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Alpine MRD-M605

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Printed Date: May 09, 2024 at 7:50 PM


Topic: Alpine MRD-M605

Posted By: volcommag
Subject: Alpine MRD-M605
Date Posted: January 10, 2006 at 4:35 PM

i got this amp for xmas...its pushing 1 12" alpine type R. What im wondering is if its better to have a 0.4 gain with +6 amp bass n +2 HU bass......or is it better to run 4.0 gain w/+16amp bass n 2HU bass?


Someone please help me out.......maybe even help explain what exactly the gain is



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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: January 10, 2006 at 4:49 PM

"Gain" is the input sensitivity of the amplifier and is designed to be set so that it matches the pre-amp voltage output from your head unit.  Do a search (see the top of the forum) for setting gain and you will find several threads discussing the proper procedures.

I recommend setting both your amp bass boost and the HU bass tone control to "0" and then properly set your gain.  After that, leave the bass boost at "0" and make fine adjustments with the HU tone controls.

Here's some reading material for you: https://www.bcae1.com/gaincon2.htm



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