I'm going to install an amp this weekend (170x1 RMS) to my Alpine 12" Type E (Sorry, I'm on a budget and got everything for a killer deal...).
Question is, do you have any tips about calibrating the amp to get the best results? My amp manual says the following, but just thought I'd ask you guys if you have any other tips.
The input level control matches the output of your radio to the input of the amplifier. After the
installation is complete, make sure the input level control on the amplifier is turned down all the
way (counterclockwise or all the way to the left).
Play a tape or CD (make sure bass and treble settings or EQ are flat) and turn the volume up
slowly until you just start to hear distortion. Back the volume down just a bit. On the amplifier,
slowly turn up the input level control (clockwise or to the right) until you just start to hear
distortion, and back it down a bit. Now your radio and amplifier levels are matched.
It says to keep the EQ flat - does that mean turn the loudness off too? I usually listen to it on MID or HIGH loudness (Pioneer DEH-6500MP)?
Thanks!
San Diego, CA
Question is, do you have any tips about calibrating the amp to get the best results? My amp manual says the following, but just thought I'd ask you guys if you have any other tips.
The input level control matches the output of your radio to the input of the amplifier. After the
installation is complete, make sure the input level control on the amplifier is turned down all the
way (counterclockwise or all the way to the left).
Play a tape or CD (make sure bass and treble settings or EQ are flat) and turn the volume up
slowly until you just start to hear distortion. Back the volume down just a bit. On the amplifier,
slowly turn up the input level control (clockwise or to the right) until you just start to hear
distortion, and back it down a bit. Now your radio and amplifier levels are matched.
It says to keep the EQ flat - does that mean turn the loudness off too? I usually listen to it on MID or HIGH loudness (Pioneer DEH-6500MP)?
Thanks!
San Diego, CA
