Blaupunkt

[Ti Kan]

Jenny Curtis writes:
> Glad you guys brought this topic up.   I was reminded of the
> less-than-perfect performance I put up with from my Blaupunkt
> equipment just this morning.   A good song came on the radio so I
> turned it way up and heard snap, crackle pop from the back seat . The
> receiver is the stock AM/FM cassette that came with the car
> (manufactured by BLAUPUNKT for AUDI).  Last summer I replaced the rear
> speakers with brand new Blaupunkt (can't remmeber model number, but it
> was one recommended by crutchfield for its compatibility with the
> car).  I have a brand spanking new antenena, so where could this
> crackle be coming from?  I still have the original front speakers in
> (they are just turned way down).

Probably you have simply overdriven the amplifier inside your
head unit.  Most head units have a max output of something like
3 or 4 watts per channel (those that are marked "high power" usually
about 12-15 watts).  Unless you have an outboard power amplifier,
don't expect to reach very high volume levels.  "Clipping" occurs
when you try to make the amp pump more power than it could, and
the result is very distorted sound.

-Ti
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