Suggestions needed for Subwoofer Upgrade

Juleous · 09-18-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

I hate to say it, but the reQ will work in this case with just the sub in put, however, if you are taping into just the sub channel and adding just a sub, you can get away with out a reQ, just get a decent amp with high level in puts, or a GOOD LOC, the single is already prosesed to do what you need. If you had no sub channel then you would need to have all the in puts on the ReQ hooked up.

I got that info straight from your technicians mouth. Yes it will work but as he stated very clearly the less high range signal input the less restoration that takes place. If you fade off the high input reduces the level of restoration, I spent a great deal of time with the technician discussing this very thing.

If your technicians are not giving out the correct info maybe you could correct them? Anyway I don't care cause my RE-Q works great, and I don't have to pull the Bose amp apart again when I add more to the system. Your in the harness anyway just solder in the extra 4 wires and call it good.

90 ST · 09-18-2010, 11:38 AM

With adding just a sub in this case, the sub is already eq'd so the frequancies needed are already there. If you were doing a sub add on to a stock 4 or 6 speaker set up then yes for sure hook up everything.
The way a ReQ works is it fixes the bass roll off that some OEM HU have, by sensing voltage differences and correcting them to bring the output back up, But because this is a system with a sub already there wont be any roll off on that channel. So if you are hooking up to that channel the only thing that needs to be "fixed" is the signal level.

So long story short the tech is right, if you have a non sub channel car, but with having a sub channel it's not needed, in this case.
And yes if you are adding to the system, as you are, hook up everything. But the OP just wants better bass.

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-18-2010, 12:09 PM

Where could I get a custom enclosure? And the MTX Re-Q converts the speaker level signal back to line I take it? But re-eqalizes it to have more bass?

Juleous · 09-18-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

With adding just a sub in this case, the sub is already eq'd so the frequancies needed are already there. If you were doing a sub add on to a stock 4 or 6 speaker set up then yes for sure hook up everything.
The way a ReQ works is it fixes the bass roll off that some OEM HU have, by sensing voltage differences and correcting them to bring the output back up, But because this is a system with a sub already there wont be any roll off on that channel. So if you are hooking up to that channel the only thing that needs to be "fixed" is the signal level.

So long story short the tech is right, if you have a non sub channel car, but with having a sub channel it's not needed, in this case.
And yes if you are adding to the system, as you are, hook up everything. But the OP just wants better bass.

Ok that makes sense, why wouldn't you connect the full range input for a customer. Would seem to be lazy not too, only takes a few minutes and gives more output options to the customer. How about the smart engage will that work properly without the fullrange input?

If someone installed a RE-Q for me and I had to go back and get them to hook it all up that would make me very unhappy.

90 ST · 09-18-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

Where could I get a custom enclosure? And the MTX Re-Q converts the speaker level signal back to line I take it? But re-eqalizes it to have more bass?

Basically yes. some OEM HU will eq out bass at higher volumes to protect the stock speakers, the ReQ fixes that so when you keep the stock HU you can still get a full signal to the amp. however on cars that have mids tweets, subs, ect if you are adding just a sub then you can get away with just useing the sub channe; as it hasn't been eq'd to take out bass.

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Originally Posted by Juleous

Ok that makes sense, why wouldn't you connect the full range input for a customer. Would seem to be lazy not too, only takes a few minutes and gives more output options to the customer. How about the smart engage will that work properly without the fullrange input?

If someone installed a RE-Q for me and I had to go back and get them to hook it all up that would make me very unhappy.

Thats why the sales guy should find out the whole plan of said customer, other wise yeah it make for a pissed customer.

90 ST · 09-18-2010, 02:42 PM

smart engauge will still work.

90 ST · 09-18-2010, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

Where could I get a custom enclosure? And the MTX Re-Q converts the speaker level signal back to line I take it? But re-eqalizes it to have more bass?

As for the enclosure you will have to get one built for it.

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-19-2010, 03:11 AM

Does the re-Q convert speaker level to line level? Thats the part I need. Also ANyone know subwoofers that will fit in the existing spot on my roadster? I prefer to not have to build an enclosure.

90 ST · 09-19-2010, 11:22 AM

Yes basically put the req is a converter, but it also EQ's.

bigaudiofanat · 09-19-2010, 11:36 AM

I would not mind a road trip to or from where you are for a custom box install.

sonic370 · 09-19-2010, 08:10 PM

Can someone explain to me how to set the presets for the fm stations.

i'm lost

Juleous · 09-19-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

Can someone explain to me how to set the presets for the fm stations.

i'm lost

You need a Pro for that.

FuszNissan · 09-20-2010, 05:24 PM

Spec Jay · 09-20-2010, 05:29 PM

Sibze · 09-20-2010, 06:29 PM

people... come on...

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	With adding just a sub in this case, the sub is already eq'd so the frequancies needed are already there. If you were doing a sub add on to a stock 4 or 6 speaker set up then yes for sure hook up everything. The way a ReQ works is it fixes the bass roll off that some OEM HU have, by sensing voltage differences and correcting them to bring the output back up, But because this is a system with a sub already there wont be any roll off on that channel. So if you are hooking up to that channel the only thing that needs to be "fixed" is the signal level. So long story short the tech is right, if you have a non sub channel car, but with having a sub channel it's not needed, in this case. And yes if you are adding to the system, as you are, hook up everything. But the OP just wants better bass.

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xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Where could I get a custom enclosure? And the MTX Re-Q converts the speaker level signal back to line I take it? But re-eqalizes it to have more bass?

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	smart engauge will still work.

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xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Does the re-Q convert speaker level to line level? Thats the part I need. Also ANyone know subwoofers that will fit in the existing spot on my roadster? I prefer to not have to build an enclosure.

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Yes basically put the req is a converter, but it also EQ's.

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