Archive for May, 2003

Introduction to Crossovers

Wednesday, May 28th, 2003

Ever wondered what all that “high-pass”, “low-pass”, “band-pass” buzz was all about? We clear a few things up with regards to crossovers in car audio. (more…)

The Rabbit Hunter Mini

Monday, May 26th, 2003

Sitting in the driveway, all 1100cc, just asking to have an article done on it. I just couldn’t resist, out came the camera.

His ride; a Mini. His sounds; Pioneer. His dB; 126.1. Yes that’s right, you’re not mistaken, 126.1dB! (more…)

Darren Kidd’s Holden HZ

Thursday, May 22nd, 2003

The scene; one day in the middle of summer at an SPL competition. I was bumbling around in the boot of my vehicle. It looked the worse for wear after a last minute rush-install of my gear. With the aid of a few hours sleep the previous night, my system and I were almost ready for a virgin run. (more…)

Avoiding System Noise

Tuesday, May 20th, 2003

Alternator noise and induced system noise are unwanted and are a problem to diagnose in car audio setups. The more components you have the more chance you will encounter this in your system. This noise is usually caused by an incorrect installation due to lack of knowledge of the installer. This article will hopefully clear up some of the problems that can occur in car audio installs and help you counteract system noise within your car. (more…)

Auckland Autosalon 2003

Monday, May 19th, 2003

It was that time of year again, Autosalon. Cars came from all over to showcase their talent, chicks came from all over to see the cars and guys came from all over to see the chicks seeing the cars. (more…)

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