Subwoofer level control?

[thebrakeman]

I hate the subwoofer in my '06 Mounty. When it's just me, I love the overall sound. But with the family in the truck, it's too much bass in the back, even at low volume, for the kids. So I have to turn down the system-bass at the equilizer, but that makes the mains sound tinny. I wish they'd put better full-range speakers in all-around, and pass on the sub altogether. For long trips, I end up popping off the trim and unplugging the sub. But I think the front mains cutoff is too high to get enough bass, even when turning up the EQ.

Just a poor system, and I can't justify the $$$ to correct.
Anyone know an easy way to install a level control for that sub?

 

[vipersinu2]

do you have the factory navi, I did not know there was an EQ on that head unit?

 

[aaronajb1981]

You could possibly wire in a potentiometer on the speaker wires to adjust it, but there is no direct setting.

 

[thebrakeman]

Yes, I have factory navigation. When I say "EQ" it's just the basic tonal adjustments "Bass" and "Treble" in the sound menu.

I don't know much about sound systems. Is wiring in a pot. a simple, safe thing to do? Might there be a simple kit for such a thing? Or is this something worth letting a stereo shop do. Sounds like a easy thing for someone in the business to do. Maybe not too expensive (?).

 

[aaronajb1981]

Yiour bass and trebble are "general" settings meaning the will effect all the speakers not just the sub. a good stereo shop should be able to wire in a pot. i wouldnt try a big box store. look for a good ma-pa type shop.