Gains: An Interesting Difference

[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

Hi all! We hear alot about gain settings. Some people like to blast the gains trying to get max spl and end up blowing something. Over the weekend I went the other route. I actually lowered my gains. The result was quite interesting. This is the amp to my speakers and not the sub amp. I was able to turn up the volume about 5 notches more. Sounded amazingly clear, and the real kicker is I can now push my 4' alpine dash speakers even more because those are running off my head unit. Even better highs (woo hoo) . So I went back to check my amp for heat , it was cool to the touch. I can only conclude that this is a good thing. My head unit is very clean Kenwood Excelon, and I have a clean amp as well. I though I had my gains set , but after this test I guess I was wronge. What a plesent surprise. I think it really sounds better. Just though I would share. Increasing the gains is not always the answer. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Hi all! We hear alot about gain settings. Some people like to blast the gains trying to get max spl and end up blowing something. Over the weekend I went the other route. I actually lowered my gains. The result was quite interesting. This is the amp to my speakers and not the sub amp. I was able to turn up the volume about 5 notches more. Sounded amazingly clear, and the real kicker is I can now push my 4' alpine dash speakers even more because those are running off my head unit. Even better highs (woo hoo) . So I went back to check my amp for heat , it was cool to the touch. I can only conclude that this is a good thing. My head unit is very clean Kenwood Excelon, and I have a clean amp as well. I though I had my gains set , but after this test I guess I was wronge. What a plesent surprise. I think it really sounds better. Just though I would share. Increasing the gains is not always the answer. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

While the tip and you relating your experience is appreciated, to be sure, I would suggest that most people already know this. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Well, most who actually know how to properly implement the equipment they are running, at any rate.

 

[bimma85 5,000+ posts]

While the tip and you relating your experience is appreciated, to be sure, I would suggest that most people already know this. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif
Well, most who actually know how to properly implement the equipment they are running, at any rate.

You sure about that?

 

[Shinobi 10+ year member]

Actually I'd say a lower precentage on here know how to properly implement their equipment . I'd say 20% of the people that come here actually know how to fully use what they have //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif . Not saying they cant learn but from what I see of the people who are regulars that post.

 

[Raven 10+ year member]

Actually I'd say a lower precentage on here know how to properly implement their equipment . I'd say 20% of the people that come here actually know how to fully use what they have //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif . Not saying they cant learn but from what I see of the people who are regulars that post.

Wait, you're saying my system isn't intentionally nerfed?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

I think what caught me off guard was the new highs I am hearing from the dash. Those little alpines sound very good! Its like having a extra component. Believe me being a sq guy I have spent alot of time tweeking, but this is a very warm welcome.

 

[AVSTANG02]

heh.