Need a new Head Unit

[SHAGARION]

Ok, I have 4 DD 6x9s hooked to a DD 100x4 amp and a DD 9512 SC sub hooked to a DD m3c, Current pioneer head unit has clipped at volume 45 and made me dead in the water. I need a head unit that does clip at such low volume. Current pioneer head unit is a dual din. What suggestions do you have for a head unit? Thank you.

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Why does the volume level of the headunit matter to you? I would much prefer only having to turn it to 45 than 62.. Takes forever to turn up and down.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Ok, I have 4 DD 6x9s hooked to a DD 100x4 amp and a DD 9512 SC sub hooked to a DD m3c, Current pioneer head unit has clipped at volume 45 and made me dead in the water. I need a head unit that does clip at such low volume. Current pioneer head unit is a dual din. What suggestions do you have for a head unit? Thank you.

and how do you know it clips at 45 volume? How are you even setting your gains/sub level eq etc.... You never specified Whats the pre out voltage of the head unit as well.

 

[MichaelEvanchuk]

what would you like to get? a new one or you happy with second hand?

 

[BCotrell 10+ year member]

Like other responses have eluded to...doesn’t setting of amp gain establish that. Maybe your math was wrong when you set your gains.

 

[SHAGARION]

Why does the volume level of the headunit matter to you? I would much prefer only having to turn it to 45 than 62.. Takes forever to turn up and down.

Volume is too low, I like it loud.

 

[SHAGARION]

and how do you know it clips at 45 volume? How are you even setting your gains/sub level eq etc.... You never specified Whats the pre out voltage of the head unit as well.

The shop where I had it installed at told me the radio is clipping. I've left all the settings gbto what the shop set them at. Never looked at them the radio I have now is a low grade pioneer I think 2v preouts.

 

[SHAGARION]

what would you like to get? a new one or you happy with second hand?

I'd prefer new.

 

[SHAGARION]

Like other responses have eluded to...doesn’t setting of amp gain establish that. Maybe your math was wrong when you set your gains.

I didn't set anything, was set and installed at a local shop.

 

[SHAGARION]

Would it be best to keep the head unit i have now and buy a equalizer? I want to compete in competitions.

 

[BCotrell 10+ year member]

Maybe they set the gains too conservative

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

The shop where I had it installed at told me the radio is clipping. I've left all the settings gbto what the shop set them at. Never looked at them the radio I have now is a low grade pioneer I think 2v preouts.

that shop tuned it wrong then.

Would it be best to keep the head unit i have now and buy a equalizer? I want to compete in competitions.

no, learn how to tune your system yourself

 

[jt4x4]

If your only gripe about the head unit is volume, you should upgrade your amps and speakers.

 

[MichaelEvanchuk]

I'd prefer new.

if you have decent budget then go for payonner, JBL, alpine
if you are looking something in budget go for Pyle

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

if you have decent budget then go for payonner

That that new new?