2009年12月9日星期三

Which car speakers is best ?



I am on my second Droid now (first one would just auto restart every couple minutes for some reason), but I have noticed that on both units that the 3.5mm audio will crackle on the right channel (if at max/near max volume on the device).



I just turn the device volume down to half and turn up the volume on the speakers -- It is not a real big issue but I was just wondering if anyone else noticed the same problem.





To replicate problem:



It does not seem to do it with headphones. I only notice it on amplified speakers (stereo, car, etc)



I used Pandora (on High quality) and standard MP3s played through the default media player.

When the car stereo speakers pre-installed with the car are not able to provide the high level of entertainment desired by the car owner, they can be easily removed. Upgrading the car stereos with aftermarket car stereos will provide the much-needed improvement in sound quality. The car speakers are not only easily available and cheap, they are also easy to install. One factor to be considered before installing the speakers is the type of speaker suited for the car.


Materials needed


Though most car speakers can be easily fixed with ordinary screwdrivers, some speakers need additional tools. The tools to be used are screwdriver, wire cutter or stripper tool, soldiering solder, panel removal tool, electrical tape, retaining clip cleaner, file and drill.


Pre-Installation


Before installing the speakers, make sure to read the instructions accompanying the speaker model. Below are basic steps that one will need to follow when installing new car speakers.


Door Panel


Using the door panel removal tool, remove the panel. Most of the speakers installed are door mounts, thus to be able to install the speakers properly, the door panel must be removed. When removing the door panel, start by removing the window cranks. Some window cranks are affixed using screws, so use the screwdriver to loosen the screws. When the window crank has been removed, unscrew the armrest. After removing the remaining screws, proceed to the door panel. Starting at the bottom end of the panel, pull the panel outwards. Using the panel removal tool begin loosening the corners then proceed to loosen the remaining area. Once the door panel is loose, slowly pull out the panel.


Remove Old Door Speakers


After the door panel has been removed, the old speakers became exposed. Most speakers are fitted with grilles, thus use the screwdriver to loosen the grille. Proper attention should be observed when removing the door speaker since they are normally attached to a set or wires. If the speaker is mounted using foam or sealant, use a cutting tool to cut across the material.


The next step is to remove the factory wiring harness and fasten the new wiring harness to the terminals of the new speaker. Ensure the polarity of the wiring is correct, and then plug the speakers harness to the inbuilt factory wiring harness. Before putting the new speaker into place, test it to make sure it is working. Take a second look at the wiring to ensure they have been attached correctly, then screw the speaker into the opening and reattach the grille. Make sure to properly re-attach the door panel.


Installing Dash Speakers


Remove the screws holding the grilles using a 90-degree screwdriver. In case the grille is held down by friction fittings, pry it carefully to avoid making scratches on the dashboard. Once the grille has been removed, pull out the old speakers, and then join the new speaker to their respective terminals, using the wiring harness. In some cases the connection need to be soldered. Put the speaker in its place and re-attach the grille. and voila, your car speakers will be in place.



6x9 speakers

2009年12月8日星期二

Which 6x9 speaker is cheaper?




Harman Kardon releases its GLA-55 transparent 2.0-channel speaker system for computer, MP3 player and home entertainment use. The GLA-55 features Atlas AL woofer for powerful bass and CMMD tweeters for clear highs.


Harman Kardon GLA-55 includes also the Slipstream Port design to minimizes boundary layer separation, the COE (Computer Optimized Equalization) and the OCT (Optimized Compression Topology).


The Harman Kardon GLA-55 is compatible with any devices with analog output such as MP3 player, PC, notebook, CD/DVD player..etc. It is available from Amazon for $999.99.



  • Slipstream Port Design – The GLA-55 port minimizes boundary layer separation providing high output bass with low distortion, for all to see and hear.

  • COE (Computer Optimized Equalization) – The GLA-55 system equalization is computer optimized to provide a rich, complete sound stage over a wide range of listening positions.

  • OCT (Optimized Compression Topology) – The GLA-55 utilizes a proprietary compression technology to insure clean accurate sound at high output levels.







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Nowadays, you can throw a party anywhere as long as you have an iPod and a set of iPod speakers. They are so tiny, yet they can boom the bass and shake up the place.


iPod speakers are either portable, which you can carry around, or home models, which you cannot carry around because of some restrictions like, it is bigger and heavier and is therefore not handy, and it is not battery operated and work only when plugged into an electrical outlet.


The portable models are battery operated and has a size just slightly larger than iPod Nano and some weighs only half an ounce! Although portable iPod speakers offer sound better than most computer speaker, it can’t compete with the home only or standalone iPod speakers that can produce louder, crisper, and more booming sound, for these iPod speakers get their power directly from an electrical outlet that gives much energy compared to a low voltage battery.


Below are the best in iPod speakers that could rock us out of our seat with their booming sound.


-iBlasting the Room with iBoom speakers


iBoom is the newest speaker from DLO. The iBoom speakers sport an amorphous shape and has a slot in the front which serve as a hub for iPod or iPod mini. The four speakers only need 20 watts per channel to start producing sound. iBoom iPod speakers also has a built-in handle, an AUX in port, and can run either on AC power or a with six “D” batteries. When plugged in to an AC power, the iBoom iPod speakers will charge the cradled iPod. Design wise, iBoom speakers look pretty good with a white iPod cradled on it.


