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<blockquote data-quote="Oldbasshead" data-source="post: 8839502" data-attributes="member: 688756"><p>So I have a unique question. Well, hell, it may not be that unique these days, but it's got me a little stumped. Is anyone successfully moderating frequencies on a single crossover that is running two different sub amps in two different boxes?</p><p></p><p>Hear me out on this. I know it's stupid, but there's a method behind my madness. I installed a single 10" Kicker Solobaric and 800W Kicker amp in my little 2019 Mazda 3 about a year ago when I got back into installing aftermarket components. The Kicker actually sounds impressive for being such a tiny little beastie, but it lacked that soul-shaking deep bass that I was after. So I switched to a 1500W amp and two 12's. Got that bass that rattles your bones, but the I missed those sweet frequencies from the Kicker. So I added it back to the mix. Zero trunk space aside, it sounds absolutely insane now. People expect to see a Yukon blasting some 18's at red lights when I pull up. The look on their face when they see it's me is priceless.</p><p></p><p>Anyhow, sorry for rambling. I run my RCA's through a SSL 3-way crossover, which runs to my Memphis PRXA1500.1, then daisy chains to my Kicker 800. I'm only using the bass ins/outs on the crossover since the rest of my car is currently just a stock Bose 13-speaker system with the factory amp. I'm running into issues where the 55'ish Hz range will just about rattle your soul from your body, but the higher frequencies that my Kicker handles really well is cut off, otherwise my bass is just a muddy mess. I can't seem to find a balance and it's driving me mad.</p><p></p><p>Should I split the incoming RCA's and have my 12's running through the sub channel, and my 10 running to the rear channel? Would that make any difference? The rear channel is very limited on available functions, but at this point I'm willing to try anything to get things sounding "right" to my ears.</p><p></p><p>Also, just for the record, I'm drawing up plans for a custom enclosure, so the monstrosity that's in my trunk will eventually be tamed. But, for now, I'm trying to work with what I've got.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldbasshead, post: 8839502, member: 688756"] So I have a unique question. Well, hell, it may not be that unique these days, but it's got me a little stumped. Is anyone successfully moderating frequencies on a single crossover that is running two different sub amps in two different boxes? Hear me out on this. I know it's stupid, but there's a method behind my madness. I installed a single 10" Kicker Solobaric and 800W Kicker amp in my little 2019 Mazda 3 about a year ago when I got back into installing aftermarket components. The Kicker actually sounds impressive for being such a tiny little beastie, but it lacked that soul-shaking deep bass that I was after. So I switched to a 1500W amp and two 12's. Got that bass that rattles your bones, but the I missed those sweet frequencies from the Kicker. So I added it back to the mix. Zero trunk space aside, it sounds absolutely insane now. People expect to see a Yukon blasting some 18's at red lights when I pull up. The look on their face when they see it's me is priceless. Anyhow, sorry for rambling. I run my RCA's through a SSL 3-way crossover, which runs to my Memphis PRXA1500.1, then daisy chains to my Kicker 800. I'm only using the bass ins/outs on the crossover since the rest of my car is currently just a stock Bose 13-speaker system with the factory amp. I'm running into issues where the 55'ish Hz range will just about rattle your soul from your body, but the higher frequencies that my Kicker handles really well is cut off, otherwise my bass is just a muddy mess. I can't seem to find a balance and it's driving me mad. Should I split the incoming RCA's and have my 12's running through the sub channel, and my 10 running to the rear channel? Would that make any difference? The rear channel is very limited on available functions, but at this point I'm willing to try anything to get things sounding "right" to my ears. Also, just for the record, I'm drawing up plans for a custom enclosure, so the monstrosity that's in my trunk will eventually be tamed. But, for now, I'm trying to work with what I've got. [/QUOTE]
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