Head unit and power wire q's

[Don Ganso 13]

I own a pioneer DEH-11E, and because I've got a new sub on the way, I want to set everything up right this time. Basically, right now I have most of the settings maxed out and/or close to it. I heard that I should never use the "loud" setting, as it will be detrimental to SQ, so I'm curious, what does the "loud" setting do? Is it like bass boost, where it only boosts one frequency?

Also, on my HU I am able to set BASS, TREBLE, MID, and "SLA." What is this "SLA" and what does it do? When I add to it, it seems to do the same thing as the "loud" setting, but that is just what I hear with these ears of mine: what does it actually do?

Finally, I'm going to start running my amp at 1 ohm when I get my new sub, (it's D2 and my CV right now is D4), so I'm upgrading my power wire. I was wondering, where can I buy a fuse holder? (I am going to just buy some welding wire for the power wire.)

[Impious 1,476]

I own a pioneer DEH-11E, and because I've got a new sub on the way, I want to set everything up right this time. Basically, right now I have most of the settings maxed out and/or close to it. I heard that I should never use the "loud" setting, as it will be detrimental to SQ, so I'm curious, what does the "loud" setting do? Is it like bass boost, where it only boosts one frequency?

Bass boost doesn't boost one frequency. It boosts a range of frequencies, with the boost centered at a certain frequency.

The "loud" setting, if I recall correctly from the Pioneer owners manuals I've read, adds boost to both the low end and upper end of the frequency range.

Max'ing all settings is not setting them correctly.

Also, on my HU I am able to set BASS, TREBLE, MID, and "SLA." What is this "SLA" and what does it do? When I add to it, it seems to do the same thing as the "loud" setting, but that is just what I hear with these ears of mine: what does it actually do?

SLA = Source Level Adjustment.

It adjusts the volume level of the other sources (i.e. CD Player, etc) in relation to the FM radio.

I was wondering, where can I buy a fuse holder? (I am going to just buy some welding wire for the power wire.)

Just about anywhere, really. Local audio stores, just about any online audio store, ebay, etc.

[Don Ganso 13]

So how should I set my settings? I'm sure this will have something to do with personal preferences, so what if I generally want to sound good at all volume levels? What do you use/recommend?

[Don Ganso 13]

Also, what size fuse do you recommend for a 4 gauge power wire going to an amp with two 30A fuses running 600 watts RMS? I would assume 60A, but you know what they say about assume, it makes an arse out of u and me.

Edited November 27, 2009 by Don Ganso

[jcarter1885 995]

Head Unit:

Bass Boost/Exend = Off

Loud/Loundness = Off

Sub Level: + whatever yours goes up to minus a few whatever your preference

Bass = 0 or lower, whatever your preference

Amp Settings:

Gain = Set with DMM (with a 50Hz test tone and at subs rms or amps rms whichever is lower), no more than 50-60% if you dont have one.

LPF = 100Hz or lower whatever your preference

Bass Boost = Off

SSF = 1-5 Hz lower than box tuning, or until subs start to reach its excursion level.

Yeah a 60A fuse will be fine

[Don Ganso 13]

No sub level on mine, just bass level... Not the same thing, cause it affects the coaxials too?

Also, why no loud? I've heard it elsewhere and I do not doubt you, but is it detrimental to frequency response or equipment condition?

Edited November 27, 2009 by Don Ganso

[///M5 2,833]

The better question is why loud? If you prefer to have your freq response bloated by some processor creating anomalies on the upper and lower ranges go ahead and use it, but you should have a problem that it is solving for you to turn it on. Also if you do turn it on, make sure to set your gains and all settings with it on and not off otherwise you could end up setting your gains too hot.

[Don Ganso 13]

The better question is why loud? If you prefer to have your freq response bloated by some processor creating anomalies on the upper and lower ranges go ahead and use it, but you should have a problem that it is solving for you to turn it on. Also if you do turn it on, make sure to set your gains and all settings with it on and not off otherwise you could end up setting your gains too hot.

Thank you. I need to reset the gain on my amp anyway, as I did it horribly wrong to begin with. Thanks for the info.