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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 02:38 PM
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Focal K2-165/KRC's , Cerwin Vega B-54, BT-355's ...
vega set at approx 50%, BT's at Default

Sorry I spent the time and money..
What have I done wrong oh great gods of sound and fools....

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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 02:46 PM
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Not loud? Crappy sounding?

Running Focals bridged or on 2 channels? Using x-over on amp, if so, where's it at?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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As stated....we need details on how you have it set up.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 03:57 PM
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hmmmm, first problem, my hearing sucks... .. but I would describe as missing middles
loudness not a problem, but am going to start with taking up the gain at CV and playing w/ crossover, now set to lo pass
Focals on two channels, amp is still factory

will check for more info tonite when I get home
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 04:00 PM
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You do not use low pass. That's for subs. Your issue is that amp only puts out 80 watts at 4ohms. You need to bridge the amp and do a reset on your HU if you haven't done so already.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
You do not use low pass. That's for subs. Your issue is that amp only puts out 80 watts at 4ohms. You need to bridge the amp and do a reset on your HU if you haven't done so already.
Did the reset, will try the bridgeing in next couple of days... Tnx...

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