Proper amp/eq, etc settings

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Topic: Proper amp/eq, etc settings

Posted By: aareedy
Subject: Proper amp/eq, etc settings
Date Posted: June 22, 2005 at 10:45 PM

I have the following setup in a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab....

EFX 4ga wires

EFX RCAs

JVC LH810 HU

Power Acoustik 2F CAP

Kenwood KAC-X521 amp (505W rms)

Kicker solo baric L7 S8"

I listen to a lot of hard rock/rap.. and i know this is a hard question, but I'm not sure exactly what everything should be set at (gain, input sensitivity, low pass frequency, Q factor, bass setting on HU, etc). Generally speaking, does anyone have any tips for optimal performance?

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Posted By: Chad7n7
Date Posted: June 24, 2005 at 8:42 AM

On your HU, your bass setting should be all the way down.

Low pass frequency, industry standard is around 90hz

Input sensitivity should be matched to your HU's outputs.

And do a search on this forum on setting gains, there is alot of useful information on here, and should get you the answer.

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Posted By: Poormanq45
Date Posted: June 24, 2005 at 1:49 PM

I agree with Chad7n7

Q factor is usually changed by the type and size of enclosure you are using.

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