Bass in MM6501

pphx459
pphx459 Posts: 3
edited September 2010 in Car Audio & Electronics
Hey there, just installed these in the front doors of a honda civic coupe last week. Also installed a set of mm651 for the rear. I'm a little disappointed as the mids/bass of the 6501's doesn't sound nearly as good as the 651's. Is there something i can do to fix this? Currently the speakers are hooked up to an Alpine unit with no amp. I am about to hook up a fosgate p400-4, will there be a significant improvement?
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited September 2010
    the amp will make a huuuuge difference in that department :). But remember to maximize performance, you must deaden the hell out of those doors !! (stuff like dynamat and secondskin damplifier, etc)
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  • pphx459
    pphx459 Posts: 3
    edited September 2010
    yea i figured, but the difference between the two sets of speakers is still big, just want to make sure its not like that after connecting to the same amp :)

    Will be dynamatting the doors after I get everything installed.
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  • StephSte
    StephSte Posts: 5
    edited September 2010
    It can be pretty easy depending on what type of stuff you play.
    playing it well is another story and if you want to hear GOOD bass stuff, listen to a jazz band with one or Rush.
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  • pphx459
    pphx459 Posts: 3
    edited September 2010
    No, I havent' messed with the LPF settings on the HU. Though, do I have to? The back speakers are thumpin, but I'll give it a try today, thanks
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited September 2010
    +1 to the LPF and amp suggestions.

    Keep in mind though since the 2 sets of speakers are in entirely different locations, that will also affect the way they sound.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2010
    Yup, you need power for good sub bass response. Once you get an amp, youll notice a HUGE difference.
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