meade916 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 A dd-1 is like 170$ That's a lot to use it a couple times, how bad could it be if I used a dmm 170 Isn't a lot when it is your insurance on protecting hundreds or thousands worth of audio equipment. 170? MSRP is $189.99 and not one single person has spent a penny over $149.99 - usually even $10 bucks cheaper then that with coupon. How bad can it be if you use a DMM? who knows, just guess your gain settings, you will have the same results. Might not blow anything up, might blow it all up. Might sound good, might distort. You won't know because a DMM won't show you distortion. All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega5002 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 It's probably one of those idiots who uses the -15db tone and play -10 or above songs. What a bunch of derps 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 ive said it once and ill say it again. A dd-1 can not blow up an amp. It does not output any signal nor is it capable to. ITs still the guy with his hand on the knob. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 "They also said that they have had multiple problems when it comes to the SMD device. They told me to pass the word around not to use it." Yaaa right. DBR didn't say that. They can't be that stupid. That is like saying a scope is responsible for blowing up your amp. NOT gonna happen. Like i said, there is a reason these are being used in training courses all over the world and multiple MAJOR manufacturer's own them and RAVE about them. All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega5002 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I know I love my DD-1, very useful tool indeed, easy to use, quick to set gains, and friends been impressed with it so far, saying their systems sound alot clearer now. Yeah, for some like me, $140 is alot, but it's cheaper than having amps go kaboom, and due to the fact it's analog and durable, you can probably have it for 20 years, and it would still be useful. 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMI CUSTOMS Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 This was a fun read while I ate some popcorn, I must say good points from both sides of the decussion. I just happen to use an o scope to set mine, because you don't know exactly without something telling you it is distorting or clipping. I have used the DMM trick and have blown up 15s doing so, just gonna put that out there, and I have set gains with o scope and blown up 15s, so not everytime is clipping or distortion that causes the failure. Having said that, which method is best, the one that WORKS for you. If the DD1 is quick and simple to use which it is, and that is what you like or want to use go that route, will other things work to set your gains, sure. You the customer is the ultimate deciding factor in what to do at the end of the day. Set with ear = not sure where clipping distortion is Set with DMM = not sure where clipping distortion is Set with oscope = you know where clipping is Set with DD1 = you know where distortion is Simple as that. If clipping and distortion matter to you, select the one that applies. TEAM SOUNDQUBED -- TEAM SOUTH TEAM S.O.B. - Founder & Captain 3x Streetbeat World Record Holder 2017 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2016 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem/2nd Adv 4/2nd Xtreme 4 2015 MWSPL 2nd place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2014 USACI 2nd place Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db 2014 MWSPL 2nd place Xtreme 4 - 144.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Street Q+ - 162.8 db 2013 MWSPL 3rd Kaos2 & 4th Xtreme 4 2011 USACI 2nd place MOD 1001-2k - 160.0 db 2011 MWSPL 4th place: Adv3 - 157.8 db, Kaos2 - 150s db, Xtreme4 - 140s db 2010 ARSPL 1st place 501-750 - 160.3 db Arkansas loudest Best score to date 164.4 db - Termlab Outlaw Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db MWSPL on Dash Legal door open (Music) - 162.5 db Sealed on dash Legal (Music) - 161.1 db - Termlab THE BLACK NASTY CURRENT BUILD & FAB The Black Nasty (6) 15 Rebuild Log 2012 (4) 15 Walled Sierra Build Log Evo X build log Facebook page The Black Nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 "They also said that they have had multiple problems when it comes to the SMD device. They told me to pass the word around not to use it." Yaaa right. DBR didn't say that. They can't be that stupid. That is like saying a scope is responsible for blowing up your amp. NOT gonna happen. Like i said, there is a reason these are being used in training courses all over the world and multiple MAJOR manufacturer's own them and RAVE about them. Who said db-r told them not to use the DD-1? DD-1 or scope for me, and because it's so simple I choose DD-1. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 A dd-1 is much more portable then an oscope also, dragging an o-scope around is a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 or if you have a small scope the screen isnt always big enough to be of value. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 A dd-1 is much more portable then an oscope also, dragging an o-scope around is a pain in the ass. LOL i can attest to this. my scope is like 20lb. its like carrying around a small computer tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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