How to setup your amp for beginners. Adjust LPF, HPF, Sub sonic, gain, amplifier tune/ dial in.
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- This video is dedicated to beginners that want to learn what all the knobs, switches and adjustments do on your amplifiers. How to set up your low pass fillers high pass filters and create a band pass filter as well. We also cover strapping, gain, etc.
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Never seen anyone explain this so thoroughly and easy to understand.
Thanks for breaking this down. Its probably the most intimidating part to installing a system.
Sure thing man. Thanks for the feedback and support
This guy takes the time to explain the reasoning for every knob, switch, outlet, inlet, and setting. Thank you Next Level for sharing your audio knowledge.
Awesome feedback. Thanks!
Most detailed explanation. I have a scar 18inch with a tuning frequency of 30hz. I did not factor that into being part of the subsonic on my amp. Rookie mistake I know but I’m glad I know now. Your explanation gave me some much better knowledge than I had. You’re videos make sense! Thank you!!
Thanks for the great feedback my friend!
Bro your a champ your like the only one who’s actually took the time & went into important details an explained it now I can go re tune my amp properly
Thanks for that man. Appreciate the support!
@@NextLevelCarAudio dukes put mine in bass is great they killed my heat. I'm gonna check amp settings and try to restore power to my heater and information center 98 gtp. One mtx 12" rated 400w with a 760w pioneer gm 5300t running off a kenwood excelon receiver. I wouldn't recommend anyone to go to dukes they won't repair my heater it all worked when I went in there and don't now. They claim they wired in new connectors into receiver and never messed with anything else. They promised all 4 speakers would work. Left front door still out and they charged me $250.00 their warranty is garbage. I've seen lpf settings stuff like that on my excelon receiver I did purchase the car used. The sub will flex front mirror and sounds excellent. I have not checked my amp settings yet and am not familiar with the receiver
@@NextLevelCarAudio would you recommend I install a bigger alternator or put a battery in trunk? Battery is 700 cca. So far I can run my bass around an hour to one hour and a half without a problem then have to start the car to recharge battery. Ty for video you definitely know what you are doing should have took my car to you
If you play your stereo with your car off all the time I’d definitely get another battery in the back for reserve. Don’t want to drain your battery too low as it does impact life
Definitely
Man, thank you for making this video. I was about to blow my speakers. I was able to tune my amp, with your direction, and it sounds and performs great now. I'm thinking of adding more power, when I was about to go back to stock. Keep up the good work! And again, thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback
This one video made more sense and most importantly, gave me more understanding then the 20+ videos I’ve previously watched.. not to discredit anyone else of course.
Man ! You made it easy to follow more then anybody else!
Thanks brother, much appreciated!
Best crossover explanation so far on my learning journey. I’m a Dad that always wanted a decent car audio system- so I am living thru my oldest son (16 yr). Having a ton of fun learning for sure. Son has a 2005 Silverado crew cab. Thank you for this video.
Anytime man! Thanks for the feedback 😎
Me too, I'm 50 I listen to rap to the 60s
I am a house painter with a work van, honda odyssey. I have jl audio c1 components in my front doors jl audio c1 6x9 in back separate boxes a 10 In db drive 800 rms on a 1600.5 nemesis where should I have my hi and low pass
Doors on 100 sub 85?
I have my subs LPF @ 80 and mids hpf @ 125. I’m using a shallow slope 6db/octave to there is not that big of a loss
@@NextLevelCarAudio Yeah- I need to adjust the filter on the mids. My son says there is too much bass coming thru. I put the subs and mids both at 80ish. 👌
@@woodandtable depending on your head unit functions set your hi and low on through or lowest mine reads through or 65 kenwood 504bt nice does everything you want
Dude your setup is one of the cleanest I've ever seen.
Thanks man. appreciate it ;)
You're welcome! I can only dream of that setup!
