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Silver Member Username: PanamanianPanama cityPanama Post Number: 138 Registered: Aug-05 | If I set the gain in my amplifier (6.0v) and always use it like that (and at high volume none or minimal distortion), could that damage something? amp: 500w rms sub: 330w rms headunit: pre-amp 2.2v |
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Gold Member Username: Tdeaton1021Near Tampa, Florida USA Post Number: 1485 Registered: Sep-04 | not if your HU is 2.2V .. well unless ur talking about like a 4kw amp powering a 100w speaker.... but no damage to the amp. get a dmm and tune the amp to put out 330w... |
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Silver Member Username: SolacedagonyNew Jersey US Post Number: 724 Registered: Oct-04 | The gain control is meant to be set to match your HU pre out voltages. If it's set above this, you have chance of sending a clipped signal. This clipped signal will fry your sub and can potentially damage your amp. |
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Silver Member Username: PanamanianPanama cityPanama Post Number: 139 Registered: Aug-05 | so far i have it set to 0.5v (my headunit sends 2.2). I guess 1.7v doesn't mean much right? |
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Silver Member Username: SolacedagonyNew Jersey US Post Number: 726 Registered: Oct-04 | Optimally, you'd have the amp set to 2.2v. I believe there is information on setting it at www.bcae1.com. Just be careful once set, moreso when playing at higher levels. Listen for distortion, smell for a burning smell incase you're clipping. |