Problem with recently installed head unit, amp and speakers.
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Re: Sweet!
Originally Posted by glanghus
Glad to hear you figured that power problem out! There'* nothing more frustrating, because you can't really get professional help (best buy, etc.) without paying, usually, and it'* a pain in the A$$ if you don't live nearby.
As far as your right speaker goes....it'* sorta funny that it'* still distorting. I know this is pretty obvious, but check your R - L balance to make sure it'* set correctly (50-50). When power is all messed up to your receiver, sometimes you get wierd settings stored into your memory.
I noticed you have a sony, too, and I don't know the exact specs on that model, but if it has MBP (my best position crap) check to make sure that it'* off. it has 3 settings in which it makes the sound "supposedly" sound better for the driver or passenger, by changing speaker volumes (balance).
If all that looks good, check to see exactly what type of distortion you're getting. Is it from rattle within the door, or loosely mounted speaker? Is it the speaker itself, or does it sorta sound like it'* a wiring/receiver power issue?
If you keep having that problem, let me know.
As far as your right speaker goes....it'* sorta funny that it'* still distorting. I know this is pretty obvious, but check your R - L balance to make sure it'* set correctly (50-50). When power is all messed up to your receiver, sometimes you get wierd settings stored into your memory.
I noticed you have a sony, too, and I don't know the exact specs on that model, but if it has MBP (my best position crap) check to make sure that it'* off. it has 3 settings in which it makes the sound "supposedly" sound better for the driver or passenger, by changing speaker volumes (balance).
If all that looks good, check to see exactly what type of distortion you're getting. Is it from rattle within the door, or loosely mounted speaker? Is it the speaker itself, or does it sorta sound like it'* a wiring/receiver power issue?
If you keep having that problem, let me know.
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It'* always best to try different speakers, however I didn't know if that was convenient for you or not. I know I hate taking that door panel off, and taking the dash peice off to mess with the radio. However, it'* the best way to find out exactly what'* at fault.
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Originally Posted by glanghus
It'* always best to try different speakers, however I didn't know if that was convenient for you or not. I know I hate taking that door panel off, and taking the dash peice off to mess with the radio. However, it'* the best way to find out exactly what'* at fault.
Edit : Oh, and something happened to the locking piece on the glove box, so it too is held up by tape.
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Is the amplifier you bought powering the speakers that are distorting? If so, have you adjusted the 'gain control' (sometimes called 'level control') on the amplifier? Sounds like its turned all the way up. Adjust it until its about 90% of the way up and you should be fine.
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