LoudPackRacing Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have a 2003 Civic and I can’t seem to get the sound I want from it. I am about 6’1” and I sit sort of in the middle of the car so I can hear my 6x9s more than my components. I’ve tried turning down the gain on the 6x9s to see if it would help, but all it did was make my components sound muffled. When I move my seat forward, the components would sound a lot better as opposed to my regular driving position. What can I do the fix this? I was thinking maybe kick panels? Current setup: Kicker Cs 6.5 components front kicker Ks 6x9s rear Pioneer Avh-501ex Highs amp PPI 900.4 Exm 12” Sub Current Sub amp Sounqubed S1-850 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothra Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 the 501 has time alignment and speaker location level adjustment. use them and see where you're at. if nothing changes, nothing changes You don't know what you don't know, till you don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudPackRacing Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 44 minutes ago, mothra said: the 501 has time alignment and speaker location level adjustment. use them and see where you're at. I actually have the time alignment mic but just never got around to using it. I guess I will try it out when I make it back home. Is there anything specific I should be looking out for,? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Use a measuring tape for time alignment. Time is distance. Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudPackRacing Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 9 hours ago, White Lightning said: Use a measuring tape for time alignment. Time is distance. Which method would be more accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 6 hours ago, LoudPackRacing said: Which method would be more accurate? Measuring tape and tweak alignment from there. Honestly those 6x9s in the rear are going to keep making the process difficult for you though... SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudPackRacing Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 20 hours ago, reedal said: Measuring tape and tweak alignment from there. Honestly those 6x9s in the rear are going to keep making the process difficult for you though... That’s what I was thinking to, they just overpower my components. What if I run the front stage active and ditch the 6x9s would that help? My amp has the necessary crossover to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Whether you run active or passive, that is up to you. Active takes a little more time and patience. But I would definitely ditch the 6x9s if you want to mess with staging. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 First, turn the rear drivers off. Leave them connected, just fade forward. Where are your tweeters in reference to your mid drivers ??? Time alignment is easier passive. You can always go active if you need to, but may harm the stage and image if driver positions are off ... this could be as simple as driver arrangement and tuning. Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudPackRacing Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, White Lightning said: First, turn the rear drivers off. Leave them connected, just fade forward. Where are your tweeters in reference to your mid drivers ??? Time alignment is easier passive. You can always go active if you need to, but may harm the stage and image if driver positions are off ... this could be as simple as driver arrangement and tuning. Here is my drivers position,tweeter up top and mid in lower door. I measured the distance from my front speakers to my headrest. The driver door is 40” and the passenger door is 58”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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