Accessories And Car Audio: February 2010

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2012 Ampera Opel Electric Concept Car

The Opel Ampera electric car promises 500km (~300 miles) reach. For trips up to 60 km, the five-door, four-seat hatchback runs on electricity stored in the 16 kWh, lithium-ion battery, and emits zero CO2. When the battery’s energy is depleted, electricity from an on-board engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km The Ampera looks cooler than the Chevy Volt, but then again the Volt looked also amazing as a concept and was then toned down quite a bit.

The five-door, four-seat Ampera uses a design language which incorporates several styling cues from the Flextreme and GTC Concept show cars.

The Ampera’s wheels are turned electrically at all times and speeds. The Ampera can be plugged into any household 230v outlet for charging. GM Europe is analyzing the requirements of a recharging infrastructure for plug-in electric cars with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain.

GM plans to put the Ampera into production in late 2011, offering it also with right-hand drive in the UK by Opel’s sister-brand, Vauxhall.

The revolutionary Opel Ampera will be the first emission-free, electrically driven automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving.

"Driving electrically is not only about ecology," said global vehicle line executive and chief engineer, Frank Weber. "Driving electrically is also great fun. Instantaneous, silent torque of 370 Newton meters under your right foot feels like flying!"

The Ampera’s exterior design takes up cues from the Opel Flextreme and GTC Concept show cars. For example, it features dramatic, boomerang-like headlights that seamlessly integrate with the lower fog lights.

Opel Ampera ConceptThe car has a dynamic, almost aggressive low stance seen most prominently in the front and tail. The new, bold Opel logo emblazes the front grill and the chrome bar across the back.

Vertical slots in the outboard edges of the rear bumper not only give the car a low sporty look but also play a key role in creating a clean separation feature for the air, supporting the highly efficient aerodynamic performance.

GM engineers and designers worked together to optimize the air flow around the front fascia and outside mirrors of the Ampera. Significant attention was also given to the rear with a specifically designed spoiler and clean separation features.

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Lightweight materials were added in the form of clear polycarbonate covers to the front grille and disk inserts on the 17-inch, five-spoke sport alloy wheels. These helped to reduce aerodynamic drag in critical airflow areas.

The interior features a Jet Black interior combined with Spice Red accents and Dark Argent Metallic paint on the instrument panel’s center stack for a sporty look. The doors’ décor picks up on the car’s electric nature through the use of iconic themes.

With an integrated shifter, two information displays and touch-sensitive infotainment center, the Ampera delivers an all-electrical user experience. The storage capacity is 301 liters.

“On the Ampera we’ve continued to challenge the norm and have searched for new and exciting color and material combinations. To support the car’s innovative character we’ve worked with experimental trims and paints that you will see more of in future Opel models” said John Puskar, Director, Interior Design for GM Europe.

Opel estimates that an electrically driven kilometer in the Opel Ampera will cost about one-fifth compared to a conventional gasoline vehicle, at current fuel prices.

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How do i tell which car speakers have good Bass?

Question 1
How do i tell which car speakers have good Bass?... ive heard that the lower the frequency (Hz) the better the Bass, just trying to make sure its true. im looking to buy some new speakers for my 1999 Ford Contour (yea i know its a sick car), i need two for my rear doors cause i just recently bought some for the front and a new radio. i dont really want Subs because im not black or a wigger.lol but its a possibilty. so any advice on which speakers i should get that would have fantastic bass and under $150

Answers
1) sorry if you want good bass you will probably need subs but you don't need subs that are huge or outrageously loud. if you just want that bass kick one ten inch sub would do quite well. it wont be to expensive and you can get a decent deal if you buy the sub, amp, and wiring kit. subs from walmart are not great for extreme loud but for a good little kick they work great. the reason you need subs is to get a good bass sound you need to have a bigger surface area that can push more air than a little 6 inch speaker. - sanadian

2) Infinity kappa speakers put out some great bass for components. I have the 6x9s in the back of my integra and you'd think i have subs. They have a great frequency response all around. Just make sure you power them with a good amp. - Daniel

3) They sell 6" to 8" subwoofers that fit in the speaker places and they give the right amount of bass one is looking for and great midrange sounds too. Other speakers can give out bass but they weren't designed to be pumping out low Hz sounds. So your best option is to buy a pair of 6" subwoofers that were specially made to give low frequency sounds and the midrange your looking for that the bigger 10" and 12" subs don't give a lot of. - Jesus

4) The contour takes 5x7 for the rear doors. Check out JL Audio. They've got a few different sets to choose from.

Check this website link. It shows the different ones they have. For around $150, I would recommend the C2-570X. Good set of speakers.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components_pages.php?page_id=11

And the issue of you not wanting subs because you're not black, is absolutely absurd, stupid, rude, and plain outrageous. The "lol" doesn't make it right. I'm 30 years old, white, own my business which has made me fairly wealthy. I live in a 5,000 sq ft house in an upscale neighborhood on a golf course. I have subs in my car because it's what makes the system sound GREAT. It provides the bass that the interior speakers are not really designed to provide. Every car I've ever owned has had a sub setup. I love my music, and I love for it to sound phenomenal. Call me an audiophile if you will. There are millions of us, and we are not all black. The majority is probably white. SImply because one has subs to make music sound better and more fuller, does NOT make us black, or wiggers, idiot.

But to seriously answer your question... You may want to look at adding subs or maybe just one. You don't have to add a million subs with a million watts, which is what you may refer to as being black, or a wigger. You can add a simple sub setup like a single ten, 200 watts or even a 12" with 400 watts. It's not ground pounding loud, it just gives you the sound you're missing, and probably looking for.

