Tuning your car stereo - Head Unit Equalizer - No DSP! PROCESS EXPLAINED

Many aftermarket head units now have an "EQ" or equalizer built in. What is the equalizer for and how do we tune and set it on our head unit car stereo? Should we use an RTA? Is this a replacement for a stand alone Digital Signal Processor (DSP)? Let's go through the process!
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[@kimokahikolekalihi]

It would be cool if you made an in depth tuning video going over stuff like tuning separate EQs for each channel and crossovers.

[@budjiman1]

Can you do a video for those of us that don't have these resources? An example would be we have a new headuit (maybe not a 1200 dollar one but like 300 or 400) and we have our ears. Lol. A video like that would be cool for us "poors"😂

[@ClarkyXPH]

But you can’t do it with ears. It needs the mic. 🤔

[@user-rd5nc1nb9f]

you can google a brand called eonon they make good stuff for the price and it looks stock on some models

[@Petethebuilder]

$3-$400 head unit is expensive mine was $160

[@RandoManFPV]

@@ClarkyXPH that's nonsense. Are you not tuning for the best listening experience? Do you listen to music with your ears or a mic? Sure you can't get perfect equal output by ear but you can get it far far better than if you just do nothing cuz you can't afford fancy gadgets to be used 1 time.

[@RandoManFPV]

​​@@Petethebuilderyou don't have the timing adjustment settings do you? I had a 99$ android radio and a 199$ android radio. Both are great since it's basically an android tablet for your car but neither have a very detailed EQ and certainly no crazy timing adhustments of crossovers, heck i dont even have custom presets for my EQ if i change anything theres no going back to how i had it. Infact the 99$ radio seems to have the better EQ, I think the only thing they skipped out of was computing power/RAM, idk much about computers n such but this 99$ radio runs noticeably slower than the 199$ one lol 😅

[@tonsoguns420]

Yes, I would love to see you make a dsp tuning video. Specifically using the rockford DSR1

[@BLLACKSTTAR]

The Audio Control mic looks great, but there's no Android compatibility. I'm definitely not buying an Apple device as well as the mic just so I can properly EQ my system, as having to buy a device as well as the mic isn't very budget friendly. Are there any Android compatible mics you could reccomend?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

USB version www.audiocontrol.com/product/utestmic/

[@Metalhellcat]

Just had the dsr1 installed .. I like rap and metal. It’s sounds super clean !! Any suggestions??

[@CrashCarson14]

What’s that headunit again? Probably expensive haha. Are there others that have that level of eq bands, and also crossover? I’m pretty content with my current setup but just a headunit swap would be nice if it could do more in terms of DSP. Don’t and won’t do much tuning for but that unit does even more than what I want. I do have front dash, doors, and rear door speakers.

[@keepingdistance4404]

How do you tune for road noise/tire whine/loud exhaust? I'm never sitting still with the engine off!

[@MrHipwell1989]

Deaden the hell outta every panel in the car and stick in plenty of closed cell foam, vynal, that should take car of it lol.

[@vdub5818]

Speed sensitive volume

[@LuisMartinez-vr7un]

Hey I have a question …I have a aftermarket Tesla android head unit that I just installed . But I checked on the equalizer on the head unit . It suxs big time ….the other head unit I had before I changed it was way way better . It gave me full bass…with out needing a sub woofer. But this one I have now doesn’t give me half of what the other unit was giving me . Is there a way to upgrade the equalizer with having to buy another head unit .which I don’t want to do? Please help

[@garyscott4104]

What if you dont have this modern interface head unit. Like a lot of ppl DO NOT HAVE..

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Then you can't do this. 🤯🤯🤯

[@fxck-daytime3605]

Any ideas which mic should i use if im not willing to pay 300$ for the microphone to run one test a year? Im from Europe thats why im not willing to spend 300 on microphone that i will use only a few times

[@bigmanlee8732]

Why cant they just keep it simple and have a complex mode 😂 like i just wanna see treble and bass

[@gilloyola7271]

Definitely want to see some in depth dsp tuning

[@TimothyArmstrongamblixVR]

Would be so awesome if he does. For now, I'm just using this same process on each individual speaker. I'd imagine that's what it would be. However would love to see the process using a parametric eq instead of graphic eq. Also tuning a limiter attack and delay!

[@JohnDoe-uu2zs]

Sp annoying in my Audi. I have a whole 2 options to alter the sound. Treble and bass! It’s obviously got balance and fading but pathetic in a quality car u have so little control with the sound. Our family ford focus has far more control

[@raeldor]

Has nobody created 'auto-tuning' software, where you select your desired curve and it does it for you? Seems it should be possible.

[@tylerhaynie9142]

@@raeldor especially with AI, I use chat gpt for things like this, and following it gets it in the ball park, as long as you input as much detail about what your exactly putting in and what car, what speakers are you using, ect…, but the more information you give the AI the more it helps you. It’s just amazing what it can do. I bought the plus version to be able to send pictures to it of what I’m doing to it can analyze the photo and have a better understanding. Try it out is all I can say. Be specific and it’s amazing.

[@keystoneclassic]

Would love to see a run down on DSP's and how to tune with one of those.

[@thebkg]

I haven't looked at Audio Control but I'm sure they have some level of training, but JL Audio's KZbin channel has a collection of training videos. Their in depth videos on using their tuning software is amongst the best that I've seen. And I'm a professional audio visual systems designer and installation contractor for large systems such as 1,000 seat auditoriums (Houses of Worship, event venues, etc).

[@thebkg]

Whoops... I am in no way saying that Mark shouldn't do his own DSP video. When learning anything listening/watching/reading from multiple sources is always a good idea. And Mark is an excellent teacher!

[@denisbassom172]

+1

[@xxdemonshitxx]

I'm pretty sure Mark has already done a video on tuning dsp's, or at least the tuning of the D-6.1200 which uses the same software as the dsp's in AC 's line.

[@SamSung-mc1jg]

He said and linked that very video in this video that you watched...

[@NKPMPRODUCTIONS]

As someone working on my first car audio installation you have been amazing. Thank you for the videos!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Glad to help! And thanks for taking time to comment.

[@MrDopey32]

I've always wondered and wanted to get a DSP, but never knew enough about them. A good long in depth video would help out a lot Mark. Thank you for all the smaller details that are usually harder to figure out. My top 3 awesome people I follow for car audio are; car audio fab, SMD, and good ole EXO. YOU GUYS ROCK!!

[@rts100x5]

My MiniDSP is an amazing piece of gear ... just know that the learning curve is 2 steps up from your straight head unit EQing.

[@darrengalpin4562]

Yes me too

[@eVolucioncaraudio]

Hi Mark Im using the DM810 Thanks to you and Please do the Video how take the best EQ manualy. Thanks a lot a big Mexican Fan living in Peru

[@yamman93]

This is one channel that truly just keeps on giving and giving. You have earned every subscriber

[@amgil475]

So if i cut to eleminate distortion , isnt i gonna increase the volume because of that and end up at the same level with the same distortion ? Like whats the point ? Or is it actually less fetieaging for speakers to cut rather than boost even if i increased the volume to compensate ?

[@KrustyPickles]

call me weird but i love loud crisp ear splitting highs. so in my eyes the "smiley face" would be best

[@chrissewell1608]

What? Loud and clear music! .... How dare you?

[@Jaden-up3bg]

I was literally attempting this 30 mins ago!! Yeeeeess

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Glad to help.

[@raytonwhite4187]

I wish someone could help me. I have a 2019 impala premier. Long story short I’ve already completely upgraded everything. 3 amps and a yellow top battery in the back. My troubling question is I have a pacaudio amp pro GM 61, I believe, which ever one works for the Bose system and my question is I have to turn my front and rear amp down because I have a continuous shhhhhhhh sound like when your TV is turned all the way up and there’s nothing playing, that static sound that you get. Not a crackling sound but just that quiet sound. I have been told it’s called white noise. I know there is someone out there that can help me fix this problem. Pac audio told me to switch the little voltage button on the unit and it did drop the static sound a little bit but it is still there. I need to figure out the problem so that I can turn my amps up. There should be no sound coming out of those speakers till the music is turned on. Can someone please help me.

[@joseflores8711]

Do these adjustments affect the tuning for distortion? I’ve had my system tuned for distortion with a SMD for distortion and I’m always playing around with the frequencies for my EQ but I’ve always wondered if raising the base on my eq will change the distortion level to a different number that was set by the SMD

[@leonalli6129]

Ive been told yes and on my headunit (boss audio dont know about other brands) and when i turn the bass to the max or close to max it distorts and when i turn the bass around -2 out of +7 (which is max bass) it does not distort by ear i cant tell that it does by ear so im assuming YES!

