k58.cross Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Like others said, the clipping happens in the amplifier. I don't think you should have traded that stronger lvl5 for a weaker lvl3. But anyway, about the clipping... You don't have much current supply, so to compensate you've probably had to increase your source volume and/or gain too high. Both of those things can cause the amp to clip. For now, back off the gain until your clipping goes away (at the highest volume you play your music). To get more output, you need to increase your current supply. Both a high output alternator or extra battery can do that for you, but putting in an extra battery is the cheaper and easier way to do it. Research these topics yourself so you can learn the details and get an idea of what size they should be. You also should put in a dedicated voltage monitor. Watch the voltage at your battery terminals and make sure it's not getting too low. First the voltage will start at 14+ after turning the car on, which means your alternator is supplying most of the current. When the alternator can't supply any more current, voltage will drop to around 12.8 and your batteries are now supplying most of the current. The more you use them, the farther the voltage will drop. If they get below 11, charge them yourself manually (need to buy a charger). The alternator will provide some charge to the batteries when music isn't playing, but for best health you should charge them manually every so often. EDIT - Well I missed the part about you having four batteries before and still having clipping...Your gain or signal volume had to be too high. If they weren't too high, then the amp is suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 turn the gain down on the amp as low as it will go, turn the volume on headunit up and see if it sill clips at 50% volume 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...
Ohmmm Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I'm having a similar issue, but I'm wondering if the problem is having my speaker level signal running alongside my power wires. I've heard it's only an issue for a miss and highs amp...Could that cause clipping? Even with a 370 amp Mechman and a D4800 it clips like crazy. Same amp. 3.5k. Dd1 coming in the mail today. But I'm still curious if that could be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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