Recent content by jrotary

Sorry - I wasn't sure where it belonged. I'll stick to one area per questions. I'm running off the HU right now - no external amps.

Here is a real newbie question - for those with loudness features on their headunits, do you always have it on or off? I know it is intended to boost low and high frequencies for low volume listening, but is there any danger in having it on during high volume play? I certainly don't want to...

Thanks for the response - yes, I know how a crossover works (active and passive). Basically, I was wondering what settings might be a good place to start on my simple setup....or if i should even use the crossover feature in the headunit or run the speakers full range. The frequency range...

I have it set like this right now - I'll keep tweaking away. Suggestions are always welcome. Front high pass - 60hz Rear high pass - 100 hz Fader - front +2 (out of 15) This keeps the bass pretty tight in the doors. With the opposite crossover settings front and rear the bass sounded too...

Thanks - I'll give it a try. I forgot to mention I'm NOT running a sub (2006 civic si, OEM amp bypassed) I'm using the 6.5's in the front doors and the 5.25's in the rear deck. I assume a full range signal to these speakers is a bit much...

I have a Kenwood DDX7015 HU running the following Pioneer coaxials (nothing fancy). Any advice on what the high pass settings on the HU should be? http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Speakers/G-Series/TS-G1642R...

Right - when I ordered, the crutchfield site had a very limited choice for rear speakers. Supposedly, some of them can interfere with the trunk bars. That is why I ordered the 5.25" set. I regret that since it seems most 6.5" speakers fit with a minimum of modification. Live and learn. The...

Yes, but the amp is low in power and who knows what the crossover settings are like. The new headunit has a lot of adjustablity as far as high and low pass filters as well as a nice EQ. This should help me get the most out of the new speakers without an amp. I would love to be able to hook...

Agreed - the TS-A1372R should offer a bit more punch as the woofer material and surround is made of better, stiffer material and the specs say the speaker plays lower frequencies than the TS-G1624R. The only reason I GOT new speakers to begin with is that I will lose my tweeters and sub with...

No - the SI has a "premium" system with a non-powered head unit and an amp. I have no idea who makes the stock speakers, but they are JUNK. You can very easily see under the rear deck and notice the teeny weeny magnets and paper woofers. Don't get me wrong, the OEM system sounds pretty good...

I have a 2006 Civic SI and I'm a total car audio newbie - here is a list of items I have going in very soon: -Kenwood DDX7015 Headunit -Pioneer TS-A1372R 5-1/4" 3-Way Speakers -Pioneer TS-G1642R 6-1/2" 2-way Speakers -OEM Amp Bypass I ordered these items from Crutchfield (so fitment is...

I have a 2006 Civic SI and I'm a total car audio newbie - here is a list of items I have going in very soon: -Kenwood DDX7015 Headunit -Pioneer TS-A1372R 5-1/4" 3-Way Speakers -Pioneer TS-G1642R 6-1/2" 2-way Speakers -OEM Amp Bypass I ordered these items from Crutchfield (so fitment is...