Need to rethink stereo upgrades
#111
07-19-2011, 10:29 AM
The gain not only increases the volume, it also increases/decreases the rate at which you get to that volume. Meaning if the gain is too low you will need to turn the volume control **** from zero to full just to get a small gain in volume. If you turn the gain up too high then just a small movement of the volume control will bring the volume from to low to blasting your ears out. You need the gain somewhere in the middle so that you have good control over your comfort zone. You do not want to turn the volume control **** to much or to little. I would have the gain control set to the minimum of what it takes to get the volume up to the highest level of loudness you will need. This will give you the most adjustability over the volume.
Last edited by iclick; 07-19-2011 at 10:32 AM.
#112
07-19-2011, 11:42 AM
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On the sony head unit I have the volume goes from 0 to 50 any volume under 32 I was able to turn my gains all the way up and never measure over about 13v dont recall the exact decimal. At level 32 or above I could hit 15.7v at about 1 o clock. One thing I still like about setting with test tone and meter is I can get both channels set with the same gain. I could use a oscilloscope from work but have not intention of getting that crazy. There is so much on the internet on gain settings that no way they will all agree. The next time I mess with mine I am going to measure the amp draw.
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