christamez80 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 It just doesn't sound right if left flat but I'm far from an expert. I doubt crescendo will replace them. I guess I'll just order new tweeters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Turn down the EQ on the H.U. Like stated, you will likely want it as flat as possible. I think it would be ok if you increased a little, but not as much as you are doing. Turn the other levels down and see if that helps at all. Also if you have a "source level adjustment" like for a ipod and you turn the volume up on that it will also show distortion earlier. Quote 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christamez80 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 It does have a source level adjustment. I have it turned up all the way. It has a bass boost also and I have that turned up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just take all those levels and back them off 6db. Make the same curve but keep all the levels at no more than +1db or 0db if you can. Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81000D Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Never use bass boost!!! Its you subs worst enemy . Match you source level with a dd-1 also. I think Steve has a vid or two on you tube on how to use your dd-1 for all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Also, turn off bass boost and put the ipod level at normal. If it isnt loud enough you need more power or more speakers or both Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christamez80 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'll turn everything down and reset everything. I'll just order new tweeters from crescendo. My subs I just installed a few days ago. Got 4-18's Psi pf1 with high performance upgrades. I'm pushing em with 2 dc audio 2.0k's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81000D Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sorry you had to learn the expensive way bro. Make use of this forum and you will learn an incredible amount of good knowledge and use the search function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 1. Start from scratch, eq flat, bass boost off and ipod level normal, loudness off. 2. Check the amp bass boost too on any amps, they should be off. 3. find the headunit max outut using the 0db tones. 40hz and 1k. 4. Once you have those, set the amps useing the -5db tone for mids and -10 for subs. 6. then adjust your eq curve but like i said, just cut the middle freq and leave the lows and highs no more than 0db. The curve should only be cutting frequencies.. Don't turn on any bass boost or adjust input levels or loudness when you are done. If it doesn't have enough bass or treble then you need either more power, more speakers or both. You can tweak things on the eq, but just keep it below +1db, tweeters are very easy to blow and very sensitive. They need about half the power mids do to make the same power and any clipping is super bad for them beause their coils are like .5" Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Eq is causing you to clip. Instead of boosting frequencies you want louder, quiet down things you want quieter. Like instead of boosting your bass and treble like that (smiley face eq) quiet down the mid range. Same thing, but nothing gets amplified above that 0db line Quote ~~~~~~~~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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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