I used to be into the car stereo thing in college- my limiting factor was power consumption. I went through 3 alternators in 2 years trying to perfect my setup. Higher output alternators were expensive and hard to fit within the engine bay on my car ('88 Accord)

After 3 years of trying (and saving) I finally got the system where I was actually satisfied with it. I had it that way for about 6 months and someone decided that they wanted it more than me- and took it. Since then only factory stereos for me. I've had the Monsoon system in a Jetta, and now the HK in the Saab. Both decent systems, but nothing compared to what can be achieved with aftermarket equipment and a ton of cash and effort.

Ambient noise is a big concern when dealing with auto sound systems. One way to overcome this is to turn it up! (or, I guess you could use more sound insulation and quieter muffler) I was one of THOSE guys with the Honda- lowered, big wheels, and the obligatory grapefruit shooter exhaust to compete with the (loud) stereo. The noise was a bit intrusive around town, but cruising on the highway with the radio turned up sounded great.
One funny thing I noticed- with the combination of the loud exhaust and certain bass frequencies there would be a phase shift and the stereo and exhaust would cancel each other out! That was a very interesting side effect of combining ambient noise levels with those from the stereo.

Brad

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• to Mike Lynch re HK audio, phred, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:35:56
  • Re: to Mike Lynch re HK audio, mlc , Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:54:24
  • Re: to Mike Lynch re HK audio, John, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:36:55
    • Thanks, that sure never occured to me!, phred, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:47:13
  • Re: to Mike Lynch re HK audio, Vern, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:52:32
    • JBL and Harmon Kardon..., keeton, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:47:01
  • I'm all ears, really......, Mike Lynch , Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:46:02
    • Well, not exactly... >>>, Eli5, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 21:30:57
  • Re: to Mike Lynch re HK audio, Donn, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:25:55
    • wagon actually has one less sub..., bRAD, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:41:11
  • The HK audio system is extremely crisp..., b.flippo, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:28:08
    • Hey Brian, are you at your new place ? (nm), TKC, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:07:25
      • Yep, but I still haven't seen Elvis yet. n/m, b.flippo, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:10:12
        • Elvis will be in the building, Dr. Elvis that is...., Mike Lynch , Thu, 26 Sep 2002 19:50:41
    • Crisp, I like that, phred, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:36:34
      • New Console..., b.flippo, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:11:32
      • front stage, rear fill, Bret, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:54:20
        • BB King and U2 in my 9-5 is spectacular...., b.flippo, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:14:02
        • A bit about audio, Lou, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:20:25
          • I think the problem with the HK system, AdamB , Tue, 24 Sep 2002 22:50:09
          • Other limitations..., bRAD, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:43:17 <-- Viewing This Message

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