Line Driver, Bass Processor, Equalizer, Crossover, & DSP for Amplifier... Choose Right!

[@nathancap24]

Great breakdown. This was worth every cent. Wait I didn't pay for it. I feel like I should have. Keep up the great work.

[@Strikerx911]

Absolute facts

[@ericshaw7859]

The ability to take the D series amplifier and wire everything into one box, no rca's (if using stock deck), no distribution blocks, no mazes, no need for a big & complicated amp rack, just one neat and tidy install with all of the adjustability (other than Epicentre of course) is just really, really appealing for that clean look. Not to mention, easy to troubleshoot if it's only one piece of equipment.

[@2873lonewolf]

Excellent video! After watching, I think my planned system is missing a piece. I'm hooked on your channel, been binge watching 2 weeks straight. Keep up the informative work you provide.

[@shelleygold4923]

Same same..although my audio guy has F it all up to sell me shitty products replacing Mark Levinson.

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

I just recently apprecially purchase their product and my favorite part of the whole experience was when I needed assistance I called their support number and the first ring I got a real person who assisted me with real advice not answering machine not a robot not BS hold a person an actual person that knew what they were doing to help me that's why I'm a customer for life

[@MichaelPrice-vv8oj]

Speechless! Bravo 🎉 So much more helpful than the other 10 videos I watched!😓

[@edwincharlery2880]

There was very little content on their products in terms of reviews. I've been waiting on reviews a while now. Their site was the only means of getting info. Great job !

[@amadorbarajas]

I've always wanted to up my audio knowledge and this helps, thanks!

[@marting.7564]

Great job explaining the differences.

[@JasonMcCord-qk3yb]

Great video! I really enjoyed the way you explained these things. I always struggle with explaining signal processing/Time alignment, etc. to anyone. From now on I will just show them this video. Shouldn’t be too many questions after that. I learned a few things about Audiocontrol’s “D” series processors and amplifiers, too. I’ve always been a user/believer in the epicenter, and Audiocontrol products in general and don’t see that changing anytime in the near future!

[@Bacnow]

I just purchased a ‘22 $60k vehicle that sounds worse than my ‘90 stock Mustang! I haven’t needed to upgrade beyond factory for a cool minute! However, now i’m going to need a full blown re-education in car audio and THIS channel will be my professor!

[@7NINER3]

It's great that you make these videos and the build you did for your dad's car was nice and simple. Could you one day make a budget build that provides amazing sound using some easy cost-effective equipment? As some of the components that you tend to showcase are not very affordable to everyone like me. I know you pretty much get what you pay for but there has to be a middle ground / budget-friendly for those of us on a tight budget but still want some amazing sound in our vehicles. is this even possible to achieve? or am I just reaching for the stars...

[@408SPLKINGS]

Marks knowledge + video tutorials = mind blown !!! Thanks Jedi Master ..

[@FAS_M6]

I just accidentally swapped to android headunit as i can't use any universal one. Now i wat to improve source sound quality. What is your take on this?

[@one234569and10]

I hate these videos and here is why: I used to be a car audio nut, always had custom gear in my vehicles, and home. I left a job 5 years ago, and have spent all my time taking care of my disabled mother - very tiny income from doing some graphic design and as a gear nerd (hardware, electronics, items in general) I watch this video and only feel like poo because I can't afford it. I will be looking for work again here soon but the first 6 months of my money will go to my mothers house to restore it. I love care audio, quality and thump, I just miss it, and am jealous I can't have it LOL. CarAudioFabrication keep up the great videos. They are very educational and useful to those that need the education. GG ♥

[@robertmccafferty3608]

Holly crap my heads spinning and hurting now thanks?!

[@DustinSearing]

You know what I've always thought I was pretty good with systems...... Then I met your channel ☠ your channel is boss love how you have the ability to break down all the more expensive things I couldn't ever get around to figuring out thanks for the info

[@markphilpot4981]

Your keeping our spirits up with this fun video Mark. Keep it up and stay safe and healthy!😊👍🏻👏👏👏

[@rolandoisu]

Gracias Señor....There is not such a great and explanatory video like this one...not even in spanish....I was looking forward a video like this one in spanish and it doesnt exist....thanks amigo....

[@sleeps0341]

Thank you very much for this breakdown. Very informative in a way that makes complete sense and expains the differeces in these products that i have been searching for.

[@gueroburban4989]

I’ve been using audio control epicenter since 2003 it’s just awesome!!

