Is it ok to turn the Gain all the way up, if sub is underpowered ???

[Jeremy M 10+ year member]

bxi2006d and a DD9515

 

[Rookie_80 10+ year member]

Pretty much, yes.
And i would suggest using a test tone. You can get them off ROE.

And if you dont like the output after that you will need a bigger amp.

Thanks for tip.

I downloaded Sine wave 50hz, 0db, 192kbs - im going to use it as a test tone.

Next step is to buy DMM.

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

if your head units preamp output voltage is terribly low, then there's a chance that full gain will be optimal. But there's about a 99% chance that this isnt the case and after a certain point your amp will begin to clip, and your sub will blow....

 

[2002XLT 5,000+ posts]

where you at in houston?

 

[Rookie_80 10+ year member]

if your head units preamp output voltage is terribly low, then there's a chance that full gain will be optimal. But there's about a 99% chance that this isnt the case and after a certain point your amp will begin to clip, and your sub will blow....

Preamp Voltage is 2.2 volts

 

[Rookie_80 10+ year member]

where you at in houston?

Westchase area. Work close to Beltway8 and Westheimer.

 

[2002XLT 5,000+ posts]

Not sure where thats at. You near league city/NASA/Dickinson?

 

[Rookie_80 10+ year member]

Not sure where thats at. You near league city/NASA/Dickinson?

Way far from NASA.

B8 and westheimer.

 

[2002XLT 5,000+ posts]

Oh alright, never mind then. Was gonna say id help you out, ive got a DMM, but thats a drive. Just go buy a DMM, for like 25 from sears.

 

[Rookie_80 10+ year member]

Oh alright, never mind then. Was gonna say id help you out, ive got a DMM, but thats a drive. Just go buy a DMM, for like 25 from sears.

yeah, i guess will have to do that.

 

[WrenchGuy 10+ year member]

Preamp Voltage is 2.2 volts

Your signal is clipped before you ever see 2.2 actual volts out of it. You just can't ask for more out of equipment than it has. Thats why car audio gets expensive. Gains are a standard you start fresh go from there, thats what you get.

 

[60ndown 10+ year member]

are your front speakers on an amp or the hu?

list all your equipment and how its set up.

you should be able to get plenty bass goin, no need for a dmm or tones.

what exactly is your equipment and how is it set up?

 

[darsum 10+ year member]

that's a nice formula to get the target voltage. However, it is dependent on the rated power of the amp. given by the manufacturer, which sometimes is not very true or accurate! Unless you bench tested the amp. yourself to get its actual power, wherein you will need a DMM and a clamp meter to get the voltage and the current/amperage respectively.

 

[Rookie_80 10+ year member]

are your front speakers on an amp or the hu?
list all your equipment and how its set up.

you should be able to get plenty bass goin, no need for a dmm or tones.

what exactly is your equipment and how is it set up?

My HU's (Pioneer DEH-P5800MP) internal amp is powering speakers now. I do have sony 600w 4/3 channel amp but its not connected right now .

Front stage are Pioneer TS-A6881 260 Watt 4-Way 6" x 8" (50 watts RMS)

Back speakers are Pioneer TS-A6871R 240 Watt 3-Way 6" x 8" (50 watts RMS)

not the best speakers but they do the job. My HU gives them 50 max, 22RMS

Amp is mono kicker ZX750.1 birthsheet states 891 @ 2ohms

Sub is Eclipse Titanium SW9122. Rated 750RMS, 1500MAX.

Some ppl keep saying its 1500Rms.

 

[60ndown 10+ year member]

My HU's (Pioneer DEH-P5800MP) inretnal amp is powering speakers now. I do have sony 600w 4/3 channel amp but right now its not connected.
Front stage are Pioneer TS-A6881 260 Watt 4-Way 6" x 8" (50 wattas RMS)

Back speakers are Pioneer TS-A6871R 240 Watt 3-Way 6" x 8" (50 watts RMS)

not the best speakers but they do the job. My HU gives them 50 max, 22RMS

Amp is mono kicker ZX750.1 birthsheet states 891 @ 2ohms

Sub is Eclipse Titanium SW9122. Rated 750RMS, 1500MAX.

Some ppl keep saying its 1500Rms.

your problem is the front speakers on the hu amp.

get the other amp in.