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setting gain with ddm subwoofer setting h/u
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<blockquote data-quote="Atimm693" data-source="post: 7984731" data-attributes="member: 572164"><p>You are correct that you should set the amp gains with the HU's sub out turned all the way up. Not bass boost, EQ settings, or anything else, just the sub output level. For someone who knows stereos it's not such a big deal because you can hear when your equipment is being pushed too hard. But to the average guy it's a good idea to set it where they can't push it to clipping easily.</p><p></p><p>You can't really know how much power your sub is getting without an A/C clamp and volt meter. Both of these are available at Harbor Freight for cheap. You can have both for under 50.00. And it's not like you won't use them if you're really into car electronics. The cheap meters won't give an exact reading but it's enough to give you a good idea on what your gains need to be set at. Hook the amp meter (set on AC current) and the multimeter (AC volts) up to the amps output and let it play at full tilt. Multiply the two readings and you will have watts. Adjust the gains until you get the desired power level.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Atimm693, post: 7984731, member: 572164"] You are correct that you should set the amp gains with the HU's sub out turned all the way up. Not bass boost, EQ settings, or anything else, just the sub output level. For someone who knows stereos it's not such a big deal because you can hear when your equipment is being pushed too hard. But to the average guy it's a good idea to set it where they can't push it to clipping easily. You can't really know how much power your sub is getting without an A/C clamp and volt meter. Both of these are available at Harbor Freight for cheap. You can have both for under 50.00. And it's not like you won't use them if you're really into car electronics. The cheap meters won't give an exact reading but it's enough to give you a good idea on what your gains need to be set at. Hook the amp meter (set on AC current) and the multimeter (AC volts) up to the amps output and let it play at full tilt. Multiply the two readings and you will have watts. Adjust the gains until you get the desired power level. [/QUOTE]
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