[@MS07B3-G0UF]

Yes it does. Tune your system to your liking then tune for distortion

[@carlitot5388]

Do u recommend the clarion equalizer? Or just get a DSP! What about the audiocontrol dqdx?

[@KJ-nw8ge]

This is great if I ever upgrade my stereo. Until then, No Head?

[@brandonwilliams7404]

It’s like one big infomercial every single episode for audio control for completely unnecessary products as if it’s a $10,000 home theater system it takes two seconds listen to two songs and it’s all personal preference for everybody how they set up a simple equalizer and takes five minutes by ear you know it and I know it a $300 DSP is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard in my life and that’s coming from somebody with a $10,000 home audio

[@CarAudioFabrication]

No offense but if those are your thoughts on DSP you absolutely do not "know audio". Home audio is simple, you are sitting equidistant between the speakers and there's nothing in the way between your listening location and them. Not the case in car audio. Using a DSP is required to achieve the best sound. Why do you think the OEM manufacturers bake a tune into their factory gear instead of just leaving it all flat? Why do you think that OEM tune is different from speaker to speaker? The OEM certainly won't waste a cent on something that isn't beneficial. Yet they do.... because it is essential.

[@viniciusteixeira9733]

Hi Mark! How accurate is this process when using the Phone' Microphone and a RTA app? And what about speaker level setting?

[@voidjuice]

I was wondering about this w/ using a Blue Yeti, as it's a mic I have lying around.

[@scottorsbon608]

He uses AudioControl brand equipment a lot. Are they really that great or are they just budget friendly?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I use them because I used them for years long before I started the channel. With the amount of time I put into custom builds I wouldn't waste my time with gear that isn't top notch. AudioControl is solid reputable gear. There's a reason they've been around 40+ years! 👍🙌

[@Duramaxjon]

I would love to see a dsp tuning tutorial

[@dylanandersen9318]

No Android support for the Audiocontrol mic and app? Missed out on my money.

[@TylerTheBassCreator]

However will they recover lol

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I'm not an apple fan at all, but at least their connector has been very consistent over several models. Not the case with constant USB changes on Android, I think the last four Android Phones I have bought have each had a different connection. They have a similar USB version that you can use with a PC based app here: www.audiocontrol.com/studio-six-digital/

[@dylanandersen9318]

@@CarAudioFabrication all of the USB types can be adapted between one another. I refuse to support a company like Apple and despise their OS as well. Besides, there have only been 2 different USB types in the last 5 or so years. Micro and type C

[@familyonly4087]

there are 2 kinds of Pink Noise files on the internet, i.e. MONO (correlated) and STEREO (uncorellated), which one is better for tuning the EQ? I notice that you use the "mono pink noise". Thanks!

[@mildaudiophile3879]

I actually used this eq setting and it worked for my system now my system sound great at high volumes before I had lots distortion

[@nicro2318]

Can't wait to see how to ture and calibrate an audio system with a DSP

[@gplusgplus2286]

Yes, I have been waiting for that for so long.

[@fordsixhoe1184]

My head unit has the ability to tune each individual channel, not just as front and back in the EQ. It also has a rediculous 48band EQ with time adjustment and surround.

[@benjischneider4617]

Your content is awesome and has helped me so much in my usually "quick n dirty" sound installs. Currently struggling to set up a little upgrade in my BMW E46 touring - JBL GTO component speakers, a Dynaudio spare wheel sub from a VW Golf and a bit of sound deadening. I can get it sounding good in my driveway, but as soon as I am driving, the deep exhaust note drowns out my admittedly small subwoofer and midbass. My aftermarket head unit has a similar built in DSP - I guess I should tune it while moving?

[@rackstargaming8131]

It's a shame they only have this for iOS...

[@CarAudioFabrication]

They have a similar USB version that you can use with a PC based app here: www.audiocontrol.com/studio-six-digital/

[@chetboy]

Mark, You add great value to your industry. I think the Stinger Heigh10 and DM-810 would make a helluva system in my 2021 JL. Any chance you could do a video on total install with 2 AMPS, the Heigh10 and DM-810? Tuning included. I am really wondering about the toss link or optic from the head unit to the DSP.

