How to set the gain on amp?

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Where to set the gain on my amp?

I know that the gain is suppose to match the voltage from the head unit but. But I noticed that the gain goes from Low gain (5v) too high gain (.2v) My head unit voltage is 2 volts. So do I set it as 2 volts starting from 5v or from .2v.

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Start the gain our from the highest setting ( 5v ) Turn your stereo up to 3/4 volume with the eq set...

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How should i set my amp gain?

i have a clarion 6 volt pre out head unit & a hifonics brutus amp that excepts up to 9 volt inputs, i know im supposed to match the amp gain to the head unit output but what is wrong with turning the gain all the way up to get more bass? thanks!

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Its best to match them up ya but you can play around with it....just turn the subs up pretty loud and...

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How do you set gain on an Sony Xplod 250 Watt Amp?

I recently installed two MTX Pro Series Subs in the back of my car. I have a Sony Xplod 250 Watt Amp (yeah it's small). I see the gain controls and I set them all the way up. I relize that that isn't good, and I'm wondering how i to good performance...

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There are two easy ways to do this - one with a voltage reader and one by ear. You will need a DMM to...

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How do i set my gain right on my amp?

I have a kicker kx100.1 amp that gives off 1200 watts and a single kicker CVR 15" sub that handles 500 watts RMS 1000 watts max. i don't want to underpower the sub so that i dont get maxium quality from the sub but i dont want to overpower it so...

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The way I like to tune amps and subs and speakers is this: 1. Turn sub off and just run front speakers...

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How to set the gain on XM-GTX1852 1000 Watt Sony Amp?

Like Where do i set it i got it pushing two 07C124 12" Kicker Comps. and i got it about 3/4 of the way gain up. but im not real sure on how to tell if the subs are clipping or ...show more

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By ear is really the only way. It has to do with the particular amp, the particular subs, the vehicle...

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Read your manual on how to adjust the volume levels which are usually referred to as "gain."...

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Do not Bass Control knobs! They look cool and they "make it louder", but they use bass boost...

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How do you set the gain (level) on an amp properly?

I'll tell you. The best way is using an osciiloscope, but not many people have a $3000 scope. The next best way is with a DMM (Digital Multi-Meter). The purpose of the ...show more

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think u got it covered.. ima have to try it now

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the easiest way to get gain levels is: turn gain all the way down turn you head unit to half way point...

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I have 2 12 inch kicker cvr in a sealed box/. What should I set the gain, LPF, and all amp settings too?

I have 2 12inch cvr kickers running in a sealed box with a extra cap battery, capacitor and a 1000 watt mono alpine amp. I was wondering what to set my amp settings too like LPF , Gain, and what about the bass boost etc. Please help thanks

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drop in a test tone track at 60 and 80 hz (keep teh track on repeat) . with the gains down and the volume...

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