bigjoe302boss Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 I have a 15" fi ssd w/o any options and I have a cerwin vega 1200w amp pushing it and everything is turned down at its lowest setting as far as gains and boosts go, and I haven't turned the radio past half volume. I was bumpin today and and felt the urge to turn the bass nob up just a lil, no more than half way, and I started smelling that sad sad smell of voice coils. I need some input on this, too much amp? bass nob distortion? or is it just not finished breaking in, even though I have played it at least 20+ hours since i have had it just to break it in before I turned it up a lil. Please help me out with some info, preciate it. Quote dc lvl 4xl 12 kicker zx1500 2 sets of kicker ds6.5s optima yellow top (extra batt) with big 3 1/0 guage and 3 150amp anls eclipse cd5000 headunit
meade916 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 The SSD is an 800w rms woofer...looks like your overpowering it and PROBABLY got some clipping going on too. Quote 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
bigjoe302boss Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Posted March 27, 2008 I am aware of the power rating, just thought that if it was all turned down that it wouldn't see the 1200rms, and plus volume at 1/2, bass setting all the way down and nob was only at half, do you think that half a turn of the bass nob added that much distortion, that is why I didn't go past half because I know it adds distortion. Quote dc lvl 4xl 12 kicker zx1500 2 sets of kicker ds6.5s optima yellow top (extra batt) with big 3 1/0 guage and 3 150amp anls eclipse cd5000 headunit
B Slaps Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 buy btl's fully built. Quote I Rock 4 Doors 4 More Whores! SMD SUPER SELLER my seller feedback http://www.stevemead...-mama-feedback/ more seller feedback http://www.stevemead...-slaps-yo-mama/
bigjoe302boss Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Posted March 27, 2008 buy btl's fully built. I would have but then I would have to buy another amp and link them, so I would end up spending bout 750 more that I ain't got right now because of my other cars' build (secret) lol. Quote dc lvl 4xl 12 kicker zx1500 2 sets of kicker ds6.5s optima yellow top (extra batt) with big 3 1/0 guage and 3 150amp anls eclipse cd5000 headunit
Bryan Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 mabey the sub just cant handle the power...or just excess glue burning off Quote MMM BASS OATS..ITS WHAT I HAVE FOR BREAKFAST 2 AudioQue HDC3 18'' subs Rockford Fosgate T1 6.5 mids MMATS 2000.05 XS Power D1200 Knukonceptz 1/0 Pioneer Premier DEH-P490iB " Shit I can roll a blunt better than those bitches in Havana!"- Uncle Elroy
meade916 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 halfway up doesnt mean anything...throw an O-scope on your leads and check for clipping. Quote 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
bigjoe302boss Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Posted March 27, 2008 about the clipping steve, if it was clipping it wasn't audible because it sounded clean even with the bass nob at half. Quote dc lvl 4xl 12 kicker zx1500 2 sets of kicker ds6.5s optima yellow top (extra batt) with big 3 1/0 guage and 3 150amp anls eclipse cd5000 headunit
bigjoe302boss Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Posted March 27, 2008 halfway up doesnt mean anything...throw an O-scope on your leads and check for clipping. what exactly are you refering to as and "O-scope" ( sorry for soundin like a noob, but I have only been alive as long as you have been building systems lol) Quote dc lvl 4xl 12 kicker zx1500 2 sets of kicker ds6.5s optima yellow top (extra batt) with big 3 1/0 guage and 3 150amp anls eclipse cd5000 headunit
meade916 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 i dunno bro....for you to smell a sub it must have a dirty signal or something...or your really overpowering it hard. I can get my subs to smell some too but only after a long time at full tilt and at 2 1/2 times the RMS. what is the model # of that amp so i can look it up.......i dont know that ive seen a CV amp before. Id like to see what its all about. Quote 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
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