One day you’ll have it ;)
@@NextLevelCarAudio right now I have two Skar EVL 12s in a custom box with an old memphis or 1000.1
Hey that’s awesome. Great start right there! I have a video on my channel demoing a guy that was running 8 of those... good stuff for the price
Finally!!! Thank you...not everyone wanting to add some music to their car gonna pick up $200/300 to go a distortion device...all we wanted to know was what this guy just explain...thank you it’s a great video
Appreciate it man!
I really appreciate your video, great explanation of how to tune amplifiers. Best I've seen!
200hz for the mid and 2000hz for tweets sounds like a pro sound setup.Maybe that should be noted.Your great about how to setup though.
And I just want to say you are the first person I seen that actually took the time out and explained the levels on the amp I didn’t know how to do it until you said something step-by-step thank you have a great day stay safe
Very informative, thank you from the audio heavens 💯👍🏽
I installed my amp myself not knowing how to tune it. At all. I just have gain half way up and everything else turned off. Thanks. Ill finally know what my amp and speakers are capable of.
Most detailed explanation. Thanks for the correct information.
very well explained, thank you :)
You bet. Thanks!
i LOVE the SLAVE MASTER SETTING so much....
Wat if you have x9's in rear and 6.4 2 ways in the front. How do you set your 4 way amp to these types of speakers? Absolutely 1 of the best tutorials on setting your amp settings up I'm seen this far! Good job bud really!!! 👊💯💯💯😎
Thanks for the feedback! Are you running any subs with this setup?
@@NextLevelCarAudioI have the same question with a similar setup.
4-6.5 in the doors
2-6x9 in rear
1-12" sub
1-4 channel amp
1-mono amp.
Do I turn on HPF for all 4 channels for front?
Then just LPF for sub?
what if my enclosure isn’t ported. what does sub sonic need to be at
This guy is an angel wow bro you're the 👌
Thanks for making this video man. Wasn't sure where to put lpf. Online says 80 but didn't seem right. Will adjust to 100 and see if it sounds different. Running 2 12s 32hz box
Awesome!
The Fs of my Subs are 25 hz and they are in a sealed enclosure. Does this mean that setting the Subsonic to 25 hz is ideal?
I usually don't touch bass boost but set mine at + 3 db to get some more output. On the other hand I would never recommend using over 6 db of bass boost.
My subs are only getting 150 RMS each but are rated at 250 because the amp is rated at 500 RMS at 1 ohm and my dual 2 ohm speakers can't work with the amp at 1 ohm.
Thanks again bro...👍👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...
So if I'm using 6.5 inch components from JBL, with the JBL provided passive crossover, Would I need to set my HPF and LPF at all? Or just the HPF for the mid bass speakers?
Great video and great information 👍 best video on utube that I've seen
Thanks!
You deserve 2 thumbs up bro well explained
Thanks much appreciated!
Thanks bro for the explanation
12:40 4 channel setup
Hey, so I jist installed a sun and and amp and when I have the base knob at any position, the sub makes this noise, like a get engine noice, when nothing is playing and I can hear it when ever the music takes a pause or slows down and solutions to that
First off, I love this video!! Very detailed information. Comment is.......how do I set my 3.5 mid-range speakers if my amp does not have a HP switch or LP switch? Only option is to switch between LPF OFF HPF. What do I do?
In would just switch to HPF and set to around 150-200 so to prevent them from playing low frequencies that could damage them. They can play the highs no problem
When do we tune the radio?
Dude, Perfect learning a lot
Thanks for your help man I'm learning a lot from your videos 👍👍
Thanks for the feedback!
If you wanted to run your components on a 2-channel setup and use the included crossovers I assume you'd just set the HPF correct? For a starting off point it sounds like you suggest a 12" Sub LPF of around 100hz, and for a set of 6.5" Components the HPF of around 200hz? In this case I am only running a set of components up front (6.5") and a 12" sub. Thanks in advance, this video was great.
