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Bradanomics · 05-02-2013, 09:38 PM

So I got it installed today and I have to say, it seems to be really lacking bass. I wonder if the tech turned the gain down to help protect from damaging the BA speakers? Or maybe to help convince me that I need to get a sub? The sound was a lot cleaner, I'm just a bit...underwhelmed. Thoughts?

blink · 05-02-2013, 10:29 PM

Just FYI. Most local shops will overprice subwoofers from my experience. I work in a place that sells all types of subwoofers. Basically they are sold for twice as much as what we get them for. I went to a local shop, and they charged even MORE for the subwoofers than where I work. My advice, check out crutchfield.com. I've found the best prices from the sales they have there. I've also had good experience from them having two subs go bad on me; they replaced both almost a year after purchase overnight.

Bradanomics · 05-02-2013, 11:30 PM

The guy in the shop said he would recommend against using the stock space for a replacement 10. I guess because it would need a box to sound good.

Chris-10 · 05-03-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradanomics

The guy in the shop said he would recommend against using the stock space for a replacement 10. I guess because it would need a box to sound good.

I don't know how big the factory box is but your could get a shallow mount sub, JL makes an awesome sub. I bought all my stuff off of amazon. They beat everyone's price by far.

Chris-10 · 05-03-2013, 06:54 AM

I would check the gain for the sub first. I've got mine turned up about 3/4.

crashprime · 05-03-2013, 08:36 AM

The gain isn't a volume knob. People tend to drive subwoofers into clipping to get their desired volume when they aren't familiar with it ... I'd recommend just grabbing a Digital Multi Meter and measuring your voltage. Quick, easy, quantifiable.

That isn't to say you can't set it by ear ... just that when someone is going into a situation that they're unsatisfied with their SPL and haven't set gains before, they tend to crank it.

Bradanomics · 05-03-2013, 08:40 AM

I have to turn the bass all the way up in the HU to even hear anything, no exaggeration. I think they just have it set to low. I don't want to blow the speakers so I'll have to incrementally test it. I'm not just gonna turn it up to 11.

Twilborne · 05-03-2013, 09:04 AM

With the 700/5 the sub should be on a seperate chanel. You should be able to set the gain on the sub without messing with the other speakers.

Chris-10 · 05-03-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilborne

With the 700/5 the sub should be on a seperate chanel. You should be able to set the gain on the sub without messing with the other speakers.

This^^^ the bass on by HU is at 2.

Bradanomics · 05-03-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris-10

This^^^ the bass on by HU is at 2.

And you have the same amp? And the gain is at 75%?

Chris-10 · 05-03-2013, 01:49 PM

Yep, same JL 700/5 I have a bass knob also to remotely adjust it.

Bradanomics · 05-03-2013, 01:50 PM

Perfect! Thanks. I'll make the adjustment when I get home from work.

Bradanomics · 05-05-2013, 06:37 AM

So I made the change and I'm not too impressed. I think I just need to upgrade the speakers on it and call it a day. I ordered some C5s for the front and looking for a good 300w free air 10 to put in the stock spot. Any suggestions?

2010SSRSM6 · 05-06-2013, 08:54 AM

The only free air sub I've tried was a Kicker, but that was a long time ago.

05-02-2013, 10:29 PM	#16
blink dave Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dewey Beach, Delaware Posts: 292	Just FYI. Most local shops will overprice subwoofers from my experience. I work in a place that sells all types of subwoofers. Basically they are sold for twice as much as what we get them for. I went to a local shop, and they charged even MORE for the subwoofers than where I work. My advice, check out crutchfield.com. I've found the best prices from the sales they have there. I've also had good experience from them having two subs go bad on me; they replaced both almost a year after purchase overnight. __________________

05-03-2013, 06:54 AM	#19
Chris-10 Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,831	I would check the gain for the sub first. I've got mine turned up about 3/4. __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

05-03-2013, 01:49 PM	#25
Chris-10 Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,831	Yep, same JL 700/5 I have a bass knob also to remotely adjust it. __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

05-06-2013, 08:54 AM	#28
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	The only free air sub I've tried was a Kicker, but that was a long time ago. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

05-02-2013, 09:38 PM	#15
Bradanomics Drives: 2013 2LT vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 29	So I got it installed today and I have to say, it seems to be really lacking bass. I wonder if the tech turned the gain down to help protect from damaging the BA speakers? Or maybe to help convince me that I need to get a sub? The sound was a lot cleaner, I'm just a bit...underwhelmed. Thoughts?

05-02-2013, 11:30 PM	#17
Bradanomics Drives: 2013 2LT vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 29	The guy in the shop said he would recommend against using the stock space for a replacement 10. I guess because it would need a box to sound good.

05-03-2013, 08:36 AM	#20
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	The gain isn't a volume knob. People tend to drive subwoofers into clipping to get their desired volume when they aren't familiar with it ... I'd recommend just grabbing a Digital Multi Meter and measuring your voltage. Quick, easy, quantifiable. That isn't to say you can't set it by ear ... just that when someone is going into a situation that they're unsatisfied with their SPL and haven't set gains before, they tend to crank it.

05-03-2013, 08:40 AM	#21
Bradanomics Drives: 2013 2LT vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 29	I have to turn the bass all the way up in the HU to even hear anything, no exaggeration. I think they just have it set to low. I don't want to blow the speakers so I'll have to incrementally test it. I'm not just gonna turn it up to 11.

05-03-2013, 09:04 AM	#22
Twilborne Drives: 2013 Blue Ray Blue 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange Park, Fl. Posts: 376 View My Garage	With the 700/5 the sub should be on a seperate chanel. You should be able to set the gain on the sub without messing with the other speakers.

05-03-2013, 01:50 PM	#26
Bradanomics Drives: 2013 2LT vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 29	Perfect! Thanks. I'll make the adjustment when I get home from work.

05-05-2013, 06:37 AM	#27
Bradanomics Drives: 2013 2LT vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 29	So I made the change and I'm not too impressed. I think I just need to upgrade the speakers on it and call it a day. I ordered some C5s for the front and looking for a good 300w free air 10 to put in the stock spot. Any suggestions?