hi-lo converter
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richlee7
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Re: hi-lo converter
hi Bro, never tried (didn even know) of Helix brand hi-lo... i doubt its manufactured by them, so probably just a Helix-branded product.
As for ac, yes i've tried and definitely as good as you can expect fm anything coming out fm audiocontrol.
However, juz a pt to note: not the best hi-lo works with all signal processors, esp those that have been designed for OEM level (noisy) input, so be careful when u match hi-lo convertors. if you are using for direct input into amp, also check that the amps do not have in-built signal processing/cleaning, which MAY negate the effect of some of these good hi-los.
waynechai;495605 said:
hi Bro, never tried (didn even know) of Helix brand hi-lo... i doubt its manufactured by them, so probably just a Helix-branded product.
As for ac, yes i've tried and definitely as good as you can expect fm anything coming out fm audiocontrol.
However, juz a pt to note: not the best hi-lo works with all signal processors, esp those that have been designed for OEM level (noisy) input, so be careful when u match hi-lo convertors. if you are using for direct input into amp, also check that the amps do not have in-built signal processing/cleaning, which MAY negate the effect of some of these good hi-los.
Re: hi-lo converter
Err..Richlee7, you got me confused.
"not the best hi-lo works with all signal processors, esp those that have been designed for OEM level (noisy) input, so be careful when u match hi-lo convertors."
Does this apply for AC LC6?
LC6 at USD139, and including shipment should reach Singapore at no more than SGD250 seems a steal...
Err..Richlee7, you got me confused.
"not the best hi-lo works with all signal processors, esp those that have been designed for OEM level (noisy) input, so be careful when u match hi-lo convertors."
Does this apply for AC LC6?
LC6 at USD139, and including shipment should reach Singapore at no more than SGD250 seems a steal...
richlee7
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Re: hi-lo converter
sori to confuse
putting a gd hi-lo (which has normally well built-in noise filters, ac solutions are in fact using discrete components) these may not be good for input into DSP's designed to 'clean OEM signals' e.g. Alpine's 701 (jus an example hor...).
due to the electrical characteristics of the components (2 sets of filters in series), some very gd hi-los have been known to cause ringing (buzz) when paired to the 701, thus many believing that the 701 is better paired with only 'digital output', where in fact, the problem was the hi-lo. pump in a 'normal' signal (using a cheap/simple hi-lo) to the 701 and it works without the buzzing!... tested n proven by several installers over the past few years... anyway its a long story...
so, dats why i say: depends on what you pair it with... many years ago when dsp not common, and amps were simply amps, good quality hi-lo works like a dream, but now, u nid to exercise caution when selecting type of components to 'put together' as they are individually, sometimes, too smart for their own good
waynechai;495797 said:
sori to confuse
putting a gd hi-lo (which has normally well built-in noise filters, ac solutions are in fact using discrete components) these may not be good for input into DSP's designed to 'clean OEM signals' e.g. Alpine's 701 (jus an example hor...).
due to the electrical characteristics of the components (2 sets of filters in series), some very gd hi-los have been known to cause ringing (buzz) when paired to the 701, thus many believing that the 701 is better paired with only 'digital output', where in fact, the problem was the hi-lo. pump in a 'normal' signal (using a cheap/simple hi-lo) to the 701 and it works without the buzzing!... tested n proven by several installers over the past few years... anyway its a long story...
so, dats why i say: depends on what you pair it with... many years ago when dsp not common, and amps were simply amps, good quality hi-lo works like a dream, but now, u nid to exercise caution when selecting type of components to 'put together' as they are individually, sometimes, too smart for their own good
adroit
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Re: hi-lo converter
I am reading this with interest.
I have not heard of Hi-Lo converters before, does this mean that if there is no DSP, there is no need for this gadget?
I am already running active for front and passive for back, and have not been introduced a Hi-Lo converter before.....
I am reading this with interest.
I have not heard of Hi-Lo converters before, does this mean that if there is no DSP, there is no need for this gadget?
I am already running active for front and passive for back, and have not been introduced a Hi-Lo converter before.....
Re: hi-lo converter
6i of course....
I think I will go for whichever is cheaper..ie 6i and Helix...I used to be using David Navone..and seems okay too.
richlee7;495886 said:i assume its oem hu to normal (without built-in dsp) amp, so SHOULD be ok ... LC6 fm audiocontrol... of cos good! not looking at the LC6i? :thinking: ... all the best anyway!
6i of course....
I think I will go for whichever is cheaper..ie 6i and Helix...I used to be using David Navone..and seems okay too.
piggyboyz
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Re: hi-lo converter
Hi there,
I have been using Audio Control LC6i on my E90 for 18months, c/w internal summing and controls up to 6 channel which is good if u intend to power the front, rear speakers and sub.. Pretty decent and no complain. I have taken it out after i sold the car and wish to sell it off. Please PM me if u r interested.
Cheers
waynechai;496235 said:
Hi there,
I have been using Audio Control LC6i on my E90 for 18months, c/w internal summing and controls up to 6 channel which is good if u intend to power the front, rear speakers and sub.. Pretty decent and no complain. I have taken it out after i sold the car and wish to sell it off. Please PM me if u r interested.
Cheers
Bernie66
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Re: hi-lo converter
I've used helix hi-lo converter to pair with my Alipine processor 701 running 3-way and they work great for the past 2 years. No hissing and "aeroplane sound". If i rem correctly, the model is something like Helix AAC..
Its fairly cheap costly ard +- $150.. :laughlik:
I've used helix hi-lo converter to pair with my Alipine processor 701 running 3-way and they work great for the past 2 years. No hissing and "aeroplane sound". If i rem correctly, the model is something like Helix AAC..
Its fairly cheap costly ard +- $150.. :laughlik:
