Life seemed so much simpler back in the early 90's for a basic install/swap! The flexibility of today's equipment is amazing! And...can be confusing, at first, for old farts like me!
@@jiriza84641 oh man…oh man…I’m a in my 40’s and I’m also a bass head but I’ve never messed with technology like this…a little overwhelming for sure brother.!!
@@SpinningwrencheswithJ you'll still get the frequency from the rca's in and use the amp or DSP with the volume knob. Also, I hear you I like my sound as well, and bass when needed.
I have a Kenwood Excelon DMX-706S that I run directly into my MiniDSP DSP and then to my amps. Before I had the DSP I would control all of the eq, phasing, time alignment and crossover settings from my head unit and it was cool but the DSP is way more powerful and adjustable plus it offers me the ability to make different presets so I can have a preset for sound quality and one for SPL. I can also add a preset for when someone else is driving and make it so that person cannot cause damage to my system even if they were to crank everything to max level because they are now being controlled by the DSP. The flexibility and features of a DSP cannot be matched!
@kychristell1779heck no! But sometimes my mechanic may need to test drive it so I have a preset that actually disables my sub output and increases the high-pass to my mids and highs so that they are less likely to be damaged by someone turning the volume up too much.
I presume you could also then choose a "cheaper" headunit with less audio out options and let the DSP do the work if you were planning to have a DSP. Given headunit prices are sky high or out of stock.
As long as the signal out of the head unit is clean and 20-20k then yes this could potentially allow you to pick something with less pre-outs as you can create what is needed via the DSP. Good observation!
@MaXimus666789 I would still look for a head unit that is of high quality for the main purpose of having the cleanest signal possible. A DSP is a powerful tool that can do a lot but unless it comes with a line driver built in your signal is only going to be as good and as clean as what's coming from the head unit which is why I chose the Kenwood Excelon DMX-706S for my system. It has a clean and clear signal even at maximum volume with no distortion so as long as I set the gains on my amps correctly I never have to worry about blowing any speakers or even listening fatigue which can happen when listening to a "dirty" signal.
I like the audio control DSP, however I don't like having to rely on the computer software necessary for tuning. It would be nice if it had an app with Bluetooth for phone connection to make adjustments as well.
My dm-608 had a short but prior I channeled all 4 amps through the dsp. Def sounded A F-TON better. Now that it's just from the HU it stands out far more than when I first installed it a couple yrs ago
I would bridge mid and bass just to not feel like I'm leaving something out ...so basically id have all 3 bands going to the DSP instead of just the highs and mids, because I feel like im leaving something out
I literally was thinking about this today. THANK YOU!! I appreciate you elaborating this topic especially for me. I’m always “experimenting” & end up having to either go back and fix something or replace something. So again, thanks a lot Mark 🙏🏾
i like to run 3 RCA's front, rear n sub to the processor, keep the setting on the deck flat and tune the DSP, that way when i want to adjust a song like it needs a little more of something or less i can use the setting on the deck cause at the end of the day we all listen to different genres of music and not all music is recorded correctly. so the deck/head unit is to make minor adjustments, that way when the DSP is set you always have the flexibility to still tweak from the head unit individually. Its the same like using a Preamp, example a head unit that have front rear and sub , you got 2 amps one for mids and highs and one for sub , then using 2 preamps makes more sense, front output from head unit to one preamp and sub output from head unit to next preamp, now you have setting for mids and higs alone and with the sub you can adjust for bass alone and as it runs through from the front and read signal the settings for front on the deck is added adjustments to make as with the sub setting on the head unit , maximizing everything, and this can be done in many ways as long as you know what front-rear or sub will be powering, With the processor its easier as long as you got everything dial in and less equipment, with more than one preamp you can always adjust on the fly.
When my subwoofer amplifier doesn't have any audio controls I get the signal out of the subwoofer out rca's. When my subwoofer amplifier have audio processing controls or a dsp is available I get the signal out of the rear channels rca's not the subwoofer channels rca's. This is my choice. All of you do how you want it.
To be honest the last system I had I always changed my crossover settings on my subs depending on what type of music I was listening to. Buts that's just me, I listen to all kinds of music
I say to most people, the price of a top of the line headunit can get yourself a good DSP, or DSP amplifier, and run it in anything you want and any configuration. Plus you don’t have to worry about if you can put your head unit in your McLaren dash. Or, your Civic dash. I use an Audison Bit ten. It’s all I need for my setup. I learned about processing with home theater setups in my kid years, so I’ve always wanted one for a car. Best at the time was the Alpine ERE-G180 EQ for all around sound quality per band adjustment. When DSPs came to cars, it was iPad, or iPod, or iPhone, or blackberry, or Google g1, whatever device you want, to a Bluetooth unit, and to a processor. Much simpler, and easy to move to different vehicles.
