Input Voltage Real World Testing?
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Topic: Input Voltage Real World Testing?
Posted By: jh1973
Subject: Input Voltage Real World Testing?
Date Posted: August 23, 2018 at 8:29 AM
Is it realistic to measure with sine waves?I mean we listen to music so why wouldn't we measure a dynamic track,observe the peaks and set up our systems from that data?I'm just wondering out loud and trying to get feedback from experienced professionals.Thanks!
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Rumors of Bob but never Bob......So what is it you tell people you do these days Bob?
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Posted By: mgoetz74
Date Posted: August 23, 2018 at 2:10 PM
I use a oscope to set gains on amps. Turn head unit up to 40..50 or what ever then turn the gains up to just under clipping. Easiest way to set up a amp. Have very few systems come back with a blown speaker/sub
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33 years as a installer now just a retired old guy. Favorite thing to install/topic are remote starts/car alarms. Stop using test lights!!!
Posted By: jh1973
Date Posted: August 23, 2018 at 3:10 PM
Ok,but do you use sine waves when doing it that way?
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Rumors of Bob but never Bob......So what is it you tell people you do these days Bob?
Posted By: mgoetz74
Date Posted: August 23, 2018 at 4:45 PM
yes, watch the sine way for when the distortion happens. the top of the curve will flatten out that's when you start clipping or distorting. None distorted will have a smooth way up and down, rounded at the top and bottom
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33 years as a installer now just a retired old guy. Favorite thing to install/topic are remote starts/car alarms. Stop using test lights!!!
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