Need Help Tuning my System
03-30-2008, 10:49 AM
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03-30-2008, 11:02 AM
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The best solution for the missing low bass is to use a subwoofer with your system. You could go with one of those under-the-seat ones available from Kenwood or others, or go with a larger one in the trunk. As the owner of the DIYSubwoofers site, it should be easy to guess what I plan to do :-).
I'm based in the West Indies - we drive on the left :-).
03-31-2008, 01:39 PM
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Ok, is the problem really excessive midrange, or a lack of low bass? :-). If you're looking for the same low bass response you got from the stock speakers, then you're likely not going to get it - I haven't tested them yet, but I'm guessing that the stock units are a high-Q design with a resonant peak in the lower bass, I guess to compensate for the lossy door location.
I really appreciate you taking the time to help me with this
04-03-2008, 08:39 AM
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I'm not to familiar with the 9887's features/functions.
From your description of the sound i have found that generaly too much mid will be in the range of 250 to 500 hz, that is the frequency range that will generally tire your ears out and give the sound too much mid range weight.
As for TA, this feature delays sound going to each speaker to give the impression that you are sitting at an equal distance from either speaker, thus, replicating a home audio setup where you can move your seat. Generally it isset in MS (milliseconds), you would delay sound to the left side of the car, so that the wave from the left and right side arrive at your ears at the same time.
X-Over, since you are not running any sub, you could cross the speakers you have now over at 60Hz, they will most likely not be responsive under that frequency and this will allow you to play music at a higher volume without wasting power that is used to produce frequencies that are below the Fs (roll off frequency) off your speakers.
From your description of the sound i have found that generaly too much mid will be in the range of 250 to 500 hz, that is the frequency range that will generally tire your ears out and give the sound too much mid range weight.
As for TA, this feature delays sound going to each speaker to give the impression that you are sitting at an equal distance from either speaker, thus, replicating a home audio setup where you can move your seat. Generally it isset in MS (milliseconds), you would delay sound to the left side of the car, so that the wave from the left and right side arrive at your ears at the same time.
X-Over, since you are not running any sub, you could cross the speakers you have now over at 60Hz, they will most likely not be responsive under that frequency and this will allow you to play music at a higher volume without wasting power that is used to produce frequencies that are below the Fs (roll off frequency) off your speakers.
I hope I haven't confused you, I know you're not familiar w/ 9887 setup, but should I set up High, Mid, & Low X-Over's to 60Hz?
04-03-2008, 05:07 PM
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The Crossover on the 9887 can operate in two modes 4.2ch (F/R/Sub) or 2.2ch (3-way). Yours should be set for 4.2ch.
This setting will give you a separate highpass filter for your front speakers and rear speakers. "High" will adjust your front speakers and "Mid" will adjust your rear. "Low" will provide a lowpass filter for when you add a sub.
Your speakers are rated to 65Hz so you could try a 63Hz setting with a steep slope (24db) or if they can't handle that you may need to try a 80Hz setting with a more gradual slope 18db or 12db.
Your amp also has a crossover so you may want to check that it's disabled.
Hope that helps.
This setting will give you a separate highpass filter for your front speakers and rear speakers. "High" will adjust your front speakers and "Mid" will adjust your rear. "Low" will provide a lowpass filter for when you add a sub.
Your speakers are rated to 65Hz so you could try a 63Hz setting with a steep slope (24db) or if they can't handle that you may need to try a 80Hz setting with a more gradual slope 18db or 12db.
Your amp also has a crossover so you may want to check that it's disabled.
Hope that helps.
04-04-2008, 11:23 AM
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The Crossover on the 9887 can operate in two modes 4.2ch (F/R/Sub) or 2.2ch (3-way). Yours should be set for 4.2ch.
This setting will give you a separate highpass filter for your front speakers and rear speakers. "High" will adjust your front speakers and "Mid" will adjust your rear. "Low" will provide a lowpass filter for when you add a sub.
Your speakers are rated to 65Hz so you could try a 63Hz setting with a steep slope (24db) or if they can't handle that you may need to try a 80Hz setting with a more gradual slope 18db or 12db.
Your amp also has a crossover so you may want to check that it's disabled.
Hope that helps.
This setting will give you a separate highpass filter for your front speakers and rear speakers. "High" will adjust your front speakers and "Mid" will adjust your rear. "Low" will provide a lowpass filter for when you add a sub.
Your speakers are rated to 65Hz so you could try a 63Hz setting with a steep slope (24db) or if they can't handle that you may need to try a 80Hz setting with a more gradual slope 18db or 12db.
Your amp also has a crossover so you may want to check that it's disabled.
Hope that helps.
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