[@flaviosimali9082]

Could you please do a video where you give your opinion on using "Bass boost" sound effect, "Loudness" sound effect and/or Sony's Xplode sound effect, aside from the equalizer

[@GBANI]

Hi!! How do I know the frequency range of the equalizer and the Q value, for the Mercedes Benz W177? I am talking about the audio settings of the W177, controlled through the MBUX software at the music settings. Example: I adjusted the equalizer for Bass: +2. I need now to adjust these settings on my Digital Audio Workstation software, that's CUBASE. How do I know what are the settings to do so? 
Bass: +2. Does plus two means plus two decibels? If not, how many decibels are plus two? What is the Q of this Bass EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Bass zone? Mid: +1. Does plus one means plus one decibels? If not, how many decibels is plus one? What is the Q of this Mid EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Mid zone? 
Treble: +2. Does plus two means plus two decibels? If not, how many decibels are plus two? What is the Q of this Treble EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Treble zone?

[@oynamalan]

This head unit literally has a DSP Built-in , why is the title says no DSP ?

[@dna59]

Probably because it does not have individual channel EQ and level adjustments.

[@brettdyrland7624]

Just a heads up, the head unit is using DSP (Digital Signal Processing) internally to adjust the frequency gains for the eq. It is the same thing as the RTA, except one process is automatic and one is manual. If you wanted to adjust the eq without DSP you would see a bunch of analog dials or faders like we saw in the 90's. Your stand alone processor will give you more options of crossovers and eq's, but both are using DSP.

[@jonathanginofilippi]

No 6000 dollar RCA's? No mysteries? No way man..

[@marshallgrenz9651]

Interested to see your process on DSP tuning. Maybe a general rule type video versus using only audio control dsp’s.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I want to add a DSP unit in my shit box Kia Rio. I had DSP built into my last car and the sound was amazing with a 10 speaker Bose system.

[@MrSearles21]

Were you able to keep your climate control and steering wheel controls with the stinger head unit? I just installed a alpine head unit and sound system and lost my climate control and steering wheel audio controls…in my JL

[@erikmacias8893]

Can I hook up a kicker 4 channel amplifier to my Sony 9500 es headunit without taking away the hi res audio from the head unit?

[@scottbaker3079]

When setting the gain on my amplifier for my sub, should I be leaving my Eq flat or adjusting the Eq before setting my gain?

[@bade-bike1930]

We’re are you located? I need help with my stereo I’m in Philadelphia if you are here can you recommend me someone next to me thanks love your videos.

[@pressuregarage808]

Just recently Did my first tune with an RTA using a dm-810 I’d love to see how YOU would do it and how YOUR RTA curve looks

[@RamRevivo]

I bought an android head unit with DSP how good is it compared to the external DSP you showed?

[@jesuszuniga1257]

Hi where in the Amp can I adjust my gain for my midrange speaker the Amp is a sfb 500.4

[@96kylar]

Good shit Mark, as always. I don't want to come off as that guy, but seriously, investing into a dsp, really is the way to go. I know people work hard for their money, and I get it, but man, what it can help you unlock, is super super helpful/beneficial. Nice work mate.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Standalone (or built into amp) DSP is definitely the way to go. As much as I made this video to help explain how to adjust just your head units EQ, I also made it to show people that the features built into the head unit are often limited in comparison to independent DSP. Anytime I use independent DSP on a build someone tells me I'm "wrong" becuase I could have just used the "DSP in the Head Unit" but yeah, they're not the same.

[@TheLazyJAK]

What if... you don't have an iPhone or iPad...

[@felikska59]

I love all the technical and practical advice you’re giving and it inspired me to upgrade my car audio system. One thing I’d love to see is wireless/ Bluetooth connections to amps or HU’s! Because to be honest... we install upgraded speakers, sound dampening and amplifiers but in the end we stream “low quality” mp3s via Spotify or Apple Music. How to upgrade the Bluetooth signal (muse02 op-amp) be one question or wiring the phone to an amp would be cool to get an insight on. Just to get an even balance between streaming quality and the build quality of the speakers and system amp’s~ (I’m not a audiophile but still wanna get out the best results 😜) For future awesomeness!

