Gains

[xNaStYx 10+ year member]

How high should my gains be for my current setup?

Phoenix Gold Ryval V1502

Phoenix Gold RSD 5.25

It says the amp puts out 150W 4ohm and speakers say 120W RMS. Would it be safe to turn the amp gains up all the way?

I know its best to listen for distortion and all that but would I need to since the amp only puts out a little more than the speakers?

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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_9210_Phoenix+Gold+Ryval+V1502.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7294_Phoenix+Gold+RSd+65cs+-RSd65cs-.html

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[Winter_C 10+ year member]

you need to use the formula and set the gains properly. no one can really tell you where the gains should be at.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I know its best to listen for distortion and all that

There's your answer.

would I need to since the amp only puts out a little more than the speakers?

Yes.

 

[outsideshot23 10+ year member]

you need a DMM

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

DMMs are useful for many things, but setting amplifier gains isn't one of them.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

DMMs are useful for many things, but setting amplifier gains isn't one of them.

I disagree, but to each their own.

 

[xNaStYx 10+ year member]

alright thanks