PN4 1000d settings question
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PN4 1000d settings question
So my amp arrived and Im off Friday so Ill be installing it then. Ive got the sock HU.(2012) I have installed 62.11s x4 already. Ill use the flat setting and use the "by ear" method for setting the gain. My question is where to set the crossover frequency. I imagine Id want to allow some low frequencies but Im not sure where to begin. Is this done by ear as well? Also if you have this setup and have anything to offer Im certainly open to any advice or comments.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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So my amp arrived and Im off Friday so Ill be installing it then. Ive got the sock HU.(2012) I have installed 62.11s x4 already. Ill use the flat setting and use the "by ear" method for setting the gain. My question is where to set the crossover frequency. I imagine Id want to allow some low frequencies but Im not sure where to begin. Is this done by ear as well? Also if you have this setup and have anything to offer Im certainly open to any advice or comments.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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FM Works Fine with Soundstream PN4.1000D Amplifier
So, I've heard many reports of folks losing their FM reception after installing the Soundstream. I believe most...maybe all...that mention this have installed the AMP in their fairing.
So, due to this complaint and just because I didn't want to install my amp in the fairing, I installed my amp in Ultra TriGlide's Tour Pack. Voila!!! FM works fine!
Your mileage may vary.
So, due to this complaint and just because I didn't want to install my amp in the fairing, I installed my amp in Ultra TriGlide's Tour Pack. Voila!!! FM works fine!
Your mileage may vary.
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I can say that I am running this amp and have run another digital amp in the fairing and did not lose any FM stations. This is with stock and aftermarket HU's.
Same as Gannicus, I am running flat for this amp.
Same as Gannicus, I am running flat for this amp.
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When using the "flat" setting it lets all of your frequencies come through your speakers. No need to touch anything else except the gains. If you want to customize the frequencies coming through your speakers. You would set your dial to HP (High Pass) and use the crossovers to set to your desired frequency. Usually anywhere between 80-120 Hz. With that amp I always use the flat setting.
maybe i am somehow reading your post wrong.
my situation is a little different as i too run it on flat however i use the hu crossovers.
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i like the second part of your post but it seems to be contradictive of the first part. the 6.5" speakers are not really worth much below 80-100hz so using the HP is needed on them or they will distort and sound like garbage at higher volumes.
maybe i am somehow reading your post wrong.
i agree. i installed this along with my pioneer 9600 and i have no fm reception issues.
my situation is a little different as i too run it on flat however i use the hu crossovers.
maybe i am somehow reading your post wrong.
i agree. i installed this along with my pioneer 9600 and i have no fm reception issues.
my situation is a little different as i too run it on flat however i use the hu crossovers.
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i like the second part of your post but it seems to be contradictive of the first part. the 6.5" speakers are not really worth much below 80-100hz so using the HP is needed on them or they will distort and sound like garbage at higher volumes.
maybe i am somehow reading your post wrong.
i agree. i installed this along with my pioneer 9600 and i have no fm reception issues.
my situation is a little different as i too run it on flat however i use the hu crossovers.
maybe i am somehow reading your post wrong.
i agree. i installed this along with my pioneer 9600 and i have no fm reception issues.
my situation is a little different as i too run it on flat however i use the hu crossovers.
Good point nineball. But it all depends on the frequency response of the speakers. For example: The Arc Moto 602's are rated 65Hz to 20kHz. If you set the HP to 80 HZ you would be losing the majority of the bottom end the speaker does have. In other words if the speaker's go down to 65Hz I want it all. I run all my amps flat with 0 distortion at loud volumes. Never had the issue you are speaking of.
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Good point nineball. But it all depends on the frequency response of the speakers. For example: The Arc Moto 602's are rated 65Hz to 20kHz. If you set the HP to 80 HZ you would be losing the majority of the bottom end the speaker does have. In other words if the speaker's go down to 65Hz I want it all. I run all my amps flat with 0 distortion at loud volumes. Never had the issue you are speaking of.
you (and by you i mean everyone who reads this
) have to keep in mind that crossover points are contingent on the slopes being used, they are not vertical walls. even at 80 with a 6db slope it still rolls off (severity depends on the slope) and you have frequencies below that being played by the speaker. for anyone wondering what i am going on about you can take a look at this page:http://www.bcae1.com/xovrslop.htm
while the arcs may be rated to play down to 65hz not many 6.5 speakers can handle that frequency range. for example in my cars with a 2-way front stage the mids (similar to the 6.5 speakers) play from 3.2khz to about 120hz, the subs handle everything below that. those points are even higher when i am running a 3-way front stage with a sub, but that is a discussion for another forum.
if you ever have some free time try setting your crossover to 80 and see what happens. it may clean up your sound a little, but then again it may not. much like beauty, sound is in the ear of the listener.
