Problem tuning Soundstream pn4.1000d
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Problem tuning Soundstream pn4.1000d
I just installed a Soundstream pn4.1000d amp and 4 Infinity Kappa 62.11 speakers. It's definitely loud but I was getting a little noise with the speakers muted. I tried tuning it using a Fluke meter like in the tutorial but only got approximately 32 hz with the bike off with it connected to the charger and 35 hz with the bike running and the gains maxed out on the amp. I assume this is a connection issue somewhere? I used 8 gauge ground and hot wire to the battery with a 40 amp fuse. According to the chart, I'm supposed to get 44.7 hz. I downloaded a 1000 hz tone on my phone and plugged it into the headphone jack which connects to my stock radio. 2012 Ultra Limited
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Put the meter down and forget about the test tone and tune the amp by ear. You are putting way too much wattage to those speakers!!!!
Turn your volume up 3/4 of the way and play a cd or song from your phone. Unplug rear channels and tune the front first then do the same for the rears. Your gains should end up around 11:00. Make sure the amp is in full pass and treble and bass are set in the middle on the HU.
PS: You're target voltage should be around 17.3
Turn your volume up 3/4 of the way and play a cd or song from your phone. Unplug rear channels and tune the front first then do the same for the rears. Your gains should end up around 11:00. Make sure the amp is in full pass and treble and bass are set in the middle on the HU.
PS: You're target voltage should be around 17.3
Last edited by SBates08; Nov 6, 2017 at 12:46 PM.
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Put the meter down and forget about the test tone and tune the amp by ear. You are putting way too much wattage to those speakers!!!!
Turn your volume up 3/4 of the way and play a cd or song from your phone. Unplug rear channels and tune the front first then do the same for the rears. Your gains should end up around 11:00. Make sure the amp is in full pass and treble and bass are set in the middle on the HU.
PS: You're target voltage should be around 17.3
Turn your volume up 3/4 of the way and play a cd or song from your phone. Unplug rear channels and tune the front first then do the same for the rears. Your gains should end up around 11:00. Make sure the amp is in full pass and treble and bass are set in the middle on the HU.
PS: You're target voltage should be around 17.3
Put the meter down and forget about the test tone and tune the amp by ear. You are putting way too much wattage to those speakers!!!!
Turn your volume up 3/4 of the way and play a cd or song from your phone. Unplug rear channels and tune the front first then do the same for the rears. Your gains should end up around 11:00. Make sure the amp is in full pass and treble and bass are set in the middle on the HU.
PS: You're target voltage should be around 17.3
Turn your volume up 3/4 of the way and play a cd or song from your phone. Unplug rear channels and tune the front first then do the same for the rears. Your gains should end up around 11:00. Make sure the amp is in full pass and treble and bass are set in the middle on the HU.
PS: You're target voltage should be around 17.3
And why not HP?
Just asking more for my info?
Sorry for hi jacking
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Drifter
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Originally Posted by Drifter-10
So where should the crossover dial end up at?????
And why not HP?
Just asking more for my info?
Sorry for hi jacking
Thanks
Drifter
And why not HP?
Just asking more for my info?
Sorry for hi jacking
Thanks
Drifter
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Easy problem to fix. You are asking too much from the amp.
This is why I (if possible) recommend ditching the factory headunit.
Frankly you are not sending enough power the the amp then the source is a headphone jack? Bad, then worst.
Get you a 150-200 dollar radio that has 4-5volts of preamp outputs.
You are only sending .25-.5volts to your amp now. The upgraded will be huuuuge.
No only will it sound better your amp will run cooler and last longer.
This is why I (if possible) recommend ditching the factory headunit.
Frankly you are not sending enough power the the amp then the source is a headphone jack? Bad, then worst.
Get you a 150-200 dollar radio that has 4-5volts of preamp outputs.
You are only sending .25-.5volts to your amp now. The upgraded will be huuuuge.
No only will it sound better your amp will run cooler and last longer.
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I did some more messing with it, put the amp on hp and adjusted the crossovers a bit. It does sound better. I also replaced the speaker wiring I had with Knuconceptz 16 ga.
I guess I don't quite understand how replacing the head unit will make a difference with the amp providing a lot of power to the speakers. Please school me. If I do replace it, I would like a hu that I could use my handlebar controls for volume and changing songs on apps like Amazon music, Iheart radio, etc.. if possible.
I've looked at Aquatic radios but the higher end one isn't cheap. I've read here that putting a cover on the radio will help with the water intrusion. What's the best $200 ish radio that would work for my situation? I could get rid of the Pac SNI-35 loc's if the radio had 4 rca outputs then.
I guess I don't quite understand how replacing the head unit will make a difference with the amp providing a lot of power to the speakers. Please school me. If I do replace it, I would like a hu that I could use my handlebar controls for volume and changing songs on apps like Amazon music, Iheart radio, etc.. if possible.
I've looked at Aquatic radios but the higher end one isn't cheap. I've read here that putting a cover on the radio will help with the water intrusion. What's the best $200 ish radio that would work for my situation? I could get rid of the Pac SNI-35 loc's if the radio had 4 rca outputs then.
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