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Sorry for going off topic a bit, but it relates to the Bass and SW performance.Thanks. And I will accept your call out of me being a pretend audiophile and my mp4…have 2500 songs on a USB ripped from source and just couldn’t hear the difference in the car btw lossless and that maxed out mp4. Oh well.
So ok, yes to a subwoofer upgrade. (Not touching the speakers or amp?)
Is there a JL that has consensus? Rough cost? And alas would prob need a shop to install it…
Thx thread
I use AAC @ 320. Yes, it’s compression but I can’t tell diff vs FLAC and uses 1/5 of the space. HDs are cheap but I have > 2500 songs currently.FLAC file library on a Samsung 1TB SSD drive. First time using FLAC, as the car doesn't seem to like WAV files. Compression is the antichrist
Anyone still interested I posted but so far no issues with my setup. Aftermarket 1000 watt amp model YYes, let us know how the power draw holds up. Lots of interest here including total resistance at amp…1ohm?
Bad ass. I am jealous! I should have done W7 like that setup!So... while I think the factory premium is decent (not the world beating orgasmic experience some think it is), it lacked serious, impactful bass. Especially without artificially boosting the lowest frequencies on the EQ (whatever frequencies those might be). So, I decided to do something about it, and thought I would share my experience here.
There is a high-end stereo shop in Maryland that did an amazing job, and I highly recommend them. Soundworks, in Millersville, MD did all the work.
I wasn't looking for earth shattering bass that would announce my presence 8 blocks away, but wanted more low end impact, and depth to the sound. The factory 8inch piece of fabric they call a sub simply could not keep up, especially after upgrading my front stage with Light Harmonic drivers.
After 8 months of ownership, I had never once used the storage well in the trunk area for anything. So decided a well done, ported 12-inch driver would work. I'm a fan of JL subs and amps, and went that route in a custom, ported fiberglass enclosure, XD600/1 Amp, and eliminating the factory sub completely.
I am ECSTATIC with the results. Much more volume and fullness to the sub bass. No error codes.
Here's the pics. The Amp board you see was installed where the factory subwoofer used to sit...
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Power tapped at the penthouse. I included a pic of the nearby fuse holder they made. The bass knob is under and behind the screen. Invisible to prying eyes, but easy to reach and use.g
How’s it with battery life?!So... while I think the factory premium is decent (not the world beating orgasmic experience some think it is), it lacked serious, impactful bass. Especially without artificially boosting the lowest frequencies on the EQ (whatever frequencies those might be). So, I decided to do something about it, and thought I would share my experience here.
There is a high-end stereo shop in Maryland that did an amazing job, and I highly recommend them. Soundworks, in Millersville, MD did all the work.
I wasn't looking for earth shattering bass that would announce my presence 8 blocks away, but wanted more low end impact, and depth to the sound. The factory 8inch piece of fabric they call a sub simply could not keep up, especially after upgrading my front stage with Light Harmonic drivers.
After 8 months of ownership, I had never once used the storage well in the trunk area for anything. So decided a well done, ported 12-inch driver would work. I'm a fan of JL subs and amps, and went that route in a custom, ported fiberglass enclosure, XD600/1 Amp, and eliminating the factory sub completely.
I am ECSTATIC with the results. Much more volume and fullness to the sub bass. No error codes.
Here's the pics. The Amp board you see was installed where the factory subwoofer used to sit...
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