setting gain with dd1

[splwj47 10+ year member]

so i set my current amp a jl xd600 with my dd1 and i have the amp hooked up to my lvl 3s but something doesnt seem right, the amp pushes the subs hard like pretty much what seems the be as hard as the subs can go. something isnt right!!!!! the subs are wired to 1 ohm and the amp is 2 ohm stable, anyone have any insight?

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

so i set my current amp a jl xd600 with my dd1 and i have the amp hooked up to my lvl 3s but something doesnt seem right, the amp pushes the subs hard like pretty much what seems the be as hard as the subs can go. something isnt right!!!!! the subs are wired to 1 ohm and the amp is 2 ohm stable, anyone have any insight?

You dont see the problem? Which setting did you use -5,-10,-15? I use -5 and its more them enough for most songs.

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

i used track 5 witch is -10 i think it says in the manual it is a compromise between sq and loud. i know my subs are wired to 1 ohm but after box rise i never see a 1 ohm load or even possibly a 2 ohm load

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

i used track 5 witch is -10 i think it says in the manual it is a compromise between sq and loud. i know my subs are wired to 1 ohm but after box rise i never see a 1 ohm load or even possibly a 2 ohm load

Thats not always true. Dont bet on it always being over 2ohms.

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

ya i dont know i think im just going to wait till i get my new amp hooked up before i start pumpin my subs

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

Throw that piece of crap in the garbage and set it by ear.

 

[skitzafit 10+ year member]

Throw that piece of crap in the garbage and set it by ear.

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[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

so i set my current amp a jl xd600 with my dd1 and i have the amp hooked up to my lvl 3s but something doesnt seem right, the amp pushes the subs hard like pretty much what seems the be as hard as the subs can go. something isnt right!!!!! the subs are wired to 1 ohm and the amp is 2 ohm stable, anyone have any insight?

found ur problem

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

Throw that piece of crap in the garbage and set it by ear.

how is it a piece of crap correct me if im wrong but isnt it an o-scope made simple??? and there the only proper way to set the gain?

setting it by ear is just a gamble. the problem im sure is with the way its wired

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

how is it a piece of crap correct me if im wrong but isnt it an o-scope made simple??? and there the only proper way to set the gain?setting it by ear is just a gamble. the problem im sure is with the way its wired

Its a good tool. Your wiring is the problem. The XD is not one of the heavy duty Korean amps that can run a quarter ohm

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

how is it a piece of crap correct me if im wrong but isnt it an o-scope made simple??? and there the only proper way to set the gain?setting it by ear is just a gamble. the problem im sure is with the way its wired

It's an overpriced/overhyped tool that does nothing more than a good DMM and a set of ears can do.

I don't know about you, but I've read probably at least a dozen threads/posts about people totally screwing up their amp settings by using the DD-1. That alone tells me to stay away from it.

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

i did my research on it before i bought it and i have seen the vids of it right beside an o scope setting an amp and if people are screwing there **** up with it they are not using it properly. it may be overpriced and i dont care about the name on it its a great tool if used properly. i never knew that multimeters picked up on distortion, but they are a good way to set ur gains but ull most likey be missing out on alot of output.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

i did my research on it before i bought it and i have seen the vids of it right beside an o scope setting an amp and if people are screwing there **** up with it they are not using it properly. it may be overpriced and i dont care about the name on it its a great tool if used properly. i never knew that multimeters picked up on distortion, but they are a good way to set ur gains but ull most likey be missing out on alot of output.

I guess it depends on your level of knowledge I suppose. I have no use for it though as I can set my gains very well by ear and testing.

As can many other people. Hell I've never even used a DMM to set my amps.