Wireless Speaker System

Posted under Car Audio by admin on Monday 7 September 2009 at 3:41 pm

How many times have you tried setting up your home stereo system, only to become entangled in endless wires? While one may think that this is how it has to be, there are many wireless stereo systems that you can choose from. But this is just the problem, how do you know you are purchasing
 
 
a wireless stereo system that is worth your time and money? There are several features that you need to ensure of before you purchase a wireless stereo system. The most important of these is to ensure that the wireless signal is broad enough to fit the room your planning on putting your speakers in. The RCA Main/Stereo 900 MHz Wireless Speaker System, Model: WSP150 will provide you with the necessary features and technology to fill your entire home with high-quality sound, no matter where you place the speakers.

Main Product Features:

The main feature of this wireless speaker system from RCA is the versatility this product will provide you. With the ability to place these speakers either inside or outside, you will be able to entertain your guests with high-quality music inside on cold, winter days and during the summer you can move the party outside, complete with a soundtrack.

How this wireless stereo system works is you connect your main base to your stereo, or your television. After you have done this, you are able to place the speakers throughout the room or outside within a transmitting distance of 125-feet. The signal is able to travel through walls and floors, so you are literally able to place the speakers anywhere in your home as long as you are within the transmit area.

With a control system that allows you to easily alter the base, tone and overall volume, you will be able to adjust the sound to fit your particular needs. The design of the speakers and base station is quite impressive. The speakers are curved, giving you an ultra-chic décor, that will enhance any room it is placed in. They are sized appropriately, so you are able to place these speakers either on a bookshelf, or in the corner of your room.

The speakers are powered by four D-batteries per speaker. The life span of the batteries will give you many hours of audio enjoyment.


Improve Your Car Audio System

Posted under Audio Tips by admin on Saturday 15 August 2009 at 5:54 pm

 

Car audio components are being improved each passing day to upgrade sound systems. If one does not opt for these improved components, then one might just be living in the past. These improved components add greater functionality to your car audio system.

These components are speakers, subwoofers, tweeters, amplifiers, ipod adapters and more. All these add another dimension to your audio system. You have the option of settling for your factory installed system, however, aftermarket systems are massively superior to factory systems. But that’s by the way.

To take your car audio to another level, you’ll need to add new speakers, upgrade your receiver, add tweeters, add an amplifier, install vibration dampers like dynamat, install bass blockers on your full-range component speakers, add equalizers and other signal processors — the list goes on…

Adding new speakers to your audio system will alter your setup most dramatically (if done right). This is because your speakers are the most important units in your car audio set up. Also know that you need to add such that will fit your vehicle. This will prevent sound inbalance or damage to your audio system. What you install is what you get. If you install old age-stricken stuff, then you get old age-stricken sound.

Adding tweeters to your sound system improves your listening experience. A tweeter takes care of those sizzling highs that cannot be catered for by regular speakers. A crossover will help make your output stage a lot better.

Upgrading your receivers will ensure better sound and less distortion. This could include adding additional music sources like a portable DVD, a satellite radio tuner and more; through an auxiliary input.

You also need vibration dampers. Dynamats absorb the vibration caused by your car speakers and road noise. When these vibrations are absorbed, you can conveniently hear the music that comes out of your sound system without background noise.

If you’re in for the best sound, you’ll need to add a bass blocker. Installing bass blockers on your full range component speakers simply help to block the bass frequencies that your speakers cannot handle. They are installed on your speaker’s wire. This helps remove distortion from your music.

Other steps you could take to improve your car audio output include making sure your subwoofers and speakers are in phase, changing the position or enclosure style of your subwoofer and avoiding extreme bass control boost.

Your subwoofers and speakers wired in phase helps give more balance to your sound. Make sure the positive and the negative sides are wired accordingly at both the receiver and the speakers.

Changing the enclosure style of your subwoofer actually depends on the type of bass sound you prefer. Some prefer a boomy bass; others prefer a low frequency bass. The position of your subwoofer will determine that.

Avoiding extreme bass control boost and turning up your volume instead will give less distortion to your signals.

Implement these and your car audio will never remain the same.

 


Tuning Up Car’s Audio System

Posted under Audio Tips by admin on Monday 19 May 2008 at 3:37 pm

Check speaker phase! The speakers in your system should all be firing in phase — simply put, all the cones should be moving out and in at the same time. If they’re not, you lose bass response, making your system sound anemic and unfocused. It’s important to check all your speakers, even if your system was professionally installed. 

