Question about Sub Sonic Filter
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Question about Sub Sonic Filter
My new amp (Soundstream XTA-600.2) has an adjustable sub sonic filter... I dont have a huge knowledge about these... But i believe the main reason for it is to not allow ur sub to play frequencies above their capabilities... My 15'* (pair of JL 15" W0'*) have a frequency response of 20-200 Hz... Well i believe my sub sonic filter is only adjustable from 30-160Hz or so.. So what is th point then? Do i just set it at 160hz?
This is my amp
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+XTA600.2.html
*note.. this is my temp setup until i get a proper box built for my 2 12" HX2'*.. But i will prolly continue to use this amp.. I LIKE IT
This is my amp
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+XTA600.2.html
*note.. this is my temp setup until i get a proper box built for my 2 12" HX2'*.. But i will prolly continue to use this amp.. I LIKE IT
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My amp puts out 150X2 rms at 4 ohms, 300X2 rms at 2 ohms. and these Subs are single 4 ohm.. so my hook up options are limited.. They sound good with 150w rms each.. but once installed in a better enclosure i would like to give em more power.. but if i bridge the subs ill be putting 600rms to each sub right?
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subsonic from whats i know is to set the bottom end up. say in a ported box tuned to 35 you wouldnt really want to set the SSF any lower than the box tuning. in a sealed box its cool to adjust however low cuz the sealed box has more controol of the cone. so all in all im guessingthise 15s are sealed so set it as low as you want and will be safe i had mine set a lil lower than my box tuning and never smelt coil.
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They r currently in sealed boxes but they arent the best.. i will be getting a better box friday i believe.. which is also sealed.. but wondering if i should get a ported box for em.. ive heard good and bad things about these subs in ported enclosures. Ive heard that they make popping noises sometimes if mounted in ported enclosures but that cant always be true... but i believe i like sealed for these because they only handle 500max (150-350rms) and i wouldnt beable to put much to em if they r in ported enclosures do to no pressure/suction to keep em from hitting to hard
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yeah i bet the "popping" noise is from bottoming out lol sealed might just be the way to go with these due to space a ported box would use and the power handling would be a lil better too.
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THATS WHAT IM SAYING!! LOL, I cant believe they are as good as they are, SQ and SPL.. just a few db'* less than my 4 12'* with 1000w rms Alpine amp. And im only using a 600w rms amp with em (not that they could handle much more anyhow)
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My new amp (Soundstream XTA-600.2) has an adjustable sub sonic filter... I dont have a huge knowledge about these... But i believe the main reason for it is to not allow ur sub to play frequencies above their capabilities... My 15'* (pair of JL 15" W0'*) have a frequency response of 20-200 Hz... Well i believe my sub sonic filter is only adjustable from 30-160Hz or so.. So what is th point then? Do i just set it at 160hz?
This is my amp
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+XTA600.2.html
*note.. this is my temp setup until i get a proper box built for my 2 12" HX2'*.. But i will prolly continue to use this amp.. I LIKE IT
This is my amp
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+XTA600.2.html
*note.. this is my temp setup until i get a proper box built for my 2 12" HX2'*.. But i will prolly continue to use this amp.. I LIKE IT
subsonic from whats i know is to set the bottom end up. say in a ported box tuned to 35 you wouldnt really want to set the SSF any lower than the box tuning. in a sealed box its cool to adjust however low cuz the sealed box has more controol of the cone. so all in all im guessingthise 15s are sealed so set it as low as you want and will be safe i had mine set a lil lower than my box tuning and never smelt coil.
They r currently in sealed boxes but they arent the best.. i will be getting a better box friday i believe.. which is also sealed.. but wondering if i should get a ported box for em.. ive heard good and bad things about these subs in ported enclosures. Ive heard that they make popping noises sometimes if mounted in ported enclosures but that cant always be true... but i believe i like sealed for these because they only handle 500max (150-350rms) and i wouldnt beable to put much to em if they r in ported enclosures do to no pressure/suction to keep em from hitting to hard