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Preamp voltage, huh?

 

ryan shaw
Silver Member
Username: Theweasel

2 12 FI SSD, Colorado U.S. of A

Post Number: 943
Registered: Mar-06
Posted on   
i've asked this before and gotten answers but never really understood it. if you upgrade your HU from 2 to 5v preamps then you can turn your gains up higher. the higher the gain the louder the sub to the ear at least.

but everyone says that higher voltage preamps don't make your system louder. i guess i'm stupid but i just don't understand
 

sean
Gold Member
Username: Insearchofbass

Post Number: 5997
Registered: Jun-04
Posted on   
well lets put it this way its cleaner
 

Trey AKA thug money
Gold Member
Username: Trey4sports

Post Number: 1545
Registered: Sep-06
Posted on   
inmcreases voltage from your amp signal to HU. your gains are then turned DOWN. creates a cleaner sound. (personally, i dont notice a difference)
 

[...Rovin...]
Platinum Member
Username: Rovin

4 10 Pioneer...

Post Number: 11891
Registered: Jul-05
Posted on   
with a higher volatge being fed to an amp whether its from the HU or from a preamp u turn DOWN the gain

u can buy a line driver unit instead of a preamp

IMO - i personally observe a higher preout always gave a better performance from the amp .....
 

M.S.
Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 3124
Registered: Jul-06
Posted on   
First of all let me clarify something:

Turning the gain DOWN = turning it toward the higher voltage = making it less sensitive.




A higher preamp voltage reduces noise in the system. I cannot usually notice the difference though.
 

ZpeedyrosaleZ A.K.A Mr.KingRob
Gold Member
Username: Extrmndor3

Post Number: 6480
Registered: Feb-06
Posted on   
hey hun??? how u doing???
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