need car audio help! - Blu-ray Forum

rubberghost · 12-19-2008, 01:48 AM

i just spent $2500 on a new system for my Xterra and i'm disappointed. it doesn't hit very hard. i also thought the bass would sound tighter. this is what i have.

Pioneer AVIC-F700BT
Rockford Fosgate P3 Punch, 12"
Kicker 500 watt amp
Kicker 6.5" in rear
Kicker DS680 6"x8"

do i need a bigger amp or what?

any help. thanks.

mdabb · 12-19-2008, 03:42 AM

Check the gain on the amp as well as the phase control and x-over cuttoff. Set the cuttoff to 60 hz. Is your sub(s) forward facing or towards the rear ???

BStecke · 12-19-2008, 03:49 AM

What's the model number on that Kicker amp?

mdabb · 12-19-2008, 04:07 AM

Also if you have two subs, what kind of box are they in ??? Sometimes boxes do not have dividers in them and you have to wire the speakers out of phase.

.......... and depending on which amp you have, the ohm rating of your sub(s) and whether they are dual voice coil or not. You very well could have some wiring options and be able to get the most power out of your amp.

rubberghost · 12-25-2008, 05:29 PM

thanks for the advice. i just found some bass control device they installed in a hidden place. now my eyeballs vibrate. problem solved.

12-19-2008, 01:48 AM	#1
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	need car audio help! i just spent $2500 on a new system for my Xterra and i'm disappointed. it doesn't hit very hard. i also thought the bass would sound tighter. this is what i have. Pioneer AVIC-F700BT Rockford Fosgate P3 Punch, 12" Kicker 500 watt amp Kicker 6.5" in rear Kicker DS680 6"x8" do i need a bigger amp or what? any help. thanks.

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12-19-2008, 03:42 AM	#2
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	Check the gain on the amp as well as the phase control and x-over cuttoff. Set the cuttoff to 60 hz. Is your sub(s) forward facing or towards the rear ???

12-19-2008, 03:49 AM	#3
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	What's the model number on that Kicker amp?

12-19-2008, 04:07 AM	#4
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	Also if you have two subs, what kind of box are they in ??? Sometimes boxes do not have dividers in them and you have to wire the speakers out of phase. .......... and depending on which amp you have, the ohm rating of your sub(s) and whether they are dual voice coil or not. You very well could have some wiring options and be able to get the most power out of your amp.

12-25-2008, 05:29 PM	#5
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	thanks for the advice. i just found some bass control device they installed in a hidden place. now my eyeballs vibrate. problem solved.

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