setting gains on 2 channel for full range 6x9s

[ItsAJeepThing 10+ year member]

When using a dmm to set the gains for my front speakers on my 2 channel amp what test note would I use. 50hz or something higher? They are alpine type s 6x9s on a old school alpine 3523.

Thanks for the help!

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[vector 10+ year member]

Most of the time people use 1khz. If you are setting the levels with a DMM though it won't really matter. In fact pink noise might be best if you don't need to look at a single wave form.

The best way is obviously with a oscilloscop if you can get your hands on one or know someone with one. Even a very low end oscilloscope will work perfectly for setting gains. There are youtube videos that will show you specifically how to do it.

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

Your DMM won't be very accurate at 1000. And at 50 or 60 Hz where the meter is OK, you need to disable any HPF. I never use meters for front gains, always do it by ear. Too many variables.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

I generally have so much overhead on my component amp that I just set the gain so they balance with my sub...