@@danielabrams555 To have a perfect filter, you have to look forward in time. Only way to do that is to delay the output. And that will affect the phase to the original signal. But I agree there is no perceivable delay.
I have the DM810. I use RCA line out 9 and 10 linked to the left and right on my mono sub amp. Is this OK, or should I just use just one of the mono lines from the DM810 with a "Y" adapter to the JL RD1500/1's left and right? Any pros or cons? Always wondered about that
The one thing that bothers me is the more advanced my skills, the more advanced my setup. Yet, I always have the same issues with Alt whine when I've.meticuloussly set everything up. I wish aftermarket units ditched RCA cables, I think they're shit. I'm tired of chasing gremlins and would much rather deal with an optical spdif cable than all the cabling.
First of all, I'm very sorry that certain people make fun of you, in my opinion they are jealous. Lol, I really appreciate your explanation of everything you do, I can tell you really care about your work. I really like audio as well and at first I thought I just wanted it as loud as possible but I soon realized it is a proper balance of high, mid and low frequency.
Happy to have you here! Here on this channel we are all about building people up and helping them on their path. No one is perfect, I'm certainly not and I still have tons more to learn. Learning every day!
Sorry this is supposed to be included in first post, due to unannounced guests lol. Anyway, I'm happy that you really want to be the best at anything you do. In my opinion I believe you would make a wonderful teacher. Thanks for being yourself. Thanks Curtis Stratton
@@CarAudioFabrication I didn't see this till now and I agree no one is perfect but we can strive to be better and you my friend definitely have that positive energy about yourself. I've noticed that " a lot of professional people are quick to call others people out of name". I definitely appreciate you as a professional. Sincerely Curtis Stratton.
I've noticed now some of the Chinese aftermarket head units that are direct replacement have DSP software built into them have you had any experience with this new technology? Love your videos btw. Have had alpine F1 set up previous and alpines processor which required a laptop and RTA for the shop to set up
Mark, when bought my current car I went to install a new HU and my amp and sub set up from the old car. This is when I found out about the factory amp for the mids. I used the regular output from the head unit to the factory amp. Should I have used the pre-out for the front and rear instead? I did eventually have to go into my sound settings and turn down the gain for the front and rear channels to improve the sound quality. If you need more info just ask. Thanks for vids!
I don't why but I had all 3 outputs, left and right from behind the headunit going to the every imput channels on my DM608. Then on my output I had all three input sources enabled and highlighted in blue on every output channel.
@@CarAudioFabrication, My build is very similar. Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX head unit with Sirius HD kit, Metra Dash Kit 95-7628bhg and Maestro ADS-MRR for steering wheel/front & backup camera controls, Custom SlamPanda Raider Nation Bass Knob w/led's, Panda Cub for four DS18 Bullet Tweeters on a JP48 amp, four D4S Pro Audio 6.5 v2’s mids on a JP234, 2 Nightshades v5’s 12in's on a SALT 8, 5.5 qubic feet box by Gately Audio tuned to 32hz, 80ah of Lithium by Underground Power, XS Super Cap under the hood, Dual Volt Meter in dash for Lithium and alternator, 250amp high power Alternator by Power bastards, Big 4 install, SoundSkin Pro Plus Sound Deadening, doors, headliner, floor and hatch,, SMD Copper Fused Distribution Blocks, OFC RCA’s from KnuKonceptz, OFC 4 gauge Sky High Speaker Wire, a whole lot of OFC 0 gauge Sky High Wiring and colored heat shrink wrap. System Tuning will be at -8db. This is my set up going in June 1. I'd like to add an Epicenter. Is it necessary?
Alot of people are gonna go with a DSP in the $100-$150 range that won't have the computer stuff. So there will only be a graphic EQ, possibly with phone access, soooo my question is, on that graphic EQ does the frequencies below 120hz affect the full range speakers or the subwoofer? Does the DSP know to send 100hz-80hz and below to the sub? Now remember, this is for the cheaper DSP'S
Do you have a video showing your recommendation for a beginner set up for router router table and what bits to get first? If not could you do one please
Hi Mark, can you make a video that shows the order of operation from the head unit to the dsp with multiple amps. I'm building a system from scratch and I want to go with 2 sets of highs, 2 sets of mids and 4 subs. Do I need the 10 channel dsp from audio control? That's what I'm looking at.
