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<blockquote data-quote="CloudKat" data-source="post: 3043079" data-attributes="member: 577344"><p>Let me start by explaining my system:</p><p></p><p>Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P5900IB</p><p></p><p>AudioPipe EQ-4X (4 band EQ w/13v line driver &amp; 2 way crossover)</p><p></p><p>1800 wt Pyle Elite Amp pushing two 12” Audiobahns (subs) backed by a Pyle 1 Farad Cap</p><p></p><p>800 wt Pyle Elite pushing two 10” MTX Thumps (mids)</p><p></p><p>200 wt (?) amp pushing my two 5” door speakers and two 5” back dash speakers (highs)</p><p></p><p>Now, both the head unit and EQ are new (I haven’t even installed them yet). I know how to adjust the gain inputs and tune my amps when directly hooked to a head unit. I pretty much follow this guide:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutorial:Amplifier_Tuning" target="_blank">http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutorial:Amplifier_Tuning</a></p><p></p><p>But, what happens when you add in an EQ/X-over into the mix?</p><p></p><p>As for tuning the EQ itself:</p><p></p><p>Since the EQ has its OWN gain input adjustments, when tuning the system should I first tune the EQ to the Head Unit then tune in the gain of the amps? Or should I tune the system without the EQ in line, then plug it in and tune it to the already tuned setup?</p><p></p><p>As for tuning the Amps:</p><p></p><p>Should I tune the system without the EQ inline first, then just plug it in and go from there?</p><p></p><p>If the EQ should be in line when I start tuning, should the EQ be set to flat, or should it be set to the way I will normally listen to music?</p><p></p><p>What I am trying to ask here is this; what is the best procedure for tuning a multiple component system for best sound?</p><p></p><p>Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CloudKat, post: 3043079, member: 577344"] Let me start by explaining my system: Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P5900IB AudioPipe EQ-4X (4 band EQ w/13v line driver & 2 way crossover) 1800 wt Pyle Elite Amp pushing two 12” Audiobahns (subs) backed by a Pyle 1 Farad Cap 800 wt Pyle Elite pushing two 10” MTX Thumps (mids) 200 wt (?) amp pushing my two 5” door speakers and two 5” back dash speakers (highs) Now, both the head unit and EQ are new (I haven’t even installed them yet). I know how to adjust the gain inputs and tune my amps when directly hooked to a head unit. I pretty much follow this guide: [URL="http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutorial:Amplifier_Tuning"]http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutorial:Amplifier_Tuning[/URL] But, what happens when you add in an EQ/X-over into the mix? As for tuning the EQ itself: Since the EQ has its OWN gain input adjustments, when tuning the system should I first tune the EQ to the Head Unit then tune in the gain of the amps? Or should I tune the system without the EQ in line, then plug it in and tune it to the already tuned setup? As for tuning the Amps: Should I tune the system without the EQ inline first, then just plug it in and go from there? If the EQ should be in line when I start tuning, should the EQ be set to flat, or should it be set to the way I will normally listen to music? What I am trying to ask here is this; what is the best procedure for tuning a multiple component system for best sound? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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