OmegaBunny
10+ year member
Moderator
What are your subs, D4?
- Thread Starter
- #3
yes, and i just added that then read the post.. haha
OmegaBunny
10+ year member
Moderator
So a 1ohm final load. 50.4 volts * 50.4 volts= 2540.16w @ 1ohm. So if it was seeing a true 1 ohm load them you are probably clipping, but its hard to tell without knowing the actual final load. I am still a noob though so I would wait for someone with a little more experience chimes in.
IonRL205
10+ year member
DJ h4z4rdes
You should set your amp with a 0 db tone, not a -3 db tone.
- Thread Starter
- #6
wou ldnt that make the volts even higher?
- Thread Starter
- #7
subs clipping, or amp clipping? i dont hear anything?
IonRL205
10+ year member
DJ h4z4rdes
Your volts should be set around 38 for 1500 watts @ 1 ohm with a 0 db tone. If you set your gain with a -3 db tone and play any music thats 0 db, you'll most likey clip the **** out of your subs.
Moble Enclosurs
10+ year member
Box Designer/Builder
You are not seeing a drop because of clipping, but because each frequency has its own power level, thus measuring voltage when a song is playing, you will see it jump all over the place. But going back to what was said about setting voltage to 1500@1 around 38V, this is a good response and is acceptably accurate. But you cannot judge voltage on multiple frequencies, like a song, because again it will jump. But this is not due to voltage drop, but recording capabilities of the -3dB tone vs the recording of the song, which can vary upon each song if they are from multiple sources. So, you will likely always see a lower voltage from a test tone to a song, because of the recording quality and output when played. If a song is copied multiple times, if not digitally, to retain quality, this will effect voltage as well.
So, go with the idea given of 38V setting with a test tone, and disregard the changing voltage of a song...this is normal.
So, go with the idea given of 38V setting with a test tone, and disregard the changing voltage of a song...this is normal.
- Thread Starter
- #10
so bring the 50.4 volts down to 38? thats going to be a huge difference, are you sure i cant go any higher with this setup?
and what does "clipping" do? because it sounds awesome.. .lol //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif its not gonna sound nearly as loud at 38v.
do i need to find someone 1 with one of those things to check for clipping? i think they're dam expensive arent they, how would i even use that on my subs?
how do i get them like these???
lol
and what does "clipping" do? because it sounds awesome.. .lol //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif its not gonna sound nearly as loud at 38v.
do i need to find someone 1 with one of those things to check for clipping? i think they're dam expensive arent they, how would i even use that on my subs?
how do i get them like these???
lol
sacsking916
5,000+ posts
stayin high an loud
you cant set gains using music because it changes constantly. you're supposed to be using a 50hz tone to set your sub gains
OmegaBunny
10+ year member
Moderator
You can get a pocket o-scope for like $80 shipped. Clipping is when the round waves begin to square and distort. If it were me and I was not happy with the output I would strap two amps together, if they are strappable or get a bigger amp.
Moble Enclosurs
10+ year member
Box Designer/Builder
VERY TRUE. Great point!
But as far as using a 50Hz test tone, this is something I am doing a video on soon that will disprove the standard 50Hz tone rule. It will be based on excursion control and impedance changes rather than a standard. Ill hopefully have it up soon, within the month, so things like this are avoided.
kramer_212
10+ year member
CarAudio.com Veteran
yep i have mine on my t15001bdcps set to 38.6 on both.
05trailblazer
10+ year member
k33p groaning son :)
^^ definetly would do that
Activity
No one is currently typing a reply...
About this thread
