JohnPD
CarAudio.com Regular
Any tips on setting the gain properly for my subwoofer? Subwoofer is on its own amp.
100% seriously, there is something wrong with you. You just make an effort to be a complete piece of ****, for no reason. As if you're only intention is to troll people trying to learn because those who know its wrong, know how wrong it is, but those who don't know, believe you are trying to help them, and you just aren't. They may not do it they way you think they should, but they are just trying to get help. Why are you even here?Gain is a volume knob. Set it as loud as you want it as long as your sub can handle the power and your amp doesn't clip, just like every other volume knob.
Bring it on! Prove me wrong!
That is a different but not wrong method, I set all my systems by ear. I do not even set at 75% radio volume; I usually set at 25-35% radio volume. I like using just the 10 first digits of the volume capacity.those who know its wrong, know how wrong it is,
Haha calm down rookie. If you know it's wrong and you know how wrong it is, why can't you explain explain why it's wrong? If someone follows what i said, they won't have any problem. Sorry if i don't directly quote your catch phrases you read online and now feel compelled to repeat. Why don't you take a break from your overused talking points so you can actually learn something?100% seriously, there is something wrong with you. You just make an effort to be a complete piece of ****, for no reason. As if you're only intention is to troll people trying to learn because those who know its wrong, know how wrong it is, but those who don't know, believe you are trying to help them, and you just aren't. They may not do it they way you think they should, but they are just trying to get help. Why are you even here?
Well.. Yes, it is wrong, and so is your method. They are both half-ass at best. Just because it kind of ends up working, doesn't mean that's the advice you should be giving.That is a different but not wrong method, I set all my systems by ear. I do not even set at 75% radio volume; I usually set at 25-35% radio volume. I like using just the 10 first digits of the volume capacity.
Other people's gear I do set by multi, but not mine. Also since OP is not sure of the OEM sub's ratings, it is best to set by ear.
Haha calm down rookie. If you know it's wrong and you know how wrong it is, why can't you explain explain why it's wrong? If someone follows what i said, they won't have any problem. Sorry if i don't directly quote your catch phrases you read online and now feel compelled to repeat. Why don't you take a break from your overused talking points so you can actually learn something?
I'd love to hear why I'm wrong, but unfortunately it's easier to just call me names and feel like you won.
I comment here to mislead people
"Kind of" is not synonymous with my results. You do not need multimeters, oscilloscopes, and RTAs to get great results. You just need logic, concentration, and patience. Especially the latter! Awesome if you learned setting with tools but most people do not have the skill, tools, or desire to acquire either for something they will seldom use. Hence the reason of advising an easy proven method that I myself use. You are correct that using tools is the most accurate way of doing it, but there is more than one way to skin a cat.Just because it kind of ends up working, doesn't mean that's the advice you should be giving.
Are you actually suggesting volume knobs attenuate amplifier output power rather than amplifier input signal? The fact that every single vehicle with a radio hasn't started on fire is evidence that you're wrong there. Volume attenuates input signal. Gain attenuates input signal. Want to try again?
You know you are wrong. It kind of ends up that way, but that's not why. It's signal voltage not volume, and volume is from a higher voltage signal. I get it, I'm sure you get it, but they don't, and this is their thread. There's no post count quota you need to meet, but you ARE misleading them, and you know it. It's also a really half-ass answer on how to do it right. They should spend a few minutes searching, and learning. I passed on this thread the first time, and ones like this, but I'll respond to posts like yours.
Thats one opinion. Multimeters are $20. When you calculate how much you have spent on the entire setup, which includes more than just the equipment. Even the cost of going to a shop and having them correctly set the gain, it is worth it when you compare it to how much MOST people will be losing out on, trying to do it that way."Kind of" is not synonymous with my results. You do not need multimeters, oscilloscopes, and RTAs to get great results. You just need logic, concentration, and patience. Especially the latter! Awesome if you learned setting with tools but most people do not have the skill, tools, or desire to acquire either for something they will seldom use. Hence the reason of advising an easy proven method that I myself use. You are correct that using tools is the most accurate way of doing it, but there is more than one way to skin a cat.
Not really with you.Are you actually suggesting volume knobs attenuate amplifier output power rather than amplifier input signal? The fact that every single vehicle with a radio hasn't started on fire is evidence that you're wrong there. Volume attenuates input signal. Gain attenuates input signal. Want to try again?
The gain is the voltage of the signal. The volume is the signal's voltage.
You know you are wrong. It kind of ends up that way, but that's not why. It's signal voltage not volume, and volume is from a higher voltage signal. I get it, I'm sure you get it, but they don't, and this is their thread. There's no post count quota you need to meet, but you ARE misleading them, and you know it. It's also a really half-ass answer on how to do it right. They should spend a few minutes searching, and learning. I passed on this thread the first time, and ones like this, but I'll respond to posts like yours.
Not really with you.
You do know 'attenuate' means to decrease right?
The gain is the voltage of the signal. The volume is the signal's voltage.