Bradprobert Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 What is a good ratio for mids and highs to bass? I am new to car audio and need to make an "educated guess" on how much i need. I have 1500 RMS for bass and was planning about 400 to 600 RMS for the mids and highs... do i even need a speaker amp? any opinions will be greatly appreciated! [sharedmedia=garage:vehicles:2223] 4th-order under rear seat build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/165708-4th-order-under-rear-seat-chevy-extended-cab/#entry2410477 SD, thank for the input. I would have replied earlier, but I was measuring the output of my amp with a yardstick . . .
Noel989 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 It all depends on how you want to listen to your music Build Log - http://www.stevemead...-cruiser-el-pt/
SnowDrifter Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 I have 600 watts for my mids and highs right now. Wishing I had a bit more - running 2 12s on 3.5k 4-600 watts should be more than enough to keep up ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
8ight Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 I am running 600w and anticipate that at full tilt my bass will drown them out well and good. If you want SQ you have to balance it, otherwise you cram as much as you can in and let the bass drop. I'm gonna hate
Bradprobert Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Posted February 10, 2013 My main goal is SQ then SPL will come later when i can get some electrical upgrades. [sharedmedia=garage:vehicles:2223] 4th-order under rear seat build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/165708-4th-order-under-rear-seat-chevy-extended-cab/#entry2410477 SD, thank for the input. I would have replied earlier, but I was measuring the output of my amp with a yardstick . . .
8ight Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 If it is SQ you want then you will be left with a sub stage that most people on this site would rather not have The best way to find out is testing. A few tips I can give though- deaden the hell out of your doors, then do it again. Run active if you can. Pull the biggest wire you can through your doors. Run a high (100Hz+) HPF if you want to give your mids/highs st00pid power when it's SPL time later. Don't cheap out on the amp, or anything for that matter. I'm gonna hate
Bradprobert Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Posted February 10, 2013 If it is SQ you want then you will be left with a sub stage that most people on this site would rather not have The best way to find out is testing. A few tips I can give though- deaden the hell out of your doors, then do it again. Run active if you can. Pull the biggest wire you can through your doors. Run a high (100Hz+) HPF if you want to give your mids/highs st00pid power when it's SPL time later. Don't cheap out on the amp, or anything for that matter. sounds good thanks for the help! [sharedmedia=garage:vehicles:2223] 4th-order under rear seat build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/165708-4th-order-under-rear-seat-chevy-extended-cab/#entry2410477 SD, thank for the input. I would have replied earlier, but I was measuring the output of my amp with a yardstick . . .
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