Amplifier Tuning Guide (the basics)

[AbsorbantNut]

Did this yesterday and now my stereo sounds even better! Thanks Luke for helping out the community

[P Arkus]

Am I missing something? In 2c you have the deck turned up to max. In 2d you say that the deck volume is now at the "reference" point. I don't see where you turn down the deck volume and how you determine the "reference" point.

x2. I would also like to get some clarification to this. Seems like an amazing write up, will have to try it out next time i'm tuning a system!

[vpilarrt]

Am I missing something? In 2c you have the deck turned up to max. In 2d you say that the deck volume is now at the "reference" point. I don't see where you turn down the deck volume and how you determine the "reference" point.

[StereoInstaller1]

Luke, this is a well written clear and easy way to make your system sound great. Two guys I work with insisted I print it out for them so they could go tweak their system properly instead of just guessing. thanks again, and this should definitely be a sticky.

one question though. when starting this procedure you said to set your deck to "flat". Would you not want to set it to "user"?

First, thanks for the kind words! Did your buddies like their systems better after? For those that have never seen me write, it takes a hell of a bunch of effort, it feels really nice to know it makes a difference to people.

So, why "Flat"...well, basically, as long as there is no boost or cut applied to the signal, there is no difference. As long as everything in the EQ or tone controls is zero, it should be all good.

Basically, if you are boosting a frequency anywhere near the crossover point, the speaker will distort sooner, and you will tune incorrectly, and lose performance.

[aaron325ix]

Luke, this is a well written clear and easy way to make your system sound great. Two guys I work with insisted I print it out for them so they could go tweak their system properly instead of just guessing. thanks again, and this should definitely be a sticky.

one question though. when starting this procedure you said to set your deck to "flat". Would you not want to set it to "user"?

[StereoInstaller1]

I will take this beast of a Soundstream over anything I have ever heard under $1K

[Pdxseth]

I'm willing to drop a good amount of money to make the car nice it just takes a while lol 500 is about what I spent on both the alpines ones mono and ones stereo if I can get an all in one amp that would be preferred

[StereoInstaller1]

What is your budget? The amp in my E34 is pretty wicked, and you can find it as cheap as $500 online

[Pdxseth]

The rest of the system was all alpine but I put it all in my e28 so now I just have an alpine deck. I'm not sure what amps or speakers to buy, I just thought they were 6's. I'm thinking the Boston accustics look pretty good I've always heard good things about them. I like my alpine amps but maybe you could suggest something better I want a really loud quality sounding system

[StereoInstaller1]

What speakers would you recommend I need to buy 6's for the e30 soon

First, why 6", second, what is the rest of the system?

[Skunkworks]

E30 cars are 5.25" speakers. Boston and Infiniti are always a good bet.

[Pdxseth]

What speakers would you recommend I need to buy 6's for the e30 soon

[StereoInstaller1]

I must have done something wrong. It's been great for 7 days!. Today one of my speakers started crackiling. There brand new alpines, the other front one is fine.

Well, the first thing you did wrong was buying shitty Alpine speakers!

Sometimes stuff can get stuck betweent he cone and the frame causing a buzz, go check it out.

[ninjaotter]

You have amazing timing. I was literally just about to PM you with a question about amp tuning.

I shall use this tomorrow to tune my new setup!

[Pdxseth]

I must have done something wrong. It's been great for 7 days!. Today one of my speakers started crackiling. There brand new alpines, the other front one is fine.