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I understand that is a great product for tuning, but I would like to not buy anymore additional equipment this year and use what I already have. If I didn't buy that velleman oscope, I would have gotten the DD-1. The DD-1 came out right after I bought the expensive oscope.

First of all I would like to thank DC Audio and SMD Forum members for all of the help with on my stupid questions over the years here on this forum. So, like the rest of us on here, I've put a lot of money into DC Audio products because I trust its quality and great customer service. As a result, I would like take advantage of the Tech Support and make sure that my DC Audio system is tuned correctly. For this project I will be re-tuning my entire system from scratch and wanted to make sure that I do it correctly and with the tools I've listed below only. I will keep it all in this thread and post additional steps as I move along the Tech Support suggestions. Resourceful links I've used: http://www.stevemead...ew-links-again/ (Used this as a guide) youtube video ending with in the url extension: watch?v=ZeeobVmeU9g (good to see how to use the clamp meter) Tools used: velleman hsp10 oscilloscope. DMM. Craftsman Clamp Meter. Topics: Step 0: My main concerns. Step 1: Tuning my head unit: a) Tuning pre-amp for mids and highs. b ) Tuning pre-amp for subs. Step 2:Tuning Amplifier Gain Settings (DC 5K). Step 3: Setting Crossovers (Either on headunit or manually turning the knob on the Amp). Step 4: Setting the sub sonic filter on the DC5K accurately. Step 5: Clamping the Amp with my new Craftsman Professional Clamp Tester. Step 0: My main concerns. Before we begin, my main question is, my pre-amp sub rca's is connected into a customized SSF (http://store.hlabs.c...view_product=12) and is set to 25hz. Will this effect my tuning settings if I leave this mod connected? Or do I absolutely have to swap my RCA cable with a new one that does not have that end connection? If MOD remove is a must, will there be a way to set the SSF on DC5K without eyeball guessing the knob? (yes/no; if yes, we'll go through it in step 4). [End Step 0] [We will start on step 1 when step 0 gets clarified] Step 1) Tuning my head-unit for max volume Test Tones used: 1000Hz: 0dB (For Midbass) 40Hz: -2.5dB (For Subs) - Begin with everything at 0 except for subwoofer level set to +15 (Max). - Bassboost, supreme, and loud: Off. Tuning treble/midbass pre-amp outputs: use: 1000Hz @ 0dB tone. Unplug the RCAs from the amp and hook the Oscilloscope up to the RCA cable (positive lead to inner pin, negative lead to outer section) and begin turning the volume up until it clips. Then adjust your volume until the sine wave becomes rounded write down that volume: ______ Tuning subwoofer Pre-Amp: Use: 40Hz @ -2.5dB tone. Connect Oscilloscope up to subwoofer Pre-Amp RCA's like above. Turn volume up until see a clip signal and adjust until clean signal. Write down that volume:______ Compare the results of max volume and if they have different max volumes, use the lower value? [End Step 1]

Chris I just want you to know that I am still interested in a box being built by you. Right now I'm just trying to figure out if I want to do rear fire or cabin fire and find a place for my trunk batteries before I have you build the box. I might have to probably would have to put this XP3000 sideways so that the height of it doesn't get in the way of the new box. I'm not even sure if I can put it flat on the side due to that spare tire hole in the middle being in the way. I'm also trying to figure out how I"m going to add in the third battery (my old yellow top).

Just for shits and giggles... how much for 2x XLm2's 12" shipped to 97229?

Got it thanks. I didn't know and even tried to google it: http://www.abbreviations.com/OTW

what does OTW stand for?

Brian 97229 DC Hat Red available in L/XL - $25

I'll stick around to see what the surprise deal is.

Nice thanks! I'm sure Jeff doesn't mind having free publicity even if he doesn't make $ profit from the Black Friday sales on DC Accessories. Let me talk to Jeff and I will see what we can work out. I will come up with something for yall on apparel.

So there will be no black Friday deals on them DC Audio Hats?

If those Hats go on sale, I'll buy one. I wear that Black DC audio hat everyday and in need of a red one

I love my DC5K!

Is he going to do some custom paint job to that van too?

I already know for sure I'm going to need a new box. I just have to think this through to know exactly how much space I have and all the small details such as getting the box into the trunk and then having to screw the subs into the holes after getting the heavyass box inside and whether I want to rear or cabin fire it in. My current box: I will upload the picture of the exact schematic if you want when I find the diagram. Do you know anyone with a 1999 Camry XLE so you can check out the trunk area? Again, I'm going to need some time to think about what tuning freq I'd like the box and if I want any fancy aereo ports and such.