Taramps help!

[IndySlim]

Got my Taramps Smart 3k installed and yes its definitely louder. My only issue is not necessarily and issue more of a curiosity about pre out voltage. I know gain is not for bass but I'm clipping @ about 26 on my radio volume depending on the song. I do have a bass knob and the amp won't allow me to kill it unless I do it intentionally hence the name "smart 3k". I'm wondering would I get a little more range out of my volume and or bass knob if the pre out voltage were at the ideal 2 volts that taramps perform well at. Also is there a way to reduce input voltage and no I don't mean turning the volume down. I mean is there a way to permanently make my amp see 2v

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[nauc 10+ year member]

first set your amp gain right. heres how. note, the 50hz test tone is at the very bottom...

Amplifier Level Setting Guide

Note:The following article describes the Amplifier Level Setting process for most car audio amplifiers, regardless of brand. Specific target voltages for applicable JL Audio amplifiers are included...

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[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

I take it that the gain is all the way down? What head unit are you using.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Smart 3 is built to handle 4 volt inputs.

 

[Kapet]

Set your gains properly. If you're still clipping then you can try introducing a line driver to your system like an Overdrive or Matrix (Audiocontrol) or whatever line driver you can get your hands on to boost the input voltage. Mind you, this won't make your amp play remarkably louder per say, but It will get you out of clip by reducing distortion signals from your input.