[@derekgardin1512]

Thats why in some cases I still prefer CDs and also I use my AUX in connection with a good quality cable mire than I stream via Bluetooth. I find the sound much better when A) the source is direct and B) the connection is direct and a physical connection. I do have alot of music in digital format, however I always convert them with top quality in mind and don't worry about how much space it takes up. I always convert from a direct source as well (CD usually) I'd rather have 350 *EXCELLENT* sounding tracks than 1000 mediocre sounding ones in the same amount of space. USB drives are cheap these days. I have a few kicking around in the car each with various types/genres of music on them and some mixes. I had gone the hard drive route in the past but found it too cumbersome and hard to find things when I wanted them especially when you're supposed to be, ya know paying attention so you don't hit anything while driving lol. Building a library of music without downloading them (used to do that, LimeWire/FrostWire anyone?!? ;) took years but was essentially free. I borrowed every single one of my friends CD collections, their brother/sister... friends parents etc. Basically anyone who had a decent collection I would ask to borrow for a weekend and just rip them all to my computer. I must have over a couple Tb by now. (2000 Gb)

[@thevirushaus9491]

Hi, try Using a USB with FLAC

[@TheGrayWolf81]

I use a 128GB USB flash drive loaded with more music than I can ever listen to. If your HU supports it, you could also use an SD card. I find 320 KBPS MP3s perfectly adequate in terms of audio quality. Playing lossless files like FLAC is "ideal", but I don't believe there is much if any benefit in a car since generally speaking it is not a perfect listening environment, and lossless codec is inefficient at storing audio and results in wasted storage.

[@keithstone818]

i was just messing with mine yesterday. i love this channel thank you for all that you do

[@marccoletta8193]

I would love to see an in-depth tuning video using the DSP. Topics: - What speakers to start with. - What frequency to cross over the speakers at - what volume level to play the pink noise at for tuning Thanks Marc Coletta from Canada

[@darrengalpin4562]

Me also

[@jeffpickett4782]

Yes please do an in-depth video on the DM-810 (basically a setup and tuning video for dummies) I recently purchased one in preparation for my upcoming install, all of your videos are great keep it up, and thank you for all you do

[@kawh8719]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing! This is exactly what I've been looking for!

[@Brandencarroll1]

Fantastic information well presented. This is what a good YT video looks like.

[@sjgoff]

Still using the Stinger head unit? Looking to upgrade my Tundra.

[@nevillehjnr360]

Would like to hear your views on an active underseat subwoofer.

[@TheVanderfulLife]

I recently upgraded the headunit and finding it lacking in comparison to the stock stereo, it sounds technically clearer but the bass isnt punchy like it was and highs are tinny.....I wonder if because I have stock tweeters the stock unit accounted for this but aftermarket hasnt

[@jheurtin1120]

That damn spl Mic is $300 and you call that "budget friendly"?

[@NightmareonAnyStreet_]

😂

[@TheCompleteConfusion]

So I watched this video quite a while back just for the fun of it. But I just “finished” my cars audio set up. Quotations because I’m sure I’ll add to it in the future. But I digress.. I’ve been having a hard time setting my EQ recently. I have a Dayton audio RTA mic I’ve used for a LOOOONG time, so I’m able to set everything level, and I would adjust from there. But I just couldn’t find a target curve I was happy with. Everything just kept like it was missing something. Not enough bass, too ear piercing. I took a screenshot of YOUR target curve and decided just for a fart and a laugh I would copy it (as much as I could anyways. And man. That is a very crisp target curve. I had to make a pretty big drop around 8khz (which I think was my problem. I was just getting way too much high end. But I was nervous to drop it that much and loose that frequency. Not really realizing how much high end frequency it was producing. But I popped up 16khz for a little extra clarity.

[@Alkatross]

My android head unit has a problem where time correction distances entered in are directly copied to miliseconds of delay. So the process of entering each distance from the speaker to the listener results in wildly wrong time compensation. The farthest speaker has the most delay instead of zero. Closer speakers have the least delay. In my case i need to do the math on paper and just enter the delay in ms.