Awesome info and channel! So, using connection from the DSP to AMP, we make the frequency settings on DSP side, then do we do anything on Low Pass on the amp side? (I.e. leave it wide open or mirror the setting on DSP or doesn't matter?) Still need to set the gain?
Technically it doesn’t matter… BUT, to be safe yes I personally would match the DSP, if you ever altered something on the DSP by mistake then it would be a backup so that the wrong signal wasn’t sent to the subwoofer. This is more of an issue with mids and highs, but the same principle would still stand
This is the thing; I don't like having so many options.. especially when it comes to something as subtle as sound My head unit has a bunch of EQ settings, adjustments and extras. On top of that my amp has gain and some other setting where you pick the optimum range (or whatever) *I DON'T LIKE HAVING SO MANY OPTIONS.. BECAUSE I NEVER FEEL LIKE I HAVE IT 100% RIGHT*
It's not just the options, but the necessity of those options. The DSP is largely unnecessary of you have a high-end deck with built-in signal processing, etc.
My problem is from time to time when I have my hu up to the highest clean volume no clipping my dsp will either stop play sound until I turn off and back on or sometimes it will just make a loud screech sound until I turn it off
DSP is the future of OEM integrations. Radio replacements will continue to decrease as cars get more integrated into the dash board entertainment / control center.
Hey Mark, One thing I was wondering is when you make the front rca work as the “sub” preouts aswell what happens if you fade the signal to just the rear like in your example for the kids. Would that also cut off your subwoofer since the signal has now been turned down??
Thank you mark for all your efforts.. I have a question: How can I implement and wire a center speaker 🔈 for my car which doesn’t has one , what type of speaker to use and how to wire it .. please I need details
I'm a fan of things looking factory and don't like the add on knobs and switches. My preference would be to use all 3 RCA's and use the subwoofer volume control in the HU, tune the DSP for me and nobody else in the car and button up everything else as a set it and forget it install.
Quick question! For the “Output configuration” for a subwoofer would you select “Mono” or leave it as stereo output? I have the DM608 and have my subwoofer RCA’s going into channels 3/4 stereo of the input section and out of channels 5/6 stereo of the output section.
could yo do a setup on dodge and ram steering wheel controls , 2 wire, jack, restance and rams what? i have not gotten this to work yet in my 2019 ram promaster city i am useing a dmh-1500nex which does not show in settings, the steering wheel control settings. any help is awsome thank you! happy new years.
Really nice content! I usually dont run the back speakers from an amplifier, I have the impression it messes with the music stage of the system. Would you recomend PA them or just leave hooked to the main unit? I usually only drive with one passenger
My son has an s10 with a pioneer head unit, an amplified 8" sub and a small amp with a dsp built in for the front and rear speakers. The head unit only has one set of outputs. We're wondering if it would be best to use the dsp app, the built in crossover settings on the sub or the head unit to tune the system? The rca's go from the head unit to the mids and highs amp then from the amp to the amplified sub.
The main question that the viewer asked was whether or not to use the designated subwoofer outs but yes Toslink could essentially be used in the same way as I describe in the example as it just L&R signal. Unfortunately we just don't see optical out all that often although you can check out my Stinger Heigh10 review that has it and the Grand Cherokee project where we used optical out of the Pac Amp Pro.. Thanks for watching!
I just ordered a epicenter micro. It asked for full range signal. Are aftermarket sub out puts full range until I turn on the sub crossover on the head unit? Or would I have to put a Y spliter on one of my rcas to get signal to my epicenter?
Love the video! I had a question, is it fine to configure time alignment and speaker levels on my headunit, and perhaps a little bit of eq too. While doing the bulk of the eq adjustment on the dsp. (My dsp does not support a remote to change presets) I drive with passengers in my vehicle half the time, and I love being able to quickly adjust the listening position (which sets the time alignment and speaker level based on the number of passengers) on my headunit without an app or a computer. I want to have the best possible listening experience in the drivers seat, but quickly change to a very good experience if passengers are in the vehicle. So I’m happy if the dsp is optimized for the drivers seat, and the headunit can be used for quick tuning.
1. what about a clean signal. if you use the nob on the dsp you may be feeding an unclean signal to the bass amp. wouldnt this also make setting gains properly more difficult and potentially leave some performance in the sub amp? 2. if you want to fade from front to back with the 1st setup you will fade out your subs, can you select all 4 inputs for the sub out? 3. since you have all the out's needed, why even mess with a dsp. if the HU has all those outputs it will probably have adequate crossover and tuning capabilities. ?
