HU clipping point
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Road Master
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HU clipping point
When setting gains and putting HU to 75% , is that just a safe zone for not passing the clipping point? Should I find my actual clipping point of my HU and then set the gains? My HU goes to 50 and 75% is around 37.
I can actually set the max volume to 37 so it never goes over that. So Im asking if I should find my real clipping point on the HU and then set the volume and gains from that instead of just 75%?
I can actually set the max volume to 37 so it never goes over that. So Im asking if I should find my real clipping point on the HU and then set the volume and gains from that instead of just 75%?
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Which head unit? I assume aftermarket based on being able to set a max volume. Stocks cant do that.
But thats always been a good rule of thumb for harley boom radios. Never hurts, regardless of which radio, to check exactly where it starts clipping.
But thats always been a good rule of thumb for harley boom radios. Never hurts, regardless of which radio, to check exactly where it starts clipping.
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It was always the rule for stock radios...especially if setting gains my ear or were unable to test the output signal with an oscope or DD1. Usually 3 or 4 notches from max volume, set your gains, than that is your new max volume. Thats how mine is set, but I do want to go back in just out of curiosity and confirm where the radio does start distorting.
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Road Master
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Awesome thank you. Yes, thats the tone (1000hz) I use to set my amp gains but couldnt find what one for the clipping.
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Ahh sorry. hmmm not sure about testing the HU for clipping and using a test tone. Maybe someone can comment to confirm what you should use. I thought you mean setting gains.
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Most of the Sonys are clean at 48,49, or 50. Of your want to test it for max, you certainly can using a 1k test tone.
Or do what most guys do and set it to 45. Gives you a little room incase your playing something with less quality. And my max volumes have to end in 0 or 5, otherwise my brain will go insane.
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