JL Audio Cleansweep. Any opinions?

ROHfan

I've come to realize that a big reason my new car speakers and sub sound like crap is because there's a factory EQ curve imbedded in the head unit that compensates for the stock speakers. So I am about to order the CleanSweep unit. Basically, you put in a calibration CD and the unit adjusts the EQ curve back to a flat response. Does anyone have any experience with this equipment?

WLDock

I had a feeling you would say this....hence my early reccomendation in your first post to take it further with some type of DSP unit. IMO, you ALWAYS need some DSP control in the car. The Cleansweep is a pretty straight forward unit. I've only heard one car using one and it sounded nice. Be sure to consult with JL Audio's tech support about your vehicle.

The more advanced JBL MS-8 is the one I always wanted to try. Who knows, maybe with the next car. It's about time....mine is giving me fits. Thinking about the Impala.

http://www.amazon.com/JBL-MS-8-Series-Digital-Processor/dp/B003KN2TQ2

ROHfan

WLDock, you're correct. This is the direction I have to go. I'm unsure how to integrate my powered sub with the Cleansweep. Any ideas?

ROHfan

nbrowser wrote: »

If it was me and I kinda know what stock head unit that Journey has in it...replace that thing...lol Chrysler still makes that relatively easy.

It's a Uconnect system with everything tied into it, so not really.

WLDock

Yes , you have to get the CL-SSI signal summing unit also.

Check out the info sheet and the videos;
http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mfg/9013/media_document/dev_1/JLA_CleanSweep.pdf?1316036532

JL Audio CleanSweep Interface overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a6C4YXbqok

JL Audio CleanSweep Chapters 1-6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqNJlM2CH9w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaNkZ2mrEgw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWii8h_Ff6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRgIcEnzEfU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRqGs69gHuc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK51R-iDefk

CleanSweep CL-441dsp manual
http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mfg/9013/media_document/live_1/CL441dsp_MAN.pdf?1305783846

CL-SSI Manual
http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mfg/9013/media_document/live_1/CL_SSI_MAN.pdf?1305783846

ROHfan

Thanks, Dock.

nbrowser, I wasn't sure if you could maintain system controls over a new head unit/touch screen. I will get my research on.

ROHfan

nbrowser wrote: »

ROHfan wrote: »

Thanks, Dock.

nbrowser, I wasn't sure if you could maintain system controls over a new head unit/touch screen. I will get my research on.

A nice Bluetooth aftermarket deck, an interface to retain steering wheel controls and it'd work nicely. There's only a certain amount of band-aids one can apply to a factory system before it becomes rather complicated and the sound will actually suffer.

Dude, all the the climate controls/audio options/bluetooth/system controls run through the current touch screen. Either you don't understand what I'm saying or I don't understand what you're saying.

WLDock

As nbrowser states, the "hidden deck" option handling the audio w/ a stering wheel control interface while leaving the factory deck active to control the climate , and system controls is the SQ way to go. You just have to be OK with using a storage compartment or glove box, etc. Given the costs of the OEM interfaces....one can get a deck like the $350 retail price Pioneer DEH-80PRS http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-80PRS
and it will out of the box with an auto EQ run or two, beat the OEM solution in terms of sound quality.

Just something different to consider if the best SQ for the money is what you are after.