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On the other hand, an ultra-performance competition system will
require the use of every control available in the DSP8, and each
control may be adjusted many times during the fine tuning process
in order to get the system dialed in for the very best performance.
2) Know and Understand the Equipment
Make sure you're familiar with all of the features of the system
components you'll be using. You should know what all of the
controls on the DSP8, on the amplifiers, in the head unit, on the
passive crossovers, and on any other components do before
attempting to do serious system tuning. All too often, (and believe
me I've done it myself) we figure we'll just figure it out as we go.
Sometimes we're successful, but often, we spend a lot more time
"figuring it out" when it would have been much quicker and easier to
read the manual first. R.T.F.M... Read The Factory Manual...
Once you acquire a lot of experience, it is easier to take some
short cuts. But even if you're totally familiar with the components
and the type of system being tweaked, it's a good idea to follow a
standard procedure. The results will be much more consistent and
you will work faster too.
3) Your Ears and Audio Reference
A good system tuner will have a very good aural reference on
which to rely when tuning audio systems. If you are trying to tweak
a system for the best overall sound quality, but do not have the
experience listening to live music, and also to recorded music on
high quality home or studio sound systems, then it will be impos-
sible to accurately tune a vehicle's audio system.
Remember, we're listening to music, which is supposed to be
fun! Enjoy it!
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