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<blockquote data-quote="SSpiro" data-source="post: 8777304" data-attributes="member: 573096">Just installed 5 channel amp (Kenwood XR900-5), subs (JL CP208LG-W3V3), and a PAC AmpPro. I have the upgraded factory 8.4 head unit with factory alpines, factory amplified sub. I planned on using factory speakers for now. My understanding is that the PAC bypasses the sub and amp I&#039;m getting some major crackling and distortion when I turn the volume mid way or so and have to turn the gains way down to avoid. They&#039;re currently at 1/4 or so.&nbsp; Unfortunately it means my min volume is around 18 on the deck, and when I get to 24 and beyond it sounds horrible. The adjustment knob for the PAC is in the middle. If I turn it down it turns down the subs. I&#039;ve tested with the knob all the way down but still have the same issues.Is this a stock speaker problem? Amppro issue? Sound quality is great in the narrow window but volume is low due to turned down gains. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😞" title="😞" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61e.png" />where do I start?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SSpiro, post: 8777304, member: 573096"] Just installed 5 channel amp (Kenwood XR900-5), subs (JL CP208LG-W3V3), and a PAC AmpPro. I have the upgraded factory 8.4 head unit with factory alpines, factory amplified sub. I planned on using factory speakers for now. My understanding is that the PAC bypasses the sub and amp I'm getting some major crackling and distortion when I turn the volume mid way or so and have to turn the gains way down to avoid. They're currently at 1/4 or so. Unfortunately it means my min volume is around 18 on the deck, and when I get to 24 and beyond it sounds horrible. The adjustment knob for the PAC is in the middle. If I turn it down it turns down the subs. I've tested with the knob all the way down but still have the same issues. Is this a stock speaker problem? Amppro issue? Sound quality is great in the narrow window but volume is low due to turned down gains. 😞where do I start? [/QUOTE]

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