Tulsajj Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 What is better to do. If I'm looking to get just a tad more of bass and I'm already at 75% of volume of my head unit (26 of 36). (a) Is it better to turn my deck bass adjustment +5 or ( just turn my gain up on my amp? My amp Sundown 1200D gain is set to around 80%. I figured it would be better to turn gain on amp since the deck could be clipping after 75%. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarguy301 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Theyre probably clipping already... Quote Bose = Buy other sound equipment. i love the rattle it's the best part! i need louder cheap amp any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 80% gain.. granted every car and truck is differnet... diff radios have diff pre out voltage.. but seriously gain at 80%..i bet money you have a nicely CLIPPED signal.. id start over a re tune EVERYTHING. turning the bass on the radio up PLUS gains at 80% thats a bit much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirill007 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 What is better to do. If I'm looking to get just a tad more of bass and I'm already at 75% of volume of my head unit (26 of 36). (a) Is it better to turn my deck bass adjustment +5 or ( just turn my gain up on my amp? My amp Sundown 1200D gain is set to around 80%. I figured it would be better to turn gain on amp since the deck could be clipping after 75%. Thanks for your input. Im sorry but i had to laugh at this. Go to a shop and let them tune your gain, because you aren't qualified to do it at the moment. (that's really the best advice i have, because i don't think you want to buy a DD1 or a Oscope) You are clipping, im 100% sure. Quote Thinking is the root of all problems... You ALWAYS get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsajj Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Well thanks for your help. I have previously set with a DMM for 1200 RMS but I knew that amp could put out a little more so I didn't know what the best way of going about it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 what headunit pretty much turning a gain past 3/4 is not going to be good long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joh17 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 maybe you can invest in a SMD DD-1. Would really help set your gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 The gain isn't a volume, or power knob. It is used to match the decks output voltage. It needs to be tuned with an oscope or better yet a DD-1. If its not loud enough for you, then you need to either upgrade your equipment or try a different sub enclosure. 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...
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