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[h2h0e]

Hi i got a problem , ive got 2 jbl in a sealed box (4 ohms 350 rms each ) running with an apsm 2000 at 4 ohm , my gain is set to ~50 % ( no bass boost ) . its look like my left sub cone is getting hot ( so i presume its the coil ) and my right sub look fine .

whats wrong lol ? any idea ?

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[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

set the gain correctly and the APSM doesnt do rated clean either. what wiring do you have and have you done the big 3?

 

[h2h0e]

havent done big 3 yet im waiting my wires , im on 8 gauges 16 gauge speakers wires .

 

[h2h0e]

well i tought i was ok about wires since the amp gain is at ~ 50 %

 

[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

half gain can be full clipped signal depending on your pre-out voltage and what amp it is.

 

[h2h0e]

its an apsm-2000 specs : 900W @ 4 Ohm

1400W @ 2 Ohm

2000W @ 1 Ohm

i got an elantra 2012 so im using line out converter on the factory head unit

 

[h2h0e]

half gain can be full clipped signal depending on your pre-out voltage and what amp it is.

what should i do ? lol

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

One sub getting hot means it's wired different than the other. They should both be the same. And you need to set the gain with a DMM or O'scope.

 

[Vincer77 10+ year member]

Check the resistance of the speakers with dmm to make sure you have them wired correctly. Id check each coil, then the coils wired in series, then the resistance of the two wired in parallel. Since they are DVC, you could have one wired in series and one wired in parallel which would cause uneven power distribution between the two.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Its been a long time since Ive used a loc, but iirc, they tend to send a pretty hot signal. So like someone else said, setting your gains to half way may very still mean you are clipping.

There is no such thing as 50% gain settings, the gain adjusters are by input voltage. Saying "my gains are at 50%" implies your understanding of input gains is that they work like a volume knob, which they dont. Like others have said here, set your gains using an o-scope, DMM, or by ear.

I also agree you need to verify your speaker wiring.

 

[h2h0e]

Ok ill check if its wired correctly , just ordered a dmm from ebay (10$) so why not lol i didnt have one .

 

[jasonbillnelson 10+ year member]

I agree with above. Sounds like the subs aren't wired correctly, and re-adjust the gain with DMM

 

[h2h0e]

Its been a long time since Ive used a loc, but iirc, they tend to send a pretty hot signal. So like someone else said, setting your gains to half way may very still mean you are clipping.
There is no such thing as 50% gain settings, the gain adjusters are by input voltage. Saying "my gains are at 50%" implies your understanding of input gains is that they work like a volume knob, which they dont. Like others have said here, set your gains using an o-scope, DMM, or by ear.

I also agree you need to verify your speaker wiring.

Ok so i have a big question for you ( or others as well ) My amp spec is apsm-2000 : 900W @ 4 Ohm ( i know its not doing is rated power so lets say -25% )

1400W @ 2 Ohm

2000W @ 1 Ohm

If my amp is clipping at 50% gain at 4 ohm , i want to know if its will be the same thing at 1 ohm , i mean what happen if i set my amps to 1 ohms and i give only like 15 % witch will be the same Rms as 4 ohm (50%) will it clip at 15 % lol ? if not i could run my amp at 1 ohm so i will basicly have more power since its not clipping

 

[h2h0e]

Its been a long time since Ive used a loc, but iirc, they tend to send a pretty hot signal. So like someone else said, setting your gains to half way may very still mean you are clipping.
There is no such thing as 50% gain settings, the gain adjusters are by input voltage. Saying "my gains are at 50%" implies your understanding of input gains is that they work like a volume knob, which they dont. Like others have said here, set your gains using an o-scope, DMM, or by ear.

I also agree you need to verify your speaker wiring.

Ok so i have a big question for you ( or others as well ) My amp spec is apsm-2000 : 900W @ 4 Ohm ( i know its not doing is rated power so lets say -25% )

1400W @ 2 Ohm

2000W @ 1 Ohm

If my amp is clipping at 50% gain at 4 ohm , i want to know if its will be the same thing at 1 ohm , i mean what happen if i set my amps to 1 ohms and i give only like 15 % witch will be the same Rms as 4 ohm (50%) will it clip at 15 % lol ? if not i could run my amp at 1 ohm so i will basicly have more power since its not clipping

 

[h2h0e]

One sub getting hot means it's wired different than the other. They should both be the same. And you need to set the gain with a DMM or O'scope.

wire was fine , ive try to switch sub and reconnect but the same sub is getting hot, even if i switch subs connection and place in the box , i guess ill wait my ordered dmm