were my expectations off on my sq system

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Audio / were my expectations off on my sq system (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

dertitan2

Member - Posts: 12

Joined: September 30, 2009

Location: North Carolina, United States

Posted: July 15, 2010 at 12:03 PM / IP Logged

I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, with a Kenwood KDC-X693 Excelon HU, Alpine SPX-13 Pro 5 1/4" Comp Front, Alpine SPR-13C 5 1/4" 2-Way Rear, JL Audio 12" W6v2 in Pro Wedge JL Box, Alpine PDX 4.100 for the fronts and rears, Alpine PDX 1.600 for the Sub, Dynamat on the Front and Rear Doors, Stinger 1 Farad Cap.

The sound quality is great, extremely clean sound, but I expected to get a stronger punch on my low end???

Were my expectations wrong?? Was I thinking about SQ, but in the back of my mind I was expecting BOOM????

Did I choose the wrong type of sub box, should I have gone with a ported one??

Don't get me wrong, I love my system, but I am soooo new to car audio, that I am not sure if I was thinking through the results of a SQ system.

Any advice or council would be helpful??

Thanks

roadshop570

Copper - Posts: 128

This member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.

Joined: August 25, 2009

Location: South Carolina, United States

Posted: July 15, 2010 at 11:32 PM / IP Logged

Just one subwoofer? You have alot of mids and highs now with quality and volume and the trunk is probably well insulated, the vented box would give you more or louder bass if built right, I still would add one more sub with a vened enclosure though.

Chadillac

stevdart

Platinum - Posts: 5,816

This member has been recognized as an authority in Mobile Audio and Video. Click here for more info.

This member consistently provides reliable information

Joined: January 24, 2004

Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Posted: July 15, 2010 at 11:53 PM / IP Logged

6.5's are a big improvement over 5.25's for the front. The midbass punch is part of what you are missing. Otherwise, the stealth box is small and that sub could most likely ( without me looking at all the details) stand being housed in a larger enclosure. And add dynamat to the rear deck and trunk lid, as well.

Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Steven Kephart

Platinum - Posts: 1,737

Joined: November 06, 2003

Location: Oregon, United States

Posted: July 16, 2010 at 1:40 AM / IP Logged

The W6 is a very punchy subwoofer, especially in that box. And it has some incredible output. So I'm thinking your problem might be caused by the environment. Try moving the subwoofer to different locations in your trunk and see if you can find one that works better.

Search for other posts by Steven Kephart

afdanw

Copper - Posts: 74

Joined: August 06, 2010

Location: Oklahoma, United States

Posted: August 07, 2010 at 10:39 AM / IP Logged

I have to agree with stevdart. If you get the correct box, you should notice an improvement from the sub. also 6.5's would be an improvement for your mids, but i see you already have type x and r's so that would more than likely be a very expensive change, so i would start with the box.

soundnsecurity

Gold - Posts: 2,711

Joined: November 10, 2008

Location: Louisiana, United States

Posted: August 07, 2010 at 5:20 PM / IP Logged

stevdart wrote:

i second that.

also, an audiophile system is never perfect right out of the box. it takes a lot of time and a lot of tuning and tweaking to make all of the speakers blend with each other but if you can get it right it is well worth the effort.

Search for other posts by soundnsecurity

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

were my expectations off on my sq system

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.This topic is closed.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.