{"id":1982,"date":"2023-03-28T08:08:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T12:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/?p=1982"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:39:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T11:39:34","slug":"hybrid-audio-design-for-the-modern-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/hybrid-audio-design-for-the-modern-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Hybrid Audio Design for the Modern Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0710-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0699-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0702-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0704-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0705-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0715-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0700-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0701-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Bringing this hybrid audio build together by design.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">This audio system started with a phone call. On the phone was someone who was upset with how his OEM audio system was performing. Not knowing who I was talking to I started to explain how to correctly use the bass, middle, and treble tone controls along with how to set up other audio features. After following my directions he immediately said his audio system sounded like music again and that he would like to stop in and discuss an audio upgrade.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">This Honda has the eight speaker audio system. After an hour long consultation discussing with Jerry what his expectations are, I started my design process. The goal was an audio system that would properly reproduce the entire audio spectrum and image correctly for both front seat passengers at the same time. This modern audio system design can only be achieved with a multi channel amplifier with DSP. The <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muswayusa?__cft__[0]=AZWFvomR5VFh1Hex7Nc66h7sQwfAogkai2PU7dO4TrYS8-QUsOpui292ExjOpgqJTsmI9lcbapoNvXa4DkLw-OqmqMj52Bhws0MisgmwECVeOZHVFwiih93uu6HGFZj2J2WG8VKKT49WTdrZkcaWHdNJOstXIu_BRmxL2EmnGSC0j2vCuOq-u9bnZMjwbptfJkM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">Musway USA<\/span><\/a> M6 amplifier has six channels of amplification and a DSP processor built in. Channels one through four are used to amplify the eight OEM speakers in the front and rear of the vehicle. Channel five provides sound to a new Audiofrog 2.5\u201d full range center channel and channel six powers the new <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DiamondAudio?__cft__[0]=AZWFvomR5VFh1Hex7Nc66h7sQwfAogkai2PU7dO4TrYS8-QUsOpui292ExjOpgqJTsmI9lcbapoNvXa4DkLw-OqmqMj52Bhws0MisgmwECVeOZHVFwiih93uu6HGFZj2J2WG8VKKT49WTdrZkcaWHdNJOstXIu_BRmxL2EmnGSC0j2vCuOq-u9bnZMjwbptfJkM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">Diamond Audio<\/span><\/a> DES84 subwoofer.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Plugging the amplifier into my laptop I set up the audio signal inputs needed for each dedicated channel to achieve my desired outcome. Then crossover style, frequencies, and slopes are set for each speaker. Measurements are then taken to set delay times for the speakers. Finally, audio output is set for each channel to balance the front, center, rear, and subwoofer speakers. Test tracks are then played to make sure the system performs as expected. Music is the final test.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Success!!! Listening to this audio system is extremely enjoyable in either front seat. This system will play accurately any music thrown at it as I demonstrated for my new client upon delivery. My balance of client expectations, budget, and vehicle constraints resulted in an extremely entertaining listening experience.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Better audio by design.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing this hybrid audio build together by design. This audio system started with a phone call. On the phone was someone who was upset with how his OEM audio system was performing. Not knowing who I was talking to I started to explain how to correctly use the bass, middle, and treble tone controls along [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,53,26,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-audio-articles-topics","category-car-audio","category-subwoofer-installations","category-ultra-audio-hi-fidelity-car-audio"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1982"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1991,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1982\/revisions\/1991"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}