Setting up my amp

[Ham]

Just wondering, what should I set my LPF to if I listen to dubstep and dnb predominantly.

Have tinkered with it a few times but I cant find a place where I can wollop on some LOUD ass bass and adjust it there and then.

Also whats with the bass thing ranging from 0 - 12 dB ?


Cheers guys.

[partridge_88]

Firstly, we need to know what amp you have.

Secondly, we need to know what you running from it.

[mo1315]

I'd begin by setting the LPF at about 70-80hz. At this level it should sound nice and thumpy without sounding like its coming from behind you.

I'm not quite sure I know what you mean by the bass thing. If you're referring to bass boost on the amp, leave it off.

Just out of interest how high is the gain set on the amp?

[Nocky]

Some people can hear "clip"(distorsion) with the ears some cant, i have had a lot of experience and can hear this myself but i also have a Scope.

It also depends on what size Cab you are using for adjustment of the X over.

I tend to use ported low tuned Cabs in which peak freq's are low so tend to use my crossover around 40hz down.

If it was any higher i would be over excurting my Subs above tuning .

But if you are using say a 1.2 cuft sealed box ide start by setting your X over around 80hz or so.

Or a general rule isto set your Gains to the output Voltage from the Head unit!

Turn on your head unit. Put in a good quality CD.
Slowly turn your head unit up to about 80-85% volume. If you hear any distortion, cut it back.
Go back to the amp. SLOWLY raise the gain, and LISTEN for distortion. If you reach a point where the volume is louder then you will listen to, before you hear distortion, then stop there.

Otherwise, keep going till you hear distortion, and cut it back slightly till it disappears. Remember that volume setting! That is the max. volume you want to play it at.
It’s not a good idea to play the head unit at full volume. That’s where most distortion comes in.

It may take you a long time to fine tune your amp gains, and crossovers.
Grab some good CDs and go for a ride. Listen to all types of music, and stop the car, and make adjustments as necessary.

Hope this helps.