JBERK Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I watched Steve's video about setting the gain, and it makes complete sense to me. But I was wondering is it different when you plan on using the bass knob for remotely control power? Just want to be able to use the knob without frying anything. Would I turn the knob to maximum while I set the gain? or set the gain without the knob? My educated guess is this: Turn subwoofer level on headunit to maximum, turn bass knob to maximum, then turn the radio's volume up to it's maximum non-clip setting, then set gain on amplifier as Steve did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 unless you have an alpine HU do not turn the sub level all the way up. set the gain with your remote all the way up. If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant the ninja Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I set my gain without the remote plugged in but my remote controls the gain not the bass boost So where ever i set my gain at thats where my bass knob maxes out. 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Front Stage: Crescendo CCX 6.5's Rear Stage: ??? Two 15" Powerbass M154 Audiopipe AP15001d Pioneer DEH-P5100UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBERK Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 unless you have an alpine HU do not turn the sub level all the way up. set the gain with your remote all the way up. Should have specified what I'm using: Alpine Headunit, 9886 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-8n144gUXDVJ/s_500CDA9886/Alpine-CDA-9886.html Old school Rockford Fosgate 700s http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jJbZOd6FWYi/p_575700S/Rockford-Fosgate-Punch-700S.html?tab=detailed_info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I set my gain without the remote plugged in but my remote controls the gain not the bass boost So where ever i set my gain at thats where my bass knob maxes out. well then that isnt helpful here is it? Should have specified what I'm using: Alpine Headunit, 9886 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-8n144gUXDVJ/s_500CDA9886/Alpine-CDA-9886.html Old school Rockford Fosgate 700s http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jJbZOd6FWYi/p_575700S/Rockford-Fosgate-Punch-700S.html?tab=detailed_info ok with the alpine HUs you want to turn the sub level all the way up. reason being, its not boosting. max is like "0" and 0 is like "-15" If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 S-10 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 well then that isnt helpful here is it? ok with the alpine HUs you want to turn the sub level all the way up. reason being, its not boosting. max is like "0" and 0 is like "-15" I have my Eclipse headunit's sub level turned all the way up is this hurting anything? TDH FTW !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 it might. depends on a few things but i dont know much about eclipse units. If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant the ninja Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I have my Eclipse headunit's sub level turned all the way up is this hurting anything? Did you set your gain with an oscope or dmm? You might be clipping. 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Front Stage: Crescendo CCX 6.5's Rear Stage: ??? Two 15" Powerbass M154 Audiopipe AP15001d Pioneer DEH-P5100UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 S-10 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Did you set your gain with an oscope or dmm? You might be clipping. I set it with my DMM, my gain remote has a clip light that almost never lights up but I don't know how accurate it is. TDH FTW !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBERK Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 So uh... back to the original post... Turn the subwoofer level on the Alpine unit all the way up AND the remote? So that when it's pushing it's maximum level with the remote "boosting" and the head unit level turned up there will be no clipping... correct? That way if I'm running, say, Level 5 out of 15 on the head unit, I can still boost for a little more ump when I want it instead of going through the head unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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