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I am running two 300 rms subs from a single 400 w rms amp channel. Is it ok to run maximum gain, or should I run less due to distortion/ clipping. Is there a max percentage rule of thumb?
This!Gain is not a volume knob ...u want to match the output of ur rcas to the voltage on the amp
u cant crank the gain on any amp no matter how.underpowered or overpowered ...listen to what has been toldThe amp is rated at 400 w rms at 2 ohms. Subs are wired at 2 ohms. Since the subs have much more capacity than the amp can put out, I should theoretically not see the calculated volts based on subs rating. So the question is, will max gain on amp cause any problems?
your amp is rated for 400 and anything below, if you crank the gain to where you want more than 400 you are going to start clipping and damage your sub, this has happened to me before... listen to what everyone is telling youThe amp is rated at 400 w rms at 2 ohms. Subs are wired at 2 ohms. Since the subs have much more capacity than the amp can put out, I should theoretically not see the calculated volts based on subs rating. So the question is, will max gain on amp cause any problems?
The gain is not a volume control. You don't put it on minimum or maximum. It's 99% of the time going to have to be put somewhere in the middle. 400wrms at 2 ohms means you must turn the gain up until you see the DMM read around 28.3volts at the max level that you like to turn the HU to.The amp is rated at 400 w rms at 2 ohms. Subs are wired at 2 ohms. Since the subs have much more capacity than the amp can put out, I should theoretically not see the calculated volts based on subs rating. So the question is, will max gain on amp cause any problems?
The amp doesn't put out its max power at max gain. It's not that simple. You need to adjust the amp for undistorted 400 watts.The amp is rated at 400 w rms at 2 ohms. Subs are wired at 2 ohms. Since the subs have much more capacity than the amp can put out, I should theoretically not see the calculated volts based on subs rating. So the question is, will max gain on amp cause any problems?