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speaker distortion at higher volumes

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM


Topic: speaker distortion at higher volumes

Posted By: justodd5
Subject: speaker distortion at higher volumes
Date Posted: June 04, 2007 at 12:28 AM

I have an 03 Denali with:

Kenwood DDX8017

Powerbass Extreme 6.5 component set in the fronts

Pioneer 4 way 6.5 in rear doors

Kicker SSMB8 as my sub run by a Hifonics amp

My problem is at around 25 on the volume all of the speakers start to exhibit bass distortion.  I am inclined to think that the signal is dirty around this area, but I would much appreciate some input from y'all.

Thanks,

Todd




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Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: June 04, 2007 at 1:06 AM

Quite simply you are exceeding the capability of those speakers, with deck power. Add an amp, and use the high pass filter in conjunction with your subs low pass filter.



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Posted By: justodd5
Date Posted: June 04, 2007 at 1:09 AM

So the P-EQ that the Kenwood has won't allow me to dial the bass out of the speakers enough?

Are the amps just more tunable?

thanks,

todd




Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: June 04, 2007 at 1:24 AM
The external amps are more powerful, which is what you need.  If you want good volume level, especially levels that will keep up with your subs, then you need to amplify your front speakers. 


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