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If this is the low pass filter, it would be extremely nice when installing an aftermarket sub.
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Fender subwoofer mods
- Thread starter dsgvw
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There is, but don't do this unless you're also swapping the speakers. The Dynaudio tweeters are 4 ohm vs the 2 ohm Fender, the the Fender uses dual voice coil 2 ohm woofers.
The good news is that if you want to swap to the Dynaudio system, you don't have the change the amp, since the processing file can be changed via Vagcom. You can simply swap in the speakers and change the settings. Pretty cool.
if this is changing the frequency cutoff of the door speakers you may want to scale that back to around 80hz in order to not have the door speakers try and play frequencies that are too low for the mid range door speakers.
Had my MK7 for a month or so now and the subwoofer although decent leaves me wondering if some simple mods will take it to a new level.
Based on another thread I flipped it upside down so it’s facing down now and put the spare on top of it. Decent difference in sound, seems a bit fuller, maybe placebo.
Tried different headunit equalizer settings and still working on finding a sweet spot that works.
Seems there is no aftermarket speaker to pop in the same spot and have increased sound.
Did find this random setting in VCDS.. wondering if I can change it to 50 or so and get some lower notes out of it. Granted higher volumes will be a mess.
Any other useful advise outside of getting rid of it and wiring in an uberstealth box and amp?
It is what it is. It's a super tiny sub driver inside that thing. Adjust the built in sound settings to your liking (without causing any distortion) and listen away. Turning it upside down probably makes it worse (it's absolutely designed to perform best the way it is installed). Just make sure it's tightened down in the spare. You're not going to win any SPL contest with that tiny subwoofer. It will however play fairly low at a decent volume, where in other cars you won't hear those same bass notes at all. I think my sub volume has always been at 0 or -1.
If that 100hz is a x-over point - I certainly wouldn't touch it. It's likely the frequency that the "Low" (not the sub) slider is adjusting. You aren't going to gain much by adjusting it unless you have a fancy Real Time Analyzer lying around
xXDavidCXx
Autocross Champion
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- 2017 GTI SE DSG
I found the Kicker Comp RT67 that dimensionally looks like a good fit 2 3/4 mounting depth and by my measurements 3 inches is available in the fender enclosure.
I'll be stuffing with poly fill, as well.
https://assets.sonicelectronix.com/manuals/kicker/2016_comprt_series_manual.pdf
that’s the one I’ve been wanting to try but haven’t gotten around to it yet
I ordered this to try. It’s showing unavailable now, but was when I ordered it. Hopefully it shows up. I will be doing polyfill too when I swap.
Memphis Audio PRX6D2 Power Reference Series 6.5 Inch 150 Watt RMS 300 Watt Peak Dual Subwoofer Vehicle Car Audio System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6XD29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Gac0Eb4BNKN96
Memphis Audio PRX6D2 Power Reference Series 6.5 Inch 150 Watt RMS 300 Watt Peak Dual Subwoofer Vehicle Car Audio System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6XD29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Gac0Eb4BNKN96
xXDavidCXx
Autocross Champion
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- 2017 GTI SE DSG
This sub is 1 inch too deep. Even with trimming, it may not fit unless you add a spacer.
So it is installed. Sounds way better than stock. I needed to trim the trim ring a bit at the edges. Also need to put the rest of the mounting screws in.
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looks good! That’s the route I wanna go. Where’d you get the spacer?
ScozR
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This is awesome. Thanks for sharing. We would need the 2 x 2 ohm correct? Im gonna buy one too and give it a try.