new guy Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 well i was playing my subs today and i started to smell the coils burn so i guess its time to look into setting the gains the right way and put the good ole' earometer away. is setting the gains with a multi meter any more accurate? any other way without a o scope or dd-1? there isnt anyone with one within 200 miles of me and i dont have a credit card/ pay pal or the money to just buy a dd-1. Quote *current* 1991 honda crx si 2 skar audio 12s pioneer 6.5s dual 400 watt amp audio technix db 1/0 wiring kit. dual head unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Nothing around austin? Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 nope closest is all the way down in san antonio and i live about 2 and a half hours away from there. Quote *current* 1991 honda crx si 2 skar audio 12s pioneer 6.5s dual 400 watt amp audio technix db 1/0 wiring kit. dual head unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 well using an muti meter wont do much for you. what kinda amp subs you got? All i could say is turn those gains down a bit or try setting the gains with you radio all the way up cause most likely you wont be listening to your radio at max volume Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 2 skar vvx 12s and a hifonics brz 1700. for now i just turned the amp wayyy down no where near clipping just to be safe but it sucks because its so much quieter its not worth risking burning up my subs though until i get the proper equipment Quote *current* 1991 honda crx si 2 skar audio 12s pioneer 6.5s dual 400 watt amp audio technix db 1/0 wiring kit. dual head unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudNlow87 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Setting gains with a DMM only puts you in the 'ballpark' of where a CEA compliant amp should make the power you're looking for. That doesn't mean that amp won't clip trying to make that power. So mathematically, it's correct. You just have no idea where/when distortion comes into play. You need the tools to set it properly. Quote '11 Jeep Patriot New Build Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD Front: Massive CK69 Components Front Amp: Massive NX2 Rears: Infinity Kappa's Subs: 8 Sundown SA-8 v2's Sub Amp: AB 450.1 XS D3100 Come on 150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) well i was playing my subs today and i started to smell the coils burn so i guess its time to look into setting the gains the right way and put the good ole' earometer away. is setting the gains with a multi meter any more accurate? any other way without a o scope or dd-1? there isnt anyone with one within 200 miles of me and i dont have a credit card/ pay pal or the money to just buy a dd-1. If you are going to set your gains with a multimeter you will need a True RMS multimeter. Setting gains with a DMM only puts you in the 'ballpark' of where a CEA compliant amp should make the power you're looking for. That doesn't mean that amp won't clip trying to make that power. So mathematically, it's correct. You just have no idea where/when distortion comes into play. You need the tools to set it properly. Definitely your best bet is to take this advice and find a local DD-1/O-Scope owner. Edited June 18, 2012 by 8ight Quote I'm gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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