What is wrong with my setup that causes my mids to be so quiet?

[hclpfan 10+ year member]

Hey guys,

So I've been using the below setup for a little over a year now and I've had one continuous complaint about it around sound quality. I run almost exclusively on Bluetooth from my phone (but have also tried AUX) and for some reason, I literally can't even hear my front door speakers at all (I actually find myself reaching down and feeling the door pretty often to confirm they are even moving). I feel like I'm basically running 50% tweeters and 50% subs. I know there is no way that should be the case but no matter what settings on my deck I try and mess with I can't really get any improvement.

I have tried taking it by Car Toys who did my install (I know...sorry) and they blame it on my deck not having enough equalizer options and saying my only option is buying a new deck. I'm not opposed to spending a few bucks to get this issue fixed but I'm worried I'd just be throwing money away upgrading the deck. If that is incorrect please let me know. Here is my setup:

Deck: Alpine CDE-HD137BT

Front Speakers: JL Audio C3-650 Convertible Component/Coaxial Speakers

Front Amp: JL Audio JX 360/2

Back Speakers: Stock Infinity

Subwoofers: 2x JL Audio 12w3v3

Subwoofer Amp: JL Audio 500/1

Is there some magical setting I need to find in order to fix this or am I really at the mercy of my dated deck?

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[CSCStang]

I'm sure you've tried the fade, right? Have they always been quiet? Check the gain setting on your 360/2. If it's really low, very slowly turn it clockwise and see if you get more volume. If so, set it with a digital multimeter. Even a simple 3 band eq won't make the sound near silent.

 

[gstokes]

I've been using the below setup for a little over a year now and I've had one continuous complaint about it around sound quality. I run almost exclusively on Bluetooth from my phone (but have also tried AUX) and for some reason, I literally can't even hear my front door speakers at all ..
Deck: Alpine CDE-HD137BT

Front Speakers: JL Audio C3-650 Convertible Component/Coaxial Speakers

Front Amp: JL Audio JX 360/2

Back Speakers: Stock Infinity

Subwoofers: 2x JL Audio 12w3v3

Subwoofer Amp: JL Audio 500/1

what's the connection with the back speakers, what vehicle comes stock with infinity speakers in the back ?

what impedance are the infinity speakers ?

what are the infinity speakers hooked up too ?

low level or high level interconnect between receiver and amplifier ?

are the C3-650's setup as component or coaxial ?

post picture of the front amplifier with current settings displayed..

 

[Joseph7195 10+ year member]

I like you @gstokes ; . You've definitely troubleshooted before.

 

[mrpep]

I would disconnect the radio from the power completely and plug it back in a few minutes later so it can default to factory settings, this would rule out a setting. Then I would question the amp that powers these speakers and the settings on the amp.