![]() Rockford has assured me that it can beyond handle what the factory amp is sending it.which I now tend to disagree with. Which, in effect, would be the case with any DSP - not many are rated above 28v input. That said, I think what you're telling me is that the amp is going in to the processor (3sixty) way too hot. I'm done with the 3sixty - other than the issues I'm laying out, it has it's other limitations too. At least I know what signal I'm getting, and I won't have to use a high level converter.Įdit: and having someone chime in with practical experience and application would also make me more comfortable before I spend that in store credit. At this point, I'm ready to buy the JL FiX 82 and the Helix and make sure it's not even in the equation. However, I just want to make sure that I should or shouldn't bypass the factory amp. I'm looking at either the Helix, or the JBL MS product at this point, which I've seen both specifically called out on this forum. Which probably helps your point hold water. The only solid evidence of "best practice" I've received from RF is use as few high levels as possible, like 2 total. That said, the 3sixty will sum, but no de-EQ function I'm aware of (at least in software, hardware is unknown as well, and not documented). (unless I can find and pin down a Ford engineer, and I don't have any trips to Detroit planned I know of). I also know the Sony amp itself does some level of DSP work, but what is unknown. I did verify the voltage on each high level, and the total output wasnt' beyond the 28v, FYI. The reason being, the signal is generally very weak. Vendors that sell the 3sixty, including Rockford advise against using the outputs from the H/U. The 3sixt圓 looks like a decent unit, although I have no experience with any but the FiX and TwK. The RF website doesn't seem to do that, but since you already have it, or will get it back from repair, then maybe the FiX is a good fit. If your factory system has these features then you should choose a DSP that deals with these conditions. If it doesn't then you should be fine with the 3sixt圓. It was a little tricky to locate the output signals from the H/U but worth the labor.ĭoes the 3sixt圓 do signal summing and de-EQuing? That could be important once you find out if the factory Ford system has built in EQ and such. In my case I used the FiX to integrate with the factory H/U and bypassed the factory amp. If you can research on a Ford forum to see where any factory EQ is made, either in the factory amp or H/U. IMO, you may be seeing some factory EQuing from the H/U and amp. If you can verify the output power of the Sony amp then you could be sure if the output from that amp is too much for the 3sixt圓 high level inputs. That could be the reason the 3sixt圓 has had some failures. I would use the outputs from the factory H/U. ![]() So the Sony amp is the factory? If so, I would not use the outputs from the amp. One other consideration, I'm ok with any type of DSP that will work correctly, and have been looking at the Helix, but after reading many threads here, I'm curious if the MS-8 is a better option?Īt any rate, please let me know your thoughts - I greatly appreciate it.Įdit: I'd like to keep the OEM sound pieces, if possible - but if I have to sacrifice those to ensure I get the sound I'm paying for, so be it.Įdit 2: If the LC7i ONLY is also the best option, I'm ok with that too - like I said, I just want the best option and the best sound for what I have from a component perspective. Or, LC7i handles the high level speaker inputs, then runs RCA out to the DSP? Or, just run straight to a DSP? JL FiX 82 prior to the input on the amp to flatten the signal - then out to a DSP. Now, I need to make sure I spec this correctly because I'm unsure what signals are being sent out of that sony amp.Here are my thoughts.your experience will help me decide. I utilized the high level speaker inputs on the 3sixty. So, before I replace parts (I'm waiting on a store credit, so I have time to solve this), I want to ensure I have the right pieces in place. So I contacted the dealer and shipped it back. The 3sixty started to fail (Hz settings on certain bands were randomly set, to say 10476, 12874, etc.). ![]() Kenwood Excelon 10s (2) under the rear seat driven by a Kenwood amp. Back doors are running to a Rockford 2x300. Running active in the front to a Rockford 4x400. Polk Audio in all doors, including tweeters. I greatly appreciate your help in advance.
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