My Kicker RS6c crossovers have 4 settings:

1) +3db
2) +1.5db
3) 0
4) -1.5db

While I realize the best way to choose a setting would be to listen to the system at each setting, I'm not realishing the idea of taking the doors apart 4 times to see what I like.

Can anyone tell me:
a) what this actually changes in terms of sound?
b) whish setting would you guess makes the treble less "tinny"

Thank you!
Man, I am totally whoring in this forum today.

 

well, this setting is generally a control for the tweeter. where is it set right now?

-1.5 db would be the max reduction on the tinny sound of the tweeter.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PJK3
well, this setting is generally a control for the tweeter.

 

db refers to a decibel. a decibel is a measurement of change, which is based upon a logarithmic scale (specifically log base 10)...

it can be used to both measure change in terms of electronics (volts, frequency, etc.) as well as sound pressure level (SPL) or volume.


here's a very nice article (even if a bit technical) that i just googled up that explains it.

http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~jw/dB.html


a -1.5 db reduction most likely means that the voltage to the tweeter is reduced by -1.5 db, which would result in a decrease in power... i'm guessing here, so i'd really need to investigate the crossover further. it may, but i doubt it, mean a -1.5 db reduction in sound volume.

 

First off, if you have your crossovers mounted in the doors, move them to a more accessible location. That way you can make the proper adjustments, and they won't be as prone to failure due to vibration, moisture, etc.. The best place to start is always at 0db, then make the appropriate adjustments as necessary. Kicker tweeters tend to be a little on the bright side, so you might find yourself making your adjustments towards the negative (-) side of the crossovers to get them to sound balanced.......................................... ....................Good Luck!

 

if they sound "tinny" to you, i'd recommend 0 or -1.5dB. or you can get an EQ and adjust it from there.

 

How do you know how much bass you can give it your midrange speakers? Is it basicly add bass until they start to pop and then back off?

 

A suggestion on the crossovers: two Focal crossovers fit very nicely under the access panel on the lower dash ( in front of the passenger's knees) on a piece of 2mm or 3mm aircraft grade plywood, screwed to two existing brackets hanging down in just the right place. If you can get one wire threaded through to the door (and you can!), you can get two.

In other words, it is easy to mount the crossovers in a place in which you can then access them to adjust the sound, today, tomorrow, or next year.

Good luck!

 

Not a good idea, as it may pop, and youre done. Just slightly inscrease it....about 2 minute distance on a watch, and go back to the car (have a constant sound level...loud.....because if its quiet, when you put it up, it may be too much.....go back and forth until you like it. REMEMBER..they are not subs, so dont go overboard with the bass. This is how I did mine.

 

actually - i have my crossovers mounted in my door. i can readily and easily just pop the bottom clips and squeeze a hand into the door. a moment's feeling around, and i can locate my attenuation switch and adjust to my heart's content... with a jumper, that's not necessarily possible...