[@johelmeza2873]

What is another good substitute for the Overdrive plus, its discontinued 🤧

[@Vinz3ntR]

Great video as always. What I would like, and I think many people more is this: I have a fairly new car of 2019, (not really interesting but it's a Skoda Octavia stationwagon) and it has quite crappy audio, dab+ (which I really like, we have a really good dab+ network in the Netherlands) and Bluetooth connectivity. But cheap speakers and cheap amplifier. And no line outs. I would like to see a video how to use a standard main unit and change main speakers and maybe add a subwoofer. And on a budget since most people can't afford all the equipment you use. (i like the audio control lc2 you mentioned, it's affordable) Would be great!

[@jayholt2101]

Just got my LC2i for my system build. Can’t wait to get the rest so I can install it all.

[@StansE250]

I’m really enjoying your channel ! Thank you for the Professionalism. As a result of my viewing today, I think I might Abandon my current plan for my Van. I have (planned) 2-way Components in ‘cockpit’, and 3-way Components in rear main van body, NO sub (for a while), and directed off of a 4ch Pioneer HU output. If I relied upon included Passive crossovers from speaker manufacturer, I COULD get by with a moderate quality 4ch Class D amp. ** BTW, my listening preference is exclusively Fidelity/SQ orientation. As a result of your relevant videos, I’m torn between powering Each piece of the components with an amplified channel (=10ch.), which might be cost-prohibitive (for decent gear). Alternatively, 4ch of amplification to the ‘four corners’, with (tuning) from a DSP (8 or 10ch ?). Or …. ?? (ANY input would be AWESOME). I love the separation that can be achieved through components. Oh, and I do Not want to have to alter my vehicle electronics (i.e. Alternator). I would be THRILLED to get a Reply 😬

[@iyamwhite3931]

in 1981 my dad bought plastic box KRACO 5" speakers for his work truck with something called a CONCORD tape deck, no amp none of all these expensive things in the video, just speakers to the tape deck,it rocked.

[@johncarnahan3992]

I got confused and just hooked my speakers straight to the battery so they would have enough power! Works great! But really thanks for the videos your the man!

[@firstnamelastnameisallowed7943]

Thanks Mark!! I was totally unaware they had all these different items. I was having trouble deciding what to get when I thought they only had 4 or 5 different things and now I'm WAY WAY worse off because they make so much rad stuff. So thanks for that, appreciate it. LoL. Jokes aside I did learn a bunch more about what they offer and have a better idea of what to get now so I do appreciate that! Few people have said comments on prices and how high they are but if u think about it they are not that much. Find any other company and build a system that sounds as good with the features and all the sick a$$ tech they have and that looks as good and has such a small foot print for install options and add up what you would need to spend then. Thats if you can find anything that comes close to what they have put out I mean. Not a easy task!

[@SpaghettiKing777]

I've always had questions about processing I really appreciate this video.

[@RaRahGully]

Thank you so much for this. This is informative yet easy enough for a novice to gain from this presentation.

[@ATCDave1]

Great video! You are a born teacher Mark. Great rundown of AudioContol gear!

[@p4tr1ckl31n3r]

It's really cool that Audiocontrol is stil alive! I still have a pair of good old EQT's and one 24XS at home. Of course i also have an old Analyzer and it's still working like a charm althought i don't use it anymore. Maybe i'll build a good old school system some day. btw. I really like your videos! I watch them all :)

[@baileybasshead8762]

Yeah, I didn't realize they were that old. I remember every other old school brand from the 80s and 90s, but don't remember AC! What kinda rock was I livin under? Lol...

[@kelly3214]

Thanks Mark that clears things up somewhat for me. Btw great show me and my son have learned a lot. Your work quality along with what 5 star is doing is second too none.

[@alvinomartinez9728]

This is very informative and helps answer a lot of my questions about my build.

[@hermankangoo4744]

Great video mark, always learning something new every time 👍👍👍👍👍

[@aREALBADMOFO]

At one point in my life, regarding school, I really thought I had above average intellegence but after watching his videos, I feel below average & clueless. I wish I had a better brain to grasp acoustics like the rest of the viewers.

[@shawnsanderson3695]

Man I'm glad you're doing this.

[@darrencedeno3538]

Great video bro…. I’m well informed ( as usual)…. Keep it up… the Jedi of car audio installation 😁

[@alexiadewald4535]

Best video to explain this ever!! So awesome. Thanks!!

[@orlandoflores4282]

Thanks for clearing this up for me. I was thinking about adding an EQ to my system and wasn't sure about it. I am now!

[@TheJanope13]

If you had a an aftermarket headunit such as a kenwood or whatever with 13 band eq or more, could you just tune the response with an RTA and the built in eq?

[@Built_it_by-alex]

Really love Audio Control's Epicenter 👍

[@kubinlh]

I'm trying to find a way to tune the epicenter with the lc7i

[@408SPLKINGS]

Great explanations, lessons, videos...thanks & keep up the great work.

[@david029014]

Wait the epic center goes in before the dsp dm 810 or after???

[@148Reaper]

Awesome video explaining, took me a lot of research and reading to work out that instead of having a panel full of units all i needed was a good dsp to achieve most of whats needed for quality sounding system. Settled on a Helix P Six mk2 dsp-amp and a Helix M One X Mono Amp for the subs, still installing it all but i got high hopes for it all running Hybrid Audio Technologies speakers.

[@OfficialCPProduction]

If I have a factory radio but it has stock amp. I was going to run a DSP I already have and also I will be running (1) Sub amp and (2) 4 channel amps. Should I just use an LC2i to get the signals? Do I need something bigger? I have a pac amp pro TY13 now but not the biggest fan of it. I just want the cleanest sound and best bass.

[@rob5750]

I have a question i have a aftermarket radio and epiccenter and a dsp 608 what the order i will connect it? Thanks love the video has help me alot

[@mikenine110]

Your videos are always well explained, now that I finally bought a laptop I can go ahead and get a dsp

[@bAc0nBoY755]

Is there such thing as a crossover device that has a hard cutoff rather than a gradual one? For example, cutting off all frequencies above the set value rather than a gradual decrease. Or would an equalizer be the closest thing to achieving this?

[@Technotranceism]

Maybe you can make a recommendation for my planned setup. Pioneer FH-S700BT receiver, Pioneer GM-DX874 4 channel amplifier, and a Kicker 46CXA1200.1T mono amplifier. The 4 channel amplifier will power 4 Pioneer 6.5" 4 way coaxials, and the mono amplifier will power 2 12" subwoofers. A line driver makes sense due to the low output voltage from the receiver, but anything else that's got that ability plus more would be great.

[@lowhertzhighspl]

I think it's safe to say AudioControl spends A LOT of money on R&D (maybe too much!)

[@Alikhan78611]

So essentially I can either use LC2i and epicenter or simply go for epicenter plus and get the same quality of sound? (I am using the factory head unit).

[@rankrider09]

Thanks for the clear up. But why dont they sell an EQ that is in dash on the fly? My Playlist has alot of different genre and having to adjust the sound constently.

[@abelcatalan33]

I love the audiocontrol products , in my car I have a overdrive an epicenter and the 2xs crossover, and I have the matrix for my next build

[@leonelflores3891]

I have a epicenter and want to get the matrix did u put the matrix before the epicenter or after

[@dave3588]

Great video. Lots of information here and well explained. Keep up the great content man. Very helpful for many of us.

[@mytriton54]

Excellent teacher!!!! Thanks!

[@rabiahmed19]

Really appreciate your video so much detail

[@Mario_11]

So if wanted to restore bass, get a stronger audio signal, and control the equalizers, then I would need 3 different devices?

[@AndrewFroude]

Thanks Mark. Excellent overview.

[@HTX_Epicenter]

I have stock speakers and radio I want to upgrade to some DS18 speakers and put an alpine radio or a pioneer radio the blue ones and I want to put an epicenter what of that should I get I have sub already and I want it to sound louder the bass should I only get the epicenter or should I get the epicenter and one of those things that you showed

[@jpfangio]

Hey Mark, As always this is an excellent video. I have a LCQ-1, it works well but there is pink noise comming from it and I can't solve it. I tried with the jumpers and checking the ground but nothing changed. Any Idea?

[@JoseMendez-rs7my]

I have an lc2i with factory radio going out to 1 amp for bass & then 2 amps to 2 different boxes with mid ranges and tweeters on them .

[@TeamJesus515]

Another great dish from the Kitchen

[@neilledejongh1290]

Like how mny different products they gon build that does the same Job...

