Am I expecting too much?
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New rig...
Wow, that got lively over the weekend!
Just got back into town, and good news!
My fiance bought me a new sub for by birthday... got an amazing deal (I picked it out and showed her what to buy...)
MB Quart Premium 10" sub...
Then I was at circuit city and got yet another amazing deal on an Alpine MRD-M300 mono amp.
So, my plan is to put bass blockers (probably 200Hz) inline with all 4 door speakers. (Boston 6x8's in the rear and JBL 5.25" components in the front) then run the amp and sub to handle bass in the 21 to 300Hz range.
Hopefully this will cure my ills!
Just got back into town, and good news!
My fiance bought me a new sub for by birthday... got an amazing deal (I picked it out and showed her what to buy...)
MB Quart Premium 10" sub...
Then I was at circuit city and got yet another amazing deal on an Alpine MRD-M300 mono amp.
So, my plan is to put bass blockers (probably 200Hz) inline with all 4 door speakers. (Boston 6x8's in the rear and JBL 5.25" components in the front) then run the amp and sub to handle bass in the 21 to 300Hz range.
Hopefully this will cure my ills!
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As long as you doesnt leave a hole between the crossover and the bass blockers. i figured 80-100 because IMO, asking the door speaks to do 50 and up is kind of a stretch. The sub can cover the upper end (60-100Hz)better then the 5.25"s, and the 5.25"s can take over from there.
Best way is an adjustable crossover for both and tune to your own personal tastes, but I think 100Hz would be a good starting point.
Best way is an adjustable crossover for both and tune to your own personal tastes, but I think 100Hz would be a good starting point.
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Originally Posted by kens64
As long as you doesnt leave a hole between the crossover and the bass blockers. i figured 80-100 because IMO, asking the door speaks to do 50 and up is kind of a stretch. The sub can cover the upper end (60-100Hz)better then the 5.25"s, and the 5.25"s can take over from there.
Best way is an adjustable crossover for both and tune to your own personal tastes, but I think 100Hz would be a good starting point.
Best way is an adjustable crossover for both and tune to your own personal tastes, but I think 100Hz would be a good starting point.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll go with the 100Hz blockers.
My amp has about a billion settings on it (it's the Alpine digital V12), so I'm sure I can tune it pretty good...
My amp has about a billion settings on it (it's the Alpine digital V12), so I'm sure I can tune it pretty good...
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Originally Posted by ieee_raider
I have a panasonic HU that powers up to 50Wx4 max, around 22 rms I believe.
I installed some boston accoustics 6x8's and I just can't get them to hit.
Every review I read on line says that have awesome bass response...
Is it not realistic to expect an aftermarket head unit to drive these?
At low volumes, the speakers do sound amazing... crystal clear... but I can get no boom!
Does anyone get boom out of their 6x8's are do you rely solely on a sub?
Thanks...
I installed some boston accoustics 6x8's and I just can't get them to hit.
Every review I read on line says that have awesome bass response...
Is it not realistic to expect an aftermarket head unit to drive these?
At low volumes, the speakers do sound amazing... crystal clear... but I can get no boom!
Does anyone get boom out of their 6x8's are do you rely solely on a sub?
Thanks...
Their lowest end 6x9s are rated 12-120w so even if your Panasonic put out 50w consistantly you'd still be supplying less than half of what the speakers can handle.
Without substantial power going in you'll never get substantial sound coming out.
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