1) Not every knob is "bad" as other creators have led the community to believe. The knob on the DSP (and even the amp in this video) is a volume attenuator, it doesn't impact the gain setting. You simply set the gains with the volume attenuator knob in its full position 2) There are ways to make the subs link to front and rear signal but personally I feel like losing sub when fading to back is preferred. If you are fading to rear to get away from hearing in the front you will still hear the subs if playing on rear signal so its kind of pointless to have it set up that way. 3) Please watch this video and pay extra attention to misconception #2. ruclips.net/video/sxVVz13XkPg/видео.html a Head unit is NOT a replacement for a DSP.
Is buying a audiocontrol matrix worth the money if you have a head unit with 4v pre outs. And what do the audiocontrol matrix do for that price point. Please help.
I'm clear on what the DSP is and how it works but I've never owned one and I'd like to see the connections between the DSP and the computer. Are you putting the settings on a flash drive or directly into the DSP. I would assume you are connected to the DSP so the system can be adjusted to the specific sound in the vehicle.
They are usually connected using USB interfacing. All the settings are changed directly on the DSP from the computer. That's why most generally use a laptop when tuning a car audio system
have watched this over and over if u used all three f/r/s or just front and sub, would u not put the sub from radio to the mono input on dsp instead of stereo where u have them
Factory head unit sub out to mono amp? Or amplifier line outs into mono amplifier? ... don't have a DSP but have 2 options and I don't know what is best.
Life seemed so much simpler back in the early 90's for a basic install/swap! The flexibility of today's equipment is amazing! And...can be confusing, at first, for old farts like me!
Just a bass and treble know was so simple
HUA.
Yeah man I’d like a head unit that has clean signal. My kenwood Exlon is weird. There’s no simple signal to start from too many other option instead
I remember when the zap board was cutting edge technology haha . Old school zapco amps and hifonic Orion and zeus
Dude Mark is such a beast.. literally anything I can think to ask he’ll answer it in any of his videos..
For me it's best to have the DSP do all the work. That is the best option IMO.
Would you set the stereo unit to flat? And make all the adjustments in the DSP?
@@SpinningwrencheswithJ yes, the stereo will not control anything the DSP is the overall control.
@@jiriza84641 oh man…oh man…I’m a in my 40’s and I’m also a bass head but I’ve never messed with technology like this…a little overwhelming for sure brother.!!
@@SpinningwrencheswithJ you'll still get the frequency from the rca's in and use the amp or DSP with the volume knob. Also, I hear you I like my sound as well, and bass when needed.
I have a Kenwood Excelon DMX-706S that I run directly into my MiniDSP DSP and then to my amps. Before I had the DSP I would control all of the eq, phasing, time alignment and crossover settings from my head unit and it was cool but the DSP is way more powerful and adjustable plus it offers me the ability to make different presets so I can have a preset for sound quality and one for SPL. I can also add a preset for when someone else is driving and make it so that person cannot cause damage to my system even if they were to crank everything to max level because they are now being controlled by the DSP.
The flexibility and features of a DSP cannot be matched!
@kychristell1779heck no! But sometimes my mechanic may need to test drive it so I have a preset that actually disables my sub output and increases the high-pass to my mids and highs so that they are less likely to be damaged by someone turning the volume up too much.
Got that DM810 on it'sway, can not wait to get it hooked up.
Yeah all my amps I run in full range, and let my dsp do , all my tunes and crossover setting!!!
I agree that keeping fade ability on the stock deck is beneficial and worth running the extra set of rcas for. Great explaination of the ideal setup.
I presume you could also then choose a "cheaper" headunit with less audio out options and let the DSP do the work if you were planning to have a DSP. Given headunit prices are sky high or out of stock.
As long as the signal out of the head unit is clean and 20-20k then yes this could potentially allow you to pick something with less pre-outs as you can create what is needed via the DSP. Good observation!
I would look for something high a quality playback. You cant usually upgrade the signal out typically it only gets "worse" from the signal source
@MaXimus666789 I would still look for a head unit that is of high quality for the main purpose of having the cleanest signal possible. A DSP is a powerful tool that can do a lot but unless it comes with a line driver built in your signal is only going to be as good and as clean as what's coming from the head unit which is why I chose the Kenwood Excelon DMX-706S for my system. It has a clean and clear signal even at maximum volume with no distortion so as long as I set the gains on my amps correctly I never have to worry about blowing any speakers or even listening fatigue which can happen when listening to a "dirty" signal.
