x2heres the quick skinny.
when you set your gains @ -10 DB, you are raising your overall output of the amp to compensate for the -10 DB.
if you set them using 0 db tones, then the signal is not attenuated, and you will have 0 chance of clipping if done properly
Because it was set incorrectly. Stick to -6db if you don't notice the distortion.i set mine using -6 and -10, and when i turned it up the sub sounded distorted and was making popping noises, do you know why they are doing that? but they are fine when i use -6db
ok im not sure if this is my problem or not but im using a 45hz test tone, is that what im supposed to be using?Because it was set incorrectly. Stick to -6db if you don't notice the distortion.
No. It may just be that in your particular install, the amp is supplying too much power for the driver. Reduce your gain untill the noise goes away.ok im not sure if this is my problem or not but im using a 45hz test tone, is that what im supposed to be using?
ok i reduced the gain so the popping noise doesnt happen, but my subs look like they are flexing way beyond their limit, is this normal? i got 2 12 L7'sNo. It may just be that in your particular install, the amp is supplying too much power for the driver. Reduce your gain untill the noise goes away.
As long as they do not exceed their mechanical limits they should be fine. Use your own judgment on this one. Because in the end, you will be the one replacing themok i reduced the gain so the popping noise doesnt happen, but my subs look like they are flexing way beyond their limit, is this normal? i got 2 12 L7's