Kenwood and Elemental Designs Install...

Shunya

oh no! i'm gunna lose no more mr. peanut

DIGItonium

Thanks!

Not much power is needed to push the sub. I also bypassed the Kenwood crossover for the sub. I managed to get more mid-bass using the amp crossover. Else, it's just too deep or lacks punch depending on the song.

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DIGItonium

The e5.12 started making more noise from the core indicating some expansion and rubbing. The sub never really impressed me after over a year of ownership. It only produces hard deep bass when playing trance and hip hop tracks, but is barely responsive to classic rock and 80's. So far several months I had issues getting good electric bass and mid-bass sounds from the classic tracks. The sub definitely lacks mid punch.

This morning, the sub was replaced with a JL Audio 12W6v2 (Yup, finally going back to a tried and true formula). The sub was a bit taller, so I had to rotate it to provide clearance for the terminals.

Even before retuning the sub settings, the improvements are immediate. I finally get warm and punchy mid bass response from my classic tracks! Once the weather warms up, I should be able to give it a proper tune and break in.

Stay tuned... the DDX-814 is stupid slow. I'm currently thinking about getting an Alpine iXA-W407 since all I need is USB and an FM/Tuner, and maybe add a backup camera this time around. Also, the eD amps still perform admirably, but is fading pretty badly. I may be open to suggestions for a single amp that can power the front speakers and a sub. JL HD series, maybe?

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DIGItonium

Doh! I thought I had it, but somehow it got lost. Let me make a new one for ya

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