1. Audio Glossary of Terms
(Technical/Definitions)

... range frequencies and a smaller cone or tweeter for higher frequencies aligned on the same axis. A crossover network is necessary to route the proper signals to each driver. These may be passive (usually ...

2. Thiele-Small Parameters: What your subs specs sheet REALLY means
(Technical/Definitions)

... velocity of sound at STP, approx. 342 m/s Cas: Acoustical equivalent of Cms Cmes: The electrical capacitive equivalent of Mms, in farads Cms: The driver's mechanical compliance (reciprocal of ...

3. Fitting a Cold Air Intake (DIY Kit & Pre-packaged)
(DIY Articles/Performance Do It yourself)

... or the model ! So are you still in ? Lets get into it. What you'll need: 1)  Socket wrench and metric socket set with extension bars 2)  Phillips head screwdrivers 3)  Electric drill and bit ...

4. Front speakers in an SF5 forester.
(Install/Car Audio Installation)

... Head Unit (HU) to get power from the amp into the speakers in the door.  Things you will needYour speakers of choice. (You can fit anything up to a 6.5" driver in the standard location without ...

5. Weight Reduction Guide
(DIY Articles/Performance Do It yourself)

... in the tank weighs 128lbs.  If you have only 1 gallon in the tank, thats a 5HP equivalent gain ! Not taking a passenger can make a big difference, not to mention the driver losing some weight. It ...

6. Headunit Installation in 2002-2006 Lancer
(Install/Car Audio Installation)

... Required: ·         Flat blade screwdriver and small section of rag or trim removal tool ·         Phillips head screwdriver ...

7. Racer X, the story that inspired Fast & The Furious
(General/Everything Else !)

... dances on the nearby river, the sound of honking horns and screaming drivers is drowned out by the sonic blast of the two engines revving for takeoff. A stocky Latino dude in a blinding yellow shirt stands ...

8. Alpine Electronics Now Shipping New Type-R Thin Subwoofers
(News/Latest)

... retailers.  Please visit www.alpine-usa.com to locate a retailer. About Alpine Electronics Alpine Electronics is an automotive electronics manufacturer that supports drivers in over 60 countries and ...

9. Enclosure & Port Selection, Definitive Guide
(DIY Articles/Car Audio Do It Yourself)

... 100, it will work in either style boxes. (And either style bandpass)  What’s Qes? Qes is the speaker's Q at resonance, due to electrical losses. What’s Fs? Fs is the drivers free air resonance, ...

10. Earthquake PowerHouse D2 Repair Parts List
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

... the FET's on that side, the FET driver, IC and each diode/resistor in the anti-feedback circuit. Output side IC PF Part Number: 640244 OEM: HIP4080AIC Output side FET PF Part Number: 3328533 OEM: ...

11. Headunit Installion in X2-X3 Hyundai Excel & Accent
(Install/Car Audio Installation)

... side stopper pops out. Look behind the glove box, against the firewall is another block box with control cable. Do the same as for the driver’s side. Remove the ash tray. Remove the two screws behind ...

12. Accumatch Impedence Drivers (Tested)
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

Ever wished you had a device that would allow you to load your system however you wish regardless of coil configuration? That’s what the Veritas Accumatch does. They are an "impedance driver" that can ...

13. Say Bye to Neon by Richard Ehrenberg
(General/Everything Else !)

... smithereens, or trash your daily driver? Well, fear no more. For the measly sum of $19.95, we can absolutely guarantee that you won't blow YOUR motor. How? Heh heh heh. Just rent a car from your local, ...

14. VIDEO Bleeding Brake Fluid
(DIY Articles/Performance Do It yourself)

... wheel !) and lets have some old fashioned fun. The correct order is Passengers Rear, Drivers Rear, Passengers Front, Drivers Front, for a full flush. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R8i2lZgstI PS. ...

15. Recone subwoofer or any speaker
(DIY Articles/Car Audio Do It Yourself)

Sometimes you'll need to recone a speaker or subwoofer. Sometimes the coil burns out, the tinsel breaks or a screw driver goes through the cone ! There's a lot of reasons that your speakers damaged, but ...

16. Building Your Own Subwoofer Enclosure
(DIY Articles/Car Audio Do It Yourself)

... A spacing of around 3-4" between holes is a good rule of thumb. 2. Using your driver bit, screw the top and side together loosely. Next, get one of the ends, position it and drill more tap holes to ...

17. Kicker Announces 2010 ZX Series Amplifier Models
(News/Latest)

... and all provide an outlet for the KICKER ZXRC remote bass control for that extra bit of bass at the driver’s fingertips (the four most powerful amps include the ZXRC remote with purchase.). All KICKER ...

18. Tools for Designing your own Subwoofer Enclosure
(DIY Articles/Car Audio Do It Yourself)

... point as WinISD is simple to use, easy to come to grips with and contains a large database of drivers already installed. The graphical interface and ability to change volume/port size/tuning and see the ...

19. Money where you mouth is, Our $500 budget system installed in a Honda CRX
(Install/Car Audio Installation)

... can we here at Decibelcar.com do to prove to you our readers we practice what we preach ? How about a sample of one of our daily drivers with the "$500 Recession Buster" installed ? So here's one of ...

20. DIY Clear Turn Signals
(DIY Articles/Performance Do It yourself)

... necessary tools and supplies ready to go. Required Tools and materials: 1) Heat Gun 2) 8mm Socket 3) 10mm Socket 4) 12mm Socket 5) 14mm Socket 6) #2 Philips Screwdriver 7) (2) ORANGE 1156 Light Bulbs ...