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Old 12-17-2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MTT
im not saying lets leave tuning out of it at all....
lemme try to explain differently...
its like the subs hits the 40-50hz range really well deep and loud
but the 50-80range it doesn't (not sure those numbers even make sense but just making a point.)
The "leaving tuning out of it' wasn't directed at you. Just thought I would mention that. It was directed at zinger002.
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Old 12-17-2006, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Prolifik
actually the driver size doesnt matter. people who say 10's sound 'tighter' than 12's dont know wtf they are saying. its all in the tuning, not the driver size.
Believe me...I feel your pain when I read things like this. Turns out you have more patience than I do.
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Old 12-17-2006, 11:58 PM
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Let us know when you try something if it works out!
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Old 12-18-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by df.dima
I wanted to mention that, but I don't feel like offending anyone.
I wouldn't comment on midbass, since I've never heard that components set.

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If you have time and if you want to, we can meet up for a listen, since we are both in Kitchener. Let me know. It's always fun to see someone else's install and hear it .

that would be awesome, "install'??...lol....all thrown in poorly except doors....but yeah if you're into I'd much appreciate your opinion....lemme know when and where....and thank you.
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Old 12-18-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoke_31
Let us know when you try something if it works out!
sadly, i took my buddies 10w0 in a truck wedge and put in my back seat and i liked it better than mine sounds....lol....so far havent tried anything else but i will mess with the box size a little n see.

...thanx again for all the help, eases the frustration a little knowing eventually i might be happy...lol
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Old 12-18-2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoke_31
Let us know when you try something if it works out!
so i read a tutorial on setting gains with a DMM, i went through it, made a test tone cd at 65hz and went and adjusted my gains to the recommended settings, well that made a huge difference, problem is, to get the proper volt reading my gains are set to very nearly max (doesnt seem right to me) but now the subs actually pound! not thrilled with the overall sound as i feel im still missing midbass, when i turn the subs off and set up the front components to where i think they sound best then i turn on the sub, im still feeling im missing something, not sure if its tightness, midbass (although the 6's in the doors seem to be playing low enough).....oh crap i dunno...but the gain setting was a start at least i now know they will play at the volume i want...i will play with settings and EQ until i can get around to playing with box size/shape and style (ported/sealed)....

any other suggestions in the meantime would still be greatly appreciated (except the pm's that i need to get rid of my JL stuff (im not ready to do that quite yet))

...thanks in advance
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Old 12-19-2006, 12:52 AM
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If you need to run with the gains almost full out you might want to think about saving up for a larger amp. From what I've heard, its not a good thing to run with the gain jacked but
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Old 12-19-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoke_31
If you need to run with the gains almost full out you might want to think about saving up for a larger amp. From what I've heard, its not a good thing to run with the gain jacked but
agreed, and in the market as we speak...thanx
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Old 12-19-2006, 07:31 PM
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Sweet deal man. Let us know what you get!
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Old 12-19-2006, 10:40 PM
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your JL's are ok subs for rap n crap..they like to play low because of their low FS but have a problem staying tight because their suspension is extremely weak( soft)... the true honest suggestion for rock is make that box smaller... you're at 1.1 cubes total? or left over after sub displacement?


if your amp has it...turn on the subsonic filter set it in the mid 30hz range and let the crossover run around 75-85hz( depending on the slope of it)...that should electronically help tighten the sound... atleast untill you get a chance to play with the box... depending how tight u want that w3 to play id say try 0.8 to as low as 0.6 cubes... but thats after sub displacement... and give a little bit of fibrefill to smothen the edge a little
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