Yep, sounds like you got it 100
Hi liked the video good advice I'm having problems setting up my sub & amp I have pioneer head unit with pre out for sub connection & built in amp to 4 doors speakers if I set hpf for door speakers 100hrz it also affects out put of sub I wondering if u know why..thanks.
Thanks for all the help on both videos lol
I just have a 1200 STR Memphis monoblock. 15 kicker L7R. An this adjustment just made my whole system sound different I was scared to mess with it... I’m definitely a beginner on everything. But your videos have helped so much thanks again 👌
Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated
maybe I missed it in the video but my amp has a high pass frequency knob, where would be a good hz to start?
Thanks for the Info..! Thinking about doing mine..
Hell yeah
Very good video, it totally makes since now☺
Thanks bro
Thanks didnt undrrstand the subsonic untill this vid. I subc.
Awesome! 😎
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ oh boy I'ma dumb,dumb.. Thank you again for clarifying this 4 me..
My HERO! 😂😂😂😂😂
Sure thing man. Lol
Basic and straightforward
Thanks
Perfect on ur explaining each detail. U can teach a caveman with the way u broke it down like a fraction. Lol couldnt have explained it any better then that
Thanks man
Very helpful thank you I'm a beginner 👌👍💪
Next level you’re not located in Orlando are you at Michigan? I’d be crazy because I’m completely just searching through different pages I’m sure considering I have been to you guys before which you guys are awesome. I’ve had the ceramic tent put in and then I installed my subwoofer set up myself and just asked if someone could check it out and I know cause they refuse to take my money I had a district 1 dollar bill on the ground lol but pretty much said that I had it tuned pretty well it off. I have created to her first a kicker Q series L7 tenants because I have a box for that size but then I went and got a scar since I’ve been here in about these things for the last four years. I don’t remember quite how I tune my game and since it’s brand new I have a break in. I think so here I am now going down the RUclips hall to try to figure it out. My LPF in I don’t believe I have a sub sonic but it’s on my head unit my pioneer amp is hitting 800 RMS everyone him and I only have a game in a frequency in a bass boost knob. I honestly had quiet hard time finding any video just explaining simply how to adjust your gain with detail especially a brand new speaker I don’t know if it’s gonna make a difference considering it’s such a stiff cone.
Nah man, this is just an online channel on RUclips. No store front.
Hey great information. My sub box is tuned to 45hz and my subs are 33fs. What should I set the subsonic filter at?
If I'm running 4 full range coaxial speakers what should I do with the lpf and hpf there's also the switch for hpf only, full, and lp/bf
I need help setting my kenwood amp. It’s a kacm1814 my head unit is a boss mgv550b and I have 4 kicker 6.5 speakers and no sub. Just wanting to know where all the dials and switches should be.
I need help with my amp big time, I’m so confused. Sometimes the sub really pumps, other times it’s on but not loud if that makes sense!
How would you run 2 6x9 3-way speakers in the front and 6x5 component speakers in the back with tweeters. And what settings would you have the LPF and HPF?
I’d get a good 4 channel and run it with only the HPF set to 80-100hz so you don’t over exert your mids with too low of frequencies. Most ALL 2-way and 3-way have a capacitor (bass blocker) built in to the tweet to block frequencies below 1-2k or so. Because of that, no need to run a LPF.
im a beginner so this might sound dumb but how do you figure out your LPF is at 80hz?
Man, what a helpfully vid. What brand is that last amp btw?
Crescendo symphony S4
Brother i got the rockford t252s crossover 2 speakers and two tweeters is it possible to show how to connect to a 4 channel amp or show a diagram i am new to audio car systems
Thank you
Well, you can do one of two things. Use just 2 channels of your 4 channel amp and save the other 2 channels for maybe your rear speakers. Or connect your tweeters to channels 1&2 and connect your crossovers and mids to channels 3&4.
NextLevelCarAudio than you
Can you do a video on how to tune mids and highs on 2/4 channel amps
I’ll see if I can work it in. Sure
Hey man im a rookie to this stuff .. is there any way at all i can mute the bass on my door speakers with my graphic equalizer and just have my 2 10s in my trunk pump all of my bass for me ???
