S2000-specific Audio/Electronics FAQ v.2.37
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In the first section, the "links" to all the gear manufac. websites are broken. Might be nice to make them real links.
I know you have it covered in the section on "How to test speakers in a store" however, the you are missing the FAQ that comes before it: "What is the best speaker for me?" I would break that out into a different section, like this:
What is the best speaker for me?
There is no "Best" speaker. Everyone has unique tastes. Even if you think you are completely tone deaf, if you listen to different speakers even YOU will be able to hear a difference. In a perfect world, you should pick the speakers that you will be listening to.
We can help narrow down your search by offering suggestions on quality speakers to look at and poor quality speakers to avoid. Keep in mind that your speaker selection is dependant on the ammount of power you are sending to them. Here are some suggestions on speakers to go and listen to:
HU Power:
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Small amp 25-50WRMS
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Bigger amp 50WRMS +
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(The categories are just examples. This is not exactly my area of expertise so feel free to change it up and add actual speaker suggestions.)
In the subwoofer section, I think it bears mentioning the whole issue about the spare tire and the toolwell. Most people will readily give up the toolwell but want to keep the spare when in fact one without the other is kinda worthless. This should be made clear.
I have seen a few questions lately about bulb selection, and I remember a while back some questions about LED bulbs. Perhaps Modifry and Mac can work up some of their solutions and we can include that in the FAQ also.
I know you have it covered in the section on "How to test speakers in a store" however, the you are missing the FAQ that comes before it: "What is the best speaker for me?" I would break that out into a different section, like this:
What is the best speaker for me?
There is no "Best" speaker. Everyone has unique tastes. Even if you think you are completely tone deaf, if you listen to different speakers even YOU will be able to hear a difference. In a perfect world, you should pick the speakers that you will be listening to.
We can help narrow down your search by offering suggestions on quality speakers to look at and poor quality speakers to avoid. Keep in mind that your speaker selection is dependant on the ammount of power you are sending to them. Here are some suggestions on speakers to go and listen to:
HU Power:
...
...
...
Small amp 25-50WRMS
...
...
...
Bigger amp 50WRMS +
...
...
...
(The categories are just examples. This is not exactly my area of expertise so feel free to change it up and add actual speaker suggestions.)
In the subwoofer section, I think it bears mentioning the whole issue about the spare tire and the toolwell. Most people will readily give up the toolwell but want to keep the spare when in fact one without the other is kinda worthless. This should be made clear.
I have seen a few questions lately about bulb selection, and I remember a while back some questions about LED bulbs. Perhaps Modifry and Mac can work up some of their solutions and we can include that in the FAQ also.
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nice think maybe the powers that be EJs... can generate a list of speakers that fit well
mainly for the rear, i mean i can go do it myself but Macs site is down right now and i forgot what the exact measurements are
the speaker sizes just confuse me
and maybe what the biggest speaker you can get into the front, which ones will fit in rear
prob a lot of work but i guess slowly adding to it would work
this is my main issue now, finding some higher end stuff that will fit without issues
i ordered a mb quart pce 213 comp set for front.. now want something of that nature in the rear
mainly for the rear, i mean i can go do it myself but Macs site is down right now and i forgot what the exact measurements are
the speaker sizes just confuse me
and maybe what the biggest speaker you can get into the front, which ones will fit in rear
prob a lot of work but i guess slowly adding to it would work
this is my main issue now, finding some higher end stuff that will fit without issues
i ordered a mb quart pce 213 comp set for front.. now want something of that nature in the rear
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ok..... in semi-random order:
Strat -- i appreciate the comment. as best i know, i haven't commercially linked anyone or anything. (Pete, your comment is noted, but these were not linked deliberately.) these are manufacturer websites, and a couple of the sites are simply stores we are familiar with... we are simply mentioning them for reference. people ask us this stuff all the time, and now that Lucid is out of the picture, there's really no one sponsoring the site who sells audio gear like this that i know of... so, our linking isn't competing with any current sponsors.
i WOULD like to link to manufacturers... i'm not sure if that's legal or not.
if you feel you should, point it out to Erik, and he and i can discuss whatever is necessary...
Dave -- subs section. good deal man. just don't go Alpha nuts on us.
Willie -- you're right. i need to reorganize this differently... i'll put some common questions at the top w/ the references going deeper in for more details.
