Quote Originally Posted by I800C0LLECT View Post
Well I would actually say that the delay was caused with the sub not blending properly with the mid-bass up front. Many people state that theory will explain why subs do not need T/A. However, I have noticed a difference with mid-bass interaction based on delay.

Thats retarded. How you can you claim the BIGGEST waves of them all would be least affected by phase? They'd be the most likely to create MASSIVE dead spots due to cancellation.

The reason kick panels are so great is because path length is so important with the wave lengths of ~300hz up to about 1500hz. We want the mids as far from the listener as possible in a vehicle. Another benefit is the proximity of the tweeter to the mid itself allowing it to blend better and create a single point source. This is a must when using passive cross overs imo. In the end, these two advantages takes care of the predominant issues of installing within your vehicle.

Why? If all the speakers are the same distance from the LP, then you win.

Learn how to design a nearfield speaker and you'll see why this whole "OMG PUT THEM FAR AWAY" idea is a load of crap.

do you think they do when they make studio monitors? Cry since they're nearfield speakers and compromise the design so they'll work placed far away where no one will place them since their own intended use is for nearfield?

Funny....

There's obviously a whole world of hurt associated with car installs but I'd rather steer away from defraction and reflection issues that are inherent to doors and dashboards. I will say that putting the tweeter as close as possible to a window displaces reflection to the 17khz and above. It changes based on the proximity to the window due to real world wave lengths but it's a quick tip for when looking at tweeter locations.
And the "pros" claim they actually use the window to reflect sound properly...

I'll take a look at the rest when i get off work...