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Replacing everything in my Jeep Wrangler. New HU. Replace front component speakers with Polk Audio. Replace sound bar speakers with Polk Audio also. 4 channel amp for these speakers. Add subwoofer to rear with mono amp. I've been researching how to set the gains on the amps. Along with setting...

Hey Guys. I'm trying to get ready to install my new system. While reading the owners manual for my head unit on line ( Kenwood DNX9990HD ), I noticed that it had a "Gain" and "Slope" setting. Can anyone explain how I might use these ( or not use these ) for tuning my new system. Thanks for any...

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Thanks for the correction. I was thinking it correctly. Just lost translation from my brain to my fingers. Thanks for the link. I've seen it before. Guess I didn't read it verry well the first time. nother stupid question, if I may: I read that the other channels may be disconnected ( channels...

Hey guys. Sorry if this is a dumb question. When adjusting the gain using a DMM, can you measure the current at the amp? Most of the articles I've read suggested checking the current at the driver. Shouldn't it be the same at either location? Thanks

Thanks guys for the comments. As far as the sub goes, the mounting surface is 15" by 30". I'm leaning towards a sealed box to save some space. I currently have no sub right now. So basically anything will be an improvement on what I got. For amplification, I'm thinking in the 100w range. I'm...

I guess first thing first. Hello everybody. My name is Randy. I am an electrician. Im currently employed as an industrial maintenance technician. Please excuse me for not making my first post in the introductory forum. OK, pleasantries out of the way. I sure could use some help with my Santa...