Do component speakers run parallel?

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Eh having to fully tune a setup is probably a little to advanced for me anyway, I'm still pretty begginer level as far as car audio goes. I guess it does have the tweeter filter but I haven't used it yet because I don't understand how the HU can tell between a tweeter and a normal speaker. Its all pretty confusing.
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I'm in the same boat man...these other people know whereas to me it's like huh. I'm guessing on the HU it will will tell ya what spkr and either low pass high pass...etc.

SQ isn't something to learn overnight....it takes time to tune and tune right to the ear, to whatever sounds best. As for mine, been playing around with the built in x-over until I feel it sounds good. You might do the same.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Stop telling everyone to set their hpf to 120.... That's a terrible idea.
Plus the ppi 900.4 is rated 145x4 @ 4 ohms and 14.4 volts but dynoed 150 watts rms at 4 ohms per channel at 14.0 volts. Not 190.

ok good to know about the amp but on the xover i was just saying protect speakers more if worried about xtra power, i had to raise hp for my coax anyway..

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

ok good to know about the amp but on the xover i was just saying protect speakers more if worried about xtra power, i had to raise hp for my coax anyway..

Thats what the equalizer is for.

 

[youdoofus]

I guess it does have the tweeter filter but I haven't used it yet because I don't understand how the HU can tell between a tweeter and a normal speaker.
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99.999% sure it cant by itself

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Thats what the equalizer is for.

so set all low freqs on eq to - set hp lower?

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

so set all low freqs on eq to - set hp lower?

No. You are talking about overpowering your speakers. You do not run higher than optimal power, and then try to offset it with higher xover points or lower EQ settings. You adjust the gain on your amp to dial the amp down to optimal power range, and then set the HPF as low as possible (or to properly blend with the substage) and adjust EQ settings to the environment and your listening tastes. Don't create a problem and then tie your hands on your fine tuning adjustments trying to fix it.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

No. You are talking about overpowering your speakers. You do not run higher than optimal power, and then try to offset it with higher xover points or lower EQ settings. You adjust the gain on your amp to dial the amp down to optimal power range, and then set the HPF as low as possible (or to properly blend with the substage) and adjust EQ settings to the environment and your listening tastes. Don't create a problem and then tie your hands on your fine tuning adjustments trying to fix it.

yeah for op that work.. i just haev hu power my sq coax distort with rebassed music so i have hp at 150, i lowered it to 100 and dropped lowest 2 eq freqs to -7 today seems to work but idk what diff is either 1 kills low freqs, i let sub pay up to 130-150 to cover it.. not the same as having 100rms to each $200 comp but don't sound bad since speakers were $40 set..

 

[Suitercrew]

Geez idk if I've been doing it wrong this whole time but I have my subs lowpass filter set at 55hz I believe with a 12db slope. That's why I have my mids highpass set at 55hz

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Geez idk if I've been doing it wrong this whole time but I have my subs lowpass filter set at 55hz I believe with a 12db slope. That's why I have my mids highpass set at 55hz
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i'd set sub at least 80 u missing a little bass., 55 seems low for hp, most just do 80..

 

[Suitercrew]

i'd set sub at least 80 u missing a little bass., 55 seems low for hp, most just do 80..

Ill try that when I get off work. I personally never minded having the sub play a little higher but I also use to fade my rear louder then my fronts until I learned most people do the opposite so I've been trying a whole bunch of different setups.
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[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

yeah for op that work.. i just haev hu power my sq coax distort with rebassed music so i have hp at 150, i lowered it to 100 and dropped lowest 2 eq freqs to -7 today seems to work but idk what diff is either 1 kills low freqs, i let sub pay up to 130-150 to cover it.. not the same as having 100rms to each $200 comp but don't sound bad since speakers were $40 set..

Then, no offense, but dont give people advice on how top set up their system based on how your $40 coax set reacts.

You asked what the difference is between lower amplifier gains, and lowering EQ settings. I already explained how this method would diminish your tuning flexibility. It would also create a non-linear reduction in power across the frequency spectrum, since EQ's filter on a slope just like crossovers. It is simply silly to create a problem by overdriving your speakers unnecessarily, and then trying to fix the problem with your EQ. That is nothing but a fundamental flaw in setting up your system based on a lack of understanding amplifier gains.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Then, no offense, but dont give people advice on how top set up their system based on how your $40 coax set reacts.
You asked what the difference is between lower amplifier gains, and lowering EQ settings. I already explained how this method would diminish your tuning flexibility. It would also create a non-linear reduction in power across the frequency spectrum, since EQ's filter on a slope just like crossovers. It is simply silly to create a problem by overdriving your speakers unnecessarily, and then trying to fix the problem with your EQ. That is nothing but a fundamental flaw in setting up your system based on a lack of understanding amplifier gains.

i wasn't the 1 that told him to use the eq..

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

i wasn't the 1 that told him to use the eq..

I realize that. You were the one telling him to raise his HPF to accommodate incorrect gain settings. And you were asking for clarification on the EQ idea. I lumped all the bad advice into one reply.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

How is using the EQ to lower mid bass a bad idea?

 

[Suitercrew]

Hey why does oem load make a difference when picking the size speaker wire your using. Like I know you need bigger wire when running lower ohms but I thought the lower the ohm the less resistance so shouldn't it be the opposite?

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