming the amp has a high pass which it prolly does) I would be it to between 60-120...whatever sounds best. You'll prolly notice the Dual speakers to start to distort before the Pioneers start to. If I were you I'd get something better to get another set of Pioneers (3 ways will work). Also those 4 ways are "really" 4 ways. It's a 2 way with 2 passive super tweeters.

06-06-2006, 04:15 AM	#3
masochist Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5	First, I wanted Four Pioneer speakers, But the place I bought them at told me that the Pioneers speakers would not fit in the front, because the front were not made to fit 6-1/2" speakers only the back. So they suggested the 6-1/2" Dual speakers would. My car is a 1993 Nissan Sentra. I thought that was bull**** though, but I trusted them. Also, what do I really look for when buying speakers? Also, what would you suggested I'd look for in a Subwoofer? Thanks A lot, going to tune it later today

06-06-2006, 05:09 PM	#4
Hautewheeler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 605 View My Photo Gallery	for rock, I'd stick 2 stout 10's in a sealed box, or 2 Good 8's in an enclosed bandpass (bandpass where you can't see the subs). Won't take up too much trunk space, Will sound and feel nice in that little trunk, and won't broadcast extended bass tones, so you have less worry about your crap getting gangsta'd. Don't go for huge power handling, that way you can go with a less expensive amplifier. Jl, kicker, Ma even (choke) audiobahn. stay away from rockford fosgate, lanzar, sony, and anything under $60 per sub (generally) any help?

06-06-2006, 06:32 PM	#5
aznboi3644 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Ville Posts: 5,891	I think that guy who told you that a 6 1/2 Dual would fit and not 6 1/2 pioneer is a dumbass. I mean a 6.5 will fit a 6.5 but the depth may differ. Pioneers are deep anyways so I'd say get another set. As for subs, two 10's, two 8's, or one nice 12 will all do the job well. How much do you want to spend on subs? amp? We'll give you some suggestions after this.

06-06-2006, 06:54 PM	#6
masochist Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5	well, i paid a buttload for the stereo, amp, four speakers and the ipod adapter so i'm willing to go as far as "expensive" thanks a lot everyone

06-06-2006, 10:12 PM	#7
aznboi3644 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Ville Posts: 5,891	Boston Acoustics G2 10's sound really nice...friend of mine has some on a pioneer 760watt amp and they sound soo clean. Even though they are underpowered they can still get loud cuz of their high sensitivity.

06-07-2006, 02:54 PM	#9
weird22person Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 241	Im in the same situation as you. Im buying an alpine head unit, cable, and ipod too. What model number? You should definately return the duals. The guy was right about the 6 1/2 pioneers not fitting. The door fits a 5 1/4 inch with a 2 1/8 depth.

06-07-2006, 06:45 PM	#10
aznboi3644 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Ville Posts: 5,891	http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2545 http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2522 This website has a weird warranty tho...but they are the cheapest here that i could find. First check your local car audio shops and see if they carry them. You could also go to crutchfield.com but theirs are like 179 a piece.

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