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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 09:54 AM
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Has anyone tried to install an EQ on a Rushmore bike to fine tune the sound? Is it possible, would there be any benefits of doing so? Would BT line levelers still be required?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 10:26 AM
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Couple of us have been talking abut this.

You'd basically be doing what the BT Line Leveler is doing but to a far greater extent.

I plan on doing something like this in the future, lots of options for OEM integration that I'd like to try
 
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Someone should really call BT Bill on this as I am certain that he and the BT engineer pals have tested this in every regard.

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Why stop there. Get a digital DSP!
 
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That's an interesting comment Haze, have you ever listened to the Bass on the Boom 2 speakers? Volume wise, my system blows it out, but I can not seem to produce the same depth of Warm Bass as the Boom 2 speaker do in front or Back and they're doing that with 5x7 speakers in the back. That drives me nuts when I'm rocking 6X9s with more power! LOL. My Bass is good, but not as deep. I'm wondering if Harley achieves that due to the DSP and whether or not we can simulate that with an EQ or DSP unit...
 
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I wasn't kidding about a DSP. However, DSP or EQ, you're not going to get what you are looking for from the 4180.
 
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I was serious when I said I was going to do an Audison bit. One day I WILL go full digital but I'll be ditching the Boom head unit for an Android device so not really applicable.
 
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I was serious when I said I was going to do an Audison bit. One day I WILL go full digital but I'll be ditching the Boom head unit for an Android device so not really applicable.
They're worth it depending on what your set up is. If you have different speakers and you want to dial in every channel separately then for sure.....but you're not going to use some of the more advanced time alignment features you would need in a car. So lots of it is overkill and probably not worth the price. The real kicker is taking into consideration the correct process (and hardware) that it takes to dial in a DSP.
 
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Originally Posted by haze324
I wasn't kidding about a DSP. However, DSP or EQ, you're not going to get what you are looking for from the 4180.
Got it!
 
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So Haze, is that due to not being able to adjust the 4180 like you would on one the other Amps that are recommended? If that's the case, I can always do something like what Tailwind did and leave the 4180 for the front four speakers and setup a smaller adjustable micro amp in bridge mode to power the rear two... what's your thoughts.... Here I go searching for that damn unicorn! I knew you guys would pull me in at some point! LOL!
 
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