Thank you for this video!
Great explanation! One question though, how do you adjust LPF if the head unit has the option and the amp as well?
Set one or the other. So there is no double filtering/overlap. So for example if setting it on the amp. Do not set it on the headunit.
If my sub has a handheld controller with a gain knob and an lpf knob, should I set the lpf knob accordingly like how you described? Or is it best to set it correctly on the amp, then turn the lpf knob all the way up on the handheld controller?
I’d set on amp. Less chance of it getting bumped or accidentally adjusted on the handheld.
Question: if you have 2 daul 4 subwoofers wired too 1ohm and you hook them up to your monoblock amp the final load would be 1 ohm right?
That’s correct!
When setting the sub sonic filter, how can you tune this to the hertz. i see 10-70hz on there, how do you get it exact?
Recommended LPF for one JL 10” sub? Jbl tweeters with stock door speakers. And im assuming you would set gain last after you adjust all these?
Yes, set gain after. I’d do LPF anywhere between 100-125hz since it is a 10”
Hey I have a question, I have a 4 channel amplifier which is 2100 watts, I've bought a 12" subwoofer, 2 6.5" coaxial speakers, and 2 6 x 9 coaxial speakers. How do I set them up to my amplifier? Or do I need to purchase a seperate amplifier for my subwoofer? Appreciate the advice.
So the best way to do it would be to have a dedicated class-d monoblock subwoofer amplifier to power your sub. It may be possible to do it with your 4-channel, but you will likely be taxing it very hard. If your 4 channel is bridgeable you could bridge channels 3 and 4 to feed your sub as long as your cautious of your amps impedance requirements in bridged mode. Typically it wants a 4 ohm load in bridged. Then for channels 1 and 2 run a 6.5 in parallel with a 6x9 on one channel and the same for the other.
Thank you so much for all your knowledge and help 🙏 your the man, I have one question if I'm running 6.5 inch component speakers with a dome tweeters with cross overs how would I set my LBF low bypass filter and my HBF high bypass filter? I'm not sure because of the cross over they already have.
If you don’t have a full setting/switch. Or you can’t switch them off, Then set your LPF as high as it will go and your HPF as low as it will go
I have a question for you bro. But first let me say you make great videos, you really go into depth as to what does what and what stuff should be set at. How would you setup a full range mono block amp for subs? I have a wolfram O2400.1 if that helps.
Easy. No problem... so the High pass crossover will act as your sub sonic filter. Set it at your port tuning frequency of your enclosure. If sealed enclosure, you can leave it at 15, or maybe 20. Low pass filter should be set depending on size of subs. 80hz 15’s, 100hz 12’s, 120hz 10’s. Etc.... I never recommend bass boost. If people need to use bass boost, they don’t need boost they need more subs and amps. Lol. Once all that is dialed in, then set your gain accordingly. I have lots of videos on this. Hope that helped
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks man I really appreciate it. I donr have an issue tuning a regular mono block amp, just never had any experience tuning a full bridge amp. Wanted to make sure I have an idea of what to do once I setup. I have an SMD DD1 to set my gains and I dont use bass boost, I don't like going through subs often lol
Awesome man! Cool deal
@@NextLevelCarAudio hi bro what is the best set up for my 1 18 sub and amp
18’s you should LPF pretty low. Like 80-100 hz. Subsonic should be set to your port tuning frequency. And boom your set. Just make sure gain is dialed in correctly
I’m learning from videos like this and this was a good informative video, thanks again. But what is l if you running like me components speakers in the front and 2 ways in the back, how should I set them
4 channel amp, components on 1+2, two ways on 3+4. Thanks for the support
@@NextLevelCarAudio you welcome and thank you to
Can you do a video how to set the clarion crossover or equalizer gains pleasssssse?
