System Planning; Installation Tools - Blaupunkt ProComponent PCA 450 Manuel

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YSTEM LANNING
Before wiring up an audio system that may not achieve the
sound quality you want, be sure to choose a system concept
that fits your listening requirements. Basic systems, a
receiver with internal 4x20 watts and 4 coax speakers, are
adequate for many listeners. But, when you want to really
"feel" the music, you will need some kind of subwoofer
amplifier/speaker combination. Although many people might
jump into an "add-on" amplifier to power to rear coaxial
speakers, a better choice is usually a subwoofer
amp/speaker system that supplements the existing 4 speaker
system as shown in the adjacent drawing. Such a system
provides a surprising improvement in sound quality due to
the usually dramatic increase in bass response.
The next dramatic step up in performance is with a "multi-
channel" system that offers more dynamic range in the mids
and highs due to higher power plus more bass response due
to multiple woofers and/or more power. But, with such a
system, the stereo image and overall listening experience
usually becomes much more life-like due to better tonal
quality midrange/tweeter speakers and usually better
placement.
To build such a system though, complexity goes up due to
the addition of passive or active crossovers which take time
to install and may inject noise into the system due to potential
noise signal pick up. The results though of such a system
can be dramatically pleasing.
I
NSTALLATION
For most installations, simple hand tools are adequate to install an aftermarket amplifier. Depending upon the mounting
locations used, you will need power tools for drilling and cutting plastics and metal. A good starting list is summarized
below:
Tape measure and ruler
Marking pen and starting punch
Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers (small and medium sizes)
Nylon wire bundle ties
Pliers: standard vice-grip and needle nose styles
Light-duty trim pry-bar for removing door trim
Cutting shears or nibbling tool for cutting thin and medium gauger metal
Wire cutters, wire strippers, electrical tape, crimping pliers and appropriate crimp-on
terminals
Power drill with appropriate sized drill bits
T
OOLS
Full-Range
Full-Range
Supplementary subwoofer system
Sub Amplifier (2x100 W)
High performance multi-channel system
– 4 –
Full-Range
Subwoofer
Full-Range
Receiver
Sat Amplifier
(4x50 W)
Passive X-over
Subwoofers