Help! How can I tune my bass?

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Topic: Help! How can I tune my bass?

Posted By: listedone8
Subject: Help! How can I tune my bass?
Date Posted: March 12, 2003 at 11:10 PM

I have installed 2x12s in my trunk. My amp that powers them has three settings on it: Frequency, Bass Boost, and Gain. I have a Kenwood Excellon 815 head unit which seems to have all the nonfadable channel controls that I need. My question is how do I tune it to get the right bass levels in my car. I have a 2001 Beetle which is a hatchback. I have taken my car to a few local car audio shops and each guy made it sound really bad. I listen to mostly rap and techno..... Can anyone give me some advise?

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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: March 17, 2003 at 9:14 AM

Wrong forum--shoulda posted in Car Audio. ANYWAYS, since you're already here... posted_image

We need to know what kind of subs you have. (model number?). Also what type of enclosure they're in and preferably the enclosure's dimensions.

Posted By: listedone8
Date Posted: March 17, 2003 at 9:43 AM

I have 2 Premier dvc 12s in a sealed box. Each sub has its own air space at about 1.2 cubic ft.

Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: March 18, 2003 at 8:38 PM

Okie well at least you've got basically the correct volume.

What do you mean when you say it sounds bad? Distorted? Too punchy? Resonating? Too muddy?

Posted By: sracing85
Date Posted: March 19, 2003 at 4:48 PM

could you have maybe wired the voice coils wrong or the bass boost up to high ??