If I can get my hands on a clarion unit. Sure. Will see. Thanks
Love the video bro. I might have misunderstood but how would I set my 4 channel if I’m running 6.5 components up front a d 6.5 coaxels in the rear. Thanks
Honestly, just setting HPF would be best so they play the full spectrum, with the exception of sub notes. So HPF around 100. Then get a sub and LPF at 100. Perfect sound stage
So if l wired my subs to 1ohm before l connected them to the monoblock, wouldn’t that mean that after l connect to the amp, it would be 0.5ohms? asking because of what you explained at 2:15
or would it still be the same 1phm load? I have a 3000.1D monoblock btw
Great explanation! I have a question though that I'm trying to figure out. I'm currently installing 4 coaxial 6.5 speakers in my boat and two 8" subs on a 5 channel amplifier with channel 5 reserved for the subs. These are 8" subs so I'm taking from your explanation that I could blend them a bit higher frequency than if they were bigger say 12 or 15". How would I set up the coaxials to just play mid range and high range since the tweeters are built into them? I would need them to filter out the lower frequencies that the 8" should be picking up only correct? So would I just set the high pass on the coaxials and the low pass on the 8"? Or should I leave the coaxials alone and let all frequecies pass through?
You got it spot on when you said set LPF on subs and HPF only on your coaxials. 8’s can play higher so yeah, they can fill in the rear stage where your front stage starts coming in. You got it bro
This was an outstanding video, ty. But could use a bit of advice. Currently i have 2 sets of component speakers. In front , Focal Access 6.5 and in rear Mc Claron Audio 6.5.Each with its own crossover. Have all mids and tweets going. My 4 channel is an MTX Thunder 75.4. Having the crossovers in line before amp, one set of wires from each crossover to each channel. First of all, should i even have the rear tweets? Second, exactly how would would be the best way to wire this up? How would i split the tweets and mids differently and to their own channels? Not sure if it matters but the rest of my system is also a subwoofer(Resilient Sounds Gold 12) run by an Audiopipe APMN-1500.Stock altenator and an average battery with 1000cca.Also have been experimenting with an Audiopipe 2 farad cap, and a 1000watt capable agm battery(hard to tell which is better tho). Head unit is JVC-KD-X370. My enclosure is tuned to 32hz. All grounds are good, shortest runs on grounds and hots. 4 gauge all the way. I am clamping around only 750watts tho. With usb stick and quality recording. And its all inside of a 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad cab 4x4. Any tips would be welcome ty.
Hey man, welcome to the channel. See if i can help here.... If i were you, this is how i'd set it up.... id take my best set of components and run them up front. First, i would place your passive crossover network after, not before your amplifier. then on channel 1 of amp, route that to your passive crossover input which would run your left front door speaker and left front tweet. On channel 2, same thing except for right side. Now, on channel 3 i would run your left rear door woofer and on channel 4 your right rear door woofer. Running tweets in the rear will mess up your sound stage if you are looking for a good SQ setup. having midbass though as a "rear-fill" is fine as it fills in the gap from your substage and front stage. hope that helped.
@@NextLevelCarAudio I'm sorry I didn't mean to say before the amp I meant to say after. So basically everything is correct I just need to eliminate the rear tweets. Only other question would be my amplifier would put out more wattage if it was wired to 2 ohm, with four 4 ohm speakers how would I wire it to get the most from the amp
If swapping the speakers you have for 2 ohm ones are not an option, this is what you could do. On channel 1 run your left front tweeter all by itself. On channel 2 run your right front tweeter all by itself. Yes, they will be only giving a 4 ohm load to your amp, but they are tweets, so don’t need as much power as your mid bass. Since you are not using your external passive crossover for the tweets you will need a tweeter crossover or a set of bass blockers. Like these for example:
store.crescendoaudio.com/ft1-tweeter-crossover/
Or
www.crutchfield.com/S-1Ic5m25jft0/p_007BB5000/Crutchfield-Bass-Blockers.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=363330673195&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=222345817126&awdv=m&awug=1027744&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzM7CmPOC7QIVh4bACh3r3AxzEAQYAiABEgKZ1vD_BwE
Then, what you are going to do for channel 3 is run it to your input on your passive crossover, then on he woofer output you will connect both the left front and left rear woofer giving you a 2 ohm load, leaving the tweeter output on your crossover vacant. Then same thing on the right side for channel 4.
