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I see people on Youtube using bass knobs all the time, but some people have told me that it's alright to use them and some people have told me that you might end up messing up the amp or subwoofer. Is it alright to use one? and if so is there a proper way to set up the amplifier if you decide to use one?

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use a pac lc1

So if that adjust the RCA level signal then what are the knobs like the ones for the Rockford amps doing?

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Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kit
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DC Audio Lvl 4 12"
Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" component
Rockford Fosgate Punch 6x8
Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD
SMD Volt Meter

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use a pac lc1

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I will be honest I use my bass knob that came with my Rockford amp. I have not had the chance to test it to see if it adds distortion yet but I use it.... For now

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Posted

Here is why you are getting mixed reviews....

Some amplifiers come with a GAIN knob, some with a BASS knob. The terminology is interchangeable but these amps with true bass knobs only effect bass boost which is a big no no and generally will throw your amp into clipping. An amp with a GAIN knob actually allows the manipulation of the gain on the amplifier which is ok, you set the amplifier to its max usable unclipped gain, and the knobs max will match that.

Pac LC-1 are just WAY easier since all you do is wire them inline with the RCA's and you can completely cut RCA voltage or maximize it without affecting the amplifier itself.

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I use my the bass know on my Rockford and found no distortion with my dd1

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Posted

Here is why you are getting mixed reviews....

Some amplifiers come with a GAIN knob, some with a BASS knob. The terminology is interchangeable but these amps with true bass knobs only effect bass boost which is a big no no and generally will throw your amp into clipping. An amp with a GAIN knob actually allows the manipulation of the gain on the amplifier which is ok, you set the amplifier to its max usable unclipped gain, and the knobs max will match that.

Pac LC-1 are just WAY easier since all you do is wire them inline with the RCA's and you can completely cut RCA voltage or maximize it without affecting the amplifier itself.

So I would be better off doing that than buying the one for my T1500?

2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside
250 Mechman Alternator
Sky High Car Audio Big 3
XS Power D3400
Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kit
Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcp
Rockford Fosgate T400-4
DC Audio Lvl 4 12"
Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" component
Rockford Fosgate Punch 6x8
Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD
SMD Volt Meter

Posted

Alright so would I have to reset the gains on my amplifier?

2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside
250 Mechman Alternator
Sky High Car Audio Big 3
XS Power D3400
Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kit
Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcp
Rockford Fosgate T400-4
DC Audio Lvl 4 12"
Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" component
Rockford Fosgate Punch 6x8
Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD
SMD Volt Meter

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