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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Subsonic filter add on?

What is the simplest and cheapest way to add an adjustable frequency subsonic filter to an amp that doesn't have one?

I want to filter out all frequencies below the tuning frequency of my ported sub box.

I keep seeing these digital bass processors but have no idea what they are or what they do, or if they'll even do what I'm looking for.
Old May 4, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Buy an external active crossover, or use a HU that has a built-in crossover.

You can find basic crossovers such as the AudioControl 2XS or Coustic XM-series for relatively cheap if you look around.
Old May 4, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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you can buy my Alpine amp that has selectable 15Hz and 30Hz Subsonic filter
Old May 5, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Well the head unit I just bought doesn't have it built in, so I need an add-on.

I guess I'm supposed to be looking for an external crossover, even though I only have a amp for my sub, not my highs and mids?
Old May 5, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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http://www.hlabs.com/products/crossover/
Old May 5, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Phoenix Gold Bass Cube. You get a 1band EQ for the bass and an adjustable infrasonic filter.
Old May 5, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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www.audiocontrol.com, have a look through their website as there is huge number of devices that will work for you. Couple up a line driver, crossover and subsonic filter for example.
Old May 5, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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That Phoenix Gold Bass Cube seems to be the best solution to my problem so far.

Very simple and in a single device like I want, but I don't know if it's cheap or not.

All I really need is a subsonic filter here... The EQ is a bonus that would help with the lack of bass from my factory speakers in the frequency range of 80Hz or so where the amp crossover kicks in.

I need to know where I can buy these things though as well. For a REASONABLE price... On the cosumer end that is, not the seller.
$35 is a good starting point.
Old May 5, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Check ebay for cheap prices.

Newbie time!!! -> Why do we run a subsonic filter and what should we set it at?
Old May 7, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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I'm not finding any cheap prices on that Bass Cube anywhere. Kind of frustrating.

I did find this though...

eBay.ca: SOUNDSTREAM PQ-7 BAND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER CROSSOVER EQ (item 120115043391 end time 07-May-07 19:31:16 EDT)

Probably wouldn't fit my definition of simple, but it seems to be cheaper than the bass cube.
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