First, do you have a sub-level knob linked to the amp that may be dash mounted? Or maybe hidden in the center console?
If you do, use it.
Do you have an aftermarket head unit? The gear you have isn't bad at all so I'm expecting that you spent some cash on a decent HU. If you did then you will have a Sub-level option on the HU to control the sub. And my advice is you turn it up until it works for you.
Your car is an entirely different environment, obviously. You'll need to either make the concession to less bass to save your hearing or enjoy the music while you still have your hearing.
And don't think you have to crank it to a$$clown volumes to get great bass. Just bump up the EQ a bit. You'll be fine. I've been doing car audio since I was 15. So 14 years now? I've wired all kinds of cars and done all kinds of custom enclosures and speaker installs. Never after an install have I been satisfied with the bass at 0. It just doesn't output anything worth the value of the sub.
Good luck with it. And I hope you found some good speaker cable other than that crappy stuff you can buy anywhere. That makes a huge difference too. But of course you knew that.
If you do, use it.
Do you have an aftermarket head unit? The gear you have isn't bad at all so I'm expecting that you spent some cash on a decent HU. If you did then you will have a Sub-level option on the HU to control the sub. And my advice is you turn it up until it works for you.
Your car is an entirely different environment, obviously. You'll need to either make the concession to less bass to save your hearing or enjoy the music while you still have your hearing.
And don't think you have to crank it to a$$clown volumes to get great bass. Just bump up the EQ a bit. You'll be fine. I've been doing car audio since I was 15. So 14 years now? I've wired all kinds of cars and done all kinds of custom enclosures and speaker installs. Never after an install have I been satisfied with the bass at 0. It just doesn't output anything worth the value of the sub.
Good luck with it. And I hope you found some good speaker cable other than that crappy stuff you can buy anywhere. That makes a huge difference too. But of course you knew that.