Subs don't get louder with speakers (top end)??

[TC535i]

Hey guys... I have an Eclipse 8051 head unit (8v preouts) to 2 amps (one for speakers, one for subs). Volume goes up to "80". As I dial it up to 50, 60, the speakers and subs are at equal levels (sound "right). But when I start getting up past 60, the speakers get louder, but the subs don't seem to get much louder.

Is this the sub amp reaching it's limits, or the subs themselves? They're JL10W0's in a custom box, running 60w RMS each or so off a Sony amp.

[airjordan23]

you are probably maximizing the subs at the 60 level.
if you want it all to be equal....or more in proportion..lower the gain on your mids/highs amp just a bit...
see if that helps..
btw..your running 60wrms to your sub!!!

not too sure what the specs are for your sub....
but 60w sounds like underpowering it.

[TC535i]

I'll try setting my other gain down, but I don't really want to since they don't distort up to 80 (with a good clean CD). The subs aren't really underpowered, the can run down to 50w RMS without any problems.



I'll get a better amp on em someday...

[Jahkesh]

you set your gains by matching the level of voltage output out of your HU with the input sens. of your amp. this can be done using an O-scope or by using your ears.

If you match the two at the same level then your amp will not clip and seeing that you do not have much power you will lack bass alot. U can clip your gains in a 4:1 ratio for subs and audiable distrotion will still be sumwhat low and bass sould be loud. If you want better SQ goto a 2:1 or 3:1 for more bass.



If the words above make no sense at all then goto this website:

http://totoro.efiregate.net/HTMLPage...ainSetting.htm


ya.. car audio is a bitch but the more you learn the easier/ funner it becomes lol

good luck!

[TC535i]

Yea, you posted that stuff when I posted about getting my 8051... my issue is matching the output of my 2 amps (soon to be 3!!)