Audio/Video Q&A Thread

[Moessteezy]

thanks a lot tim ^ exactly what i was looking for.

[cna]

what do you guys recommand for amp noise or radio " pop " when you turn on the car ?

[timot_one]

Usually a relay on the the remote turn on wire gives the amp enough of a delay that it gets rid of the "pop". 

[cna]

Ok guys now i have a new issue the jl cleansweep works great but at night when i turn on my headlights i start hearing buzz "static" out my system .The static only happens when my headlights are on i guess also when the interior comes on and lights up the radio , where should i start looking ? Snice its fine when lights off , grounds maybe a cross in wires ?

[timot_one]

Sounds like induced noise.  Where is the JL Clean Sweep in your car?  Try it in a different location or moving away from any existing wiring.  Shoot me a text if you have any questions.  I won't be around the computer too much today.

[cna]

I installed the cleansweep in the glove box am sure its from the clean sweep since when i turn down the master volume knob the static goes away am a try relocating it to see what happens pm sent

[timot_one]

Lemme know how that works out.  Does the buzz change in frequency with your engine RPM at all?

[cna]

http://s438.photobucket.com/albums/qq107/xxcnaxx/?action=view&current=VIDEO0006.mp4

Here the example turn your computer volume up , with the music playing once i turn down the volume that's the HUMMmmm static like noise i hear even during songs , i found a  temporary fix turning the dash lights up from the knob in the gauge cluster lowers the sound dramatically so  till am able to figure out whats causing it , and able to re look over the wiring from the harness . Also no the buzz stays the same even during revs

[timot_one]

That's induced noise.  Check the routing of your RCA's to your amps and make sure they're away from other wires.  Another thing you can do is pony up for more expensive shielded cables.  The cable routing is more effective though.  Don't run your RCA's along with other wires.  If they do cross any other electrical wiring, make sure they go across the wires.

[cna]

debating about installing a half din dvd player in my lower pocket would there be a single din slot that support half din install with out the gap ?

[phlip96]

Ok, I have an EX coupe with dual zone climate controls. I put in my fancy dancin aftermarket H/U in the cubby place like crutchfield says to do and hooked up all my schtuff.

The problem is, I don't like the location in the old cubby spot and I miss my burlwood fancy hideaway

The solution would be to get the adapter for the MANUAL A/C CONTROL version that puts the H/U where it belongs by removing my interface for climate controls turning them into manual knobs. I agree, it would seem a bit cheesier than our smooth looking dash and may ruin the look, but for functionality, I may suffer with it.
It is this http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120997864/Honda-Accord-Factory-Integration-Adapter.html?tp=3486


My question is, has anyone done this and what their reactions are, in fact I'll take opinions from people who have NOT done this either. I noticed in the reviews there is a delay from the knob to the actual effect..I'm not concerned with a delay. I also realize I will lose my dual climate control (i dont care)

[timot_one]

I wouldn't get it.  Loss of dual climate control, delay in functions, and it's fairly cheap.  I have one, and I would never buy another one for the price it's at. 

[phlip96]

Ok, thanks for your honesty Tim, I agree, the price is quite steep. I'll just get used to the location and possibly add the adapter to get my steering controls back

[timot_one]

That's what I would do.

[Asim]

http://www.amazon.com/Focal-Access-6-5-Inch-Component-Speaker/dp/B001P80920/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345519921&sr=8-1&keywords=Focal+Access+165A1+SG

Look good? What kind of modification required to fit this... big spacers?