Shibby Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 So I just installed a kx1200.1 into my car that I had laying around, I also purchased a dmm since I figured setting the gain by ear was not the way to go. But when I attach the dmm to the amp I am only getting like 12 volts ac with the gain turned to full. The only way I can get to the number needed based off the chart floating around is to use the bass boost on the amp. Is this ok to do since I am still getting the correct volts or is something up. Tried the same think with the sax-3000d in my truck and got the same issue, but the same model head unit is used in both cars with same settings. Hope Im clear on this. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) you got the volume 3/4 of the way up to maximum? and bass/treble and everything turned to zero? you should get a lot more. my SAZ pops up to like...60 or 70 Edited June 2, 2008 by ExpoSport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bassick - Kimo Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 So I just installed a kx1200.1 into my car that I had laying around, I also purchased a dmm since I figured setting the gain by ear was not the way to go. But when I attach the dmm to the amp I am only getting like 12 volts ac with the gain turned to full. The only way I can get to the number needed based off the chart floating around is to use the bass boost on the amp. Is this ok to do since I am still getting the correct volts or is something up. Tried the same think with the sax-3000d in my truck and got the same issue, but the same model head unit is used in both cars with same settings. Hope Im clear on this. Thanks for the help Well bro where are you hooking up the leads too first off? If your hooking it up too power leads then thats where the mistake is. From the sounds of it looks like that is the case. They are suppose to go on the speaker output leads. Now you'd want to use a single tone playing through your head unit to adjust the gains on the amps. We normally play low volume say around 10 on the volume knob, completely flat (turn bass and treble settings to zero or off if possible). You want the dmm on the voltage setting but you'd want to adjust the output to be between .05-.07 depending on the volume. Quote KIMO @teambassick http://www.teambassick.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bassick - Kimo Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 So I just installed a kx1200.1 into my car that I had laying around, I also purchased a dmm since I figured setting the gain by ear was not the way to go. But when I attach the dmm to the amp I am only getting like 12 volts ac with the gain turned to full. The only way I can get to the number needed based off the chart floating around is to use the bass boost on the amp. Is this ok to do since I am still getting the correct volts or is something up. Tried the same think with the sax-3000d in my truck and got the same issue, but the same model head unit is used in both cars with same settings. Hope Im clear on this. Thanks for the help Well bro where are you hooking up the leads too first off? If your hooking it up too power leads then thats where the mistake is. From the sounds of it looks like that is the case. They are suppose to go on the speaker output leads. Now you'd want to use a single tone playing through your head unit to adjust the gains on the amps. We normally play low volume say around 10 on the volume knob, completely flat (turn bass and treble settings to zero or off if possible). You want the dmm on the voltage setting but you'd want to adjust the output to be between .05-.07 depending on the volume. Quote KIMO @teambassick http://www.teambassick.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Guess I should have included more information, I am hooking the dmm up to the speaker output of the amp, all stuff on the head unit is set to zero and I am running at 60 hz sine wave through it. Volume of the head unit is set to 3/4 the way up, the loudest I ever turn it up. Any thoughts with this new info Kimo- what do you mean by .05 to .07? is that volts cause the chart floating around says I need like 34 volts to get to 1200 watts at 1 ohm Edited June 3, 2008 by Shibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 figured I should include what table I am using its this one http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=14543 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 i think he means between .05 to .07 volt difference in the 'goal' voltage. i would think you could use the gain alone (or close to it) to get the proper output, but i havent used kicker amps before so i cant be certain. however i do think it'd be safe to use the bass boost (at least to an extent) to get the proper voltage you'd need from the amp. just as long as it's not set to put out more power than the amp can handle, i'd say you should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Does your head-unit have a "Subwoofer control"? Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Nope its an old one with just front and back outputs, The only things I can think of is that the test tone is messed up somehow, the dmm is wrong, or the head unit/settings on it are messed up. Im guessing its going to be the head unit somehow, I just need to play with it some more Edited June 4, 2008 by Shibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 some amps have a High and Low voltage input selector. its a little flat 2-way switch by the gain i think. try finding the switch, cause that doesnt seem right that your only getting like 500-something watts out of a 1200rms amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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