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Old Jan 26, 2017 | 08:45 AM
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Default Best EQ settings for top down driving?

Hi Y'all. Did a few searches in the forums on this topic, but came up short.

I have a Kenwood KDC-X599, Boston Acoustic amp & sub, and Polk Audio speakers in my S2K. I've gotten the top up sound pretty close to what I want, but top down is still marginal. Anyone have recommendations on how to set the (5 band) EQ for better top down sound? My musical tastes are biased towards blues, blues-rock, and classic rock, plus maybe some alt-rock heavy on the vocals.

Thanks in advance...
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Old Jan 27, 2017 | 06:33 AM
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Is that with windows up or down? That actually makes more difference than the roof in my experience.
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Old Jan 27, 2017 | 07:26 AM
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Is that with windows up or down? That actually makes more difference than the roof in my experience.
Let's go with windows down.
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Old Jan 27, 2017 | 08:28 AM
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In that case, you will need a boost at 1kHz for a start, and generally boost lower frequencies.
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Old Jan 27, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Lows and volume. Windows make a huge difference in sound and heating/cooling with the top down. After about 60mph it's just going to become a matter of volume with the windows down.
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