Does this head unit clip?

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

I am almost done with my build. I just need to make the box, then put the sub and speakers in.

I'm wondering if this head unit clips the RCA signal at full volume (with a clean media signal):

Alpine CDE-HD149BT Alpine CDE-HD149BT Single-Din Bluetooth Car Stereo w/ HD Radio

I'm wondering about this, because someone told me the Pioneer 80 PRS did not clip the output at full volume. I was planning to set my gains at full volume, rather than 75%. I'll

I'm running a two way active frontstage, so there are no speakers powered off the head unit's internal amplifier. My sub amp also has a clip light (which I know is not 100% accurate).

I don't have an o-scope. Does anyone else have this head unit?

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

My 117 which is a bit better than that one clipped on the sub out one click from full

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

My 117 which is a bit better than that one clipped on the sub out one click from full

Ok, thanks