Dave -- install/panel section...
i think that's a great idea.
Pete -- great idea on adding that question... also, regarding tool well and spare tire, that does need to be clear.
A bulb section will need to be made by someone other than me.
Who can do a section on alarms and proxes? i don't think i'm really best at that.
don't expect any changes to see the surface of this thread until this weekend... the net at work is even more outlandishly slow than normal, and unlike yesterday, i'm busy today.
Strat -- i appreciate the comment. as best i know, i haven't commercially linked anyone or anything. (Pete, your comment is noted, but these were not linked deliberately.) these are manufacturer websites, and a couple of the sites are simply stores we are familiar with... we are simply mentioning them for reference. people ask us this stuff all the time, and now that Lucid is out of the picture, there's really no one sponsoring the site who sells audio gear like this that i know of... so, our linking isn't competing with any current sponsors.
i WOULD like to link to manufacturers... i'm not sure if that's legal or not.
if you feel you should, point it out to Erik, and he and i can discuss whatever is necessary...
Dave -- subs section. good deal man. just don't go Alpha nuts on us.
Willie -- you're right. i need to reorganize this differently... i'll put some common questions at the top w/ the references going deeper in for more details.
Dave -- install/panel section...
i think that's a great idea.Pete -- great idea on adding that question... also, regarding tool well and spare tire, that does need to be clear.
A bulb section will need to be made by someone other than me.
Who can do a section on alarms and proxes? i don't think i'm really best at that.
don't expect any changes to see the surface of this thread until this weekend... the net at work is even more outlandishly slow than normal, and unlike yesterday, i'm busy today.
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Every car specific audio forum I've been to has a link to clear directions on how to remove the factory head unit and door panels in the FAQ. So I was quite surprised when I couldn't find good info on either one. Posting this link would have saved me (and after searching, quite a few others) a lot of time. http://www.lucidauto.com/guides/radio/default.htm
Most also have good FAQ stickys on how to remove the seats, center console and place dyanmat all around the interior. I am in the process on installing my stereo and could have used these with out paying the $2.99 to a website for clear directions like I did I will try to take pics and make one for this forum. Also it is not clearly stated in the FAQ what size our tweeters are. Although is does say 6.5" fronts and give dimensions, 2 lists of quality front speakers that are known to fit both without and with modification would be helpful to save people from taking each speaker out of the box and measuring it. I believe the speaker size should be near the top of the FAQ IMHO instead of buried at the bottom since it is such a common question for noobs. The info there is great but I read through it twice and it left much to be desired when I finally was in the store or had the tools out in the car. Thanks everyone! You guys are great here!
Most also have good FAQ stickys on how to remove the seats, center console and place dyanmat all around the interior. I am in the process on installing my stereo and could have used these with out paying the $2.99 to a website for clear directions like I did I will try to take pics and make one for this forum. Also it is not clearly stated in the FAQ what size our tweeters are. Although is does say 6.5" fronts and give dimensions, 2 lists of quality front speakers that are known to fit both without and with modification would be helpful to save people from taking each speaker out of the box and measuring it. I believe the speaker size should be near the top of the FAQ IMHO instead of buried at the bottom since it is such a common question for noobs. The info there is great but I read through it twice and it left much to be desired when I finally was in the store or had the tools out in the car. Thanks everyone! You guys are great here!
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Here are some sites I would add. I have had good experience with their products. I think the performance to dollar ratio of these is also very good.
Other good online car stereos.
www.woofersetc.com
www.sounddomain.com
(edit- mods please delete this part if it violates the rules)
Amps
Zapco http://www.zapco.com
Speakers
Dynaudio http://www.dynaudio.com
Oz Audio http://jti-innovation.com/oz/index.htm
Subwoofers
Alumapro http://www.alumapro.com
Oz Audio http://jti-innovation.com/oz/index.htm
Tim
Other good online car stereos.
www.woofersetc.com
www.sounddomain.com
(edit- mods please delete this part if it violates the rules)
Amps
Zapco http://www.zapco.com
Speakers
Dynaudio http://www.dynaudio.com
Oz Audio http://jti-innovation.com/oz/index.htm
Subwoofers
Alumapro http://www.alumapro.com
Oz Audio http://jti-innovation.com/oz/index.htm
Tim
