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Notorious97200

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    doubling amp power : results ?

    OK guys, I did not buy the DMM yet, but I turned up the bass level on the head unit to (to +6), and NOW I can use the gain knoob right !!! I can set the gain easily now : when I turn it up, I can really hear the sub bottoming out (I think it's the right word, not sure), or making a weird noise. I know where to set the gain now. I still need some times to adjust the settings, but the DMM will help me do that right. I'm happy, now : more power, more bass, more everything !!! Thanks for your help. I'll will post the voltages I get, with the DMM.
  2. I recently installed a new amp. I had a Sundown saz 1500 on my btl n2 12", and now I run a Sundown saz 3000. The box is 2.1 ft3 net, slot ported to 32 Hz. I am a little ...worried ! I thought the change would be HUGE, but no, it is not ! I think it's louder, but I've never mesured it. Do you think I expected too much from the new amp ? My electrical seems to handle that power fine, I did not expect that !!! Only 2 batteries on a (solid) stock alt. I have a diesel engine.
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    SMD Distortion Detector

    Thanks for the link Watts09 !
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    Impious, I will mesure with a DMM, but when I think about it, I'm pretty sure the 4v rating is with the bass level to the max ! As a manufacturer it's what I would have done. If you rate it at 4 volts when level at 0 , what voltage would they find with the level up ? More than 4 v ; so it must be 4v at max level. I can be wrong ! In résumé, I have one thing to do : mesure the voltage from the hu rca. and tell you the results. I'll buy a DMM today or tomorrow afternoon when I go It will be easier to mesure at the back, on the rca's just before the bass amp. the h u is really hard to take off to access the rca's.
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    Tell me everything ! I can sold my old amp to a very good price, as always, so I did not spend too much money on this amp !! No problem for that. I work for my money, and I keep my eyes opened to make money !!! My concern was about the amp, but it works fine.
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    Ok, I'll grab a DMM and will do that. I'll let you konw the results !
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    I was feeling the same thing, Shogen ! But I do trust what Impious told me. I have never received bad advices from the SSA mods ! They have helped me with subs, amps, midbass speakers, electrical,... I did all they told me, on my car, and on my friend's (my installer / box builder) car too !!!
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    My expectations were too high, for sure ! That's why I said I'm still learning about car audio. I'm not a total , and I love to learn ! I was afraid about the amp, but it is ok. I may not have all the 3000 watts available, but it's good . Now I'm sure I would have better numbers on the meter, there is more "power" or compression in the car ! Yes the "bass volume" is a level control for sub output, and not a bass boost ! the bass boost is set at minimum ( = 0) on the head unit. I don't have a DMM anymore, but it's cheap, I can get one easily. I already have good test tones to set the gain on the bass amp. I always felt easier to adjust gain by ears for the mids & highs amps, in all my cars, and all my systems. I will try to lower the gain setting on the amp by turning up the level control for sub output.
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    Using The Same Box?

    This box should be good enough for the btl. IMO Mine is 2.1 ft3 at 32 Hz. the btl seems to like it. You should notice the difference too. I had an SSA Icon recently, and I changed the sub for an Xcon on same power, same box : I noticed a big difference ! I loved it. I can't see why you would not notice anything from a bl to a btl. the btl is not very big with the Neo magnet, and not so heavy.
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    You never stop learning ! It's not my first system, and I've never blown anything so far. I'm not an expert at all, but I know one or two things I have always set gain by ears, I turn it up until it does not sound good, and I listen carefully to my system so I can turn it down if I feel something is bad. It's the biggest amp I've ever had. so, I'm a little worried. The h u is a Pioneer deh p88rs II (european model of the p 88 rs, or p 800 rs), it has 4 v preouts. Do I need to turn the bass volume up on the head unit to set the gain ? I always let it at 0 db, and it can goes way up. That would let me have the gain knoob lower. I've always asked myself this question !! thanks for your input, guys.
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    The amp seems to work fine. No overheating so far. I've cranked it up , as you say ! I'm still learning about caraudio. I was just expecting something different. But it's loud, don't worry.
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    Same voltage "drop" ! Same Ohm loads. Same box and sub. Maybe the problem is that I don't play my system long enough to see real voltage drops. The stock battery is big, I don't remember any specs. When I added recently a Kinetic 1200 in the back, the only change I saw was a higher and more stable voltage with engine off.with the engine on, it is quite the same ! Only upgrade with visible results was each of the 0 ga grounds I did. That's it ! Thanks guys !
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    I have more rattles and noises in the car !
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    Really ? Sundown amps needs way more ? I don't need to have the full 3000, but I'm quite sure I have more power than with the saz 1500 !
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    I must agree with you ///M5 : now I know !!! Hopefully my car seems to accept it easily without any HO alt !!!
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    At full tilt : 13.6 v , it never changes with the lower playing level. It only goes down to 13.3 with the A/C on, and goes up to 13.6 when I turn it off. I never understood that : with or without the system playing, I never see voltages drops. But remember that (in my very small island), I never play for more than 15 minutes ! On the morning I can see 14.13 v for a moment, and it goes down to 13.6 v before I get to work, so maybe after 10 minutes. At lunch time it only gets to 13.8 v at the start, but it's hot here, 30 ° C minimum ! and goes down to 13.6 v. I did not finish the big 3 : I still have to get to the "hidden" alt to add a big wire from alt(+) to the battery (+). But everywher it's 0 ga wire (Stinger hpm or something, not even pure cooper).
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    Chevy 2500HD Door build

    The truck looked amazing ! I love it ! paint, rims, and the doors are / were fantastic : wish I could find someone doing such great jobs in my country !!! Come visit us for next holidays !!! you may find work to do !!!
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    doubling amp power : results ?

    So you're saying it's normal ? I was afraid the amplifier was at fault. I bought it refurb from db-r, and I felt the packaging was not really strong for so much weight. Nothing seems broke though ! I don't say it's not louder, only that I thought it would be much much louder ! The big surprise for me was that the car electrical seems to like it !!! But I do not play for long period : mostly on my commute (15 min) and not always at full tilt. so I never push it for long ! One day, I will try a system with 2 subs, like 2 10"s or 12"s on this power !
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    Monster Bandpass: TOP SECRET!

    can you tell what car is this going in ? Must be a huge American car !!! BTW : the box for the 2 Pioneer sub WORKS VERY WELL !!! My friend is very happy with it ! It goes so low, we can hear it from far away !!! Thanks again !
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    SMD Distortion Detector

    Can someone pass us a link for a good & cheap handled o'scope ? I want to / will learn how to use one. I'd rather use an o'scope than this smd thing, even if it's accurate !
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    Wanted to treat myself to something EXPENSIVE!

    31 mpg with my car !
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    Wanted to treat myself to something EXPENSIVE!

    We mostly drive diesel cars, they "suck" less. :-(
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    Wanted to treat myself to something EXPENSIVE!

    In France : 1000€/month if you have work ! $1300-1400/month. But in French overseas departments,like Martinique in the Caribbeans, there is 25% of unemployment.
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    Wanted to treat myself to something EXPENSIVE!

    Around $6 a gallon here, for diesel. Gas is more expensive. People don't drive big engine cars. A 2.0 l engine is a big one here !!!
  25. Is it better to take the off the fuse going to the mids & highs amplifier ? So that all the power goes to the sub amp ?
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