Doing this at least give you more output from your amp. Hope that helps.
Ok i need you help please. So if i have 1 subwoofer dual 4 and the specs says 18 to 100 hz. If i have two subwoofer and same specs 18 to 100hz. Do you add 100 +100= 200hz. And do you set your lpf to close at 200 hz or????
No, you would set your LPF to 100hz. You don’t add the Frequencies to each other like that
@@NextLevelCarAudio thank you so much you the best.
What about component speakers? I'm running an external crossover for my tweeters. Would I be using the low pass filter for my mids since my tweeters have their own crossover?
You can. But if you like lots of highs. You won’t damage anything letting your mids play highs too
Don’t know if you will see this but if you daisy chain amps does it create a delay from one amp to the next? Also will the gain on the first amp affect the second one?
Thats nice !!
I have a stock radio that getting the boot and putting a older 90,s pioneer super tuner 1 din with a clarion 1/2 din EQ then run that to a small not to big amp , but what I need to know is hooking it up by rca outputs low pass or by speaker wires high pass , with my radio you can do it either way but I was wondering if you go the high pass way can you turn your amp off to save battery when the car isn't running and still have just the radio power ?
The signal won’t pass through the amp if it is off so that won’t work. Unless you bypass the amp completely
@@NextLevelCarAudio Thanks, thats what I was thinking some kind of bypass maybe use the rca connectors for the amp and the speaker wire side going to the speakers also with some sort of switch mechanism when the amp is off , I will figure out something.
Oh, I’m sorry. I get what you are saying. Like that it could technically be possible. Using RCA’s for amp and speaker outputs for direct speaker connection. I think the only challenge would be to figure out a way to disconnect the speaker connections from your head unit when using your amp/RCA’s
Hey what’s up buddy I like that video that was a good video I have a question should I put a fuse I have batteries in the back of my car should I put a fuse before I hook up the wire to my a.m. can you let me know I’m pretty sure that I probably should have a fuse before I hook up you know off of my batteries to my amp but what kind of fuse should I put
if the power wire is greater than 18" long then according to MECP quidelines they need to be fused. (tho some people don't and are perfectly fine doing so). Always better to pay it safe tho i say. You fuse to protect the wire.... so if running 0 awg for example, you will want a 350amp inline ANL fuse. 1 per wire
Running 2 sets of 6.5” ds18 components with included crossovers. What should i set my filters to if the crossovers are handling the tweeters.
I would just run HPF at say 125-150hz and let the included passive crossovers do the rest
Can u let me know what brand your emp volume xontroller
If im just running a sing 10 in sub. What wld be my lpf setting be at
Question on amp tuning: If the amplifier is rated at 75 watts at 2 ohms and the speakers are rated at 75 watts at 2.7 ohms is it logical that the gain on the amplifier can be set to its maximum since the numbers match up almost exactly; i.e. 75 watts on each and both are in the approximate 2 ohm range? The amplifier is an Alpine and the speakers are Infinity.
The main factor at play when setting Gain on amp is your head unit preamp output voltage. If you have high output preamp signal and max out your gain you will enter distortion and cause harm to your gear. You need to set gain to level with your input voltage. That is how you get max clean RMS power out of your amp. In some cases, that may only be half way up. Anything more, you will be square waving it
@@NextLevelCarAudio Thank you very much. The head unit is a Kenwood Excelon KDC-701 and its preamp output is 5 volts, which I believe is the highest output voltage available of any head unit. I'll try to set the levels so they don't distort. Thanks again.
