📘 [READ ME FIRST] Forum Rules & Quick-Start Guide

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READ ME FIRST – Forum Rules & Quick-Start Guide
(inspired by DIYAudio, AVS Forum, AudioScienceReview)

  1. GOLDEN RULES (TL;DR)
    • Be kind & constructive – critique ideas, never people.
    • Search first – some topics/questions/answers can be in past threads.
    • Show your work – photos, schematics or measurements beat walls of text.
    • Stay on topic – hardware in Hardware, music in Music & Media, etc.
    • No snake-oil fights – evidence and measurements win the day.
    • Protect your ears – we like loud, but not hearing loss.

  2. BEFORE YOU POST
    Troubleshooting an amp
    – Gather model / app version, wiring pics, short video if helpful.
    – Post in Hardware > AC650 Support.

    Sharing a build
    – Include driver names, crossover points, PEQ file and at least one SPL graph.
    – Post in System Showcases.

    Requesting a feature
    – Search Software Updates > Feature Requests to avoid duplicates.
    – Up-vote or create a new item.

    Asking a basic question
    – Check the FAQ and Glossary below first.
    – Post in the best-fit category.

  3. POSTING TEMPLATES

    Build Log
    Project name / goal:
    Drivers & enclosure:
    Amp & channels used:
    Crossover type & points:
    PEQ / FIR file (attach):
    Measurements (SPL, phase, distortion):
    Listening impressions:
    Next steps / questions:

    Support Request
    Model: AC650 / ModulrX…
    App version (Settings > About):
    OS & device:
    Steps to reproduce:
    What I’ve tried so far:
    Photos / screenshots / error logs (attach):

  4. GLOSSARY (common acronyms)
    DSP – Digital Signal Processing
    PEQ – Parametric EQ
    FIR / IIR – Finite / Infinite Impulse Response filter
    SPL – Sound-Pressure Level
    REW – Room EQ Wizard (measurement software)
    XO – Crossover
    Q – Filter bandwidth factor
    THD – Total Harmonic Distortion
    DAC / ADC – Digital-to-Analog / Analog-to-Digital Converter

  5. MODERATION & BADGES
    • First posts are held for spam-check; they appear once approved.
    • Mark helpful replies as “Solved” so future readers find answers fast.
    • Monthly “Build of the Month” winners earn a custom badge and a coupon.

Enjoy the forum, share your experiments, and let’s build stunning sound together!