Does it matter what amp I get for my subs?

Does it matter what amp I get for my subs?

To ensure your car stereo system has excellent bass, you need to find an amp that matches your sub. In other words, the amp’s capabilities need to match the subwoofer’s specifications to work properly together. For the best sound quality, make sure the RMS watts of the sub and amp match.

How loud should my sub-bass be?

Another thing relating to having a good sub is being careful with highpass-filtering the song. It’s OK to highpass the signal around 25–40Hz, but go for mellow slopes such as 12 dB per octave. In SPAN, you should always see something even in the very lowest region.

Should you compress sub bass?

Compression is another move that is essential for controlling your sub bass and giving your sound some additional punch. Both the kick and sub bass will occupy some of the same low frequencies, so it’s important that you make space for these frequencies to achieve punch, presence, and clarity.

What level should your kick drum be?

yes -6 is a good starting point or -10 is fine also. if its not loud enough turn up your speakers. everything should sound fine if you mix around and based on the kick. always stay under 0db, if you go over bring everything down or just drop the master fader a few db.

How can I make my bass drum louder?

Play heel-up on the kick drum pedal. It involves keeping your heel on the footboard while just the ball of your foot lifts up and down to create the bass drum striking motion. If you want to up your impact and play louder, the heel-up technique is the better way to go.

Should you put a pillow in your bass drum?

The bass drum will eventually sound dead and flat – not what you want. The trick is to put a small amount of muffling in there. Try placing one pillow or blanket resting on the bottom of the drum. This way you get bit more control of the air flow, as well as the resonance on the drum head without killing the sound.