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GM and others, more Dolby 5.1 Posted by Ryan [Email]  (#2222) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Ryan) on Tue, 30 Apr 2002 12:48:34
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Got an email back from Dolby today, and here are a few little clips that sum up their interpretation of the best way to set up the system
> Naturally, the best approach is to go with matched speakers, and to use a
> center speaker (which will likely be surface mount unless you are one of
> these rare individuals with a car featuring a factory center speaker
> location, or brave enough to cut a hole in your dash to accommodate one).
> There are a variety of surface mount speakers available on the market.
>
> If you are the only passenger in your vehicle, you may be able to get away
> with not installing a center speaker, but you should consider a center
> speaker for the following reasons:
>
> 1) You have other passengers who would like to enjoy the sound.
> 2) Your left/right speakers are located in the door panels; a center
> speaker will help to elevate as well as center the image.
> 3) Your passengers plan to view DVDs, for which it is important to "lock"
> dialogue to the on-screen action.
>
> It is best to use the largest speakers you can fit into the stock
> locations for the L/R front speakers. If you are unable to match the
> center speaker type to the L/R, this may require more extensive EQ to
> minimize the differences. The rear shelf seems the best location for
> surround speakers if this location available to you; this may involve
> creating mounting holes in some cases.
>
> We suggest avoiding EX in the automotive environment as the space is
> limited. However, if you really feel the need more channels, we suggest
> you use the rear left/right (which may have now been relocated to the rear
> shelf) for supplemental L/R fills for the rear seat passengers. This can
> serve as a future 7.1 upgrade.
>
> Best regards,
>
> info@dolby
Some interesting stuff there. Looks like i would be best off with 6.5" in the kick pannels, and if i can get a 6.5 to work in the center consol, that would be good too. As for the rears, i think the best i can do (while still maintaining a fairly stock appearance to deter theft) is get a 5.25 (or preferably a 6.5, but i don't know how i'm going to fit it) into the stock 4x10 location. Hmmm.....
I also asked this in my last post, but does anyone have any experience with a/d/s amps, especially their 6 channel amps? I'm trying to find a solution to power 5 channels equally and one sub channel, without buying a ton of amps...i figured that i would be able to use 5 of the 6 channels on the a/d/s to get this, and a seperate sub amp? are a/d/s worth looking at, is there any others?
Thanks again
Ryan
85900T
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