weird thing happening with my system

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Topic: weird thing happening with my system

Posted By: tylerdts
Subject: weird thing happening with my system
Date Posted: February 16, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Alright so I got my system a couple weeks ago and have to say it thumps pretty hard but i notice when I turn the volume up it hits a certain point where i can no longer "feel" the bass, I just hear it and when I turn it back down it goes right back to the way it was. Any suggestions? posted_image

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2001 Cadillac Deville DTS
DB Drive A4 2400D Amp(1-Ohm)
2x 15" Earthquake Tremor-X 1-Ohm
Dual 15" Ported Box

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Sounds like you're finding the clipping point of the amp or of your head unit. Try setting the gain properly and see if it's better. (See Hot Topic forum for how to.)

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Posted By: tylerdts
Date Posted: February 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Alright, I'll check that out..I also forgot to mention that it only does it on select songs, I really don't know how to explain it. I will take a video later to see if the mic pics up the difference.

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2001 Cadillac Deville DTS
DB Drive A4 2400D Amp(1-Ohm)
2x 15" Earthquake Tremor-X 1-Ohm
Dual 15" Ported Box

Posted By: equilibrium1990
Date Posted: February 16, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Gain on amp, Sub volume on H/U most likely :-) +1 to Dyhon

Posted By: flobee4
Date Posted: February 16, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Just a stab in the dark, but worth saying. The "loud" feature on head units does the same thing. If you have "loud" on, then you will be bass heavy up to a certain volume. Then once you make it louder then that point, the "loud" feature is automatically disable until you go back under that point again. If that's the case, your crossover points, gains and EQ settings will need to be readjusted with the "loud" feature off.

Frank

Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: February 17, 2012 at 12:54 AM

Good point - "Loud" is usually intended to boost bass at lower volumes.

Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 17, 2012 at 9:16 AM

First set your gain properly and then report back.

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