Sorry if this question has been answered, I did my best to check previous threads. But can you adjust the subwoofer and/or Amplifier (under passenger seat) levels to adjust bass levels? It seems like they want to keep you out of there, but perhaps one of you savvy Ascent owners found a way?
Sorry - Realized I forgot to include some specifics: This is for the Ascent Limited w/Harmon Kardon premium sound "upgrade."
The 3-band EQ is OK and does the trick for the most part, but being pretty disappointed with the bass, I was looking to try and adjust the levels. This is before ripping it out and doing my own "upgrade."
I haven't heard of a feature to control thru the amp for OEM applications. However, if the HK system uses the Rockford Fosgate amp like below, I think you can get a sub level control knob and plug into the "REMOTE" hole/jack. Otherwise, the only control is thru the preamp (i.e. headunit).
I am wondering the same thing. I have had two cars with subwoofers and both gives control for sub volume. I picked the Limited trim partly because of the HK audio. My listening enjoyment is significantly hampered without a sub adjustment.
Thanks for the comments. Looks like there is not an adjustment for the sub. My 2008 Pathfinder (Bose) and my 2013 Acura RDX both had it. I just figured it was a standard setting and I missed it. Oh well ?
I do very much dislike that the Ascent does not have a subwoofer control. I'm coming from a 2012 accord coupe that still had an independent sub control. Granted that didn't last long after putting in an aftermarket sub.. but still, it was there. The fact this does not have it kinda sucks. So I'm just waiting until the speakers are loosened up some to really get a good feel for the sound.
The RF system can accept an external controller. I own one. It's not compatible with the HK unit in the 14 speaker setups. The HK unit looks like it might accept an external controller input, but I haven't found any for it - the port might be for something else entirely.
I actually have the HK 14 speaker system. l looked at the amp for an adjustment knob and did not see any. The system has good sound. I may ask a service tech if it is possible.
I hope someone identifies a solution here, I'd love a way to tweak the sub in my HK touring...and I guess some more EQ bands as well...I wonder if the sub can be "upgraded"?
Sorry I’m tardy to the party, but I disassembled and disconnected the amp in my ‘19 Touring, and there are no knobs; just two bays to plug in the power/audio cables and then a small port for possibly setup? No knobs or adjustment.
Since I have Spotify Premium, I just use the multi band EQ in combination with the 3 band and surround in the head unit. I’ve gotten it pretty close. It’s still only an 8” sub, but it can punch quite a bit if EQ’d correctly. I feel like a high wattage 10” or 12” would be overkill for fill bass. It would have to be for someone who wanted to rattle the windows.
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