96burban Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Ok thanks. Now cuz my lights r dimming when I got max gain on knob and also I blew my old subs and peeps told me it was from clipping. Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel4055 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Ok thanks. Now cuz my lights r dimming when I got max gain on knob and also I blew my old subs and peeps told me it was from clipping. Yeah because that gain knob is not a volume knob... That's probably why your lights are dimming is because your clipping. Quote Rest In Peace mother. January 22, 1955 - February 14, 2013 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/35351-megrch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 ok how do you prevent clipping???? Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 ok how do you prevent clipping???? 1. get an amp powerful enough for you 2. get required electrical upgrades to support the power you want to run 3. set your amplifier's gain with a DMM (if you have the money or can find an O-scope, that is more preferred as it is more accurate). Quote 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Wait so if I have the Money get the DMM?? or the O-Scope?? And which would b the one if I don't have te money?? And so in my case the reason I'm clipping is because I dot have the required electrical upgrades right? Edited January 28, 2011 by 96burban Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 For what you want you just need the big 3 and swapping you stock battery for an XS Power under the hood and you will be able to handle what you have. Just fit the biggest XS you can under the hood and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 ok thanks sounds good! Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David711 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Wait so if I have the Money get the DMM?? or the O-Scope?? And which would b the one if I don't have te money?? And so in my case the reason I'm clipping is because I dot have the required electrical upgrades right? The clipping is because the gain can't be turned max, it makes a dirty signal. Quote "WHOEVER SAID MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS MUST OF BEEN BROKE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Wait so if I have the Money get the DMM?? or the O-Scope?? And which would b the one if I don't have te money?? And so in my case the reason I'm clipping is because I dot have the required electrical upgrades right? The clipping is because the gain can't be turned max, it makes a dirty signal. So how do I make a clean signal?? By not turning it max?? And what if I want more bass?? Do I just turn the gain up on the amp instead of the knob?? Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osamio Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Wait so if I have the Money get the DMM?? or the O-Scope?? And which would b the one if I don't have te money?? And so in my case the reason I'm clipping is because I dot have the required electrical upgrades right? The clipping is because the gain can't be turned max, it makes a dirty signal. So how do I make a clean signal?? By not turning it max?? And what if I want more bass?? Do I just turn the gain up on the amp instead of the knob?? The gain will NOT give you "more bass" again, it isn't a volume knob. It is designed to MATCH the output of your headunit, to the input of your amp. That is, If your head unit puts out 2v, your gain should be set to 2v. That way, low volume on the HU = low volume on subs, full volume on HU = full volume on subs. It keeps it proportional. All you will accomplish by MAXING the gain knob, is reaching full volume on your subs TOO EARLY, and sending fat squares to the subs at full HU volume. You need to look into properly setting your gain, and If you can't get loud enough, you need more power Quote 2009 Cobalt LT Pioneer Headunit 2x Pioneer 6 1/2 (stock amp) 2x Pioneer 1" tweeters (stock amp) 2x Pioneer 6x9 (stock amp 4x Pioneer 6 1/2 Pioneer GM-6400F Soundstream DTR 1700 R.I.P 2x Champion series PRO 12" subs 0 AWG Big 3, Stinger SP1700 battery To come: New or repaired DTR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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