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All About Music While Driving...![[drive]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Drive.gif "Drive [drive]")
'I do not want to spend more money; but I want to enjoy my favorite music to its best in the existing set up,
What should I do?'
The answer is here![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
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IT’S SIMPLE:
SCIENCE BEHIND IT:
Music is an unique tool that impacts your mood and takes you into different emotional shifts. Music is groundbreaking, foundational, and speaks to us. When listening to the music played, it makes a change in mood, temperament and even the way we react to each situation.
The FIVE ASPECTS that make a Music More Natural & Enjoyable!
Rhythm - They are as familiar as our own heartbeat, 2/4 or 4/4 beats are easy to Identify and Stimulate.
Harmonics- 3 or 4 chords bring a sense of Vitality and Joy.
Structure- Style of the song makes you to Anticipate what line next.
Lyrics- One makes to understand the message and Identify with Empathy.
Chorus- Simple melody that is easy to Sing & Remember.
The TWO ASPECTS that make us wait a ‘Hot Minute’ before to press play on our favorite driving tune!
Beats per Minute (BPM) - Lower BPM, like Folk, gentle Rock, and Pop, tend to put less stress on your mind. Concentration is increased, and focus is sharpened as a result. Avoid Rock music that generally has a BPM of 110-140, as higher BPM increase heart rate, and leads to Dangerous decisions.
dB - Stands for Decibel, which is the intensity of a sound or the level of loudness at which we hear a sound. It’s recommended somewhere between 60 and 85. (Below 70 dB are considered always safe for our hearing), Loud noise above 120 dB can make us deaf.
Music has a long list of genres , either consciously or subconsciously, a particular type of tune can alter your mood and your attitude in driving.
Listening to music while driving provides a sense of well-being, as the Hormone Dopamine that is released in response to a pleasurable stimulus, over a song as we like…
It’s very common to feel stressed when we are driving or stuck in heavy traffic. During a stressful situation, the sympathetic nervous system releases catecholamine (Adrenaline and Noradrenaline) in the blood, increasing cardiac demand, heart rate, and blood pressure.
MUSIC & DRIVING
The strong connection between Music and Driving is influenced by the quality of sound, location of the speakers, individual taste and of course, THE WAY WE DRIVE!
The right choice of music can bring a positive effect, prevent boredom, can soothe your mood, make you feel more relaxed, keep you awake or alert, and help you focus on your driving.
Classical Music, Mellow Songs and & Instrumental Acoustics tend to keep the brain in the right zone for driving, being familiar but not too distracting.
LET US MAKE IT SAFE:
MAKE THE EXISTING SET UP BETTER – TUNE UP TWEETER!
Tune-up the tweeters to give life to our audio system.
Tweeter is one of the essential components in-car audio system, provides satisfaction in listening to clear and detailed music.
The size & location of tweeters is a vital.
SIZE:
The stock Tweeters comes in the car are extremely small with miniscule magnet and ineffective, I have decided to replace with a good aftermarket, at least of 2-inch size, of compatible specification @ 4/8 ohms.
LOCATION:
Stock speakers are generally installed at A Pillar / or in the door, producing the sound-stage far from the ear of the user.
High-Frequency Sounds are directional. By installing at the right direction, the sound experience can be enhanced significantly by producing the sound-stage close to the ear of the user.
MATERIALS:
Tweeters are made from various materials – The most common are Synthetic, Textiles, and Metals.
I preferred a Silk or Metal with Voice Coil as High frequency merged with voice really makes the difference.
I didn’t like piezo-electric tweeters, to me – they are ear aching!
MY CHOICE:
I preferred surface mounted Dome tweeters as it gives a wider sweet spot. I liked the new generation Bullet series, but avoided as they need a bigger hole into the A pillars.
I don’t want tweeters in a door pointed at my legs or on the dash (requires new wiring). I preferred at ear level, on the same OE spot in my car, with the same OE wiring connection replacing the OE tweeters, without fiddling with the OE electrical line. Also I don’t want to damage or make a hole on the car’s claddings.
I always ensure whatever alterations that I did must be reversible to its original structure at any time without much expenses.
My search and research began.....
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'I do not want to spend more money; but I want to enjoy my favorite music to its best in the existing set up,
What should I do?'
The answer is here
.- I am not talking about spending Thousands / Lacs of rupees towards adding an aftermarket HU, Amplifier, Sub-Woofer, High End Speakers or about adding high quality Copper Wires.
- I am not going to list the names of songs that are my favorite - as it is individualized. But, I would share the best method to download and convert to a high quality Audio file; some sample link - Rhythms those will merge with your heart beat in a soft and subtle way, that can /may make your driving more enjoyable.
- Understand the science behind soothing music.
- Make the existing OE setup to its best by simple, affordable & cost effective procedures.
- Suggest the best legal, free software that can easily make playable HQ formats/files.
- To share with & suggest our fellow forum members, some best beats.
- To reciprocate the best from our forum member’s collections.
IT’S SIMPLE:
- Add a good quality TWEETER in place of stock Tweeters,
- Create & Collect the right / favorite music in high quality audio files,
- Fine tune your EQ,
- Set optimum Fader/Balance,
- Do sound dampening @ all the four doors at least, if possible.
