LoweredA34 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 This has been discussed here before and I've read everything about setting gains properly with the tools made by Mr. Tony D'amore. However, I would like some advice from the people who have been doing this for years. I have a Crescendo S1500.1. Now, I'm not a cheap ass and I like doing things right the first time. But is there no calculator to assist me in setting it? I have an aftermarket deck (Kenwood DDX272), 0 Gauge OFC Sky High Wire with their copper lugs, and my subwoofers are wired to 1 Ohm. Before I even touch the gain, tell me if this is correct. I need to first set my deck's equalizer to flat, (+0 db across all stages), do not touch "Loudness Level", do not touch "Bass Boost" in my deck nor my amplifier, and then play a High quality song of my choice, and then at this step is where I should adjust my gain properly, right? Does anyone have some advice to give other than getting the DD-1? I don't want to drop that cash right now for a tool I'll use once. :unknw: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhunt94 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 not unless you want to buy an o-scope. I bought mine, and I can't tell you how many times I've used it. I've set my gains multiple times, and I've also used it to set amp gains for people I know, and people I've installed for. To me, it's worth every penny. 2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside250 Mechman AlternatorSky High Car Audio Big 3 XS Power D3400Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kitRockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcpRockford Fosgate T400-4DC Audio Lvl 4 12"Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" componentRockford Fosgate Punch 6x8Pioneer AVH-P2300DVDSMD Volt Meter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 You can get a few mini oscopes for half the price of a DD-1. Just do your research to find the ones that are worth it. But DD-1 is well worth it and you'll more than likely use it more than once SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo1103 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 to me a dd1 is easier to read than an oscope, green is good red is bad cant get much simpler than that lol 2002 Honda CR-VAlpine 9887My BuildRebuilding... Second Skin Damp 4 DC XL 15's 2 DC 5ks Singer 320 amp 6 cap banksSky High wire 2 VM-1's OM-1 all under window line Team DC Audio Obama has a law he's trying to pass right now, trying to ban Leo for being a threat to children everywhere.EDIT: Not in a JP kind of way. I thought I was going to die from all the jizz filling my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoweredA34 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 But what should I do if I don't want to buy neither one? Is there not anyway to calculate it? I know I can't achieve perfect gain setting but I can get close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhunt94 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 nope, not at all. You'd first have to know what level your hu distorts at, and you can't figure that out without an o-scope or dd-1. So really you can't even get past the first step of setting gains, unless you have the proper tools. Now you could go to the tool map, and see if there is anyone close to you that has a dd-1 and contact them. 2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside250 Mechman AlternatorSky High Car Audio Big 3 XS Power D3400Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kitRockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcpRockford Fosgate T400-4DC Audio Lvl 4 12"Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" componentRockford Fosgate Punch 6x8Pioneer AVH-P2300DVDSMD Volt Meter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 If you're NOT willing to set your gain with a tool, you're merely guessing. A simple VA will not tell you where your head unit clips. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaddiction Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 this isnt the proper way but it works for me turn head unit up till mids clip then down 2 clicks then set gain all the way down play 40 hz test tone and turn gain up until you hear a difference in tone then back it down a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoweredA34 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'll search the tools map first. If that doesnt show anything promising near me then I'll do it the way @bassaddiction just described. I mean for now, until i meet someone who has the tools I'm just going to try and ballpark it, and if i notice anything getting excessively hot to the touch (dustcaps/amp) then I'll tone it down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 dont use a song, use test tones. You need a consistant tone that is repeatable to set gains. Songs, even high quality ones, are far to random to set gains with. 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...
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