I like sky high car audio
Other than for radio, you don’t need a headunit at all, just buy a flac player or use the bluetooth directly in the dsp
How would you incorporate an epicenter within this exact set up?
I like the audio control DSP, however I don't like having to rely on the computer software necessary for tuning. It would be nice if it had an app with Bluetooth for phone connection to make adjustments as well.
Like with the AC-BT24 and the DM-RTA app?
@@darryndewar Ah I see said the blind man to the blind boy with the saw.
The DM-RTA app is for the DM-RTA. But yes you could add a AC-BT24 and tune via a mobile device with the DM Smart DSP app
Is there one for your phone?
@@jonclemons8463 apparently it can be adapted so
I use the Head unit to control the subwoofer volume. Still letting the DSP doing crossover and time alignments for the front rear and sub.
Mark, another great video. Your explanation is clear and concise - well done!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays!
My dm-608 had a short but prior I channeled all 4 amps through the dsp. Def sounded A F-TON better. Now that it's just from the HU it stands out far more than when I first installed it a couple yrs ago
I would bridge mid and bass just to not feel like I'm leaving something out ...so basically id have all 3 bands going to the DSP instead of just the highs and mids, because I feel like im leaving something out
I literally was thinking about this today. THANK YOU!! I appreciate you elaborating this topic especially for me. I’m always “experimenting” & end up having to either go back and fix something or replace something. So again, thanks a lot Mark 🙏🏾
Timely video ... I was just thinking about this last night while planning my system. Great info as always!
They also make 6 channel rcas. I would use the sub out on the headunit. Yea it’s cool to use the dsp but definitely redundancy.
i like to run 3 RCA's front, rear n sub to the processor, keep the setting on the deck flat and tune the DSP, that way when i want to adjust a song like it needs a little more of something or less i can use the setting on the deck cause at the end of the day we all listen to different genres of music and not all music is recorded correctly. so the deck/head unit is to make minor adjustments, that way when the DSP is set you always have the flexibility to still tweak from the head unit individually. Its the same like using a Preamp, example a head unit that have front rear and sub , you got 2 amps one for mids and highs and one for sub , then using 2 preamps makes more sense, front output from head unit to one preamp and sub output from head unit to next preamp, now you have setting for mids and higs alone and with the sub you can adjust for bass alone and as it runs through from the front and read signal the settings for front on the deck is added adjustments to make as with the sub setting on the head unit , maximizing everything, and this can be done in many ways as long as you know what front-rear or sub will be powering, With the processor its easier as long as you got everything dial in and less equipment, with more than one preamp you can always adjust on the fly.
We need a video on the best RCA cables money can buy
When my subwoofer amplifier doesn't have any audio controls I get the signal out of the subwoofer out rca's.
When my subwoofer amplifier have audio processing controls or a dsp is available I get the signal out of the rear channels rca's not the subwoofer channels rca's.
This is my choice.
All of you do how you want it.
I can't believe this is even a question.....
To be honest the last system I had I always changed my crossover settings on my subs depending on what type of music I was listening to. Buts that's just me, I listen to all kinds of music
I say to most people, the price of a top of the line headunit can get yourself a good DSP, or DSP amplifier, and run it in anything you want and any configuration. Plus you don’t have to worry about if you can put your head unit in your McLaren dash. Or, your Civic dash. I use an Audison Bit ten. It’s all I need for my setup. I learned about processing with home theater setups in my kid years, so I’ve always wanted one for a car. Best at the time was the Alpine ERE-G180 EQ for all around sound quality per band adjustment. When DSPs came to cars, it was iPad, or iPod, or iPhone, or blackberry, or Google g1, whatever device you want, to a Bluetooth unit, and to a processor. Much simpler, and easy to move to different vehicles.
Remember the Rockford Symmetry dsp from the 80s ?? That thing was sick , for its time !
I guess that the DSP is adding a slight delay to the signal also, so you should not mix output to amps from both HU and DSP.
The latency from any decent DSP will be so small that it will not even be enough to effect the phase much less add a perceivable delay.
@@danielabrams555 To have a perfect filter, you have to look forward in time. Only way to do that is to delay the output. And that will affect the phase to the original signal. But I agree there is no perceivable delay.
I have the DM810. I use RCA line out 9 and 10 linked to the left and right on my mono sub amp. Is this OK, or should I just use just one of the mono lines from the DM810 with a "Y" adapter to the JL RD1500/1's left and right? Any pros or cons? Always wondered about that
I use my clarion for my subs...an my dsp for my mids an highs
The one thing that bothers me is the more advanced my skills, the more advanced my setup. Yet, I always have the same issues with Alt whine when I've.meticuloussly set everything up. I wish aftermarket units ditched RCA cables, I think they're shit. I'm tired of chasing gremlins and would much rather deal with an optical spdif cable than all the cabling.
thank you for explaining that. i did not know what you just taught me.
