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Amplified Thunderform Question
Just got an vehcile-specific amplified MTX Thunderform (with a single
12-inch sub) for my '06 Mustang. I'm getting conflicting information from my retailer and MTX. The setup comes with a dash-mounted EBC (Electronic Bass Control) knob. My retailer told me that this knob is NOT an attenuator, but a frequency specific bass booster (like 40Hz for example). So my retailer sold me a Peripheral RCA line-level dash-mounted attenuator, which should work just fine. However, I called MTX tech support and was told that the EBC is NOT a frequency specific bass boost, but is indeed a "volume" knob...which is exactly what I want. (so I would obviously NOT need the Peripheral device) So before I go ripping my car apart, I wanted to know if any of you guys out there know from first-hand experience. Is the EBC knob a volume controller, or a frequency-specific bass boost? I'm inclined to believe MTX over my retailer, but my install is going to be quite lengthy as it is, so I was hoping to get this issue resolved BEFORE I begin...and also order the appropriate cables (or lack thereof). Thanks! Tony -- 2001 Nissan Maxima SE Anniversary Edition Clarion DRZ9255 Head Unit, Phoenix Gold ZX475ti, ZX450 and Xenon X1200.1 Amplifiers, Dynaudio System 360 Tri-Amped In Front and Focal 130HCs For Rear Fill, Image Dynamics IDMAX10 D4 v.3 Sub 2001 Chevy S10 ZR2 Pioneer DEH-P9600MP Head Unit, Phoenix Gold Ti500.4 Amp, Focal 165HC Speakers & Image Dynamics ID8 D4 v.3 Sub 2006 Mustang GT Coupe |
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It's just a external gain knob
In article , "Tony F" wrote: Just got an vehcile-specific amplified MTX Thunderform (with a single 12-inch sub) for my '06 Mustang. I'm getting conflicting information from my retailer and MTX. The setup comes with a dash-mounted EBC (Electronic Bass Control) knob. My retailer told me that this knob is NOT an attenuator, but a frequency specific bass booster (like 40Hz for example). So my retailer sold me a Peripheral RCA line-level dash-mounted attenuator, which should work just fine. However, I called MTX tech support and was told that the EBC is NOT a frequency specific bass boost, but is indeed a "volume" knob...which is exactly what I want. (so I would obviously NOT need the Peripheral device) So before I go ripping my car apart, I wanted to know if any of you guys out there know from first-hand experience. Is the EBC knob a volume controller, or a frequency-specific bass boost? I'm inclined to believe MTX over my retailer, but my install is going to be quite lengthy as it is, so I was hoping to get this issue resolved BEFORE I begin...and also order the appropriate cables (or lack thereof). Thanks! Tony |
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Thanks, Cpt. Are you 100% certain? Because my system planning is dependent
on how many RCA cables I get, which I'll be ordering online. If I don't get enough, then it'll put a several-day delay on the install once I get started. Tony -- 2001 Nissan Maxima SE Anniversary Edition Clarion DRZ9255 Head Unit, Phoenix Gold ZX475ti, ZX450 and Xenon X1200.1 Amplifiers, Dynaudio System 360 Tri-Amped In Front and Focal 130HCs For Rear Fill, Image Dynamics IDMAX10 D4 v.3 Sub 2001 Chevy S10 ZR2 Pioneer DEH-P9600MP Head Unit, Phoenix Gold Ti500.4 Amp, Focal 165HC Speakers & Image Dynamics ID8 D4 v.3 Sub 2006 Mustang GT Coupe |
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Tony, I can't see it working different then their normal amplifiers. The whole
idea of the ebc is to work as a valume control, having a knob that changes frequency does not make sense, since the x-over is a one time setup for most people. In article , "Tony F" wrote: Thanks, Cpt. Are you 100% certain? Because my system planning is dependent on how many RCA cables I get, which I'll be ordering online. If I don't get enough, then it'll put a several-day delay on the install once I get started. Tony |
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I understand your line of thinking, and I agree with you that it wouldn't
make sense for the knob to do this - I was just hoping to hear from someone with first-hand experience. My retailer confused me by telling me what he did & I just wanted to be certain before I ordered cables. Anyway, I didn't say that the knob CHANGED the frequency, but that it boosted a specific frequency, rather than boosting all frequencies (like a volume control). My Phoenix Gold amps have a bass boost knob at 45Hz & was hoping the EBC wasn't a dash-mounted version of the same thing. I appreciate your input, Cpt. Tony -- 2001 Nissan Maxima SE Anniversary Edition Clarion DRZ9255 Head Unit, Phoenix Gold ZX475ti, ZX450 and Xenon X1200.1 Amplifiers, Dynaudio System 360 Tri-Amped In Front and Focal 130HCs For Rear Fill, Image Dynamics IDMAX10 D4 v.3 Sub 2001 Chevy S10 ZR2 Pioneer DEH-P9600MP Head Unit, Phoenix Gold Ti500.4 Amp, Focal 165HC Speakers & Image Dynamics ID8 D4 v.3 Sub 2006 Mustang GT Coupe |
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Tony, I can't see it working different then their normal amplifiers. The
whole idea of the ebc is to work as a valume control, having a knob that changes frequency does not make sense, since the x-over is a one time setup for most people. Yes, but that IS how Fosgate amps work. It IS NOT a remote volume control, it is a bass tone control centered at 45Hz. I don't know about the amps you and Tony are talking about, but a remote tone control is not uncommon. MOSFET |
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Since you guys ain't happy unless you see it written somewhere
http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/FAQ/ In article , (Captain Howdy) wrote: It's just a external gain knob |
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Thanks, Cpt. Yes, I've read this before. My only concern was that my local
retailer specifically told me that it was a bass boost controller. Thanks so much for looking that up!! Tony -- 2001 Nissan Maxima SE Anniversary Edition Clarion DRZ9255 Head Unit, Phoenix Gold ZX475ti, ZX450 and Xenon X1200.1 Amplifiers, Dynaudio System 360 Tri-Amped In Front and Focal 130HCs For Rear Fill, Image Dynamics IDMAX10 D4 v.3 Sub 2001 Chevy S10 ZR2 Pioneer DEH-P9600MP Head Unit, Phoenix Gold Ti500.4 Amp, Focal 165HC Speakers & Image Dynamics ID8 D4 v.3 Sub 2006 Mustang GT Coupe |
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Tony F wrote:
Just got an vehcile-specific amplified MTX Thunderform (with a single 12-inch sub) for my '06 Mustang. I'm getting conflicting information from my retailer and MTX. The setup comes with a dash-mounted EBC (Electronic Bass Control) knob. My retailer told me that this knob is NOT an attenuator, but a frequency specific bass booster (like 40Hz for example). So my retailer sold me a Peripheral RCA line-level dash-mounted attenuator, which should work just fine. However, I called MTX tech support and was told that the EBC is NOT a frequency specific bass boost, but is indeed a "volume" knob...which is exactly what I want. (so I would obviously NOT need the Peripheral device) So before I go ripping my car apart, I wanted to know if any of you guys out there know from first-hand experience. Is the EBC knob a volume controller, or a frequency-specific bass boost? I'm inclined to believe MTX over my retailer, but my install is going to be quite lengthy as it is, so I was hoping to get this issue resolved BEFORE I begin...and also order the appropriate cables (or lack thereof). Thanks! Tony Is indeed a volume controller.. I have one in my car.. Works great.. Most of the MTX amps have a boost control.. But not by remote.. FasDeth |
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