Help setting gains

[SRT8 Wolf]

Ok so I have a CAB 1600.1D amp and I'm wanting to set the gains correctly I need to know what my low pass and sub sonic should be set at as well as my gain I listen to mainly rap and decaf I currently have a factory head unit in my car with a LOC and I don't know the pre volt output on it, it's a 2011 Dodge Charger.

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[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Ok so I have a CAB 1600.1D amp and I'm wanting to set the gains correctly I need to know what my low pass and sub sonic should be set at as well as my gain I listen to mainly rap and decaf I currently have a factory head unit in my car with a LOC and I don't know the pre volt output on it, it's a 2011 Dodge Charger.

subsonic is 75% of your box tuning. For gain, go up until it stops getting louder than back it off a few notches. Then play your hardest hitting music for 5 mins then see if the sub or amp gets hot, pay attention to smells throughout the whole time. If either equipment is hot, back it down even more, let it cool off and do the test again. If its cold, you can raise it up a bit. If its room temperature then you are at a good spot.

Eventually you'll want a JL cleansweep or a kicker sum8 or a full blown processor like an audison bit 10 or bit one or helix etc... That line out convertor is holding you back several dbs with a sh*t stock head unit signal.

 

[SRT8 Wolf]

subsonic is 75% of your box tuning. For gain, go up until it stops getting louder than back it off a few notches. Then play your hardest hitting music for 5 mins then see if the sub or amp gets hot, pay attention to smells throughout the whole time. If either equipment is hot, back it down even more, let it cool off and do the test again. If its cold, you can raise it up a bit. If its room temperature then you are at a good spot.
Eventually you'll want a JL cleansweep or a kicker sum8 or a full blown processor like an audison bit 10 or bit one or helix etc... That line out convertor is holding you back several dbs with a sh*t stock head unit signal.

Yeah I know it is but I can't change the HU on a 2011 Dodge Charger the kit is 400 bucks

 

[SRT8 Wolf]

subsonic is 75% of your box tuning. For gain, go up until it stops getting louder than back it off a few notches. Then play your hardest hitting music for 5 mins then see if the sub or amp gets hot, pay attention to smells throughout the whole time. If either equipment is hot, back it down even more, let it cool off and do the test again. If its cold, you can raise it up a bit. If its room temperature then you are at a good spot.
Eventually you'll want a JL cleansweep or a kicker sum8 or a full blown processor like an audison bit 10 or bit one or helix etc... That line out convertor is holding you back several dbs with a sh*t stock head unit signal.

My box is tuned to 36hz

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

My box is tuned to 36hz

What box did you finally decide on... may I ask?.. this thread was a doozy... http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/632733-cca-amp-kit-help.html... I am interested which one you finally went with.

 

[SRT8 Wolf]

What box did you finally decide on... may I ask?.. this thread was a doozy... http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/632733-cca-amp-kit-help.html... I am interested which one you finally went with.

I went with this box I'm waiting for it to come in 10" CUSTOM DUAL SUNDOWN AUDIO SA-10 SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE/SUB BOX PORTED/VENTED | eBay

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

I went with this box I'm waiting for it to come in 10" CUSTOM DUAL SUNDOWN AUDIO SA-10 SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE/SUB BOX PORTED/VENTED | eBay

Looks good man... so you asked for specs, got them PM'd to you, thanked me emphatically and said it was getting built in the AM... THEN went looking for help anyways with a prefab?... and then today you PM'd ME for advice about setting your amp gains?.. To which I replied to you...

Okay... The question is easy to answer... you should open a thread under "Amplifiers" as I will not be seen like others as someone who PM's other members with "special" treatment... I am a member in this forum... but I find that it is best to always answer questions publicly, and give others a chance to weigh in... even after 25 years around this hobby. I still find that someone else has a better way of explaining how to do or even doing the process in question. I've been a member since 2013 and have only started posting advice after a prolonged period of evaluating who is who and what sort of advice I'm likely to get from certain members. I've learned to take some advice and ignore some as well. There are multiple threads already on this subject... "Setting amp gains"... if you would like to just look for them.... I will be looking forward to reading your thread if you cannot find them. I can answer the question however I feel that in a public forum is best.

As to your current question... Jeffdachef gave you some good advice... Good Luck!

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Yeah I know it is but I can't change the HU on a 2011 Dodge Charger the kit is 400 bucks

I didnt tell you to switch head units. Search up what i listed.

My box is tuned to 36hz

i'm sure you know how to figure out what 75% of 36 is.... or

36 x 3

.......4

 

[SRT8 Wolf]

Looks good man... so you asked for specs, got them PM'd to you, thanked me emphatically and said it was getting built in the AM... THEN went looking for help anyways with a prefab?... and then today you PM'd ME for advice about setting your amp gains?.. To which I replied to you... Okay... The question is easy to answer... you should open a thread under "Amplifiers" as I will not be seen like others as someone who PM's other members with "special" treatment... I am a member in this forum... but I find that it is best to always answer questions publicly, and give others a chance to weigh in... even after 25 years around this hobby. I still find that someone else has a better way of explaining how to do or even doing the process in question. I've been a member since 2013 and have only started posting advice after a prolonged period of evaluating who is who and what sort of advice I'm likely to get from certain members. I've learned to take some advice and ignore some as well. There are multiple threads already on this subject... "Setting amp gains"... if you would like to just look for them.... I will be looking forward to reading your thread if you cannot find them. I can answer the question however I feel that in a public forum is best.

As to your current question... Jeffdachef gave you some good advice... Good Luck!

Yeah I was gonna have it built until the guy said he is booked till the end of July

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

That sux!... the HU u have IS a problem... LOC as well?..

 

[SRT8 Wolf]

That sux!... the HU u have IS a problem... LOC as well?..

Yeah I know, I'm gonna pick up the Audio control Lc2i until I can save up for the 400 dollar kit to get a double din

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

This MIGHT help ya'... at least EXO is a trip... well, very entertaining... LOL!..

... read the comments as well... not everyone does it the same way.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

yeah i answered the xover and ss question on pm too couple times