Dude, you do a great job of presenting information from a very understandable perspective. I'm a life long professional audio engineer, ( concerts, shows, lounges mostly here in Atlantic City NJ ), and even though I'm very aware of DSPs and the like, I still enjoyed your video. It was presented in such a way, ( relaxed, humorous, logical ), that pretty much anyone would "get it". Although I never installed audio in a car, your videos clarify a lot of the industries proprietary "tricks of the trade". I'm STILL never going to do the installation work myself, but now I understand the process and can more effectively select an installation company to facilitate my car upgrades. Great video, CAF, and thank you.

I love these videos. I really enjoy how deep you get into the technical side of our systems. Thank you and keep making these awesome videos!

That was a great video, man! I stumbled into it following a random link (I don't even own a car, hehe!), but I'm glad I stayed for the ride. Good job!

hi mark, i'd like to see you go deep on te dsp options step by step. one for timedelay, one for the crossovers etc. (like you allready suggested) and finally recap all the steps by doing a complete tune. keep it up bro! i love learnig this stuff. greetings, a caraudioenthousiast from the Netherlands

Id love to see an in depth on DSP programming and installation along with gead unut features and settings for complex active setups that include a mid bass, mid range, and tweeter.

@timgermanyjr

8 жыл бұрын

*head unit

@svenlindroos8830

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Buff The Third he didn't ask a question.

@timgermanyjr

7 жыл бұрын

***** lol 2/10 trolling.

@rashadmahmood1978

4 жыл бұрын

a subwoofer in the boot and 6.5 coaxial on the parcel shelf and a headunit with at least 10 band eq. I used to think a 9 band was poor till i realised what parametric meant😐🤷‍♂️put the amp under the seat so need to run long cables for RCA. get the alpine 8 channel amp with built in dsp and use your phone to play music over it. dont need a head unit. I like accessible dsp so i would go for alpine pioneer with phone app kid in a candy shop good for alll them dodgy downloads and varying volumes.

@rashadmahmood1978

4 жыл бұрын

read a manual on the deh-80prs, 👍👍

Hearing that you're going to do a complete series on SQ/Set up is absolutely thrilling! I personally hope you go deep in the tank on this one! Awesome stuff as usual.

This i exactly what i NEEDED !! thank you so much keep the vids up !

Believe it or not, I didn't know that these existed for cars. This is very good and will help me with my sound goals.

I installed the Audio Control DQ61 and what a difference . Clean clear and powerful

@CarAudioFabrication

7 жыл бұрын

That s a nice integration unit as well.

My kat, Jasper, and I thank you for this amazing video 👍

@thenextlevel112

3 жыл бұрын

Virgin troll spotted

Always love your content. I was trying to think of something to put between my stereo and the amps besides a crossover. This will help a lot and may save me a lot of money from building my own.

Love all the videos totally opens your eyes in audio it's a lot to take in at once and even tho it's hard and not that easy to understand he has a way of explaining it that you can visually see and understood everything I custom make everything boxes and custom fiberglass doors I always just used starch stuff from my head unit but four years now I use dsp and crossovers and learned how to bridge and wire parallel or in series I I have 9 ds18 4 ohm 6.5 pro series and four 8 inch same series and four 8 inch subs and four tweeters and the dsp is the most brilliant invention it's like night and day love the videos and the help

+1. .. Great DSP Primer for car audio enthusiasts .... Thanks!

You can watch alll of the tuning series videos here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4anlLygmKq-dcY.html

@dakshkakkar5480

7 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication Could you tell.. How many bit is a stand-alone dsp say Mosconi 4-6 spdif or audison bit ten hd for that matter...

That was an EXCELLENT explanation. I thought id have a problem understanding but you made it sooooo easy. Thanx.

good stuff, thanks for the info. I really enjoy all your videos.

First off, GREAT vid Mark! Keep up the great work. Second, Audison makes some of the best products on the market, they always give you more than what you need to do a great job. Third, I prefer my older Alpine PXA-H701 to the Audison Bit One or Ten, due to, IMO, I prefer the D/A convertors in the Alpine, I think they sound "warmer", however, that is entirely up to each listener or purchaser of said DSP unit. Just as a side note, for those who want to use a DSP with a stock headunit, you will be shorting yourself due to the limitations of the stock headunit, voltage output, etc., however, most people won't be able to tell the difference in sound. Fourth and lastly, using the time delay alignment feature on any DSP can create a sound field for any situation, my processor is set up so that I get the sound as though the rear speakers are creating the echo or reflection off the back wall of an auditorium. It sounds really cool and can still be tuned for my listening position. More complex mind you, but very good listening effect. Will definitely watch future vids on how you set up your DSP.

