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Oct 29, 2008

#26

nicholoff

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From: LANSING, MI

haha love it

Oct 30, 2008

#27

rstangboi

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From: Davis, Ca

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Originally Posted by akjay907

prefab boxes are ****ty and a waste of money.

build your own box. it be cheaper. you bough crap subs, crap subs are going to sound like crap.

like i tell my friend, theyre called "pyle" for a reason

pyle of ****

Oct 30, 2008

#28

D94R

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From: Lehi, Utah

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Originally Posted by nicholoff

just to let you know this is a jerk comment but take it also from a professional installer.... gain should never be turned all the way up turn it up till you here the subs distort at 5/8 volume then back the gain off just past where they stop distorting.

This method of adjusting the gain is back yard tactics. And the gain level (you mention 5/8's) is only relative to the install. The PROPER way to adjust the gain is using a volt meter at the terminals, then converting voltage out to Watts. Then adjusting the gain to the target Wattage for the speakers. This will all depend on the input current to your amp (which is why the gain level is only relative to the install and not an absolute of 5/8 for every install).

But you knew this, cause you're a professional installer right?

Oct 30, 2008

#29

Alon

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Throw a pillow in there and see if it does anything

Oct 31, 2008

#30

nicholoff

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From: LANSING, MI

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Originally Posted by D94R

a day in day out install no i dont use a meter, but a more high end install i will use a meter or if i am using mutliple subs amps. in a open cabin it is best to tune it by ear. once again experience overways.