YACAT: Subwoofer question

[Chrishuff1]

Here's the question. I have a 450 watt amp, non bridgeable, and a 12" MTX sub. When I plug the sub into the amp its almost as if it is a 2 way speaker. Plays both low and mid or whatever. How do I get around this? Is there some equipment I need to buy or...? Thanks for any and all help 🙂

 

[scorp00]

You need a low pass filter. It passes the low frequencies and blocks the high one's. Some amps come with them built in, some head unit's have them built in too. If you don't have either, you can buy one or make your own out of parts.

 

[Viperoni]

Originally posted by: scorp00
You need a low pass filter. It passes the low frequencies and blocks the high one's. Some amps come with them built in, some head unit's have them built in too. If you don't have either, you can buy one or make your own out of parts.

If the amp or deck doesn't have a LPF built in, the Harrison FMODS will do the trick.

 

[dnuggett]

A crossover will work as well. Your amp may have one built in. Check the specs...

 

[Chrishuff1]

Thanks guys! I'll keep this updated.

 

[Chrishuff1]

I think my AMP is too old to have a crossover in it. Its a Denon, maybe its time for a upgrade....

 

[StageLeft]

I remember my first amp years ago required a crossover as well, then you'll be able to crank the serious bass in that sub.

 

[Fiveohhh]

get something like this