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<blockquote data-quote="jrotary" data-source="post: 4087774" data-attributes="member: 585709">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 adjustments confuse me a little...in the treble and middle settings I can clearly tell the difference between say the 10khz and 12khz adjustments.However, it&#039;s more difficult to tell the difference in the bass adjustments.&nbsp; The 60hz 70hz 80hz and 100hz settings all sound the same at a given level (+3 for example).&nbsp; Should it not sound different?I assume it&#039;s because of my crossover setting - I&#039;m running the high pass through the HU at 60hz front and 80hz rear (fader with slight front bias).&nbsp; With these crossover settings, I assume adjusting the 60hz or 70hz frequency band of bass in the equalizer will have no effect since I&#039;m blocking these signals.&nbsp; Can someone confirm this?This keeps the sound stage up front and the bass in the doors pretty punchy, even with no deadening (must help that it&#039;s a new car).&nbsp; With settings reversed at 80hz front 60hz rear the bass in back is too boomy in my opinionOverall, it sounds pretty good...it could use a sub to even everything out though.&nbsp; The OEM sub was good for that...I lost it with the amp bypass.&nbsp; Perhaps one of those small powered subs are a good idea.&nbsp; Like this:<a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=51000&amp;amp;i=113KSCSW1&amp;amp;tp=114" target="_blank">http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=51000&amp;amp;i=113KSCSW1&amp;amp;tp=114</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="jrotary, post: 4087774, member: 585709"] 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 adjustments confuse me a little...in the treble and middle settings I can clearly tell the difference between say the 10khz and 12khz adjustments. However, it's more difficult to tell the difference in the bass adjustments. The 60hz 70hz 80hz and 100hz settings all sound the same at a given level (+3 for example). Should it not sound different? I assume it's because of my crossover setting - I'm running the high pass through the HU at 60hz front and 80hz rear (fader with slight front bias). With these crossover settings, I assume adjusting the 60hz or 70hz frequency band of bass in the equalizer will have no effect since I'm blocking these signals. Can someone confirm this? This keeps the sound stage up front and the bass in the doors pretty punchy, even with no deadening (must help that it's a new car). With settings reversed at 80hz front 60hz rear the bass in back is too boomy in my opinion Overall, it sounds pretty good...it could use a sub to even everything out though. The OEM sub was good for that...I lost it with the amp bypass. Perhaps one of those small powered subs are a good idea. Like this: [URL="http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=51000&i=113KSCSW1&tp=114"]http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=51000&i=113KSCSW1&tp=114[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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