Guest Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 so i'm assuming i should just stick with 0db test tone nothing lower than -10. if you play decaf or bigpimpin a lot, then -5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbslayerdrake Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 so i'm assuming i should just stick with 0db test tone nothing lower than -10. if you play decaf or bigpimpin a lot, then -5. alright thanks man. Like I said this is just a VERY painful learning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 so i'm assuming i should just stick with 0db test tone nothing lower than -10. if you play decaf or bigpimpin a lot, then -5. alright thanks man. Like I said this is just a VERY painful learning experience. it happens least you know now man Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moh.vze.com Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hmm. Tune to -5db if I play decaf? Shit I tuned mine to 0db... will this be a problem for my sub? Quote DC Audio - Singer Alternators - Knukonceptz - XS Power - Hybrid Audio - Rockford Fosgate - Second Skin Audio - SMD - Sundown Audio - Elemental Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hmm. Tune to -5db if I play decaf? Shit I tuned mine to 0db... will this be a problem for my sub? no. 0db means you wont clip even if you play straight test tones. of course playing music, your amp wont be clipping unless the music material is. technically the safest tone recording volume to use for your amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 For beginners id use -5... first you need to learn your system and what songs are the loudest etc with your tuning...for example I can play airforces (42hz)fulltilt clipped for 30 secs and its the loudest in my hoe..subs will get really warm but not stinky..but if I play something tuned low (27)it will get stinky in 10 seconds..don't trip on recones bro..I've done the same thing..and burnt many more than I want to admit... Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbslayerdrake Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 For beginners id use -5... first you need to learn your system and what songs are the loudest etc with your tuning...for example I can play airforces (42hz)fulltilt clipped for 30 secs and its the loudest in my hoe..subs will get really warm but not stinky..but if I play something tuned low (27)it will get stinky in 10 seconds..don't trip on recones bro..I've done the same thing..and burnt many more than I want to admit... Yeah now I'm kind of over it and just take it for what it is, a learning experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) dont use with -15db, use the 0db/-5db edit: f'n auto correct Edited April 28, 2012 by ChevyBoy95 Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 yikes.... -5dB is what i always suggest, once under load its more like -3dB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gredysra Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 wow well at least im not the only 1 but yea different test tone would help Quote 89 Ford Bronco 2 6 DC XL M2 12's 1 DC 9K Dual Singer Alts 7 Xs D3100s & 1 D6500 All Audio Techinx OFC 1/0 Doing 55s at 26hz!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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