Your "training" in car stereo sound may indeed be the issue here since the "audible" bass you mention would, I think, tend to be in the upper bass range at 80Hz and even higher.

Some of the car stereos I've heard boost this range to create an artificial impact. It's impressive in its way but more bloated than accurate.

Play with an even higher crossover point, just for the heckuvit, and see what you think. It might help you suss out your preferences and tastes.

Then just live with it for awhile. You may just be getting accurate bass for the first time. Good bass isn't flooding all over the map but is solidly, decisively there when you need it.

Have fun!

[This message has been edited by boblinds (edited September 18, 2003).]