Through a d series amp/dsp (audiocontrol) and the epicenter is the best way👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Mark. Is an excelent video. Thanks.
But, how to connect a Epicenter using a DSP too?
Trying decide on my next build what amps to use. JL XD or Audio Control?
Both are super solid and work great!
First of all, I'm very sorry that certain people make fun of you, in my opinion they are jealous. Lol, I really appreciate your explanation of everything you do, I can tell you really care about your work. I really like audio as well and at first I thought I just wanted it as loud as possible but I soon realized it is a proper balance of high, mid and low frequency.
Happy to have you here! Here on this channel we are all about building people up and helping them on their path. No one is perfect, I'm certainly not and I still have tons more to learn. Learning every day!
Sorry this is supposed to be included in first post, due to unannounced guests lol. Anyway, I'm happy that you really want to be the best at anything you do. In my opinion I believe you would make a wonderful teacher. Thanks for being yourself. Thanks Curtis Stratton
@@CarAudioFabrication I didn't see this till now and I agree no one is perfect but we can strive to be better and you my friend definitely have that positive energy about yourself. I've noticed that " a lot of professional people are quick to call others people out of name". I definitely appreciate you as a professional. Sincerely Curtis Stratton.
I've noticed now some of the Chinese aftermarket head units that are direct replacement have DSP software built into them have you had any experience with this new technology? Love your videos btw. Have had alpine F1 set up previous and alpines processor which required a laptop and RTA for the shop to set up
This was a good video. this question is a big topic glad you made it.
what does it mean if my xav-ax3200 doesnt output anything through the subwoofer output, with it disabled and enabled (its not the amp)
Mark, when bought my current car I went to install a new HU and my amp and sub set up from the old car. This is when I found out about the factory amp for the mids. I used the regular output from the head unit to the factory amp. Should I have used the pre-out for the front and rear instead? I did eventually have to go into my sound settings and turn down the gain for the front and rear channels to improve the sound quality. If you need more info just ask. Thanks for vids!
I don't why but I had all 3 outputs, left and right from behind the headunit going to the every imput channels on my DM608. Then on my output I had all three input sources enabled and highlighted in blue on every output channel.
Thanks for this info, question if I am using a dm 810 do I still need an epicenter for the subs and do I still have to use a preamp?
I just use dual controllers, the DRC-205 and my subs amp controller gives me granular control
Have you ever used the audiocontrol dqdx signal processor and epicenter together and would you install in your system ?
Good question@eddie Telles
Good question for a future video!
@@CarAudioFabrication, did you ever do this video suggestion? I have a installation coming soon. I was thinking about adding the epicenter.
@@CarAudioFabrication, My build is very similar. Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX head unit with Sirius HD kit, Metra Dash Kit 95-7628bhg and Maestro ADS-MRR for steering wheel/front & backup camera controls, Custom SlamPanda Raider Nation Bass Knob w/led's, Panda Cub for four DS18 Bullet Tweeters on a JP48 amp, four D4S Pro Audio 6.5 v2’s mids on a JP234, 2 Nightshades v5’s 12in's on a SALT 8, 5.5 qubic feet box by Gately Audio tuned to 32hz, 80ah of Lithium by Underground Power, XS Super Cap under the hood, Dual Volt Meter in dash for Lithium and alternator, 250amp high power Alternator by Power bastards, Big 4 install, SoundSkin Pro Plus Sound Deadening, doors, headliner, floor and hatch,, SMD Copper Fused Distribution Blocks, OFC RCA’s from KnuKonceptz, OFC 4 gauge Sky High Speaker Wire, a whole lot of OFC 0 gauge Sky High Wiring and colored heat shrink wrap. System Tuning will be at -8db. This is my set up going in June 1. I'd like to add an Epicenter. Is it necessary?
Great video only wish best way of implementing a epic center in there BEST Way
That was very helpful. Thank you
Why not use line out mono for sub amp?
What about high level of your not using after market headunit
I've set up the dsp and mids and highs are working but no output is coming from subwoofer. Any ideas?
Would you rather use an external LOC to covert high speaker inputs or get an amp with built in function which accepts high level speaker inputs?
What about an RCA volt booster?
