DannyV18 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I've always set it with bass level at 0 and sub level at 15, and i've always set my gains by ear. Haven't ever had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 With my cda 105 I used to have I got little to no output unless my subw was at + 15 Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can even hear clipping. That is what the Oscope is for, so you can see where the sign wave clips off at the peaks. Edited March 4, 2011 by glohubby05 Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can even hear clipping. That is what the Oscope is for, so you can see where the sign wave clips off at the peaks. Course you can, if it sounds like complete shit (distortion) then your obviously clipping) Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I use the 105, and my subwoofer volume is maxed out at 15, and my main volume never goes past 24 which is normally no clipping to a slight clip (depending on song). but if your using imprint and your sub stage is rather loud compared to your front/rear stage, imprint will turn your sub stage down to equalize everything. So your better of tuning imprint with the subs turned down or else it will be limited so bad you will never get full power from your subs amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can even hear clipping. That is what the Oscope is for, so you can see where the sign wave clips off at the peaks. Course you can, if it sounds like complete shit (distortion) then your obviously clipping) Yea you will obviously be clipping at that point, but what your hearing is distortion, not clipping, right? Cause the actual clipping starts before you can hear it I thought. Just cause your not distorted doesn't mean your not clipping from what I understand and the ONLY way to know for sure is with an Oscope. Edited March 4, 2011 by glohubby05 Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPagan Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can even hear clipping. That is what the Oscope is for, so you can see where the sign wave clips off at the peaks. Course you can, if it sounds like complete shit (distortion) then your obviously clipping) Yea you will obviously be clipping at that point, but what your hearing is distortion, not clipping, right? Cause the actual clipping starts before you can hear it I thought. Just cause your not distorted doesn't mean your not clipping from what I understand and the ONLY way to know for sure is with an Oscope. true,many people tune their system by ear and have 0 problems with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can even hear clipping. That is what the Oscope is for, so you can see where the sign wave clips off at the peaks. Course you can, if it sounds like complete shit (distortion) then your obviously clipping) Yea you will obviously be clipping at that point, but what your hearing is distortion, not clipping, right? Cause the actual clipping starts before you can hear it I thought. Just cause your not distorted doesn't mean your not clipping from what I understand and the ONLY way to know for sure is with an Oscope. true,many people tune their system by ear and have 0 problems with it though. Yea I understand not everyone has access to an Oscope and rely only on their ears, hell I've tuned alot of systems by ear. I was just making the point that you can't HEAR clipping cause it's not a noise, it's a sign wave that is clipped off at the peaks. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton1 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) The dealer said he will trade me even for a av8022 it a eclipse hu. 8V output. Is that a good deal?? That was the model number Edited March 4, 2011 by Brenton1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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