What about using our 4channel amp to power front speakers on 2ch and on the other 2ch power up our subwoofer? Is it doable or is it wrong use of an amplifier?
You can, but best to run subs on class-d monoblock amps unless you are using V ac full bridge amp. But standard 4 channel amp would not be my first choice
Awesome Job ... thanks a million
You bet
Hey so ive got a single 12 inch sub with its own amp and 2 4x6 two way speakers and 2 4 inch 2 way bullet style speaker in my jeep and i bought a 200 watt amp the jensen “600 watt” amp and i was wondering if you could help set up the amp so i dont blow it i blew another i had thought i had the settings right but i guess not
Just let me know what you need help with specifically.
32hz subs/ box what should the lpf be?
Everyone sets the crossover for subs around 80 to100hz. My 12 inch subwoofers frequency range is 28hz-250hz. I have my crossover set to150hz because my midrange are 150hz-10,000hz. If the subwoofer range is 28hz-250hz why not set the crossover higher than 80hz so you can get the full range of your subwoofers. It shouldn't hurt the sub if its rated for that range. Sometimes I set it at 200hz depending on the type of music I'm listening to.
There is a reason for that..... it is NOT because it will hurt the sub. I apologize for not diving into more detail in my video. Here is the deal.... The reason we buy sub-woofers in the first place is because we want to hear (and sometimes feel) frequencies that mid range and tweeters cannot reproduce. By having the sub woofer play higher frequencies say 200hz+ two things happen. 1) you are reducing the preciseness of how well your sub can produce the frequencies they play best because you are having them produce more of the frequency range. To the audiophile, you can totally hear the bass become a little "muddy" so to speak. 2) You are unnecessarily utilizing more of your amplifiers power, putting more strain on your electrical system. Your subs are going to draw way more current from your electrical system having to reproduce more of the frequency range. if you set LPF to 80-100 and subsonic to 30hz for example they will perform twice as efficient as if the LPF was set to 160-200. That is why it is important to have a proper front stage to create the needed fill for your frequency spectrum so you are not demanding your subs to reproduce the frequencies your mids should be handling. Hope that helps :)
@@NextLevelCarAudio I understand what your saying. No need to apologize for not going in depth about it in the video. I was basically saying that if someone sets their sub crossover pass 100hz its not going to end the world. I set my crossovers on my pioneer avh-x4800bs radio. It has settings called network mode. I set all my speakers crossover and slope by the manufacturer specification.
Whats your take on playing midrange speakers with the amp set to FULL instead of HPF? I play my midrange speakers on Full on my amp but set my crossovers with in the manufacturer specification 150hz-10,000. As long as the crossover is set right it shouldn't matter if it's set to FULL or HPF right?
@@NextLevelCarAudio I use the tweeter method to set my gain with a non polarized capacitor. I dont have to on my pioneer amps. It has marks where to set the gain according to what voltage your pre amp outputs are of your radio.
I got you.... and no problem at all leaving amp on full, and dialing everything in on the head unit. The only reason I would set HPF on amp also is as a fail safe. Just in case your battery dies or fuse pops on head unit and your memory did not save settings, or for whatever reason someone messes with your EQ settings. You at least have an HPF set around 150-ish on your amp so you mids don’t play sub bass frequencies.
@@NextLevelCarAudio yeah I understand. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and knowledge on these subjects. Take care and be safe with this covid situation
How do you feel about upgrading to a radio with 4 volt preamp output
If your coming from a 2 volt that’s double the output. Which means you will be able to turn down the gain knob on your amp and still get the same output
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks for answering my question. That will be my next up grade a new head unit
Awesome!
For the phase shift how do you know if it's reverse polarity or is it for the sub or the speakers and I'm new to this but does that just mean if it's revered the positive is hooked up to the negative?
Basically using the phase switch would Be the same as you swapping the positive/negative wires on the sub
I have a dd audio redline 800 series and have a dd audio DM1000. Waiting for new speaker before I set up my 4 channel zx200.4 amp. My sub amp runs hot then cuts off. What should I do so I can run it constantly without shutting off?
