Automotive Manual PDF

Whether you plan on installing a basic stereo system or a complex competition system, designing and installing a stereo system is nothing more than addition by individual components. Obviously a basic stereo system has far less components than a good competition system, but a competition system that is poorly designed and/or installed will sound no better than the basic cart stereo system. Understanding how components integrate with each other will help the designer and installers build a proper sounding system. Most stereo systems that, well just don’t sound so good, are systems in which wrong components were selected to work with each other, or more commonly, the equipment has not been installed or configured properly. Subwoofers tuned to the wrong frequency range, too much bass, too much or not enough high frequencies, and others problems are easily avoidable. Understanding the basics to how car audio components integrate with each other will help eliminate many of these simple problems.
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All strange noises you hear in your speakers are caused by 1 of 2 problems: Ground Loops and EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference). Commonly referred to as “engine noises”, these 2 problems are responsible for ALL “engine noise” problems. These problems are very common after an amplifier has been added to a stereo system. “Engine Noises” are many times hard to diagnose, especially as more equipment is added to a stereo system. But, there are some very basic rules of thumb to keep in mind when installing an amp that may prevent “engine noises” in your stereo system. If you already have engine noise, these tips may help you reduce or eliminate noises already in your system. Just remember, “engine noises” are usually the result of installations where the installer did not prepare the system to avoid “engine noises”. The best way to prevent “engine noises” is to think ahead by following these tips.
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