new type-e setup

[JeepCreepin96 10+ year member]

Hey, i just got my first subs in my '96 cherokee. 2 10" Alpine Type-E's, vented box, and an Alpine M450 Amp. First impressions are, this system is loud as hell and i think its pretty awesome. Just one question though, is there a way to maybe turn down the bass a little on the amp or the sub somehow, not going through the HU? Its not that the bass is too much, its just i can barely hear the words to the song, all i hear is the bass. If you could let me know that would be great. Where i got them installed they have this bass knob thing im not quite sure what its called but it hooks up to the amp, but i figured id ask for another way before i have to spend $60 or so to get it. Thanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[munchies 10+ year member]

either get new door speakers or turn the gains down on the amp

 

[Raven 10+ year member]

Did you install it all yourself?

Anyway, quick & easy solution is to drop the gain on your sub amp. Just set it by ear to where it sounds the best to you.

 

[JeepCreepin96 10+ year member]

New door speakers are comming. No i did not install this myself. Im new to car audio stuff so im not quite sure how this is done. I see this knob kinda thing that says gain and its between 1/2 and 3/4 to max. Can i just turn it back with my hand, or do i need to use a screw driver? I didnt look more closely because as i was doing this, it started to rain. Thanks

 

[Raven 10+ year member]

Keep it out of the rain for sure. If you can turn it by hand, turn it by hand. If it looks more like you need a flathead screwdriver (My amp does) then use a flathead screwdriver.

It's been raining on and off. And it's cold. Not a great day for the DIY-er and his vehicle. I had planned on building a(nother) box today before I caught drift of the weather, now I'm here sitting on my *** and surfing CA.com.

 

[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

Yes, go with the above suggestions. You can make your system blend better togeather until you can improve your front stage. Those type E subs don't get talked about to much here, but thery are really good subs for the money. Good sq and do get loud for what you pay for them.

 

[JeepCreepin96 10+ year member]

yep thanks. I think these things bang, vented box and they are awesome. I adjusted the gain down, and also the bass eq. is this good, or should i have not adjusted bass? thanks