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<blockquote data-quote="twpetry" data-source="post: 7308989" data-attributes="member: 632820"><p>My setup just doesnt seem to have as much punch as i thought it should. I could really care less about volume I just want them to HIT really hard. I like to feel the bass in my chest. Maybe i'm just expecting to much from my gear, i know its not real high end but it still should get the job done right?</p><p></p><p>2000 Mercury Cougar (2DR hatchback coupe)</p><p></p><p>2 12" Kicker CompVRs aluminized dual 2-ohm</p><p></p><p>Kenwood KAC-9105D amp 900w rms @ 2 ohms</p><p></p><p>Sealed box ~1.35cu per chamber</p><p></p><p>EFX 4 gauge amp wiring kit</p><p></p><p>Kenwood KAC-448U hu</p><p></p><p>Subs are wired like:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/woofer_wizard/2_2ohmDVC_2ohm.gif" target="_blank">http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/woofer_wizard/2_2ohmDVC_2ohm.gif</a></p><p></p><p>Head unit settings:</p><p></p><p>Bass Boost off</p><p></p><p>Bass EQ set to 0</p><p></p><p>Low Pass filter set to "Through"</p><p></p><p>Subwoofer gain never set higher than 0db</p><p></p><p>Amp settings:</p><p></p><p>Phase 0*</p><p></p><p>Low pass filter ~100hz</p><p></p><p>Infrasonic filter 15hz</p><p></p><p>Bass boost 12db (@40hz)</p><p></p><p>Gain ~2/3 up</p><p></p><p>Gain was set using a DMM to ~42v output from a 0db 50hz test tone</p><p></p><p>Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="twpetry, post: 7308989, member: 632820"] My setup just doesnt seem to have as much punch as i thought it should. I could really care less about volume I just want them to HIT really hard. I like to feel the bass in my chest. Maybe i'm just expecting to much from my gear, i know its not real high end but it still should get the job done right? 2000 Mercury Cougar (2DR hatchback coupe) 2 12" Kicker CompVRs aluminized dual 2-ohm Kenwood KAC-9105D amp 900w rms @ 2 ohms Sealed box ~1.35cu per chamber EFX 4 gauge amp wiring kit Kenwood KAC-448U hu Subs are wired like: [URL="http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/woofer_wizard/2_2ohmDVC_2ohm.gif"]http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/woofer_wizard/2_2ohmDVC_2ohm.gif[/URL] Head unit settings: Bass Boost off Bass EQ set to 0 Low Pass filter set to "Through" Subwoofer gain never set higher than 0db Amp settings: Phase 0* Low pass filter ~100hz Infrasonic filter 15hz Bass boost 12db (@40hz) Gain ~2/3 up Gain was set using a DMM to ~42v output from a 0db 50hz test tone Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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