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Just not sure what to set it to, do you set it depending on type of music? Or is there other determining factors? Any advice on where to start as far as settings? Im running four jl component speakers and two jl 10" subs in the back. Head unit hpf is set to 80hz, and lpf on amp is set to 80hz

So i think im getting closer to having my setup figured out, I still have a couple questions though. Should i be concerned with any of this? Setting the Bass Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q)) Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired bass bandwidth. WIDE 0.50  MEDIUM 1.00  MEDIUM 1.50  NARROW 2.00...

Would a cd test tone make a difference? I use my iphone 7 to play pandora via Bluetooth and i was thinking the test tone off mtx audio played through my phone would be compared the same as using my phone to play music

Wouldn't of been possible without the help from all that replied

Ok guys so i think im getting close to having this system whooped. I just set the amp with my dmm. I turned IC off so the door speakers weren't playing, unhooked the positive speaker leads from the amp, set sub volume, head unit bass,mid and treb at 0. Set hpf to 160 set lpf on amp at its...

Thank you for the input, im going to set the amp tomorrow with a multi meter and see how it sounds. Also i know they say use a 50hz sound on a disc, but mtx audio has one i can play on my phone through Bluetooth, would that be just as good? Or do you have to use a cd?

Any need to use the smd distortion detector?

So i need to properly set the amps output to my speakers correct?

also it says to put hu volume at 75% but i saw a video where he said the particular head unit he had was capable of going max volume without distortion, how do you know?

Actually my subs are only rated at 200 rms each, should i set it for the subs required rms or set it for amp rms? 400 rms total x 2ohm load is 800. Square of 800 is 28.28. However max amp watts rms is 500 x 2ohm load = 1000. Square of 1000 is 31.62

Thanks man, great advice, So i should set sub level to the middle and bass level in my head unit to 0 when doing the test? Also i watched a video from mtx audio and they said to turn the gain all the way down the bass eq all the way down and lpf all the way up when doing the test, does the lpf...

Ok but it says on there to set voltage to ac and should be 6v or lower? Mine needs to read 31v? Also i know you disconnect the positive sub wires but you just stick the positive probe to positive and negative probe to negative speaker terminals on the amp and adjust gain up or down until you get...

Is this a good method? How to Adjust Amplifier Gains Using a Digital Multi-Meter | Learning Center | Sonic Electronix

So is 80% too much or can i crank it to max?

Heres the head unit https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE143B/Alpine-CDE-143BT.html?tp=5684