SCIENCE BEHIND IT:
Music is an unique tool that impacts your mood and takes you into different emotional shifts. Music is groundbreaking, foundational, and speaks to us. When listening to the music played, it makes a change in mood, temperament and even the way we react to each situation.
The FIVE ASPECTS that make a Music More Natural & Enjoyable!
Rhythm - They are as familiar as our own heartbeat, 2/4 or 4/4 beats are easy to Identify and Stimulate.
Harmonics- 3 or 4 chords bring a sense of Vitality and Joy.
Structure- Style of the song makes you to Anticipate what line next.
Lyrics- One makes to understand the message and Identify with Empathy.
Chorus- Simple melody that is easy to Sing & Remember.
The TWO ASPECTS that make us wait a ‘Hot Minute’ before to press play on our favorite driving tune!
Beats per Minute (BPM) - Lower BPM, like Folk, gentle Rock, and Pop, tend to put less stress on your mind. Concentration is increased, and focus is sharpened as a result. Avoid Rock music that generally has a BPM of 110-140, as higher BPM increase heart rate, and leads to Dangerous decisions.
dB - Stands for Decibel, which is the intensity of a sound or the level of loudness at which we hear a sound. It’s recommended somewhere between 60 and 85. (Below 70 dB are considered always safe for our hearing), Loud noise above 120 dB can make us deaf.
Music has a long list of genres , either consciously or subconsciously, a particular type of tune can alter your mood and your attitude in driving.
Listening to music while driving provides a sense of well-being, as the Hormone Dopamine that is released in response to a pleasurable stimulus, over a song as we like…
It’s very common to feel stressed when we are driving or stuck in heavy traffic. During a stressful situation, the sympathetic nervous system releases catecholamine (Adrenaline and Noradrenaline) in the blood, increasing cardiac demand, heart rate, and blood pressure.
MUSIC & DRIVING
The strong connection between Music and Driving is influenced by the quality of sound, location of the speakers, individual taste and of course, THE WAY WE DRIVE!
The right choice of music can bring a positive effect, prevent boredom, can soothe your mood, make you feel more relaxed, keep you awake or alert, and help you focus on your driving.
Classical Music, Mellow Songs and & Instrumental Acoustics tend to keep the brain in the right zone for driving, being familiar but not too distracting.
LET US MAKE IT SAFE:
- Avoid listening to music if you are a Leaner/Newbie Driver.
- Always connect to Road @ Front / Rear, Right / Left sides and, adopt to use Music Steering control buttons safely.
- Avoid touch Inputs and Videos
- Avoid fiddling a Mobile for Bluetooth, Auxiliary cable plugs or a Remote while driving.
- Avoid loud music - Music is for us and not to impress those outside the car. Loud volumes affect your mood, may affect your focus.
- Mute when a co passenger receives a call.
- Do not hear sleep inducing songs.
- Don’t be monotonous, switch over to FM or Stored Songs whenever you make a break/halt on your way.
- Avoid fiddling with folders - Keep Dedicated Pen Drive storage separately for Instruments, English, Favorite Regional Language, Devotional, Old classics and Digitalized songs etc.,
- Our mind will always be tempted to dance to some songs while driving. So, it's best to listen to the songs at low volumes.
- Avoid songs that can trigger distracting thoughts and emotions. The ideal music for drivers to listen should contain only a moderate level of emotional energy.
- Stop listening IF YOU NEED TO BE. (When you require road concentration@100% , while Reversing or while crossing a funeral procession)
- Careful while changing the lane on One Ways,and concentrate Defensive driving on Two Ways.
- However, if you really do feel like falling asleep, a cup of coffee will do better than a tune. But, it is always best to halt and take a nap rather than simply turning up the stereo.
- Life has no spare, Drive Safe – Enjoy your best when the road in front is fully yours!
MAKE THE EXISTING SET UP BETTER – TUNE UP TWEETER!
Tune-up the tweeters to give life to our audio system.
Tweeter is one of the essential components in-car audio system, provides satisfaction in listening to clear and detailed music.
The size & location of tweeters is a vital.
SIZE:
The stock Tweeters comes in the car are extremely small with miniscule magnet and ineffective, I have decided to replace with a good aftermarket, at least of 2-inch size, of compatible specification @ 4/8 ohms.
LOCATION:
Stock speakers are generally installed at A Pillar / or in the door, producing the sound-stage far from the ear of the user.
High-Frequency Sounds are directional. By installing at the right direction, the sound experience can be enhanced significantly by producing the sound-stage close to the ear of the user.
MATERIALS:
Tweeters are made from various materials – The most common are Synthetic, Textiles, and Metals.
I preferred a Silk or Metal with Voice Coil as High frequency merged with voice really makes the difference.
I didn’t like piezo-electric tweeters, to me – they are ear aching!
MY CHOICE:
I preferred surface mounted Dome tweeters as it gives a wider sweet spot. I liked the new generation Bullet series, but avoided as they need a bigger hole into the A pillars.
I don’t want tweeters in a door pointed at my legs or on the dash (requires new wiring). I preferred at ear level, on the same OE spot in my car, with the same OE wiring connection replacing the OE tweeters, without fiddling with the OE electrical line. Also I don’t want to damage or make a hole on the car’s claddings.
I always ensure whatever alterations that I did must be reversible to its original structure at any time without much expenses.
My search and research began.....
.
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