Sub volume switch

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

I need to find an external switch to control the amp volume. I've seen them before, they have a knob that allows you to adjust the signal going into the amp via RCA if I remember correctly. I do not want to buy some piece of crap Boss or Audiovox switch. Any good brands you would suggest and possibly where to even find them?

I am basically hooking up two amps from one sub RCA output(Using Y-Cables). One amp clips sooner than the other (I believe it goes to 3.5v max and the headunit puts out 4v), so I need a switch to turn it down without affecting the other.

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[bri487 5,000+ posts]

just put it in line with the amp you want to have control of. after it y's off.

 

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

That is how it is currently set up...It's an old school Alpine amp that really does kick butt! But it clips too soon...I need advice for what to do! A sub volume control switch will solve my problem, no?

 

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

Found the solution: Dual ganged audio potentiometer. I'm surprised nobody here knew such basic knowledge.

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

its not that its just we dont care.

 

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

its not that its just we dont care.

That defeats the purpose of a forum, and more importantly, life. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

Plus it's just easier to turn the volume down slightly (assuming it's actually producing 4 volts at your normal listening volume) and increase the gain slightly ...

My amp goes to 3.5v max, that is the problem...I appreciate your help, though =)

 

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

Yeah, but then I lose a great deal of SPL from my other amp because it is then underperforming...

 

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

My bad, I thought you were talking about the 3.5v amp...but wouldn't I lose a bit of clarity?

 

[spinsharp 10+ year member]

4v or no 4v, it still clips =p But yeah, i'm really glad you told me what you did. Thanks Jmac!!