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Setting Amp Gain with Multimeter - Complete Novice
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<blockquote data-quote="huberoy123" data-source="post: 8701392" data-attributes="member: 658561"><p><strong>ES 165K on channels 1 & 2 (left and right) they are running at 120RMS each @ 4</strong>Ω would also be my opinion.</p><p><strong>channels 3 & 4 bridged, is getting 370RMS @ 4Ω</strong>, would also be my opinion.</p><p></p><p><u>I define operating at its peak, as what is pleasing to my ears</u>. The gain control adjusts the amount of <em>input signal</em> coming into the amplifier. When you crank it up too high, you'll hear some seriously nasty distortion. The general idea is to turn your receiver's volume control roughly 3/4 of the way up to maximum volume, then turn up your amp gain until you hear distortion. Back it off a little, and you're all set. Fortunately, we are all born with meters (hearing) to measure sound quality. I would adjust the gain, set the low and high filters to meet my sound requirements, without any meters. Your sound quality will come from using the equalizer or sound controls on your stereo. If you want more control, use a separate equalizer or sound processor. Enjoy your music.</p><p></p><p>Just one opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="huberoy123, post: 8701392, member: 658561"] [B]ES 165K on channels 1 & 2 (left and right) they are running at 120RMS each @ 4[/B]Ω would also be my opinion. [B]channels 3 & 4 bridged, is getting 370RMS @ 4Ω[/B], would also be my opinion. [U]I define operating at its peak, as what is pleasing to my ears[/U]. The gain control adjusts the amount of [I]input signal[/I] coming into the amplifier. When you crank it up too high, you'll hear some seriously nasty distortion. The general idea is to turn your receiver's volume control roughly 3/4 of the way up to maximum volume, then turn up your amp gain until you hear distortion. Back it off a little, and you're all set. Fortunately, we are all born with meters (hearing) to measure sound quality. I would adjust the gain, set the low and high filters to meet my sound requirements, without any meters. Your sound quality will come from using the equalizer or sound controls on your stereo. If you want more control, use a separate equalizer or sound processor. Enjoy your music. Just one opinion. [/QUOTE]
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