Taramps

[Ws6klr]

Hello everyone. So I broke out my old school orion hcca250 and hcca225 but decided to use something newer and more efficient. I went with a Taranps MD 1200.1 1 ohm for my subs. I have two American Base 12 DVC 4 ohm Elites. The problem is at say 3/4 on my amp gain the amp lights for clipping and protect will flash or come on during loud higher base ( not deep smooth base all the time) and eventually it will go into protect. I am using a DS18 low to high converter off my factory amp. Could the gaines on the converter cause an issue if set incorrectly. Any info or advise would be appreciated.

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[marc2112 10+ year member]

Hello everyone. So I broke out my old school orion hcca250 and hcca225 but decided to use something newer and more efficient. I went with a Taranps MD 1200.1 1 ohm for my subs. I have two American Base 12 DVC 4 ohm Elites. The problem is at say 3/4 on my amp gain the amp lights for clipping and protect will flash or come on during loud higher base ( not deep smooth base all the time) and eventually it will go into protect. I am using a DS18 low to high converter off my factory amp. Could the gaines on the converter cause an issue if set incorrectly. Any info or advise would be appreciated.

Dude.. what the fuck?!!

 

[Ws6klr]

My thoughts exactly. Lol

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Dude.. what the fuck?!!

Give him a break, he's having a hard time with his "BASE".

 

[Ws6klr]

Okay! I see my typo.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Turn the gain down

 

[Ws6klr]

I have tried that. I would think this amp should push these sibs pretty good. Any lower and there is no point. I have checked all of the usual stuff, ohms, phase, my voltage is a steasy 14.6, 1/0 wire, etc

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

Turn the gain up?

 

[Ws6klr]

Even though the Taramps isvrated at a way higher Wattage than my hcca250 the Orion seems to push them way harder.

 

[Ws6klr]

Excuse all the typos. Lol fat fingers on a cell phone.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Okay! I see my typo.

I have tried that. I would think this amp should push these sibs pretty good. Any lower and there is no point. I have checked all of the usual stuff, ohms, phase, my voltage is a steasy 14.6, 1/0 wire, etc

Maybe, the whole tune is off a bit. Sounds like you need a proper tune. Are you saying that you are clipping @14.6?

 

[Ws6klr]

Turn the gain down

Maybe, the whole tune is off a bit. Sounds like you need a proper tune. Are you saying that you are clipping @14.6?

That is my steady input voltage. Im wondering if its a matter of high to low converter gains along with the amp gain that is out of sync.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

That is my steady input voltage. Im wondering if its a matter of high to low converter gains along with the amp gain that is out of sync.

Pop is usually right. He knows his stuff. The gain knob isn't a volume knob.

 

[Ws6klr]

I do understand that. The only issue I jave is that it is at maybe a little less than 3/4 gain which with these sibs shouldnt be pushing them past there limit. When I turn it down to half they are barely being pushed. I should add the amp never even gets warm. I appreciate everyone's feedback.

 

[Ws6klr]

I was pretty big into audio in the 90s. US amps, PPI, etc. Which explains why I still have my Orions. Ive just been out of it for so long and things have certainly changed quite a bit.