Is -12db on a subsonic filter enough?

[spokey9]

Looking at my smart3k it only has a -12db slope on the subsonic...is that enough or should I look for a -24 db external option? The box is tuned to 32hz if that matters

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[Original wis]

Normally for an enclosure tuned to 32 Hertz the subsonic can be optional. I have a Smart 3 and that 12db is per octave. So whatever number you set it at, cut that number in half, and that's the number that will actually be -12db lower.

I'd say that unless you're listening to chopped, screwed or rebass you should be fine.

 

[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

Unless you listen to something with crazy subsonics, I think 12db is fine, especially since you're tuned low. I guess you'll know when you do/don't blow your sub.

 

[spokey9]

I listen to some rebassed stuff mostly dj siryn but I play the tracks that are 30hz and up...I play a fair bit of bass 305 though and a lot of those tracks drop into the low 20's high teens...

 

[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

I listen to some rebassed stuff mostly dj siryn but I play the tracks that are 30hz and up...I play a fair bit of bass 305 though and a lot of those tracks drop into the low 20's high teens...

Might want more than 12db.

 

[spokey9]

Any suggestions what to grab...I've been hunting around and basically only finding bass restoration or or multi channel crossovers...

 

[Original wis]

Any suggestions what to grab...I've been hunting around and basically only finding bass restoration or or multi channel crossovers...

DSP works. You can choose 12,24, or 48 I believe. I listen to rebass. I'm having my box tuned to 30 HZ and hard cutoff at 20.

I purchased the Axxess DSP light. It has 24 slope fixed. Which should be fine.

 

[spokey9]

I was hoping to avoid the dsp rabbit hole for a bit longer although that's really looking like my only option

 

[Original wis]

I was hoping to avoid the dsp rabbit hole for a bit longer although that's really looking like my only option

Yeah they're expensive and very detail oriented. But they'll do the job. Another option is shelling out cash for a head unit that can do it. I've heard that there are some but I've never bought one.

 

[spokey9]

Yeah they're expensive and very detail oriented. But they'll do the job. Another option is shelling out cash for a head unit that can do it. I've heard that there are some but I've never bought one.

I just bought my hu because it was supposed to have a light dsp with 31 bands per channel...but t u e pioneer app won't connect and it's all through the app so I'm azzed out on that...

 

[Original wis]

I found the DSP on eBay for 150, still in the box unused. I really lucked out. I'm no expert on head units though. I'd stalk eBay until another deal shows up and take advantage of it.

 

[spokey9]

I found the DSP on eBay for 150, still in the box unused. I really lucked out. I'm no expert on head units though. I'd stalk eBay until another deal shows up and take advantage of it.

That sounds like a plan...thanks wis

 

[Firewalker]

DIYMA always has used/new dsp's up for sale and below what they go for. I picked up a Helix V1 DSP for 120 shipped last year from there. My Dayton I picked up for 70 from parts express refurbished. But DIYMA always has someone selling a dsp at a good price.