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    Just Curious about Bass Knob

    If you set it up to where your gain is just below the clipping point with the bass knob maxed out, you're not really gonna get anymore from the amp.
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    Just Curious about Bass Knob

    Setting your bass knob at 100% while setting your gains assures you that you don't clip. You'll know that, when the bass knob is maxed out, your amp is functioning at it's highest setting without clipping. You can always turn it down when extra bass isn't needed and you won't have to worry about...
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    Just Curious about Bass Knob

    At the end of the day, we're all jamming out and that's what it's all about! I'm gonna check out that Tone Generator app.
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    Just Curious about Bass Knob

    OP asked where you have the bass knob set when setting amp gains. He wanted to know if you turn the knob to 25, 50 75 or 100% while adjusting the gain pot on the amp. I thought I was answering that question. Definitely not trying to insult anyone's experience/intelligence. I set my amps in the...
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    Just Curious about Bass Knob

    If you set the gain at wide open, you're almost definitely gonna clip. You should set your gain pot on the amp using an o-scope. I downloaded a 1kHz test tone from YouTube. I play that through a head unit at 75-100% volume (since some head units can't be turned all the way up without...
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    Just Curious about Bass Knob

    It's best to set it with the knob turned all the way up. If you only turn the knob to 50% when setting your gain, you could introduce a clipping signal if you ever turn the knob up past 50%.
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    Sundown Audio SA 6.5 coaxials -VS- SD 6.5 components

    Planning a build for my GMC Sierra Ext Cab. Subs, sub amp, enclosure and rear door speakers have already been picked out. Just wanting to know everyone's opinion for my front door speakers. Either choice will be run on amp power. Subs: 2 Sundown Audio SD-4 10s in a SubThump downfire enclosure...
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