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Do Sundown subs just smell?
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<blockquote data-quote="tymoto21" data-source="post: 8552187" data-attributes="member: 589669"><p>A soft clip is more than fine</p><p></p><p>There is a great write up on how clipping doesn't kill subs, heat does.</p><p></p><p>Clipping does cause heat though so it can contribute</p><p></p><p>If you are pushing your sub to the limits like double rated I would not recommend even a soft clip but if you are far from thermal limits of the sub a soft clip is totally fine</p><p></p><p>You said your clip light flashes sometimes, that means only for a short period are you clipping and by a small amount. (Provided your clip light is somewhat accurate)</p><p></p><p>I have a feeling you are clipping more than you thought you were</p><p></p><p>Try to reset the gain properly and see if it helps.</p><p></p><p>Could your amp voltage be dipping low?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tymoto21, post: 8552187, member: 589669"] A soft clip is more than fine There is a great write up on how clipping doesn't kill subs, heat does. Clipping does cause heat though so it can contribute If you are pushing your sub to the limits like double rated I would not recommend even a soft clip but if you are far from thermal limits of the sub a soft clip is totally fine You said your clip light flashes sometimes, that means only for a short period are you clipping and by a small amount. (Provided your clip light is somewhat accurate) I have a feeling you are clipping more than you thought you were Try to reset the gain properly and see if it helps. Could your amp voltage be dipping low? [/QUOTE]
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