Sounds like your amp is going into protect. either your final ohm load is too low meaning your subwoofer is wired below what your amp can take. or your electrical is insufficient causing to big of a voltage drop. when voltage drops, current (amperage) increases. That creates heat and electronics do NOT like heat. supplemental battery and big 3 would help. Also make sure your grounds are good! so many people overlook those! check out my other video here. should help:
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Triple 8’s where you think I should have my LPF set at?
8’s can play higher, so I’d do somewhere between 120-150 for LPF
I'm going to be installing a 4 channel 1000w amp to run 8x6.5 speakers. No subs or tweeters as it's on my boat. What would you recommend for the crossovers? If you need specifics for the system I'm installing I can provide them.
Are they coaxial speakers? If so, then HPF At 150 and leave LPF off. So they can play the full upper spectrum
@@NextLevelCarAudio yes they are. The speakers are pyle audio PLMR652W.
I love your videos, just found you recently and thanks for all the great information. I’m having a tough time trying to figure out how to set my deck crossover for my tweeters. I tried to match what you have but I guess I just dont understand. I just purchased two 3.5” infinity reference 3-ohm to replace my Bose speakers in my dash. The Frequency Response is 85Hz - 21kHz, what would be the best slope, TW frequency and HPF frequency be? I just don’t get it even after watching many videos. Also, do you have any idea where to buy an 8” woofer for my front door speakers in my Bose 2012 Mazda cx9? No web site shows any speaker compatible? Thanks for anyone’s help
What frequency is the bass listening to rock when the drum beats?
Don’t know exactly, but feels like around 100
Back again with another question....my jl xd400/4 doesn't have switch to go to 10X, speakers sound good but i been looking at the D4S 4 channel with the switch which would be good for my tweeters. Do you think it worth the which?
If your not running external crossovers, or if your head unit does not have crossover capability then it may be worth it
@@NextLevelCarAudio no external crossover, still debating but do have crossover on head unit running kenwood double din, similar to urs
Well said.
Thanks
Great explanation I have a ? For u I'm running 2 12s zv5 sundown and a sundown 6000 and 2 Optima red batteries and It keeps clipping what could be my problem
If you are using bass boost, turn it off. If you have a EQ in your head unit, try adjusting some of your lower freqs down a bit, finally your gain. Make sure it’s dialed in correctly. I have several videos going over different methods to do that
Does it matter I'm using a epicenter and a crossover
Just set your gain on amp to match your preamp input voltage. If you using external crossover or crossover on head unit. No need to adjust on your amp
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks for all your help will do that 👍👍👍👍👍
Hey have you got a video on balanced outputs? My BMW outputs balanced signals from the HU and I’m not sure whether i should consider this when choosing an amplifier. None of the amplifier manuals mention balanced/differential signals.
I don’t, sorry. Don’t have much experience with them so don’t want to give you any wrong info
Nice setup 👍
Thanks :)
Hey brother what do you think about A5 Chanel I got a 2000 suburban with factor amp and after market speakers 1 12 inch woofer Rockford fossgate speakers. Thanks brother
5 channel is a great convenient way to upgrade your system for sure! Make sure you put your sub in a good enclosure and set your gains properly and your golden
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks brother 12 inch box vented looking for a good 5 channel thanks again brother
I got ya... lot of good options out there. From budget skar, to the new high power SFB sundown line, and everything in between ;)
@@NextLevelCarAudio ok brother soon as I get my penny's together thanks again brother
@@davisbrian2912 Rockville has a cheap 5 channel you might want. It's the Rockville db55. Rockville isn't the best quality but they usually do the rated power or close to it. Also look for RMS ratings. Dont go by the big bold wattage number most amp manufacturers put on the box. Read the small details on the box
Best explanation ever thanks bro now I know how to set up my own thang 🫶