Best car audio channel by a mile. Thanks heaps bro.

Just put one in last night, the Dayton Audio DSP-408, 4 channel input, 8 channel output, its fantastic. only $120 bucks! both of my woofers and tweeters have their own amplification channel and DSP channel and its fantastic.

Is there a way or specific device that would allow different presets so you can focus sounds around the driver, or certain passengers, like the rear, or tune it so it sounds good for everyone in the car? Is that only for aftermarket head units?

Dude I love your videos. You are the best. Period.

Hello, I'm adding two amps to my factory radio of a tundra. Would you recomendar me going with a dsp or the lc7i line output converter? What do you recommend.

Amazing video!!!!! learned so much

Thank you for a very informative blog. My friend got a DSP-E390 and I had no idea what it did. I’ve watched many tech blogs and found most a waste of time. Yours wasn’t. It was super helpful. I’m going to grab the device as now I know what it’s good for. Again thank you .

I'd like to see a future video about what method you use to balance and level match all your speakers. It'd also be cool to see you go into detail in a video sometime about the importance of speaker position and angle and how you go about choosing the right ones. Big fan, keep it up! 👍🏼

Very amazing video explaining this. Definitely have a better understanding to mess with my Genesis sedan. Thank you!!!

Hi Mark, great video! Can you add a DSP after a factory Bose amp? I have a factory 7 channel Bose amp in my 2016 Colorado that pretty much integrates all my electronics/GPS/Infotainment. It serves as the brains of my factory system and is connected to my dash unit via a proprietary digital cable...bypassing the Bose amp would cause me to lose functionality of some components and sounds (like door chimes, turn signal chirps, start noises, etc). Would I be able to run the speaker outs from the Bose amp to the inputs of a good DSP?...And still maintain full OEM functionality?

great info Mark! look forward to more in depth info and videos on DSPs and such

Hey thank you so much for taking the time out to upload these videos!! i do have a question i want to do a complete overhaul to my 1988 lincoln town car audio system from a new deck amp speakers sub and another amp to push the subs. Do you have a wiring diagram to show how to wire such a setup? Thank you Best regards, Mike

More please! Lot of great info!

Thanks for the info! This video really helped me!

Hi, great video, thanks. If the DSP is taking care of the HP & LP and the frequency, what do I do with the same settings in my amp, have them the same? Many thanks!

thanx for saving my life...loved it

Great videos... Thank you.... Question: I have a HU (AVH-4200NEX) that has many of these features built in (EQ, Time Alignment, Crossover, etc...), but I'm still not thrilled with the sound. Would an external DSP (such as Audio Control DQDX) provide better sound processing than what this HU offers? Is it worth adding an external DSP to an aftermarket HU that already has many of these features?

hi.. thanks for the information and continue the good work with the videos. they are awesome. interested in seeing more builds especial for door speakers cause im thinking of fabricating mine sometime.

My 10yo Alpine head unit has time correction and a pretty nice eq and it really does make a difference in the sound quality. That's one of the reasons why I haven't gotten rid of it.

Another awesome video... Love the info given I am doing an upgrade.

Thank you for the Great video, I am currently trying to upgrade my car audio and not sure which route to take. Got a question regarding dsp. I have 2013 venza 6 speakers non jbl. I would like to add 4 door speakers (jbl gto) two dash tweeters (jbl) one jl 10" wx1 sub. I have hertz hdp4 amp 4*channel , and one mono amp. Question is, can I add two extra speakers? Or stick with 4 door speakers? I am contemplating about getting lc8i, (is it also a dsp?). Should I get it? Get an equalizer, Or any recommendations? Thanks

Mark, will you be continuing your OEM integration video? I've been looking to do this in my car but there is little info I can find online that is definitive! Thanks!!

Hello have some question about high level input i have helix dsp 2 and I have different if I connect only front wire speakers or better to connect front +rear ?

Keep making these informative videos about dsp's I love it. Maybe go step by step on how to enter in these crossovers and things like that.

The most important feature of a DSP unit, is how it can clean the signal , and make a factory radio sound flat , like an after market stereo, It can make any factory system sound amazing, if not better than most after market radios.

