DK99 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ok don't turn your head unit all the way up because it will clip the signal Im not sure what head unit you have but I would keep the volume at like 5 under the highest. If you can get a DD-1 or a O'Scope to test you're signal and see where it clips or distorts would the clipping/distortion be caused due to the speakers not being able to handle it? the amp? not properly adjusted? I'm intent on upgrading something anyway. have money I'm supposed to use to buy a new cell phone but would rather it go into my car audio setup. Sorry I have not been by my computer all day.. no all head units clip at a certain volume you need an O'scope or something to test this. With the right tools you can test the output voltage from the head unit and once you do that the you match you're amps output (gain setting) with you're head unit.... not having this set right will cause clipping... Quote Hi SMD Members If anybody has computer problems and is an SMD member with at least 150 posts I will fix your problems for free by phone support or I can also fix your computer over the internet.... I have references such as All State insurance, Nationwide Insurance and much more... just p.m me for help.. I am not the greatest with when it comes to audio systems so I figured I could contribute to the forum this way.... Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) sry, very off topic but. im lovin that avatar DK99 Edited October 31, 2011 by BeatBox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK99 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 sry, very off topic but. im lovin that avatar DK99 Thanks I get that a lot Quote Hi SMD Members If anybody has computer problems and is an SMD member with at least 150 posts I will fix your problems for free by phone support or I can also fix your computer over the internet.... I have references such as All State insurance, Nationwide Insurance and much more... just p.m me for help.. I am not the greatest with when it comes to audio systems so I figured I could contribute to the forum this way.... Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpnFosgates Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 i had same prob. i just took my tweets off my crossover n amp n hooked to deck. sounds a lot better. just what i did. Quote Lucky Durango Sony hu 4 croosfire 6.5mids crossfire 600.1 mono amp American bass 1280.4 mids and highs amp aq hdc3 12 2.4 cube net box, tuned to 34 and 14.4 inches of port per cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK99 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 i had same prob. i just took my tweets off my crossover n amp n hooked to deck. sounds a lot better. just what i did. that may fix the tweets but I'm almost positive he is still clipping the hell out of his setup... Quote Hi SMD Members If anybody has computer problems and is an SMD member with at least 150 posts I will fix your problems for free by phone support or I can also fix your computer over the internet.... I have references such as All State insurance, Nationwide Insurance and much more... just p.m me for help.. I am not the greatest with when it comes to audio systems so I figured I could contribute to the forum this way.... Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario928 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 i had same prob. i just took my tweets off my crossover n amp n hooked to deck. sounds a lot better. just what i did. that may fix the tweets but I'm almost positive he is still clipping the hell out of his setup... Agree Quote Build Under Construction Head Unit = Kenwood DDX514 Amps = Kicker 750.1, Going to install Sundown 1500D v3 and Sundown 125.4 Battery = XS D3400 Wires = Kicker RCA's, 0 Gauge street wire and Stinger Mids and Highs = Stock Sub= Kicker L7 12" Alternator = 220 Mechman Sound Deadner= Fatmat and Stinger Road Kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpnFosgates Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 ohhhhhhhh. makes sense. Quote Lucky Durango Sony hu 4 croosfire 6.5mids crossfire 600.1 mono amp American bass 1280.4 mids and highs amp aq hdc3 12 2.4 cube net box, tuned to 34 and 14.4 inches of port per cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxigenboy Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 the receiver is an Alpine CDE-103BT some p.o.s. I bought at best buy. /lowers head in shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK99 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) the receiver is an Alpine CDE-103BT some p.o.s. I bought at best buy. /lowers head in shame I have never tested any alpine head units so testing would be best. from what I can find on alpine head units if the volume only goes into the 20's then stay at a max of 25 if it goes into the 30's the then like 34.. Thats what other people have tested there alpines clipping at.... but you need tools to test to make sure all output voltage is matched. Edited October 31, 2011 by DK99 Quote Hi SMD Members If anybody has computer problems and is an SMD member with at least 150 posts I will fix your problems for free by phone support or I can also fix your computer over the internet.... I have references such as All State insurance, Nationwide Insurance and much more... just p.m me for help.. I am not the greatest with when it comes to audio systems so I figured I could contribute to the forum this way.... Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxigenboy Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 ok, I just drove from San Diego up to Laguna Beach & back. had the volume on 25 the whole time(maxes out at 35). when I got back off the freeway, coming back into town, I noticed this weird high pitched distortion. when I finally stopped, I touched the amp and it was burning hot. is that normal? if not, what's a 'cool' running amp that can hold up to a long drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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