Mono....stereo...??

 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 309
Registered: Aug-07
i just realized that i can switch from mono or stereo on the sub control of on my HU. what does this mean or do? what should it be on?
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, 148.2 db Mov...

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Registered: Apr-06
how many subs do you have?
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 310
Registered: Aug-07
i have 2 subs
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, 148.2 db Mov...

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Registered: Apr-06
set it to stereo.
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 312
Registered: Aug-07
alright thanks, i just noticed it and was like "well well well...what does this do" lol
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, 148.2 db Mov...

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lol still discoverying things ;-) thats natural at your age....what amp is it btw
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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HU*
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

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Registered: Aug-07
premier 780mp. i like it a lot
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, 148.2 db Mov...

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im looking into a HU ill keep that one in mind.
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 314
Registered: Aug-07
ya its 5v preouts and 16band equilizer..

got it on ebay for like 230 shipped brand new
 

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Username: Stateprop486

PA

Post Number: 177
Registered: Jan-08
yea that is an great headunit i have that too, i bought it off ebay and never had a problem with it, even though ppl on here says pioneer HUs always have problems. its a outstanding headunit, if you set everything correctly it sounds nice. but im gettin sellin it soon because i just ordered an 7" indash dvd player :-)
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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how much are you selling it for :-)
 

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Username: Stateprop486

PA

Post Number: 178
Registered: Jan-08
lol i dunno yet, ill prob just post it up on ebay, like i usually do with my stuff i also have the ipod adapter too, the CD-IB100II. its still in great condition i alwys take care of my stuff, besides the remote is just scuffed a lil but doesnt effect performance. r u could make me an offer drivingreckless, im not for sure yet if im goin to sell it yet...
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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:-(150 shipped ?
 

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Username: Stateprop486

PA

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lol dang, i only had it for 4 months and the ipod adapter i just got last month for $50, i prob just post it up on ebay, when i eventually sell it. sorry bud
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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lol i figured if i can get a new one for 230 shipped 150 shipped was a decent offer...oh wellz good luck with your sale.
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 315
Registered: Aug-07
lol the ipod adapter is expensive as crap! i got the xm radio. i like it but i mean there are a lot of channels that i just never listen to at all.
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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how much are xm radios?
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 316
Registered: Aug-07
i got the pioneer one so i can control it from the HU. i cant remember how much i got it for. but i got it on ebay. its like $6/month buts thats cuz my dad already has it on his and just added it to his account. if your on the road a lot, its great. its expensive tho to get it installed so try to do it yourself.
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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i dont really listen to the radio..just my ipod and cds so i dont thinnk id ever buy it. seems like a cool radio tho..commercial free ftw.
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 317
Registered: Aug-07
yeah i only listen to it when im on like a road trip...which is usually every other weekend. the gf lives 4 hours away. so it comes in handly on those drives
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 5862
Registered: Jul-06
" set it to stereo. "

Hahaha it ain't going to matter........ your sub amp is mono, it sums both of the RCA signals going into the amp.
 

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Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 318
Registered: Aug-07
M.S., it doesnt matter even if i have a 2channel amp?
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

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stereo - True stereophonic sound systems have two independent audio signal channels, and the signals that are reproduced have a specific level and phase relationship to each other so that when played back through a suitable reproduction system, there will be an apparent image of the original sound source.

mono - Mono or monophonic describes a system where all the audio signals are mixed together and routed through a single audio channel.


take your pick abarca...but im sure youll see that stereo is the best choice.
 

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Username: Marcooo

Post Number: 284
Registered: Mar-07
Shouldn't be a hard choice... If it matters you'll hear the difference.
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 5867
Registered: Jul-06
LOL driving come on, I thought you were smarter than this..........

If your using a 2ch amp for subs (which is not ideal in the first place) you would want to run it bridged, so it will act the same as a mono amp.


If you have a mono sub amp, the 2 RCA input signals are summed at the amp. You will ALWAYS get mono output to your subs, no matter what. The number of subs you have is completely irrelevant, they will all get the same signal no matter what.





Now it's technically possible to run 2 subs in stereo if you had each one on a separate channel of a 2ch amp, but you would NOT want to. Especially if they're in a common chamber box. But even if they're not, theres a reason why subs are run in mono not stereo. Bass frequencies are non-directional. Stereo would make no difference.
 

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Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, 148.2 db Mov...

Post Number: 5269
Registered: Apr-06
welll if he wired them to two channels id run it stereo. my prefrence...
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 5871
Registered: Jul-06
Think about it, why are sub amps mono? B/c thats all they need to be.
 

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Username: •cam•

BC Canada

Post Number: 1797
Registered: Nov-06
Plus, you want the sound from each to sub to be as close to identical as possible. I'm also surprised that you didn't know this, Dave.
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