Rear door speakers will NOT provide adequate bass. They may provide good mid range, but you'll still be wanting more. Just add some subs, and get over yourself. - Red Sox fan Chris

5) Chris provided a great answer. The thumbs down is unjustified to say the least.

You may not be black or a "wigger", but if you think you have to be one of those types of people to have a sub in your car I can't begin to express how ignorant that is.

Proper implementation of a subwoofer is essential to a good sounding audio system.

The fact of the matters is you simply can't cover the low end of the audible frequency range without one.

If you are restricting yourself to speakers that will fit in your 6x8 openings I would suggest a GOOD quality set of 6.5" components in the front doors and a quality amplifier to power them.

Maybe something similar to this:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7755_Focal+165+A1.html

The rear speakers can be left stock, running them with head unit power should be adequate. - N2Audio

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Question 2
if a get a Sony - Xplod 12" Single-Voice-Coil 4-Ohm Subwoofer what type of amp should i get?... im looking on ebay but im not sure what to look out for

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1) I only buy alpine, rockford fosgate, JL audio, any of the big name brands I personally go for the first two brands. secondly you want an amp that will be any where between 600 and 1000 watts. for a sub you will need a mono block class D amp. this will mean it has one positive and one negative terminal for the speaker wire. these amps work very well for subs and they stay a lot cooler than multiple channel amps. - sanadian

2) First look at what the RMS (continuous output) watts are and not the Peak Power watts. The RMS is more precise and the sub will function better if matched with an amp with the same or just a little bit less watts of the sub you have. Lets say for example my sub's RMS is 400 watts so my amp should put out close to 400 to 300 watts RMS but no more than 400 watts or your sub can be easily blow if the amp is push to it's limits. But any amp should be fine as long as you stick to the RMS wattage and match them up like that. - Jesus

3) If your only going to run 1 sub I'd go with a scoche

550 watt peak amp they're 263 tested rms

I had 2 of the 800 watt round Sony explodes

and 2 scoche 550's and in a small sealed box

and they rattled internal organs. Bullet proof also

one amp was ejected in a rollover accident and

still worked the other had soda spilled on it

blew both fuses so I put 2 new fuses and

it was like new . You just cannot killem. Only

bad side is you can't run 2 subs off one bridged channel

if you run them bridged you need 1 amp per sub

but since they're only 100$ a piece that's not a prob. - Dave g

4) A mono amp is really only beneficial if you're running several hundred watts, and most of them run best when driving a low impedance load of which 4 ohms is not. A standard 2 channel amp that produces around 400w rms when bridged will work perfectly.

The RMS of that sub should be 300-380w rms so I would recommend something that's in that power range, preferably from a recognizable brand. A decent amp this size is going to be in the $80-100 range. Don't be fooled by the low end brands advertising ridiculously inflated max ratings for what seems like very little money. The actual power they are capable of is only a small fraction of what's advertised.

These would all be good options:

http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-KAC-7204-2-CH-POWER-AMPLIFIER-1000W-MAX-POWER_W0QQitemZ280368467442QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item4147434df2#ht_3790wt_1165

Shipping is high, but for $60-70 shipped it would be a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-2-channel-760w-watts-Bridgeable-Amplifier-st_W0QQitemZ120533575184QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item1c105c6610#ht_1755wt_1165

This is probably a bit over-rated, but should provide a good amount of power for your Sony: http://cgi.ebay.com/CRUNCH-CAR-AUDIO-1000WATT-2-CH-STEREO-AMP-GPV-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ180455913658QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item2a0402b8ba#ht_3574wt_1165 - N2Audio

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Question 3
What is a ported subwoofer box?... I have no clue what it is.I know when a subwoofer sits in the box,is this when it is facing in the box? Please,and thank you.And play that bass!!!!

Answers
1) A ported box is a box with a hole in it (the port). It'll give you a better low end response from your sub. Sealed boxes dont hit quite as hard but the bass is a little tighter and cleaner. I'd recommend a ported box. - Daniel

2) ported boxes are louder and have more "boom", they have a port or a vent which is tuned to a certain frequency, they lack sound quality compared to a sealed box, but i personally prefer ported boxes due to the fact they are louder - Marc24

3) A ported box simply means a box with a port

or opening for the air to escape after

a bass note hits so as to allow maximum speaker

excursion or throw. Ported boxes hit harder

and a sealed box ( a box with no air vents and is totally closed ) drops lower. But a properly

tuned ported box can drop as low as a sealed box - Dave g

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Question 4
What are some good door speakers for my 2002 Neon SXT?... Can someone make some recommendations please? I listen to mostly Rock/Metal music. Thank you for your advice!

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Answers
1) Pioneer or Infinity - jason

2) I believe those are 6.5's There are plenty of companies that make great midrange speakers. You could go with a set of components. They usually come with a crossover, and the tweeter is separate from the 6.5" woofer so you have more imaging options. Most of the major brands have speakers this size. check the specs, look at the reviews, and make a choice that best suits you. - zimzam

3) Yea I have a 2003 Neon with a set of infinity kappa perfect components... Sound amazing! - d_monie3

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Question 5
what 10inch sub should i get?... what 10inch sub should i get price nomatter

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren specs
Top Speed: 207 mph / 334 km/h
0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds
0-100 mph: 7.6 seconds
0 - 1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec.
Engine: V8 5.5 liter 626 bhp @ 6500 rpm
A blast from the past and a taste of the future, this might just be a good description of the latest sports car that came out from a collaboration of Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, two big giants in the car manufacturing industry. We're talking about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. This sports car combines the old yet astounding SLR race cars of the 50s and the latest and meanest technology of high-performance supercars. With the power of race cars and the sleek, curves and designs of a luxury car, the combination from the two car manufacturers is hard to beat.

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