[@esmokebaby]

If I get the dq61 and connect front full range to all the lines can I get one channel out for mid one for high and one for sub so I can get front center sound stage or will i need the better gear

[@ryanevans3442]

How would I go about my setup? I have the LC2i Pro but my 6x8 in the door are aftermarket kickers. I'm clipping (making the maximized yellow light register) way before I even get my volume to 3/4 maxed. I'm assuming that means I have more than 400 watts on the input side. Suggestions or additional questions I can answer to help diagnose?

[@laptopdragon]

have to hand it to AudioControl on all the things.🥇🎊🎉 and thanks for the layout of what each does. One question: My (Android/china) stereo broke but still worked and I think it was pushing too much power through the rear right channel, which caused massive distortion and pops through the Harmon Kardon (bmw) amp, and blew the speaker... So, (not knowing this at the time), got an aftermarket amp that I hooked up and all was fine for a week then the rear channel blew out on the amp. So, question is, will the Line Output Converter resolve a voltage spikes or distortion that possibly was caused by the android stereo? Or, will it take the damage (or be able to handle the damage) or will it allow bad signals to pass through to the amp through the RCA's?

[@southerngentleman2516]

This explains thing so good. Very informative stuff.

[@royal_FIFTY8]

What about having an aftermarket head unit and aftermarket amp? Do I still need at line out converter? Or am I good with a DSP, equalized and active crossover?

[@lennyleejr7763]

I’m wanting to upgrade my stock system in my 2015 f-150. Thinking of installing the kappa 90csx component speakers up front for now what is the proper way to do it? May be adding a 4ch amplifier later. Can you point in the correct direction!

[@nathanieltaylor8270]

If I have bose factory amplifier and dont want bypass just add a amp and subwoofer. Would tapping into the 6×9s with the lci2? If so would I tap the line before or after the factory amplifier?

[@valentinmanso1532]

Question Have after market system wanted to know if I have wired correct it’s Kenwood HU,into massive 9 band EQ,then to a 3way crossover then to epicenter then to bass amp

[@saulsifuentes3546]

Would I install the epicenter after the signal processor if I’m keeping the factory head unit?

[@RobBass76]

I have a question for you. I have a audiocontrol epicenter and a audiocontrol 4 and one audiocontrol Equalizer. The right way to hook up the epicenter to the aftermarket radio is to run a set of rcas from the radio to the input of the epicenter. And since I have a audiocontrol equalizer 4.1 the rca output of the epicenter. On which rca plug in on my Equalizer do I run my rcas in to from the output from the epicenter

[@vadikvadik753]

I was waiting this video for a long time, thank you!!!

[@b18spoon]

OVERDRIVE (AudioControl) question.. What if an aftermarket head unit only outs out 1 volt or less on the RCA outputs? Should I use the normal speaker output wires and run them through an LC6/7/8i ?

[@joshmartin8856]

On the Cherokee project, how did you deal with the center dash speaker? Does it have one? I'm putting together a similar system with an 810, 6.1200 & 4.800

[@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods]

Using the LC2i pro can i just pull a signal from my main speakers and then run main output to speaker amp, and also bass output to sub amp? I want to use the LC2i to run both of my amps -sub and 6x9s

[@alexdelguercio477]

Thank you so much, Mark. Your videos have taught me all I know about car audio. It appears The Epicenter functionality is not built in to the DSP. Is it as simple as connecting the RCA subwoofer outputs from the DSP into The Epicenter and The Epicenter outputs into the sub amp?

[@kurtisk4850]

Very informative, I like it. I do prefer just going with an eq, a crossover and multiple amps tho.

[@edwinkarani5593]

Me too man.

[@aprilarenivar5691]

What do I need to the accubass sound using and aftermarket radio in a upgraded system?

[@Dying_Breed.300]

So if I have the stock amp for Mids and highs and a aftermarket amp for the subs. And using stock stereo . What do I need to make it sound the best? Metal, rap is what I play

[@stormyyoung6344]

Thanks for the information.

[@randyng-a-fook1695]

Good day Mark. As usual kudos to you on your fantastic videos. Can you please let me know what RCA Connections (brand & model) were used in this video at the time stamped 0:40 to 0:45 seconds? Regards and Thanks, keep up the superb work.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

These are KnuKonceptz Karma series cables!

[@lancewilcox3944]

Have you ever hooked a bass processor on a home stereo receiver sub out line?