Can I just use a single Digital Coaxial cable for full range signal to the DSP? Is the Coaxial cable better than toslink?
Since the DSP is feeding the signal to the amp would you still set the crossover on the amp or just set it to full pass? Active system.
Alot of people are gonna go with a DSP in the $100-$150 range that won't have the computer stuff. So there will only be a graphic EQ, possibly with phone access, soooo my question is, on that graphic EQ does the frequencies below 120hz affect the full range speakers or the subwoofer? Does the DSP know to send 100hz-80hz and below to the sub? Now remember, this is for the cheaper DSP'S
What if the hu already has a DSP built in?
Thank you. For sharing your knowledge.
Do you have a video showing your recommendation for a beginner set up for router router table and what bits to get first? If not could you do one please
Hi Mark, can you make a video that shows the order of operation from the head unit to the dsp with multiple amps. I'm building a system from scratch and I want to go with 2 sets of highs, 2 sets of mids and 4 subs. Do I need the 10 channel dsp from audio control? That's what I'm looking at.
Might be a dumb question but if I use a DSP I wouldn’t need a bass restorer? Can that just be done with a DSP or would I need both?
is the audio control dm 610 and dm 810 still good in 2024? or is there something better???
Why not just use the Digital Coaxial cable out of headunit into DSP input?
I would hook my amp to aux pre out on my head unit correct?
I can use the factory stereo and another stereo separately for rca
Awesome info and channel! So, using connection from the DSP to AMP, we make the frequency settings on DSP side, then do we do anything on Low Pass on the amp side? (I.e. leave it wide open or mirror the setting on DSP or doesn't matter?) Still need to set the gain?
Technically it doesn’t matter… BUT, to be safe yes I personally would match the DSP, if you ever altered something on the DSP by mistake then it would be a backup so that the wrong signal wasn’t sent to the subwoofer.
This is more of an issue with mids and highs, but the same principle would still stand
This is the thing; I don't like having so many options.. especially when it comes to something as subtle as sound
My head unit has a bunch of EQ settings, adjustments and extras. On top of that my amp has gain and some other setting where you pick the optimum range (or whatever)
*I DON'T LIKE HAVING SO MANY OPTIONS.. BECAUSE I NEVER FEEL LIKE I HAVE IT 100% RIGHT*
It's not just the options, but the necessity of those options. The DSP is largely unnecessary of you have a high-end deck with built-in signal processing, etc.
Why do some head units only have 1 rca for sub
My problem is from time to time when I have my hu up to the highest clean volume no clipping my dsp will either stop play sound until I turn off and back on or sometimes it will just make a loud screech sound until I turn it off
DSP is the future of OEM integrations. Radio replacements will continue to decrease as cars get more integrated into the dash board entertainment / control center.
Hey Mark, One thing I was wondering is when you make the front rca work as the “sub” preouts aswell what happens if you fade the signal to just the rear like in your example for the kids. Would that also cut off your subwoofer since the signal has now been turned down??
Hey bro can you show a video of how to tune the bass and mids trough an prv DSP please
Thank you mark for all your efforts.. I have a question: How can I implement and wire a center speaker 🔈 for my car which doesn’t has one , what type of speaker to use and how to wire it .. please I need details
I'm a fan of things looking factory and don't like the add on knobs and switches. My preference would be to use all 3 RCA's and use the subwoofer volume control in the HU, tune the DSP for me and nobody else in the car and button up everything else as a set it and forget it install.
Do most stereo company's/installers know how to do all this, including using the mic to tune a DSP system?
So would you also want to use the output on the 4 channel amp? Or stay with the HU sub output?
Another great video Mark
Can I use a audiocontrol epicenter with this application if yes where is the best place to install
Came out just in time I’m planning on using my head unit jvc kw-z1000w to my ac d6.1200 to my sub amp sfb-1000d to power 2 jl10tw3-d4 subs
Quick question! For the “Output configuration” for a subwoofer would you select “Mono” or leave it as stereo output? I have the DM608 and have my subwoofer RCA’s going into channels 3/4 stereo of the input section and out of channels 5/6 stereo of the output section.
could yo do a setup on dodge and ram steering wheel controls , 2 wire, jack, restance and rams what? i have not gotten this to work yet in my 2019 ram promaster city i am useing a dmh-1500nex which does not show in settings, the steering wheel control settings. any help is awsome thank you! happy new years.
Really nice content! I usually dont run the back speakers from an amplifier, I have the impression it messes with the music stage of the system. Would you recomend PA them or just leave hooked to the main unit? I usually only drive with one passenger
My son has an s10 with a pioneer head unit, an amplified 8" sub and a small amp with a dsp built in for the front and rear speakers.
