too much low-mids
Hello guys,
I have posted several problems here and have fixed all but 1 (by replacing a defective Eclipse head unit).
I have been in the car audio game for about 10 years, but am by no means an audiophile. My basic configuration has always been a simplistic 4 channels of highs and 2 subs (yes, 2 comps up front and 2 in back... one day I'll change this but not today). I have never used a processor working off of the single din Pioneers I have used in the past. The Eclipse AVN 6620 is the first time I've tried another manufacturer.
Right now I have 2 Focal component sets (165k2s) running off a Precision power PCX-480. In the small space I am able to get every frequency sounding "acceptable" except the low-mids (around 80-200hz). I have turned these frequencies all the way down on the built in EQ and they are still a bit overpowering (to the point that I have to use the crossover on the PPI to get rid of some of it). Here's how my EQ looks, heh.
80/200/500/1k/1.5k/3k/6k/12k
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My only conclusion is that this Eclipse head unit simply desires a processor to sound natural. Would this be a correct assumption? Why is there such a problem with running full range on highs and just using the built in crossover and EQing out the lower frequencies (like on pioneer HUs)
So far I'm happy with the sub response and how surround sounds in movies.
Music
Low volume sounds great
Med volumes sounds great
Very high volume = a clearly overpowered low-mid and, on some songs it causes crappyness (distortion).
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