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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 7938625" data-attributes="member: 576029"><p>it is correct that a 0dB tone will result in a lower gain setting than necessary - but you will NEVER clip.</p><p></p><p>music with heavy bass has around -3dB of bass tone strength, the rest of the space is filled with music that rides on those low frequency tones.</p><p></p><p>i typically recommend using a 0dB tone, then adjusting your bass boost, etc. to suit your needs. since you were conservative with the gain, you can afford to add more signal.</p><p></p><p>or, you can set bass boosts, EQ, etc. how you want it and use a -3dB tone but not increase bass settings more after.</p><p></p><p>in my opinion, if you need to run your equipment at it's max, you chose too small. i recommend having more than you need - that way you'll be enjoying your gear for 10 years or more.</p><p></p><p>i have subs i bought in 1996, and ran them plenty hard, but within reason, and i still use them in my garage. i have components i bought in 1998, that i still use. my amps are from 1999... etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 7938625, member: 576029"] it is correct that a 0dB tone will result in a lower gain setting than necessary - but you will NEVER clip. music with heavy bass has around -3dB of bass tone strength, the rest of the space is filled with music that rides on those low frequency tones. i typically recommend using a 0dB tone, then adjusting your bass boost, etc. to suit your needs. since you were conservative with the gain, you can afford to add more signal. or, you can set bass boosts, EQ, etc. how you want it and use a -3dB tone but not increase bass settings more after. in my opinion, if you need to run your equipment at it's max, you chose too small. i recommend having more than you need - that way you'll be enjoying your gear for 10 years or more. i have subs i bought in 1996, and ran them plenty hard, but within reason, and i still use them in my garage. i have components i bought in 1998, that i still use. my amps are from 1999... etc. [/QUOTE]
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