Stock radio, added sub less bass on cds than on radio...
#1
Stock radio, added sub less bass on cds than on radio...
Hey guys, Just had a 10" alpine type s sub installed in my TC yesterday... The radio has sick bass, but when I try my cds they are lacking. Umm these same cds use to thump with my old car on a 12" sub, and the radio didn't have much bass... Does this sound right to anyone? Still need to try some more cds, but kinda dissapointed at this point since i rarely listen to the radio...
#3
Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
You'll probably have to set your "EQ's" differently for radio and CD.....
#5
Originally Posted by z-lite
Maybe your radio stations boost the bass level and it's not something you can control. My CDs are good on Bass 5 and SSP Hear (Feel adds too much bass).
Yeah, I know i'm pretty clueless but you gotta start learning somewhere right?
#6
Originally Posted by Resinated Lungs
Originally Posted by z-lite
Maybe your radio stations boost the bass level and it's not something you can control. My CDs are good on Bass 5 and SSP Hear (Feel adds too much bass).
Yeah, I know i'm pretty clueless but you gotta start learning somewhere right?
Also, radio is bad about boosting bass levels when they broadcast as mentioned above. A lot of the stations around Charlotte, NC do it. That is partially why I listen to Sirius all the time - that and the local programming sucks.
#7
hmmmm....
Ok, the sub is not working on any cds at all... The only bass I get off cds is the stock speakers in the front and back... The radio how-ever bumps the sub nice.... I didn't install the amp or sub myself so I'm going to go back and see what they say... Weird though right? Why would my radio put out a signal to the sub and not my cds?
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what is your remote line connected to?
if it's connected to "antenna" or something it would only work with the radio
it needs to be connected to the constant +12v for the radio, or else it won't be on when u need it to.
if it's connected to "antenna" or something it would only work with the radio
it needs to be connected to the constant +12v for the radio, or else it won't be on when u need it to.
#10
If the music is only coming through the sub with the radio on but not with cd's.....that means you have tapped the power anteanna lead for your remote wire instead of an amp turn on lead....the HU will only put out power to the power anteanna lead during radio broadcast listening. I've done this before on accident, though, not in my Scion....
#11
Originally Posted by wedgiesaurus
what is your remote line connected to?
if it's connected to "antenna" or something it would only work with the radio
it needs to be connected to the constant +12v for the radio, or else it won't be on when u need it to.
if it's connected to "antenna" or something it would only work with the radio
it needs to be connected to the constant +12v for the radio, or else it won't be on when u need it to.
*shrugs*
#12
Originally Posted by wedgiesaurus
what is your remote line connected to?
if it's connected to "antenna" or something it would only work with the radio
it needs to be connected to the constant +12v for the radio, or else it won't be on when u need it to.
if it's connected to "antenna" or something it would only work with the radio
it needs to be connected to the constant +12v for the radio, or else it won't be on when u need it to.
the remote DOES NOT need 12v+ constant......then your amp would be pulling power from your battery all the time.....it needs 12v+ SWITCHED.....meaning when the car turns on, the remote line pulls power and tells the amp to power up....
#13
Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
If the music is only coming through the sub with the radio on but not with cd's.....that means you have tapped the power anteanna lead for your remote wire instead of an amp turn on lead....the HU will only put out power to the power anteanna lead during radio broadcast listening. I've done this before on accident, though, not in my Scion....
or should I just bring it back and make them fix it?
#15
Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
if you had someone else put it in, make them fix it!!!
Thanks for the help/ quick responses
I'll let you know how it goes...
#17
Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
If the music is only coming through the sub with the radio on but not with cd's.....that means you have tapped the power anteanna lead for your remote wire instead of an amp turn on lead....the HU will only put out power to the power anteanna lead during radio broadcast listening. I've done this before on accident, though, not in my Scion....
Aww yeah....
#20
Re: hmmmm....
Originally Posted by Resinated Lungs
Ok, the sub is not working on any cds at all... The only bass I get off cds is the stock speakers in the front and back... The radio how-ever bumps the sub nice.... I didn't install the amp or sub myself so I'm going to go back and see what they say... Weird though right? Why would my radio put out a signal to the sub and not my cds?
***EDIT****
Oops, looks like this was already brought up