The head unit only has one set of outputs.
We're wondering if it would be best to use the dsp app, the built in crossover settings on the sub or the head unit to tune the system?
The rca's go from the head unit to the mids and highs amp then from the amp to the amplified sub.
I have the same setup but why didn’t you use channels 9+10 to output to the subwoofer amp? Instead you used the 7+8? Thanks for the explanation
Now blow their minds with running a toslink cable to the dsp.
The main question that the viewer asked was whether or not to use the designated subwoofer outs but yes Toslink could essentially be used in the same way as I describe in the example as it just L&R signal. Unfortunately we just don't see optical out all that often although you can check out my Stinger Heigh10 review that has it and the Grand Cherokee project where we used optical out of the Pac Amp Pro.. Thanks for watching!
When would you change the voltage output on the dsp from 5v to 10v ?
Do headunits save the crossover settings when disconnecting the battery?
I just ordered a epicenter micro. It asked for full range signal. Are aftermarket sub out puts full range until I turn on the sub crossover on the head unit? Or would I have to put a Y spliter on one of my rcas to get signal to my epicenter?
Love the video!
I had a question, is it fine to configure time alignment and speaker levels on my headunit, and perhaps a little bit of eq too. While doing the bulk of the eq adjustment on the dsp. (My dsp does not support a remote to change presets)
I drive with passengers in my vehicle half the time, and I love being able to quickly adjust the listening position (which sets the time alignment and speaker level based on the number of passengers) on my headunit without an app or a computer.
I want to have the best possible listening experience in the drivers seat, but quickly change to a very good experience if passengers are in the vehicle. So I’m happy if the dsp is optimized for the drivers seat, and the headunit can be used for quick tuning.
That makes sense to me 💪😎👍
Hi…. Now you have 10 channel DSP…. But I have 4 .. 4 channel amps and 1 sub amp….. do I need another same DSP ? Please help….
I love this video man but I have a question can I still use my epicenter? And how can it be conect
Audio control lc2 or DSP?
can you suggest a cheap and best DSP for my FIAT Punto EVO sports diesel, India? Pl if you can.
1. what about a clean signal. if you use the nob on the dsp you may be feeding an unclean signal to the bass amp. wouldnt this also make setting gains properly more difficult and potentially leave some performance in the sub amp?
2. if you want to fade from front to back with the 1st setup you will fade out your subs, can you select all 4 inputs for the sub out?
3. since you have all the out's needed, why even mess with a dsp. if the HU has all those outputs it will probably have adequate crossover and tuning capabilities. ?
1) Not every knob is "bad" as other creators have led the community to believe. The knob on the DSP (and even the amp in this video) is a volume attenuator, it doesn't impact the gain setting. You simply set the gains with the volume attenuator knob in its full position
2) There are ways to make the subs link to front and rear signal but personally I feel like losing sub when fading to back is preferred. If you are fading to rear to get away from hearing in the front you will still hear the subs if playing on rear signal so its kind of pointless to have it set up that way.
3) Please watch this video and pay extra attention to misconception #2. ruclips.net/video/sxVVz13XkPg/видео.html a Head unit is NOT a replacement for a DSP.
What Rca brand are you using ?
where would you hook up an epicenter in this chain?
So does a say audio control EQ do kind of the same thing but not digitally??
I keep it off the head unit. Most dsp’s cut off at 25hz
Is buying a audiocontrol matrix worth the money if you have a head unit with 4v pre outs. And what do the audiocontrol matrix do for that price point. Please help.
Hey Mark, where should I put the Epicenter after or before the DSP?????
Can you sum the front and rear channel input to increase voltage output or doing that would muddy the sound.
I'm clear on what the DSP is and how it works but I've never owned one and I'd like to see the connections between the DSP and the computer. Are you putting the settings on a flash drive or directly into the DSP. I would assume you are connected to the DSP so the system can be adjusted to the specific sound in the vehicle.
They are usually connected using USB interfacing. All the settings are changed directly on the DSP from the computer. That's why most generally use a laptop when tuning a car audio system
have watched this over and over if u used all three f/r/s or just front and sub, would u not put the sub from radio to the mono input on dsp instead of stereo where u have them
Factory head unit sub out to mono amp? Or amplifier line outs into mono amplifier? ... don't have a DSP but have 2 options and I don't know what is best.
How do you deal with customers who think your price is to high or complain with online prices?
Can I use a rca bass knob with the rca signal from dsp to amp