Alex K Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 With my AQ1200, and my Fi 15" Q, I just set my gain with my DMM, and I am set at about 35 volts, at 40 on HU, and remote bass knob all the way up. The gain on my amp is roughly 1/4, maybe even 1/5 of the way to max. Is that normal? If so then dayummm AQ really underrates their equip Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I've stumped the crowd > Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 i was setting my amps for 3k 1 ohm ( 54.XX V) and with the gain completly down i got 59V was just doing a few burps so it didnt matter Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidmaster Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hey, I would say that it is probably underrated, I didn't look it up, how many watts is the amp RMS? I am new to the forum, I just posted a thread because I was bored and I got flamed out THE ASS! Anyway, GL on figuring it out, look up reviews on google about the amp and what your using, that has worked wonders for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 its not underrated. remember, turning the gain all the way up doesnt mean itll do full power. you'd most likely clip the fuck out of the amp if you do that. the gain knob is so low because your headunit can output alot of voltage for preouts. the more voltage, the less gain you have to use, and the cleaner the sound will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Depends on how many volts the head-unit is putting out... 2v? 4v? 6v? Quote 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hu is putting out 4v Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 its not underrated. remember, turning the gain all the way up doesnt mean itll do full power. you'd most likely clip the fuck out of the amp if you do that. the gain knob is so low because your headunit can output alot of voltage for preouts. the more voltage, the less gain you have to use, and the cleaner the sound will be. true true. I know all that gibberish that gains aren't volume knobs. It just suprised me that it was putting out about 40 volts with it barely turned up Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 true true. I know all that gibberish that gains aren't volume knobs. It just suprised me that it was putting out about 40 volts with it barely turned up if you're "worried" i guess you can call it, check to make sure you have all bass enhancement "features" off on your headunit/external EQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 as said already, your hu rca voltage determines where you need to set the gain. I cant be all the way down a still put out full rated power, i would say you need to turn the remote bass all the way off, you dont even really need to use the bass boost at all. unless however it is a remote gain knob which im not sure if aq used them, if it is, you should set the amp with it all the way up or disconnected. Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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