[@stephen65la]

QUESTION. If my head unit already come with RCA plugs. Do i really need a LC7i ? I know i am using the Epicenter to my 2ch Sub Amps. What can i use to control my Highs and Mids. 2000 Chevy 1500. 6.5 and 4x6 Skar. Skar 12VD subwoofers

[@Hittin2thabass]

So why do you need 8-9v of rca voltage? I’ve never understood that bc most amps max out at 6v. Some do go to 8v but there is not many. So why do you need that?

[@jpmerrick8886]

I use 8v head units to 8v dsp to Brad amps all digital or dig to analog what matters is speaker quality head unit media amps chipsets on dsps I used audio control years ago there 👌

[@Hittin2thabass]

JP Merrick yea but what about for the amps. The higher voltage is to lower the noise floor as low as possible. He was even saying some go to 10v. The sounds a bit excessive

[@Hittin2thabass]

JP Merrick I mean if you have 10v going to an amp that maxes out at 8v wouldn’t that make the amp clip?

[@jpmerrick8886]

I mean we are talking about audio controls here I've owned 200 amps own 100 now plus speakers best made for cars at the end of the day quality matters more than power the sound from a class a amp Celeste hi amps beats a high watts class d etc but in the end the helix jam chips yes a6 6 volts beats a tru class a line driver people get hung up on specs its about sound quality the borax mx4 is so quit that people say give me the try billet I have both each gets to sq a Difft way at my high end its all about tonality in the clarity and quietness then sound against windows etc most just don't know they think focal is a good speaker omg

[@baileybasshead8762]

@@Hittin2thabass yeah at the lowest gain setting you'd already overdrive the amp but not sure if the amps input circuit on that would accept it or not.

[@Suchmxn]

Please do a video showing how to wire Crossovers, Preamps and amplifier because i need help wiring up my system with a preamp and crossover

[@PaKoF942]

Question, which is better? put a lc7i to one side of the stereo and from there to a processor in the trunk or take the stereo outputs to the trunk of the car to the processor, this whit a factory radio

[@kamikazikaizer]

So I'm planning to get d4s 7 channel amp but will be using 1 rca output from my head unit which audio control is ideal

[@neivanedmund6583]

Hey if I'm running both an epi n a crossover ,should I put the epi at the front or at the back of the crossover plz reply🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@briangutierrez5635]

I have a Kenwood 7706 hi-res to get the best quality do I also need a high-risk amp even though I'm using Kenwood speakers that are not high res

[@jeremycole2720]

Another great video with clear and concise delivery! Your videos set the standard for car audio and there's no need to go anywhere else for car audio questions! Thanks again Mark.

[@buddyharderthanyou2493]

What if I have the 4th gen ram 1500 9 speaker alpine system but I want better door speakers and to add a JL audio 12 w3v3-4 subwoofer and add an amp. Which line output converter would I need? I also have a Sony XAV-V10BT aftermarket receiver already installed. When I turn up the volume somewhere between 18 or 19 I start hearing static.

[@anthony007]

My Epicenter is white, if that gives you any idea as to how OLD that bad boy is... Still ticking (I mean booming) though :)

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I hate a white EQX!

[@anthony007]

@@CarAudioFabrication 😂 It definitely is an eyesore, but it's out of sight.

[@maxstormann9512]

anthonyr i think he might have meant to say “I have a white EQX” lmao

[@anthony007]

@@maxstormann9512 Lol touche... kinda works both ways 🤷‍♂️😂

[@gueroburban4989]

Had mine since 2005 white

[@Dying_Breed.300]

Would it be good to use a LC2 and a matrix for a stock deck and 2 amps?

[@jaykyle1501]

Audiocontrol used to make a model called the ESP-3 it's a center channel/spatial enhancement processor that was very cool

[@airandspaceart5746]

Your so close to 450k! Congrats

[@nanaosei6138]

I have mvh 300-ex poineer head unit, lc2i audio control and taramps md3k. My head unit has a subwoofer rca inputs already which I can directly connect it to my amp but i love bass and I don't want it to drop down when I turn up the head unit volume. I have a mercedes ml320, 2001 and when I play a cd i don't hear no sound of bass/subwoofer. I don't know if I should tap into the speakers to the lc2i converter to the sub amp if install the aftermarket head unit or feed the rca straight from the head unit to the sub amp?

[@dantheisen35]

@mark if I have a eq on my pioneer avh head unit what does this mean? Would a eq or crossover be a waste ? Thanks bud

[@THE_CEILING_MASTER]

So epicenter has to be install in line before amp or dsp? If so. How am I have to connect from factory head unit that doesn’t have RCA ?