The plus points for iBoom are (1) low wattage consumption but could still produce decent sound, (2) portable and (3) charge an iPod when it is running on A/C power.

– ‘What’s the new Black?’


For Altec Lansing, the answer is still black.


Altec Lansing’s inMotion iM3 iPod speakers come in the usual Apple white and, now, in black. It weighs around 15 to 16 ounces only and is sized just a bit larger than the iPod.


Altec Lansing is known for creating sound system that could produce sounds in different ranges from the highest pitch to the lowest bass. And now that Altec Lansing has speakers for the iPod, expect that these would be of high quality. In fact, these speakers has a class D amplifier to create rich, audible sounds.




6x9 speakers in a

2009年12月1日星期二

This is my lcd tv site



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Television is the most useful invention that is serving mankind being a faithful companion of their daily lives. Gone are the days when television was only meant to furnish wealthy drawing rooms. Today every household owns a television set up while some own even more than one. Television technology is also keeping pace with such popularity. Modern television systems are getting molded with cutting edge technology to provide high definition digital quality output with other functional advancements.

This much of popularity is of course supported and boosted by the growth and advancement of television programming network. To get a perfect television viewing experience, today it is essential to have a quality television programming connection along with a compatible HD television system. High definition broadcasts can be received either by cable television connection or wireless dish TV connection. Satellite TV or dish network offers greater number of HDTV channels at a cheaper price as compared to cable connection. In fact, dish network covers a wider part than cable connection and therefore people residing to the remotest part of globe have no other choice than having satellite TV connection.

People just need a special parabolic antenna to receive dish network programming signals and a receiver box connected to their television terminal. These satellite TV receiver boxes come in various configurations. Users need to choose the specific one best matching their dish TV programming needs. A compatible satellite TV receiver is very important to maximize your television viewing pleasure. Therefore depending on individual budget limit satellite TV companies have designed various receiver systems.

Modern dish network programs are not limited to outdated movies, sports and news telecast only. One can get hundreds of satellite TV programming channels even with a standard package. Besides incredible variety of entertainment channels, modern dish network programming packages offer significant educational opportunities to its every single subscriber. Due to alarming augmentation of media outlets into modern digital lives along with sheer number of dish network channel options, dish TV viewers are now turning their television system into an educational portal helping their kids to learn and enhance their awareness to a great extant. In fact, modern satellite TV industry is playing a significant role in broadcasting educational contents in a most interesting way.


Buying LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black



Bought it because I considered it the best value among 32 inch LCDs. Am quite satisfied.


The LG 32LH30 is a solid, no fuss, TV that delivers a good picture with excellent sound clarity for speech. With non-HD satellite as input, have not noted significant image blurring on sports programs. That is, players and balls always appear as solid, clear images. On other programs, such as newscasts, faces of commentators are sometimes soft when they move their head or the camera angle changes. Color is quite natural and consistent, aided by good contrast. Was easy to set up and configure. Nicely done stand. One can swivel and tilt the set easily.


The one complaint is the inability to size the image as I would like. The options provide for a smaller image than the screen size – the picture is a smaller rectangle surrounded by a lot of black (like 24 inch inside a 32 inch area), a full screen with `squished’ vertical and elongated horizontal, or, using the zoom setting, a full screen that cuts of maybe an inch or two of the picture at the top and bottom – you don’t see much of the crawl, if any, at the bottom or the score box shown at the top of a sports program.


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Today is Cyber Monday and I spotted this HDTV over at Best Buy for only $999.00. It is for a Mitsubishi - 65″ Class 1080p 120Hz DLP HDTV but what is appealing about this deal is that the price includes delivery, set up and recycling.


On their website Best Buy states:


Delivery, Hook-Up and Recycling Included with any HDTV $999 & Up


Best Buy is making it easier and more affordable to get a new HDTV into your home. Delivery, hook-up and recycling are all now included when you buy any model $999 & up!


With these features:



Product Features



  • 65″ screen size

    Measured diagonally from corner to corner, ideal for larger rooms.

  • 1080p display

    Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.

  • Built-in HDTV tuner

    Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.

  • 3D-ready

    Brings movies, video games and sporting events to life (requires compatible 3D source devices and additional equipment, not included).

  • 6-Color Processor, Deep Color and x.v.Color

    For enhanced colors and bright images.

  • Smooth 120Hz screen refresh rate

    Ensures accurate reproduction of high-speed images.

  • Plush 1080p 5G improved 12-bit processing, PerfectColor and video noise reduction

    For improved image clarity.

  • ENERGY STAR compliance

    Assures a high standard of energy efficiency.

  • 3 HDMI inputs

    Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest-quality connection and support of copy-protected HD broadcast content.

  • Inputs

    Include 3 component/composite video (2 rear, 1 side), 3 HDMI (rear), 1 RF and 1 stereo audio (rear).

  • Outputs

    Include 1 digital audio and 1 stereo audio.

  • Advanced Video Calibration Mode

    To optimize the display of movies and images.

  • 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio

    For a cinema-style entertainment experience.

  • 2 built-in 10W speakers

    Deliver quality audio.

  • Auto volume leveler

    Prevents volume fluctuations and is ideal for night viewing.



What do you think? Deal or no deal and why?


Comments welcome.


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