Where's the warmth? Aftermarket vs Stock Audio

kars85 · #1 08-28-2008, 08:15 PM

This is a pretty vague question...but how can I replicate the warm/soft sound my audiophile system has, but use aftermarket components?

I've built SQ systems in my F-150's etc...but have never been able to replicate the overall sound image my audiophile systems had. My stock systems' sound like it was meant to work together. Granted as long as I kept the volume below 65%.

However, throw in a Eclipse HU, Rob Zeff designed amps, and some Rainbow Vandi comps and I listen to that warmth disappear. What gives? I tried my damndest to replicate the EQ curves to mimick the audiophile feel, but just couldn't do it.

If you could pinpoint one source to attribute sound image, would you point to the EQ?

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6spdcoupe · #2 09-03-2008, 02:04 AM

'warm/soft' are not Rainbow nor Zeff characteristics. Both of which especially when paired tend to more on the aggressive/dynamic side. This is certainly not a bad thing, just not what your apparently looking for.

Different drivers and dependent on driver selection different amps would be a starting point. The rest is in application and processing.