So
Im running the ARC bridged according to the manual
Set the VAC to 37 feeding 250 watts to my MLK 165.3


Now the funny part
I was running the ARC @ 4 channel and sending 150 watts to the MLK's off of 2 channels.

The amp when bridged makes no difference in volume
It isnt really any louder?

wondering of anyone else has tried this?

 

Make sure that your setings are like in this picture

 

Not sure why you're not getting more volume but your target voltage is way too high. Surprised you're not getting mega distortion.

 

Se the amp to bridged and 2ohm load

 

Yes and verified with ARC yesterday

My Bad Gan it was VAC 31, I have big fingers (Typo)

I have the amp bridged and set like the pic that flcusat posted

Both myself and my son (He has good ears) really dont hear any volume difference bridged vs 4 Channel
Its odd to say the least

 

I'm of the opinion that the 600.4 is kind of a one trick pony. Does really damn well pushing 4 speakers, each in its own channel, but beyond that no bueno at other tricks like parallel and bridging.

Just sayin!!!!

T

 

I've bridged that amp numerous times and it screams. What headunit to do you have? Try resetting it to default settings. I've seen a few times with the Kenwood 998 where a either a talk to phone setting or I forget which one gets triggered and regardless of how much volume you increase on the radio it doesn't go up past a certain point. Somethings off for sure. Also measure the voltage that is coming out as it plays.

 

Voltage was 31 VAC on a1000Hz test tone with the Kenwood 318Bt Volume set at max 35
Ill default the Kenwood settings and see what happens
Thanks

 

Try setting the volume to 28..and set vac...Im thinkin it should be at 3/4 volume on HU...

 

Thanks Haze
Its much better after a factory reset
Im not ready to take the fairing off again, They need quick connects for that DOH
I need to ride tomorrow and hear how it sounds on the highway
Then on to Phase 2