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Subs keep blowing - Why?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jeffdachef" data-source="post: 8515691" data-attributes="member: 650438"><p>blown subs are a direct result of clipping, Its not the sub not handling the power, its because you've clipped without even knowing. This is completely your fault, hard to swallow but yes you had improper settings along with too much expectations which led to the sub blowing.</p><p></p><p>sub level up higher, volume on the head unit about 75%-85% only knob you should even touch is the gain knob on the amp. Every other knob especially the bass knob on the amp should be left alone. Low pass filter all the way to 250 this turns it off, you should have the low pass filter used on the head unit instead at 80hz. Bass knob on the amp is a bass boost put that to ZERO. phase leave it at 0.</p><p></p><p>Sounds like you subwoofer enclosure game is not on point at all either. A properly designed box custom made to fit the subwoofer's electromechanical parameters and your vehicle cabin gain is crucial to getting proper output. If you got a pre-made box or some random specc'd supposedly custom box, you will get dissapointment all the time.</p><p></p><p>If you have smaller amps that get just as loud that means your electrical system is sh*t and can only realistically support those smaller amps, not your current amp. the amp you have is just a budget amp meaning they need a lot of alternator and 2ndary battery power and big 3 upgrades etc to even make the power they claim or else its garbage dirty power. they need 14.8 volts constant to shine. If they see 13.8 volts or less, their power output drops considerably.</p><p></p><p>I'd stay away from hifonics junk for your next amp choice. Get a twisted sounds 1.8k instead if you want to brute force your way with power. You'll need every other electrical upgrade i've listed as well</p><p></p><p>The better route is to get a nice efficient enclosure and a good sub. Type Rs are extremely mediocre subs IMO. you can do soo much better.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com" target="_blank">http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com</a> is where the heavy hitters are at. Along with FI car audio, Digital designs, etc...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeffdachef, post: 8515691, member: 650438"] blown subs are a direct result of clipping, Its not the sub not handling the power, its because you've clipped without even knowing. This is completely your fault, hard to swallow but yes you had improper settings along with too much expectations which led to the sub blowing. sub level up higher, volume on the head unit about 75%-85% only knob you should even touch is the gain knob on the amp. Every other knob especially the bass knob on the amp should be left alone. Low pass filter all the way to 250 this turns it off, you should have the low pass filter used on the head unit instead at 80hz. Bass knob on the amp is a bass boost put that to ZERO. phase leave it at 0. Sounds like you subwoofer enclosure game is not on point at all either. A properly designed box custom made to fit the subwoofer's electromechanical parameters and your vehicle cabin gain is crucial to getting proper output. If you got a pre-made box or some random specc'd supposedly custom box, you will get dissapointment all the time. If you have smaller amps that get just as loud that means your electrical system is sh*t and can only realistically support those smaller amps, not your current amp. the amp you have is just a budget amp meaning they need a lot of alternator and 2ndary battery power and big 3 upgrades etc to even make the power they claim or else its garbage dirty power. they need 14.8 volts constant to shine. If they see 13.8 volts or less, their power output drops considerably. I'd stay away from hifonics junk for your next amp choice. Get a twisted sounds 1.8k instead if you want to brute force your way with power. You'll need every other electrical upgrade i've listed as well The better route is to get a nice efficient enclosure and a good sub. Type Rs are extremely mediocre subs IMO. you can do soo much better. [URL="http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com"]http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com[/URL] is where the heavy hitters are at. Along with FI car audio, Digital designs, etc... [/QUOTE]
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