This is my first amp install, please excuse stupid questions.

I picked up a Cerwin Vega B52 and INFINITY KAPPA 62.11i for my 15 RG.
I am using the BT 355 line leveler & Hogtunes bracket.

Reading the direction that comes with the amp is above my head, may as well be a different language :-)

I have looked at quite a few great post and have a question on initial amp setup,HOW DO I DO IT
I saw one post that talked about the X-over/Freq & gains setting but I cannot find it.

If some could advise or point me in the right direction that would be much appreciated.

Colin

 

Cross over I believe is the frequency. Gain is the sens. Depending on the HU/ Head unit the xover is set. I have a Kenwood X998 best on flat. Not sure what the far left switch/setting is. Not an expert. but learning. good luck.

 

Thanxs Budda109,
appreciate the info.

I am using the stock head unit.

I went for a ride after the install and was not impressed, sounded great when in the shop but on the road it seemed to loose a lot of volume, I came back and adjusted the BT355 gains to see if that helps.

I need to do a LOT more homework as I am totally illiterate when it comes to stereo systems.

cheers
Colin

 

Well I'm not an expert but I can tell you messing with the bt355 is a losing proposition without a bunch of knowledge and the right equipment. Assuming you only touched the gain and not the hpf on the bt355 just put it back to the default. If you messed with the hpf it's a little different because they are very sensitive. Either way put them as close to the default marks as possible

 

As far as setting the amp up you can either use a test track( 1000hz) and a multi meter or just play a song your very familiar with and turn the gains up until you hear distortion then back down a bit. Head unit settings for bass and treble set at the middle. With the kappas try running the switch on hpf on the amp and the frequency between 80-90hz

 

thanxs for the reply Outkast6991,

I was playing with the BT355 gains & HPF, oops

So as Budda109 says, the "Gain is the sens" on this Cerwin Vega?

Honestly, I though guys meant to set the gains on the BT355 as that is the only thing I saw gains on, I will set back to default or as close as I can.

appreciate the heads up.

Colin

 

Before you damage any of your investment on speakers I would suggest that you contact Biketronics and see if they can send you the procedure to reset the BT355 to specs or send it back and have them reset it for you.

Those adjustments (gain and hpf filter)are hyper sensitive to movement and if not done correctly they will destroy any and all speakers hooked up in your system at higher volume by sending the wrong frequencies out at boosted levels.

Just my .02

 

Just talked with Biketronics (EXCELLENT support)

Told me to turn HPF all the way counter clock wise for the HD head unit 4.3 and put gains to 11 o'clock.

Also told me how to reset the HD radio.(Attached .pdf)

Thanxs guys.

Colin