[@michaelbugin4927]

Good morning can someone tell me the name or model number for this car stereo/ head unit

[@MattCrashOutTyndall]

Hey mark love your channel. I'm just getting into car audio systems, but I'm working on a budget of about 400-600$ what equipment would you recommend and what brands? Also I'm using a factory head unit. I really would appreciate a in depth personal run down. Thanks man.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I'd love to help with this! You can go here www.caraudiofabrication.com/consultations

[@bansidharcaraccessories6278]

Is any professional courses or institution to learn proper car audio upgradation

[@bigpoppa4005]

I don't have a DSP and all I have is The equalizer that's built into my Kenwood deck. It's not quite as extensive as the one in this one but it's 13 band. I am running dual 12-in subwoofers and I know you said not to do it but it is adjusted in the shape of a smiley face. My question is what happens if you set the equalizer on the head unit to a smiley face and then set the equalizer on the phone in the shape of a smiley face? I do not have an SMD but I do have an oscilloscope that I use to set the gain correctly. Are there any presets that work well for an equalizer or is it just basically what sounds the best?

[@derekgardin1512]

What would be a decent/reasonable priced double DIN with at least 3 sets of 4V preouts and at minimum a 10 band equalizer? I prefer Pioneer as that is what I used in the past. I'm just getting back into car audio after being away for a few years (wife/job/kids/life/wallet draining fun killers) I'm kidding of course.... maybe.. lol 😆 Anyways just looking for some recommendations so I can start doing a bit of research

[@dee1380]

My son & I were trying to get youtube videos to play via bluetooth. We had trouble with that, no sound. Also, my factory usb would not play or show my files. It's an "Aotsr 2 din car radio" for a 2013 Hyundai Elantra.

[@bobobibo2357]

Every ear is unique. What sounds good to YOUR EAR is what counts. Also every recording is unique. At its best, this is a good "base". Ps. Great videos.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Not meant to be anything super involved as a dedicated DSP is the only way to fully optimize. Target curve is how you adjust for what is preferred.

[@bobobibo2357]

@@CarAudioFabrication Thanks.

[@jleepty]

Esos radios android que han llegado a latinoamerica su señal de rca si acaso llega a 1 voltio además su procesador interno que ellos dicen que tiene tampoco es bueno. He tenido que usar su salida alta de bocina después a un convertidor de alta a baja para sacar algo de voltaje rca. recomiendo un DSP entrando por señal alta.

[@Militia_Dei777]

Hi Mark thanks for the great video's. Is there a big difference between 2 volts and 4 volts at the pre-outs on head units or is that just a marketing gimmick?

[@darrengalpin4562]

Yes I just bought an DM-810 and cannot figure that exact question

[@gerasimosg]

Dear bro!!!! Wow!!! What are the possibilities your available for service call on my jeep. I can be within 150 miles of 07059 give or take where you are located. Or do you know anywhere I can schedule this level of work to tune my Jeep. Alpine restyle, two subs, ds19 sound bar. !!! You are the yoda of car audio!

[@gregmosk]

Please show a DSP instructional. 👍👍👍

[@joelowens5211]

What is the difference between DSP Audio Control and their EQ? Decades ago I had a high end system no DSP but Audio Control Dual 31 band 1/3 Octave EQ. It sounded incredible. When I had my custom build from factory Mercedes SUV you can order their Bang & Olufsen package. It sounds pretty good but not like after market. They won't let you do anything to the system as it would void the warranty for the whole vehicle. When the vehicle is very, very expensive then voiding the warranty is not an option. So I might buy a used car just for the purpose of a sound system to play around with. You can get nice used cars sometimes under 20k.

[@P00RKN00W]

I’ve the dm810. It’s an amazing piece but the program is really buggy. When you try saving the changes it does so. Once you connect back to it the settings change. It mysteriously links and sums random channels. :/

[@neversayyy]

Would like to know if there is a way to reprogram a android 10.0 head unit to have a 10 band or more equalizer, mine only came with treble, bass, and presets, I downloaded apps but they do not run in background while listing to regular FM radio stations

[@grecudanalexandru]

What do you think about using an iphone with that app for sound tuning? I have an Audison Virtuoso DSP and I find it a little limited compared to your headunit by the number of tweaking points avaliable. Then I get alot of frequency variations by moving the phone up and down the driver's seat. I got filtered front and back with tweeters in the dashboard and coaxial in the back and a sub in the trunk. Cheers!

