CJ18 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Here is a quote from CACO in a thread about a blown DC 5k. I just want to share what db-r said to me this morning: "We have seen several cases where the dd-1 caused a similar problem with other amps. It is likely that it has some bad parts in the protect circuit. How it happens, I do not know, we just know how to repair it. Yours likely will be one of the $150-$250 range since it probably just has some bad parts in the protect circuit thanks to the DD-1." I just wanted to quote what they said about the dd-1. If only I had allot of money then I and maybe more of us on here could go after Steve Meade but i don't have money. I'm definitely having someone else tune my gains and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 How would the DD-1 hurt the protect circuit in an amp? SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 im gonna say someone did not read the manual and just fucked it up..dont see how the dd-1 can cause probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoritaAlterado Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 He be herpa derping guise! :3 But on a more serious note, the DD1 is to set the gain correctly, with a correct setup INCLUDING a battery that can handle the system, so technically the volt drop should not be that significant. And all the mumbo jumbo about "decibels" is a bunch of booshiet. He's the one that doesn't understand Steve's "methodology" and is too hard headed to want to even try and understand, if I do say so myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoracing247 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) didn't steve do a video where he showed that the HV and the normal DD1 both can detect clipping at lower levels? and then in the video both were detecting the distortion before you could even see it on the O-scope? edit: grammer Edited December 5, 2012 by revoracing247 1 I think you have a bit of truck stuck in your mud bro ~Ford Ranger, ext cabKenwood DDX4701/0ga stinger wiring for big 31/0ga ofc flextech wiring 3 kinetik 800's AQ2200 @1ohm Sundown Audio X15 in a 27Hz tuned ported box LE BUILD LOG!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 He's worried about how the DD-1 doesn't account for voltage drop, when he should be worrying about how to stop the voltage from dropping in the first place... :/ 11 *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 i think the issue is people tuning amps with the car on at 14.4 volts then later when you play and drop to 12 volts you get distortion/clipping i tune with car off where the batts are at resting 12.8 3 my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 He be herpa derping guise! :3 But on a more serious note, the DD1 is to set the gain correctly, with a correct setup INCLUDING a battery that can handle the system, so technically the volt drop should not be that significant. And all the mumbo jumbo about "decibels" is a bunch of booshiet. He's the one that doesn't understand Steve's "methodology" and is too hard headed to want to even try and understand, if I do say so myself. Close, The dd-1 is designed to set amps at battery resting voltage, which is less than a system charging voltage. You are right about proper electrical, as you should not drop below battery resting voltage to reduce the risk of clipping. Not to say that clipping will absolutely happen if you do drop below battery resting voltage. This is why you set gains using the dd-1 with the engine off. 3 Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 people should read the manual.. if they did then they wouldnt have issues with voltage drop by the way.. ave you guys noticed less voltage drop when tuned correctly? i did find it to be easier on my electrical 3 my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoritaAlterado Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 You know what, I just realized he's talking about clipping... DD is a distortion detector, not a clipping detector. Nuff said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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