Great responses so far, very much appreciated. Would it be a good idea to go back and set the freq to the 9 o clock area roughly, then set the gain with a meter and follow up with fine tuning each by ear? I am certainly not an audiophile either so my ears are not really tuned into what sounds correct.

 

You don't need the meter.

 

I am now a believer!...it exists.. I have witnessed the magic smoke first hand!..

 

I'm a chicken, I turned the HP filter up so high on the ADs the only bass I get is from the Motos in the fairing!

 

Forgot to ask about the EQ/Presets. I have AVC (or whatever the speed control is called) OFF. Should I leave bass and treble in the center position, or should I reduce them both completely before setting the gain?

 

Set the bass and treble at mid point = flat

 

Understood, thanks for the quick reply.