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<blockquote data-quote="kbrown1337" data-source="post: 8244148" data-attributes="member: 660304"><p>I've always been picky about my sound, and I'm just now starting to really get into car audio. I'd like to learn as much as I can so I can start doing this stuff myself!</p><p></p><p>For now I have a few questions on tuning my current system. I have a Rockford Fosgate powered sub, 300 Watt RMS. I have a pair of 6x9's on the rear deck, a pair of 6.5's in the front doors, and two tweeters up by the rearview mirrors. They're all factory speakers. I have a Pioneer FH-X700BT headunit, and the HU is currently powering all of the speakers in the car.</p><p></p><p>Ever since I installed the sub, I can't quite get the system tuned right. The bass just sounds very muddy, and it "lags behind" on most songs. And it's also like I can distinguish the sub from the rest of the speakers, which I can't stand. I like everything to blend together.</p><p></p><p>I plan on buying a 400 watt amp as well as new 6x9's and 6.5's for the amp to power, in the future. I don't see a reason to buy new tweeters and/or power them with an amp, but I could be wrong.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, until I buy the new speakers, I'd like to tune my current system. I took the time to write down all of the settings that could be adjusted.</p><p></p><p><strong>Powered Subwoofer Settings:</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bass Boost: 0-12db<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crossover: 50hz - 200hz<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gain: min-max<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Phase: 0-180 degrees<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Input level: low-high</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Head Unit Settings:</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Loudness: off/low/mid/high<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">EQ: all different settings. I've been keeping it on "Powerful"<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">HPF: off OR 50-200hz , Slope -12/-6<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bass Boost: 1-6<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sub Woofer Cutoff Frequency: 50hz - 200hz<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sub Woofer Output Level: -24 - +6<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sub Woofer Slope Level: -12/-6<br /> </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>I have a somewhat general idea of what the filters and cutoff frequencies mean, but I could really use a good explanation of how to tune this system. A lot of sites that I've seen have recommended adjusting the Low Pass Filter, but it doesn't appear like I have one. Is a low pass filter necessary to tune a system correctly?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance for any help with this. The more info you can provide, the better! I'm tryin to learn this stuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kbrown1337, post: 8244148, member: 660304"] I've always been picky about my sound, and I'm just now starting to really get into car audio. I'd like to learn as much as I can so I can start doing this stuff myself! For now I have a few questions on tuning my current system. I have a Rockford Fosgate powered sub, 300 Watt RMS. I have a pair of 6x9's on the rear deck, a pair of 6.5's in the front doors, and two tweeters up by the rearview mirrors. They're all factory speakers. I have a Pioneer FH-X700BT headunit, and the HU is currently powering all of the speakers in the car. Ever since I installed the sub, I can't quite get the system tuned right. The bass just sounds very muddy, and it "lags behind" on most songs. And it's also like I can distinguish the sub from the rest of the speakers, which I can't stand. I like everything to blend together. I plan on buying a 400 watt amp as well as new 6x9's and 6.5's for the amp to power, in the future. I don't see a reason to buy new tweeters and/or power them with an amp, but I could be wrong. Anyway, until I buy the new speakers, I'd like to tune my current system. I took the time to write down all of the settings that could be adjusted. [B]Powered Subwoofer Settings:[/B] [LIST] [*]Bass Boost: 0-12db [*]Crossover: 50hz - 200hz [*]Gain: min-max [*]Phase: 0-180 degrees [*]Input level: low-high [/LIST] [B]Head Unit Settings:[/B] [LIST] [*]Loudness: off/low/mid/high [*]EQ: all different settings. I've been keeping it on "Powerful" [*]HPF: off OR 50-200hz , Slope -12/-6 [*]Bass Boost: 1-6 [*]Sub Woofer Cutoff Frequency: 50hz - 200hz [*]Sub Woofer Output Level: -24 - +6 [*]Sub Woofer Slope Level: -12/-6 [/LIST] I have a somewhat general idea of what the filters and cutoff frequencies mean, but I could really use a good explanation of how to tune this system. A lot of sites that I've seen have recommended adjusting the Low Pass Filter, but it doesn't appear like I have one. Is a low pass filter necessary to tune a system correctly? Thanks in advance for any help with this. The more info you can provide, the better! I'm tryin to learn this stuff. [/QUOTE]
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