[@delcorick9967]

There's one thing I want to add that might sound like BS,, but it's true, if your only adding an amp and new speakers to your factory radio and you choose one of those line out converters from a local electronics store unfortunately most of those sound like crap and you can use the one in the amp if it has high level input but honestly I've found one brand of line out converters that improves the sound and I believe it blows mostly anything else out the water,,, "Pac line out converter" is what I use n I gotta say it's the best! Can't get them in local store anymore but they use to sell them around 10yrs ago but they stopped selling them and making u buy junk ones anymore leaving a bad taste in your ear,, Online is were u can get the Pac or maybe an actual car audio shop

[@jimmyg3855]

Your budget= dsp My budget= bro how does this sound?!

[@jeffpessemier9802]

Which graph plot are you using?

[@Bigiron429]

If I have a aftermart stereo and subwoofers plug in with rca cables, will me changing the equalizer change all my door speakers and tweeters PLUS my sub or just the door speakers and tweeters

[@michaelwilson9277]

been wanting to purchase one of the mics for a while and finally did so through your link...hope it helps your channel out and i would definitely like to see some in depth dsp tuning with the device as well as im going to be running a dsr1

[@theorigonaldave]

Does all the speaker wire have to be the same length for the time alignment to work correctly? For example your front door speakers say you have 3m of speaker wire going to the left speaker and 2m going to the right would that affect accuracy of time alignment. Thanks

[@CarAudioFabrication]

No, the speed at which the signal moves is astronomically fast.

[@theorigonaldave]

@@CarAudioFabrication excellent. Thanks for your reply.

[@S9RUT]

Here's me with 4 13cm speakers in a Jimny.... 👍

[@DavidGuba7]

I was looking to adjust my EQ settings with the after market head unit that I have, not spend $300 on a microphone… is there any other way?

[@chrisemerson5676]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a full tune with a DSP. I just installed a DM810 in my Grand Cherokee and could use all the help in tuning correctly...... Cheers!!!

[@toddcasteel8446]

I love what you do I prefer doing things my self I have a 2011 Chevy Avalanche I have been trying to find a mid gate box for 2 round 12s since Covid stuff has been harder to find and I don’t know why the box can’t be made with a small slot to slide the back window like underneath some place I am trying to improve my skills with the router like you probably not going to get there in time but I appreciate everything I put out there it helps a lot

[@gobusamangi]

Please educate me when setting up a DSP a you listen to a lot of different genres of music will it sound good on all of them ? Or would you have to occasionally adjust?

[@jdawge5600]

I'm new to car audio, but I have a question as I have recently had an install done on my car. So when measuring the time correction distance in a car, I've been looking online and a lot of people suggest the formula is to measure the distance between the speaker cone and your head in inches and then minus that from the distance of the subwoofer whilst leaving the subwoofer at 0". So for example, the subwoofer is 89" from your head and the left front speaker is 55". Leaving you with 34" for that speaker and 0" for the subwoofer. In your expertise, does that sound right to you?

[@frank4ter183]

Well adjusting these settings affect me gaining any distortion at the amp if i only decrease the frequency s an keep some flat .because i set my gain haveing them all set to flat

[@therealdjvybz7481]

I have the same jeep model and headset in your video....what would be the ideal crossover settings? Please help....thanks

[@kurttevan]

This has been helpful in adjusting my eq to improve and remove harshness from my car speakers and to make my system sound great. .

[@jesuszuniga1257]

Hi is there a way to hear my midrange speaker more than my tweeters using the eq. What setting would you recommend i put the Tweeters so they not are overpowering my midrange. Tweeters are connected to speakers. Going to get a separate Amp for tweeters

[@Arjr27]

Noticed on your RTA results the highs where under the flat line.. wouldnt you want more voice and instrument sounds? After the results you achieve from the RTA do you leave settings alone or adjust to your liking. Im confused on the objective of doing the RTA and not just by ear or likings?

[@tays8306]

I just installed a new head unit and 4 channel amp with four 6.5 jbl gto in the doors of my foxbody, your really making me want to dig out my old clarion PEQ460 out of my ole audio stash. Still have a planet audio neo8 in there too.

[@miki476]

I use room acoustic meter app on android. It helped me to get as flat response from my setup as possible

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

any idea if there is a similar app for Windows? I only have a USB mic (dayton audio UMM6) and I have REW wizard but I'm a low IQ. this program is so freaking complex. I will learn it over time and master it but that's like 1 month of research. I just wanna do some quick tuning lol.

[@HeadHonchoMofo]

Is there a tuning mic for Android phones?