I have not yet tried the 1k resistor, i will do this today, but i play a lot of music with bass. so if this popping thing happens, i am wondering if i should switch to another, higher resistor. and what resistor would work if this holds true? thanks.

 

You shouldn't get any popping. I don't think anyone has experience any popping.

The problem has to do with erradict raising and lowering of bass and volume by the 'audio pilot' in system based on engine and environmental noise.

I think people have tried other higher resistors already with no success.

 

If your fronts are not crossed over they could make popping noises if your bass is really loud. Two solutions: use bass blockers at about the frequency your sub is set at (the inexpensive way) or buy an amp and use the high pass filter on it.

Note that you can make do with some capacitors from radio shack, if you know the correct uF. it's dependent on speaker impedance (ohms) and what frequency you want them crossed at. They wire in on the positive. Look for a crossover calculator, and look for the 6dB slope one.

All resistors do is make your speakers play quieter by turning power into heat.