another way to not clip?

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

you know how you have treble, bass, mid.... well take the "bass" and set it as high as it can go.

And clip the shit outta your signal...

 

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Nothing in the manual except how to get to the subwoofer setting. if the subwoofer setting isnt adjusting the output voltage...what exactly is it doing??

What kind of HU are you using?

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

you know how you have treble, bass, mid.... well take the "bass" and set it as high as it can go.

You are talking about the EQ settings, not the subwoofer output. In that case, no, never set it to max and then set your gains. Maxing the EQ will only serve to introduce distortion (clipping) into the signal.

 

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Nothing in the manual except how to get to the subwoofer setting. if the subwoofer setting isnt adjusting the output voltage...what exactly is it doing??

Yes, the subwoofer output setting adjusts signal voltage. You missed the point though. The point is some h/us (very few, but some do exist) only output the rated signal voltage when the subwoofer output is set to maximum.

 

[-01limited- 10+ year member]

Kenwoods have the subwoofer level also. I set my to +15 and set the gains. Big whopping 2.5 volts on my preouts woot!

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

2.5 volts signal strength should be plenty. If your system requires more signal strength than that to rise above the noise threshold, then you have bigger problems that need to be addressed directly.

 

[ahole-ic]

There's also a little SPL tip here I'll give out. It was given to me by John Hone so I'll pass it along. I'll explain why first. The gain is really a multiplier. So, if you set it with a HU putting out 4v and you turn the gain and watch the voltage it's going to jump in big increments. Now turn that down to 1v. It is not going to jump nearly as much. This makes it much easier to set for a soft clip and get the most out of the amplifier because you can be much more precise. There are really no advantages to running with as hot a signal as possible. It can cut down on noise a little but it won't eliminate it. Only a proper install can do that so that's really no excuse.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

There's also a little SPL tip here I'll give out. It was given to me by John Hone so I'll pass it along. I'll explain why first. The gain is really a multiplier. So, if you set it with a HU putting out 4v and you turn the gain and watch the voltage it's going to jump in big increments. Now turn that down to 1v. It is not going to jump nearly as much. This makes it much easier to set for a soft clip and get the most out of the amplifier because you can be much more precise. There are really no advantages to running with as hot a signal as possible. It can cut down on noise a little but it won't eliminate it. Only a proper install can do that so that's really no excuse.

That is a valid point. Higher signal voltage is only beneficial to increasing the gap between the music signal, and the induced noise threshold. Once you've spanned that gap to the point that induced noise is no longer audible, increasing signal voltage further presents no realistic advantage.

 

[pimpnyou204 10+ year member]

How about the eclipse avn726e? I know the front preouts are the stated 5v but my sub out is deffinately not and I've seen many ppl claim it and the book no where state what that actually puts out. I set mine at 0 and just turn the gain up slighty more as to not clip the signal from the start bcuz if your getting a clipped signal from the start the amp will just amplify it so I'd rather be safe.

 

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

And clip the shit outta your signal... 

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What kind of HU are you using?

alpine 9845

 

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

You are talking about the EQ settings, not the subwoofer output. In that case, no, never set it to max and then set your gains. Maxing the EQ will only serve to introduce distortion (clipping) into the signal. 

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Yes, the subwoofer output setting adjusts signal voltage. You missed the point though. The point is some h/us (very few, but some do exist) only output the rated signal voltage when the subwoofer output is set to maximum.

thats my point too. wouldnt i want the rated signal voltage therefor having to max it? (if my hu requires it to be maxed)

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

thats my point too. wouldnt i want the rated signal voltage therefor having to max it? (if my hu requires it to be maxed)

Why are any of you concerned with your signal voltage? For the average user here that's a number that they'll never have to worry about. Are you trying to set your gains and failing to reach the required output voltage? Are you trying to minimize some kind of noise in the system? This seems like an unnecessary thing for you guys to be worrying about.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

lol, I don't know if it was just me or what but earlier the forum would NOT let me post. I could look at all the threads I wanted but could not post for the life of me, it would just hang when I clicked the post button then I'd refresh and wouldn't see any new posts...obviously those posts were going somewhere, heehee

 

[-01limited- 10+ year member]

lol, I don't know if it was just me or what but earlier the forum would NOT let me post. I could look at all the threads I wanted but could not post for the life of me, it would just hang when I clicked the post button then I'd refresh and wouldn't see any new posts...obviously those posts were going somewhere, heehee

Happened to me too buddy lol

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Yep, sounds like the server had a hiccup this morning. Sometimes, when it appears to be hanging up trying to post (like bubba described above), I will open a second window, and open the forum Im trying to post in. Many times this will push the hanging reply through and avoid multiple posts. But no, not always. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

haha, well at least it gave you a nice opportunity to flex your moderating muscles.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

alpine 9845

Set your gain on the amp with the sub turned up to 15. That's where you're going to get the max voltage (2 volts on the 9845 I believe) from the sub output.