Chamois Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I would lean more towards an amp issue, I have run type rs over 1000 rms each with no issues from the subs. I know i had the Sub on 1k on my soundstream amp, then i switched to my kicker amp, and bam sub blows .. Like wtf lol 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 You said that the Bass boost was at half, that could be causing it to clip. Turn the bass boost off because you probably don't really need it, and set the gains with a o-scope or DMM My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead4life Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 how high do you have the volume? Team S.M.D. Maritime Car Audio- (2) 18" SSA ZCON D1 - American Bass 500.1 - 60 ft of 3/0 -480 Ah of battery - (2) stock alternators (70 +90) - Kenwood Excelon x-794, 4v preouts car audio is just a LOT more complicated than "this amp does this power" or "this sub will be this loud". its like 2 + 2 = banana. (if that confuses you then you get the point) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamois Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Like i said their is virtually no bass unless i have it turned up a little bit .. My volume i have at like 40% or 45% .. Not that high 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudcivic Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 turn the bass boost completely off and just turn your gain up. you dont really need the bass boost. i would rather have my bass boost off and have the gain up a little more then the way you have it edit: and wut deck you using? 2015 silverado crew cab nothing atm but soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autruche Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Here are some things I go by when tuning my stuff... Head unit must be set to a comfortable level, usually about 3/4 volume for peak of system volume. Something like 32 out of 40 or whatever. You should try to resist using bass boost, and you gain levels your head units voltage output to the amp, it's not a volume knob for your amp. And no matter how much you say "I wasn't clipping" you don't know unless it was scoped, and even then you might not be clipping at peak voltages, but voltage drop usually means you are instantly clipping. Need Test Tones/Sine Waves? Click Here!My Saab 9000 build1993 Saab 9000 Aero 5spdPioneer - Zapco - Hifonics - Sundown Audio - O2 Audio - RE AudioJust Say No To Rear SpeakersJust Say No To CCA WireReal Men Drive StickHit me up on Facebook, if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim2fattycake Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 user error or amp error. make sure you wired the subs right. SPL-Lab REPCar: 1996 Honda Accord F22B1 CoupeSuspension: Megan Racing Full Street Coilover Dampener KitAlternator: DC Power XP 270Batteries: XS Power D5100 & D3100Wiring: KnuKonceptz & 2/0 Welding cableHeadunit: Kenwood KDC-MP642UComponents: Hybrid Audio ClarusAmplifers: Lanzar OPTI250X4Subwoofer: 2 Sundown Audio E8.v2Deadener: Sound Deadener ShowdownSPL Meter: SPL-Lab RTA Pro meterWant an SPL meter for a lot less than the cost of a Termlab, but just as accurate and has the same features? PM me.CA ref: (enellz, 92c1v1c, el_chupo_, Thixx, Kraudio12, SethPhillips, NJack2AF, JamesKarr, ExpoSport, 01 S 10, wgsj_fortvalley, fast306stang, Lakota, blackga, TheLow, adrian1185, the727kid, rudy, sundownz, lmllopez, traksta15, gentlejax, satchel50207, Bigthangs, Goindef154)CACO ref: (extremechevyman67, ghostmechanic, FatBoy2, TheMan007, bdufner, 350zkid, ironb, bmansbach)SSA ref as phi: ( shizzzon, porkchop, onebadmonte, stevemead, TRP, ///M5, denim)SMD ref: (DC Power Rob, Nathan@XSPOWER, Jman08)And then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh G. Rection Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Okay guys so my amplifier has blown 2 of my subwoofers for some reason .. i have to disagree sir. your amplifier, hasnt done anything except what the operator has set it to do. Owner of BigAss Ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamois Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Ill turn the bass boost down, ill leave the HU bass off, and ill adjust from there .. 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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