:wtf: Aftermarket system = no bass:wtf:

SmokeEater829 · 01-23-2008, 08:10 PM

I had an amp and new speakers installed in the doors of my truck. Kept the stock HU. Now the system is very loud and clear, but there is almnost no bass. My stock speakers had better bass. What gives??

rgregory1965 · 01-23-2008, 08:12 PM

Did the installer cap them off.....That means they added a capacitor to only alow mids and hi's to come thru?

Common practice so you dont blow them.

Rick Guess · 01-23-2008, 08:22 PM

tell them to remove it or you will think mean things about them

**vipzach** · 01-23-2008, 08:30 PM

What brand of amp and speakers? Models #'s

SmokeEater829 · 01-23-2008, 09:17 PM

No bass blockers installed. The amp is a RF 400w X 4 channel. The speakers are TMA. Total Mobile Audio made by JL Audio.

**tech12volt** · 01-23-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeEater829

No bass blockers installed. The amp is a RF 400w X 4 channel. The speakers are TMA. Total Mobile Audio made by JL Audio.

the amp has a crossover on it and they used it to keep you from blowing the speakers. Noone explained this to you before the install. NICE REAL NICE> Time to add a sub buddy. Or you can have them switch the amp to full pass and turn it way down.

bottlebaby · 01-23-2008, 09:35 PM

ur in need of a sub at least just do 1 10 and it will only take up half of the under the back seat

SmokeEater829 · 01-23-2008, 09:36 PM

I guess I'll have to bring it back to them and have them change the crossover on the amp. I'm trying to stay away from subs because I don't want to lose the space under the rear seats. I was considering putting a sub under the passenger front seat, but it seems that nobody thinks thats a good idea. I don't know what to do if they can't make it sound better. Starting to feel like I wasted almost $600.00

bottlebaby · 01-23-2008, 09:46 PM

i am not sure what speakers you have? was this stuff u already had or stuff u bought from the shop? some speakers are going to have better mid bass than others...

SmokeEater829 · 01-23-2008, 09:48 PM

The amp i already had. The speakers are new. Listened to them in the shop on a 100 watt amp and an aftermarket HU and they sounded great. But in the truck, no bass.

**tech12volt** · 01-23-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeEater829

I guess I'll have to bring it back to them and have them change the crossover on the amp. I'm trying to stay away from subs because I don't want to lose the space under the rear seats. I was considering putting a sub under the passenger front seat, but it seems that nobody thinks thats a good idea. I don't know what to do if they can't make it sound better. Starting to feel like I wasted almost $600.00

Prepare for them to look at you like you are nuts tomorrow when you take it back. Becasue running that amp full pass goes against everything we are taught in car audio. But you need to explain to them you do not want to add a sub due to it taking up space.But be prepared to get some crazy looks .

SmokeEater829 · 01-23-2008, 09:53 PM

I got the crazy look already. I told them that when I had it done. Kinda figure that they were listening but I guss not.

bottlebaby · 01-23-2008, 09:54 PM

also u can order some sound deadner from tech like i did and it made a huge diffrence in my bass out put from my door speakers

bestatchess · 01-23-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeEater829

The amp i already had. The speakers are new. Listened to them in the shop on a 100 watt amp and an aftermarket HU and they sounded great. But in the truck, no bass.

Yeah, decent components should sound way better than oem even w/o a sub.

t22a80 · 01-24-2008, 04:45 AM

If you can take a pic and post it of the side of the amp where the crossover controls are. We might be able to spot somthing that you can just adjust on your own and not have to deal with those clowns anymore.