To determine if a pair of speakers in your vehicle are in phase, listen to some bass-heavy music with your stereo’s balance control all the way to one side. Now return the balance control to the center — you should hear significantly more bass. If you don’t, your speakers are out of phase. Switch the positive and negative leads on a single speaker, and try again. If you hear more bass, leave it! Check the front and rear speakers independently in this manner.

Turn on your subwoofer system. Reverse the speaker wires going to your sub and listen for a change in bass response. Again, if it gets louder, leave it! (Make sure that multiple subs are wired in phase with each other.) 

Flatten it out!
 Especially if you have a sub, it may be tempting to crank up the bass on your receiver. Tune your system first with the receiver EQ set flat — all tone controls at “0″ and no EQ curve engaged. With the subwoofer off, turn some familiar music up to a moderate listening level, then slowly increase the subwoofer output until you hit the “sweet spot” — the place where the bass really kicks in without overwhelming the rest of the music. 

If the bass sounds like it’s coming from behind you, lower the sub amp’s crossover point to “de-localize” the bass. If your amp has a non-adjustable crossover, try moving the subwoofer. For example, if it’s firing toward the rear, turn it around so it fires forward or sideways (remember to check your phase again with the sub in its final position). 

Listen and experiment! 
Your system should create a “soundstage” — close your eyes and you should hear the instruments in front of you, arranged from far right to far left, with (if you’re listening to rock’n'roll) the kick drum, bass guitar, and lead vocal right dead center. 

Some vehicles make it tough to establish a strong front soundstage:

If your car has small front speakers, install some Bass Blockers. They’ll filter out the low frequencies so your speakers will play louder and clearer, bringing the soundstage back in front of you. If your receiver has built-in crossover capability, use its high-pass filter to remove low bass from smaller speakers for improved performance.

If you have a subwoofer (or larger speakers in the back), use your receiver’s fader to move the music forward and then turn up the overall level to bring the bass back into play.

If your front speakers are mounted low in the doors, some receivers feature independent front/rear tone controls or signal processing that raises the front image. Or, if possible, install a set of tweeters in front.
Instead of cranking the bass way up to increase your system’s impact, raise the bass a little bit and lower the highs and mids. It’s smart to keep equalization to a minimum — pumping up the bass control just robs your system of its effective power.

First rate bass!

Great bass isn’t just for rap, heavy metal, or reggae fanatics — if you’re a fan of classical music or jazz, you might be surprised at the quiet authority a subwoofer brings to your music. Even at low listening levels, a sub can produce richness and impact you wouldn’t otherwise hear.
Play some music that features active, powerful bass parts — all the bass notes should punch out at an even volume level. If you hear bass notes dropping out or booming, check your phase and experiment with different crossover points until it’s smoothed out. Once your sub is tuned properly, you can use your receiver’s equalization controls to make minor adjustments.

 

 

 

 

  1. System sounds dull? Put a set of tweeters up front to strengthen your front image and add liveliness to your sound. Many receivers feature signal processing (BBE, DSO, MediaXpander, etc.) or extensive equalization which can do a lot to improve a dull-sounding system.     

  2. Vocals and instruments sound buried? If your receiver has a midrange control, boost it up a little bit; if it includes a parametric EQ, try adding a little bump in the 400-1000 Hz range. Replace your rear full-range speakers with some high-quality midrange speakers to bring out warmth and detail without adding more sizzle. Installing Dynamat (or any sound-absorbing material) in your vehicle will reduce road noise which masks crucial midrange details.     

  3. System too bright? If your front speakers have swiveling tweeters, aim them away from you. If you have installed component tweeters, check the crossovers for output level switching — a drop of 3 dB can make a huge difference in the way your tweeters match up to the rest of the system. Experiment with your receiver’s EQ. If that doesn’t nail it, consider a receiver with more equalization control or (for an amplified system) an outboard equalizer.

Think ahead! Once you’ve taken the time to adjust the system, then you’ll know if you’ve made smart purchases. Always buy with an eye to the future — you might be saving 40 bucks on your receiver, but what’s the point if it’s missing some crucial features you’ll be needing when you expand your system? If you plan on adding a sub to your system later, spend a little more on a multi-channel amp (instead of a 2-channel) so you can power your front speakers and subs with one amp. Don’t install 10-gauge power wire if your ultimate goal is a throbbin’ multi-amp system. With the right components and some careful adjustments, your car can be a fantastic place to listen to music.