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When using the DD 1 to set the gain on any amp, I know that all EQ are suppose to be set at zero or flat. I have an Alpine CDE-123 HU. It has a subwoofer level control which goes from 0 to +15. When I am setting the gain on the sub amp, am I suppose to have the subwoofer level on the HU set to the max of +15?

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When ever I have, I max that out. That increases the output voltage of the sub RCA, making it easier for your amp to match the voltages.

Edit: You can try which ever you want, I believe what I typed ^^^ is right.

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On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said:

Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol.

On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said:

fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point

On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said:

I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha

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Alpine, +15

On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said:
On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said:

It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15

LMFAO so true

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Thanks guys. I set my sub amp with the subwoofer level on the HU set at 0. I used track 4 on disc A for maximum sound quality. The sub doesn't sound the best until it is in the volume range of 30-34, with 34 being the max undistorted volume on the HU. I will try again with the subwoofer level on the HU set at its max of +15 and see what the difference is. Also, when I set the gains on my 4 channel full range amp, (which i am using the HP filters on), i set the gain with the filter switch set to off. Is this the correct filter setting when setting the gain on the 4 channel amp, even though I am using it on the HP setting?

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I had the same issue with my setup. I could only get the DD1 to blip red light not stay on. I always assumed the bass level was bass boost so I left it at zero but after that I realized it's just output level and turned it up to +15. Then the DD1 setup was a breeze

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Thanks guys. I set my sub amp with the subwoofer level on the HU set at 0. I used track 4 on disc A for maximum sound quality. The sub doesn't sound the best until it is in the volume range of 30-34, with 34 being the max undistorted volume on the HU. I will try again with the subwoofer level on the HU set at its max of +15 and see what the difference is. Also, when I set the gains on my 4 channel full range amp, (which i am using the HP filters on), i set the gain with the filter switch set to off. Is this the correct filter setting when setting the gain on the 4 channel amp, even though I am using it on the HP setting?

Any time you set something with the DD-1 or use the DD-1 to read a signal. You want all filters to either be at their farthest range away if they can't be turned off. But always turn them off if that is a possibility. When you have a filter on, it may hinder the DD-1 ability to detect distortion at what ever frequency range you are trying to read.

On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said:

Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol.

On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said:

fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point

On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said:

I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha

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both my alpines at +15 with a -10 track

Riskayyy lol

On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said:

Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol.

On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said:

fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point

On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said:

I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha

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  • D4800 Under the Hood
  • (6) XP3000's in Rear
  • 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back
  • TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply
  • Pioneer DEH-80PRS
  • DD AW6.5 (2) per door
  • *Tweeter Unkown*
  • DD SS4a & C3d
  • (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm
  • (2) 15" Sundown Zv5
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i would just check what the deck distorts at with track 2 on the other pre-outs first. then set the sub out level to match using track 1. Simple

edit: clarification

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