I'm not good with english language ...but I understood it all !!! Perfect!! ...Thanks

Idea for this series, I am building a sq system and I'm already using a clarion fx503, it has really nice vocal imaging and equalization built in. But I'm still wondering if I should go a step farther by getting a DSP. What are some pros and cons to adding a DSP to an aftermarket unit with existing imaging? Thanks for all knowledge you've passed on Mark. Great videos

I adjusted my DSP time correction with the tape measure and by ear. I think the ear adjustment sounds better. Is is just in my head or can adjustment by ear actually sound better?

another great intro video Mark!

Hi, thanks for sharing the info, it is very informative.I have a question, what is the meaning of the below details Sound pressure level at 24 W/36 W / 1 W (1 kHz, 1 m)

Wonderful dear, I've learned many things now throughout your vedio

How do i tune my amps gains with a dsp do i do it after changing eq or before ?

still need one of these if the deck already comes equipped with time alignment and equalizer?

What do you do with the crossover on the mono amp , when using the dsp. Subsonic low pass ? Do these settings still have an effect on the signal leaving the dsp into the amp? I'm a begginner.

Hi, I want to install a dual voice coil JBL woofer, do I need a mono or stereo amplifier for my car?

I got my stetsom DSP and can't wait to install it.

I love these videos as well. I am fixing to get a DSR1 I would really like to see more videos on tuning the dsp.

Extremely informative - thank you!

Hi Mark was looking up information on DSP vs Paragraphic EQ wondering if Zapco ASP-Q1 Dash Mount EQ/Crossover would achieve volume leveling my JL tweeters . Still trying to figure out the most cost affected way to upgrade my current system!!! Jon

Hi great vid I would like to install a sap in my 2010 s550 Benz . What should I be expecting to pay? My system is fiber optic will it work?

never even knew this and now i need it thank you

Is there a device that will normalize the bass from song to song so i don't have to fiddle with my sub depending on how a song was mixed?

@randyd9414

7 жыл бұрын

get a bass remote , you're still fiddling with the sub, but at least you are doing it from the driver seat lmao

i have an audison bit ten. i have not hooked it up yet. will this make a dramatic effect on my 2014 toyota tundra system? i have focal flax 6 1/2 seperates up front and focal integration 6 1/2 components in the back running off an alpine 5 channel amp( 117x4 and 520 watt for the sub) jl audio 8w7 custom box for the tubdra..using the stock head unit

With a DSP...would I still need a line out converter like LC-7i. My project is a full system upgrade except for the head unit the vehicle is a 2015 Dodge Durango . Any suggestions is welcome before I start purchasing equipment. Thanks...love your videos

You are Great... Thanks for your knowledge...🤘🌠👍🍻

Can you keep the stock head unit and attach a DSP? Will it improve the output and sound quality? Understand audio control has a product that is similar in function?

Im running Helix DSP on a factory Head Unit (JVC KV-W10). Does upgrading my Head Unit to alpine or pioneer with built in DSP enhance SQ?

Great video , can you or have you done a step by step install of a sound processor.

Amazing video I loved my alpine f1 set up cost me a fortune. I would love to get a processor in between my standard car radio no other upgrades I guess a 4 channel amp from processor. have you ever tried that? And what processor is the best bang for buck on your opinion I see the bit 10s are still expensive.

Awesome video. I work in a telecom dept in a University and we are downgrading a line to an analog line for an audio DSP processor. I jumped on KZread to see if I can find an explanation of what that is and found your video. My technician explained to me that it is a small pad that allows one to use the line for many things like a polycom. I get that it is good with audio so I'm not worried. Of course the OIT (Computer people) are putting this processor in!!!

Hi! Question: If i have a 6.5 components in front, the DSP allow me to control the woofers and the tweeters right? Can i do this in 2 channels on the DSP? or i need 4 channels only for the components? Thanks!

Can EQ settings be set automatically with a mic at the driver’s ear level instead of doing each band and channel manually? How do I find that?Great video !

i'm about to install this DSP bit ten for my OEM radio some tricks and tips would be nice and usefull im running stock door speaker for now i just finished my subwoofer box so i need to get the high output from the radio to the DSP than to the mono clocks im running

Just discovered your channel. At the risk of repeating Keith's comment, you do a great job of vulgarizing audio complexities... All the best

For a SQ sound build If a dsp provides a Thd of .o2% , would it still be necessary to have amplifiers that have a thd of .05 or .03 to have the best sound ?

Hi Mark. Thanks for a great channel👍🏼. Can i use a dsp with passive crossover om my front speakers. Its Hertz component system.

