What should my subwoofer be set at crossover wise?

[ls1pimp 10+ year member]

Right now it seems to be too low, it isn't playing any of the bass notes except the really low ones. My amplifier and my head unit both have a low pass filter, so which one should I use? Also, the sub is a 12 inch 2005 RE XXX in a ported enclosure. What should i set it to? Thanks.

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[joetama 5,000+ posts]

60Hz-80Hz is usually a good place to start....

And use your headunit.... Just use the one on the amp as a "in case shit" extra crossover in case there is some high frequency signal that gets bleed down the sub outs...

 

[ls1pimp 10+ year member]

60Hz-80Hz is usually a good place to start....
And use your headunit.... Just use the one on the amp as a "in case shit" extra crossover in case there is some high frequency signal that gets bleed down the sub outs...

hmm weird, because its at 80 now, and it doesn't sound liek it is playing all of the sub frequencies?

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

hmm weird, because its at 80 now, and it doesn't sound liek it is playing all of the sub frequencies?

Well you can try it higher.....

Also check to make sure you don't have the Low-Pass set too low on the amp....

 

[kballa422 10+ year member]

maybe its in the box, my 15 xxx really lacks on the upper end, but its a sacrifice im willing to make bc it KILLS the lows!

 

[jacka 10+ year member]

are you using the crossover on your HU in addition to the one on your amplifier?