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<blockquote data-quote="Stingerssx" data-source="post: 8575115" data-attributes="member: 659199"><p>llebcire : I have that problem too with the bass being too boomy (or louder than the mids and highs) at lower volumes. Initially, with the Kicker passive LOC, I tried leaving it that way, then when the volume was lower, bring the SUB down on the head unit. That kind of helped, but it was annoying having to keep adjusting the SUB level all the time. But still, when I get around 25, the sub bass almost disappears. This is why I went with the LC7i (active LOC). Also, down the road, if I want to, I can add more amps and change all speakers. That's the only reason why I went with the 7 not the 2.</p><p></p><p>My amp doesn't have high inputs, so this is why I needed the external LOC.</p><p></p><p>But I just was under the impression that the Acubass feature on LC7i would solve my problem.</p><p></p><p>As for the ANC, did you just cut the two wires for the ANC mic in the front? I've looked into it, and most of the information out there is for the 9th gen. Then there is some for the 8th gen, but it's "unplug the connector, you will lose Bluetooth mic, but...."</p><p></p><p>I only saw once about cutting, or pulling the two for the ANC mic. And I don't remember what color they were.</p><p></p><p>Do you remember? Or, if you get a chance, could you pop off that panel and take a picture?</p><p></p><p>Also, do you get a full amount of frequencies at an equal volume? Meaning do you have a good kick (upper end of bass) and good boom (lower end) at the same volume? Even sitting in my driveway, where it sounds best, my kick isn't playing from the sub at all, and the low end is lacking. There is a good "mid-sub" range that's louder than all the rest.</p><p></p><p>I know I'm asking a lot from a factory head unit, but I mean, it's "Premium", right?</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>strawsy: I actually tried with the DD1. I must have gotten a dud. While trying to set the max volume on the head unit, by probing the speaker wires, (both sub and each rear speaker), it just never picked up the signal. According to Steve Meade, "not all factory head units put out the 1.5 volts needed for the DD1"....</p><p></p><p>Then, when trying to set the input levels from the RCA off the Kicker LOC, it did nothing until a point, then all lights on the DD1 came on. So I backed off the levels and the lights stayed on. Then I unplugged the DD1, and they still stayed on. The lights wouldn't turn off until I turned the DD1 off and then back on. Same thing with the amp outputs. I tried doing this over a period of 2 weeks. Changed batteries, tried other things.</p><p></p><p>I had to send it back.</p><p></p><p>I'm glad that it did work for you. Did you have any problems like this?</p><p></p><p>I thought, since I'm running a amp that puts out over 1000 watts, but tuned down to 600, (since I'm running a single S10L7 with an RMS of 600 watts), I know there's no distortion being produced from the amp.</p><p></p><p>And now since I'm using the LC7i, that "Maximize" light is like having a DD1! That's cool!</p><p></p><p>Do you have the premium stereo? If so, how did you deal with the ANC? And last, is you bass good, or does it roll off? Or not cover the full sub bass range?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for all of your replies!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stingerssx, post: 8575115, member: 659199"] llebcire : I have that problem too with the bass being too boomy (or louder than the mids and highs) at lower volumes. Initially, with the Kicker passive LOC, I tried leaving it that way, then when the volume was lower, bring the SUB down on the head unit. That kind of helped, but it was annoying having to keep adjusting the SUB level all the time. But still, when I get around 25, the sub bass almost disappears. This is why I went with the LC7i (active LOC). Also, down the road, if I want to, I can add more amps and change all speakers. That's the only reason why I went with the 7 not the 2. My amp doesn't have high inputs, so this is why I needed the external LOC. But I just was under the impression that the Acubass feature on LC7i would solve my problem. As for the ANC, did you just cut the two wires for the ANC mic in the front? I've looked into it, and most of the information out there is for the 9th gen. Then there is some for the 8th gen, but it's "unplug the connector, you will lose Bluetooth mic, but...." I only saw once about cutting, or pulling the two for the ANC mic. And I don't remember what color they were. Do you remember? Or, if you get a chance, could you pop off that panel and take a picture? Also, do you get a full amount of frequencies at an equal volume? Meaning do you have a good kick (upper end of bass) and good boom (lower end) at the same volume? Even sitting in my driveway, where it sounds best, my kick isn't playing from the sub at all, and the low end is lacking. There is a good "mid-sub" range that's louder than all the rest. I know I'm asking a lot from a factory head unit, but I mean, it's "Premium", right? Thanks! strawsy: I actually tried with the DD1. I must have gotten a dud. While trying to set the max volume on the head unit, by probing the speaker wires, (both sub and each rear speaker), it just never picked up the signal. According to Steve Meade, "not all factory head units put out the 1.5 volts needed for the DD1".... Then, when trying to set the input levels from the RCA off the Kicker LOC, it did nothing until a point, then all lights on the DD1 came on. So I backed off the levels and the lights stayed on. Then I unplugged the DD1, and they still stayed on. The lights wouldn't turn off until I turned the DD1 off and then back on. Same thing with the amp outputs. I tried doing this over a period of 2 weeks. Changed batteries, tried other things. I had to send it back. I'm glad that it did work for you. Did you have any problems like this? I thought, since I'm running a amp that puts out over 1000 watts, but tuned down to 600, (since I'm running a single S10L7 with an RMS of 600 watts), I know there's no distortion being produced from the amp. And now since I'm using the LC7i, that "Maximize" light is like having a DD1! That's cool! Do you have the premium stereo? If so, how did you deal with the ANC? And last, is you bass good, or does it roll off? Or not cover the full sub bass range? Thanks for all of your replies! [/QUOTE]
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