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      01-28-2012, 06:15 PM   #7
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Processors

Processors

If you have HiFi, you are well on your way to upgrading! If you have Base/Stereo, Logic7/Harman Kardon/Top-Hifi, or EPS/Individual, you probably have work to do if you want to start with a clean signal. The latter systems are tapped at the speaker level which means you will need to either:
  1. Recode your head-unit to Hifi (More links in Base Audio, above)
  2. Clean/sum the signal
  3. Use a MOST (proprietary fiber optic) compatible pre-amp. (Logic 7 or EPS only)

Even if you pick option 1, there are still many reasons to add a processor. Here are all the benefits:
  • Clean / De-EQ the factory signal
  • Sum the factory signal from multiple channels to get a full-range signal
  • Time-alignment of individual channels (including for each seating position)
  • Automatic level matching/calibration/EQ
  • Road Noise Compensation
  • Compressed media (i.e. MP3) compensation

Not all processors have every capability, again know your goals. Some of the options:

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