For ppl with comps, what r ur tuning?
01-08-2006, 11:56 PM
#1
For ppl with comps, what r ur tuning?
I am reading on the internet for good midbass (I have Diamond Hex s600) to have the xover at 80hz @ -12db, 12db, or 24db? I assume these are settings on the amp. Please explain benefits? Also I am looking for a new 4 channel amp, to bridge these comps at 200rms(or more) x 2.
Regarding the amp, ppl say get more powerful amp this way the gain does not have to be set too high, and the amp will be more efficient.
Can you give me example of your tuning setup, is it at 60,70,80,90,etc hz for yuor comps and what "db octave rolloff" is it at?
I am currently running off the diamond xover, it gets too muddy when the volume is turned too loud, but when I enable my HU xover function on (so I can turn the volume higher), it takes away too much of my midbass.
What about those PG Xenon 200.4 (400x2) I like the Xtan X604 also, anyother suggestion appreciated.
- ßaller
Regarding the amp, ppl say get more powerful amp this way the gain does not have to be set too high, and the amp will be more efficient.
Can you give me example of your tuning setup, is it at 60,70,80,90,etc hz for yuor comps and what "db octave rolloff" is it at?
I am currently running off the diamond xover, it gets too muddy when the volume is turned too loud, but when I enable my HU xover function on (so I can turn the volume higher), it takes away too much of my midbass.
What about those PG Xenon 200.4 (400x2) I like the Xtan X604 also, anyother suggestion appreciated.
- ßaller
01-09-2006, 03:31 AM
#2
Set the cross over high (i.e., 125), turn off the sub (assuming you have one/some), adjust the volume as loud as you might play it, use something you usually listen to that has a little more than average bass, slowly lower the x-over point until you hear the mid distorting then raise the x-over point back up just until the mid stops distorting. As for the slope, the steeper, typically, the lower you can set the x-over point. You'll also need to crossover the sub according to the mid, typically. Don't be afraid, just play with it and see what sounds good to you because that's all that matters. Typically 80hz is a good crossover oint fro most speakers.
More power is better but you don't need WAY TOO much power. I like having plenting of headroom (extra power) with my amps because I think it's much better to over power a speaker than to drive your amp into clipping, plus the amp doesn't have to work really hard all of the time making it more efficient because it'll typically run cooler. Since you sound like your new to tuning systems (no offence) you should probably stick with an amp that puts out the same amount of power or slightly more than your speakers call for. Just make sure it's made by a reputable company (might I suggest ARC AUDIO) go by it's rms rating. xtant 604x is a decent amp, not familiar with PG. Do you currently have an amp?
good luck
More power is better but you don't need WAY TOO much power. I like having plenting of headroom (extra power) with my amps because I think it's much better to over power a speaker than to drive your amp into clipping, plus the amp doesn't have to work really hard all of the time making it more efficient because it'll typically run cooler. Since you sound like your new to tuning systems (no offence) you should probably stick with an amp that puts out the same amount of power or slightly more than your speakers call for. Just make sure it's made by a reputable company (might I suggest ARC AUDIO) go by it's rms rating. xtant 604x is a decent amp, not familiar with PG. Do you currently have an amp?
good luck
01-09-2006, 09:24 PM
#3
I am semi-new to tuning the system. I had an old Xtant 2200ix, that I had to fix, and sold to someone who wanted it really bad. I like Xtant because when I had the input sensitivity at 0db (within range of my headunit preout) I can turn volume all the way up and no distortion, clipping, nor harsh tweeters.
I was told by people that with my setup that its spreading all the power to too many speakers, since the Diamond xover powers the tweeters, mids, and the rear fill speakers (RAF). So I figure if I give it more power, no speaker is being robbed of power.
- ßaller
I was told by people that with my setup that its spreading all the power to too many speakers, since the Diamond xover powers the tweeters, mids, and the rear fill speakers (RAF). So I figure if I give it more power, no speaker is being robbed of power.
- ßaller
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