Fish Chris Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Jesus, I would think this should be an easy question for the ef'ing manufacturer, but apparently not for Kenwood I have a Kenwood Excelon Dpx592bt of which the volume control goes up to 35. I've been using 32 as a max volume without clipping.... but its been so long, I don't remember where I got that number. from. Just trying to confirm... and unbelievably, Kenwood doesn't know this info either ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauc Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 play a 1khz test tone. you can hear clipping. tones at the very bottom. you can wire up your speakers in series too if youre afraid you might burn em up https://jlaudio.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204374120-Amplifier-Level-Setting-Guide Alpine 9887, Oz 180CS, RF R500X1D, 12" RE SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, nauc said: play a 1khz test tone. you can hear clipping. tones at the very bottom. you can wire up your speakers in series too if youre afraid you might burn em up https://jlaudio.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204374120-Amplifier-Level-Setting-Guide You can hear clipping ???? Thats new as fuck to me..... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 I would bet most manufacturers don't know, it's possible to be different even between the same models. You and I could have the same headunit and get different results so they would have to test each unit individually. Best bet is to use a DD-1 or a good oscope to determine max clean output. 30 minutes ago, nauc said: play a 1khz test tone. you can hear clipping. tones at the very bottom. you can wire up your speakers in series too if youre afraid you might burn em up https://jlaudio.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204374120-Amplifier-Level-Setting-Guide That may or may not work for clipping and I won't pretend to know otherwise, but clipping isn't the only form of distortion. If OP is really looking for max clean output then using the right tools is the best way to go. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, Kyblack76 said: You can hear clipping ???? Thats new as fuck to me..... What you never stick your ear to your amps when tuning??? 🤣 I have noticed when using the dd1 on my 4 channel it makes a distinct hum when your really into the clipping, but not exactly at the clip point. SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never knows best Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Fish Chris said: Jesus, I would think this should be an easy question for the ef'ing manufacturer, but apparently not for Kenwood I have a Kenwood Excelon Dpx592bt of which the volume control goes up to 35. I've been using 32 as a max volume without clipping.... but its been so long, I don't remember where I got that number. from. Just trying to confirm... and unbelievably, Kenwood doesn't know this info either ? this has got to be the 15758th time your trying to bash a company for not catering to your entitled ass... you think someone at kenwood is goint to sit down and explain to you the manufacturing process and that tolerances blah blah blah... fuck i dont even wanna type this now probably just fall on def ears lol and to put the icing on the cake your on a site that makes a distortion detector... wtf are you even doing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronT Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 When Steve tested decks, he found that most manufacturers even the shittiest of the shittiest can put out a clean signal at max volume for a few points from max volume if the deck is set flat I bought a dd1 plus last week my pioneer Double-Din clips at the same exact point my one that was 3 years old volume 38 out of 40 I've since set gains for about four people since then and one that was Alpine when was a pioneer 2 power acoustics The pioneer in Alpine single DIN let you go all the way to the last number Power acoustik Klimt about three points below max volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishchris1 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 hours ago, never knows best said: this has got to be the 15758th time your trying to bash a company for not catering to your entitled ass... you think someone at kenwood is goint to sit down and explain to you the manufacturing process and that tolerances blah blah blah... fuck i dont even wanna type this now probably just fall on def ears lol and to put the icing on the cake your on a site that makes a distortion detector... wtf are you even doing here? Fuck you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishchris1 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 5 hours ago, AaronT said: When Steve tested decks, he found that most manufacturers even the shittiest of the shittiest can put out a clean signal at max volume for a few points from max volume if the deck is set flat I bought a dd1 plus last week my pioneer Double-Din clips at the same exact point my one that was 3 years old volume 38 out of 40 I've since set gains for about four people since then and one that was Alpine when was a pioneer 2 power acoustics The pioneer in Alpine single DIN let you go all the way to the last number Power acoustik Klimt about three points below max volume Thanks Aaron. Yea, I don't know where I got that 32 out of 35 from. But I guess it would really help to have a DD1 , or oscilloscope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 hours ago, fishchris1 said: Thanks Aaron. Yea, I don't know where I got that 32 out of 35 from. But I guess it would really help to have a DD1 , or oscilloscope... Check out the smd tool map in my signature. Look up your location and contact some people close to you. Might need to throw some gas money there way but most people will gladly help a fellow bass head. I know I would 🤷♂️ SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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