Is it better to set amp gains high and stereo volume low or the other way around?

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

I'm a little bit new to this specific area, what are the pro's and con's of having stereo volume output high versus low and amp gains high versus low?

For example, I have an amp in my car with gains adjustable from 1-11 and they are currently at 9. Then my stereo has volume output from 0-35 and when I have my gains at 9 I usually listen from 8 to 11ish. Is this a good way to do it, or is there a better way? If it's not the right way, please tell me what I'm doing wrong and how I can fix it.

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[pimpnyou204 10+ year member]

What amp and model?

 

[ckunke002 10+ year member]

rockford fosgate prime r300-4 - Google Search

This amp for my speakers.

rockford fosgate prime r300-4 - Google Search

This amp for my 12" memphis audio sub.

 

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Whoops... this amp for my sub. orion cobalt 8001 - Google Search

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

Put your stereo on 28-32 then set it

 

[maljr1980 10+ year member]

Put your stereo on 28-32 then set it

set it at 25-28. 28 is already 80% and 32 is like 92% or so...who taught you how to set gains

 

[duro78 10+ year member]

Get yourself a dimm and do it properly.

Amplifier Gain settings (without a dmm) - DIYMA.com - Scientific Car Audio - Truth in Sound Quality