Love your channel

Hey mark what is the best OEM you have installed or had experience with. Im looking to do an entire system in a 2017 Accord but keep the stock stereo. System will include components in the doors, rear deck coaxial, 2 10” subs. Rear deck mid bass (6.5”) maybe an 8”, two kicker amps 4 channel/monoblock. I don’t any fishy pops, clicks or whine at ALL. Please recommend. Steve

I have a db drive speed series 5 band eq. Would a dsp still be able to be added on as an additional source or jus by adding the dsp be jus fine?

What we like about you that you share your information with us other people don’t like to do that great 👍

Thank you for the video, My question is will this device(professor) improve the sound quality of the factory speakers or will I need to purchase better speakers to take notice? 2016 ex-l accord.

@Lordbyrongillespie

4 жыл бұрын

upgrade order: 1. amp, min50w rms per channelin small car or ute 2.speakers 3.headunit or dsp (these can be both.) always amp first. if the speakers are so bad that the amp doesn't improve them, then good chance it'll blow them up and you'll have a good excuse to get new speakers too.

Hello i have a JL fix 86 AND a JL 1000/5v2 amp, with a original head Unit, i need to know how i put my gain in a 1000/5, my gains in amp Is At minimum and i hear shhhhh for my speakers. Thanks a lot

That was real good explanation. I have a Pioneer Z5190 head unit, and it seems to have all these functions like Active crossover with slope control, DB level control of each speaker, Time alignment, etc., I have coupled it with a Helix G Four. Still do I need to have a DSP? Is is worth spending on DSP over this setup?

Great Going Bro....

i have an audison bit ten. i have not hooked it up yet. will this make a dramatic effect on my 2014 toyota tundra system? i have focal flax 6 1/2 seperates up front and focal

Hey how are you? I wanted to know what components do I need to add a sound system to a Nissan Altima 2015. I already have a 1000 watt JL Audio power amp and a 15 inch Kicker. Also I'm using the factory Radio. What 6by 9 speakers you recommend?

What if I have front component speakers and coaxial rear speakers? Will the DSP override the crossover built into the coaxial speakers, or is there a way to disable the built in crossover?

Hey can you still fine tune with a dsp even when you have components that already have a cross over ? I don’t know how it works 😅

I would like to know what DSP is truly the best bang for the buck and the best period? I'm leaning toward the Audison BitOne for a complete overhall of my Audi A7 factory BOSE system. I recently came across the AudioControl DM-810 and HELIX DSP... Any comments or suggestions?

Great video! Very well explained.

i really enjoy watching your videos! ive been watching them alot to help me with my system. could you shed light on audio systems for trucks? like specifically ext cab trucks with subs under the rear seat and only two doors for the front mids and highs. thanks!

Great education in audio technology. Thank you!

When I go to a car audio exhibit, I can hear their stereos sound so good. I don't know what are their eq settings are but man, I'd love to have those setting programmed in my head unit.

Do i still need a pre amp(equalizer) and a crossover if i'm using a dsp?

Thank you. really helpful

Do we need to change and upgrade car speakers or standard speakers are enough for DSP performance? Thanks

I have enjoyed the videos so far thanks for sharing the info. My question is if a person has never done something like this how would that person get started learning such a skill?

Wonder why there isn't a video on the actual install. I'm kinda confused on how to integrate the twk88 to my system . I have( 2) 4 channel amps and (4) components with (1) mono for the sub ...do I spit the rca to the amps???

So if you install a DSP, can you or do you have to remove the cross overs that are supplied with the speakers. I’m running focal 165 k2 fronts and 1x focal kx25 sub.

It was great know importance of DSP, can you create a video how connect DSP right way, many people says we do have connect Crossover when there is an DSP is it right?

Hey I wish to install a component speaker and an amplifier to my car I don’t want to install a sufwoofer due to space constrain. Would you recommend fixing two sets of components or one set component and a normal 6 inch speaker at the rear

+captin buff the third yes my rear channels are now on the passive crossover after adding the w7 sub. at 1st I didnt know how Id like giving up the control of all my speakers but once I added the crossover to the rear i didnt notice a major difference since that staging was in my rear. I had to remember i was going for front staging like in a concert setting, not surround sound, so the backs became just a filler and sub in now on dsp. Honest I couldnt tell much difference in sounds of the sub as much as mids and highs but was able to time align it as well. Again my set up is for the driver position and had to learn that because i have it so perfect in my seat and try to sit in passenger and change settings again, and it was a back and forth process. still love the helix unit, because I felt it was a lil more user friendly if you never done 1 before and my bit 1 gave me issues. i did buy the bit 1 used so that could be the issue. Still running my kenwood dnn992 with built in time alignment but just not using any of those settings in my deck.

good job dude!