6x9 subs

[jnorion]

So I was doing some thinking today, trying to figure out how I could afford a sub. While I was clearing some stuff out of the closet, I came across the box for my RF 6x9s, and discovered that they are capable of going down to 30hz. Obviously not with a whole lot of power, but enough for everyday listening. So I messed with the crossover on my HU, and set the 6x9s to 120hz and under and the front components to 100hz and over... it sounds so much better! I don't even really need a sub (not yet anyway, it just means I can spend money somewhere else for the moment and buy it later ). I have an equalizer on order that I'm going to hook to the front channel for better control, and I'm set for quite a while.

Of course, it kinda sucks for anyone in the back seat, but really, who gives a ****. I'm in the front seat, that's what matters.

[blue LEDz]

yeah, there are a few companies that have dedicated 6x9" sub/mid-bass drivers with no tweets on them. i was actually very impressed with the blaupunkt DVC 6x9's i have. they have seperate inputs for the bass and mids/highs. basically they have to be amped. they'd be a great rear speaker upgrade for those that don't want subs, except that the tweeter post is way too tall

[jnorion]

Mine fit nicely into the rear deck with no modifications at all. They sound really nice as low bass as long as the volume isn't up too high. I have 80 watts running to each one, and if I have the bass turned up they start to distort around 2/3 volume. But for listening to normal music at a reasonable volume, they work just fine.

[MisterT]

Hate to say this, but this is how it starts...the audio bug that is and before you know it, you will be spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

[jnorion]

Oh, I've already spent plenty of money on it, and I have no intention of keeping my setup this way... I'm just extremely poor right at the moment and so I'm figuring out any way I can to get my system closer to how I want it without spending money. Last night I dismantled my HU so I could spraypaint the face black because I can't afford a new one. The audio bug bit long ago, I just never had a car worth putting a nice system into, so all my toys are in the house.