How to TUNE Car Amplifier & Set Gains

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How to tune car amplifier easily! Detailed discussion on gains and step-by-step instructions on how to set the gains on all of your audio components. I will be showing you how to set the gains on the LC7i line out converter, the KTA-450 power pack, and the RF R500X1D power amplifier, with an emphasis on understanding what you're doing every step of the way.
Intro 00:00
Understanding amplifier gain 0:19
How to set LC7i output 3:36
How to select test tone 6:03
How to set amplifier gain (R500X1D) 12:33
How to set powerpack gain (Alpine KTA-450) 15:30
Final Thoughts/Review 18:06
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@AudioControlCar 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! You did a great job explaining our LC7i, and your detail on setting the gains was well done, too. Thanks for helping other car audio enthusiasts with your videos!

@FarAboveDaCloudz 3 жыл бұрын

People look at me crazy when I break out my 'Special RCA Cable' for testing line out voltage. Great video!

@unklemal 9 ай бұрын

So if I have this LOC... I don't need a DSP?

@PeterFeltersnatch852 9 ай бұрын

@@unklemalyes you do

@unklemal 8 ай бұрын

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 I have 2 different kicker loc's... and I want to use my Kicker Front Row DSP... and 3 amps... 1 bass... 1 mid... 1 tweeters... all kicker... even wires... battery mounts... you name it ... kicker... except cooling... that is 4 fans running off SMD control temperature gage..

@joshuakleweno4487 7 ай бұрын

Where do i get the audio files of the tone tests you used.. plus one of 0 db if ya got it???

@brandonthiergart660 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an electronics engineer with a small background in analog amplifiers and a life long passion for music and mobile audio. I've been installing audio equipment and setting gains by ear for 25 years. While that has worked pretty well I was blown away by your simple explanation and I'm humbled. Thank you!

@james66872 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you.

@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646 Жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought also. I checked multiple sources and it’s the same process. Problem I ran across was that the volume to the sub was WAY off!!! I set the highs and Mids with my ear and it’s perfect. Doesn’t matter what I do the sun is just low. I simply went back to the old school ear method and the sun came alive

@maniacalmonster2293 7 ай бұрын

If you set anything by ear it's off.

@mattburgess2 7 ай бұрын

Setting the gains like in this video is fine as long as you leave the eq flat and tone levels at minimum. If you set your gains with everything flat and as soon as you start making eq adjustments or bass adjustments now you'll be clipping. Ask me how I know.

@maniacalmonster2293 6 ай бұрын

@@mattburgess2 you just contradicted yourself. the second half of your statement is correct, as to why you want to set EQ before gain. Everything is set before gain.

@JohnKut 3 жыл бұрын

most helpful video I have ever seen about LOCs and bass amplifiers combined.

@JohnKut 3 жыл бұрын

one question just to make sure: Amplified voltage at a bass frequency, is the square root calculation made by using RMS or max voltage of the sub? you said in the video "max rms".

@HugeGamma 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@surviver5738 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnKut yes he meant max rms of the sub sir.

@twinters2256 2 жыл бұрын

The hero we all needed

@tomtricks6838 2 жыл бұрын

i have aftermarket head unit i don’t understand what to do the LOC is confusing tf out of me i don’t think i need one pls someone help

@ramohemalas7495 3 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent instructor. If you don't teach in a classroom, you should.. It doesn't matter the subject. Much talent.. much respect 🙌

@tumtum5123 3 жыл бұрын

this is the video.... well spoken, good angles, information is easily digested and absorbed... thank you sir!

@middledorf 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very detailed but concise, I’ve always flubbed around with these settings. I’m going to tear into my system this weekend and fine tune everything. Thanks for putting this together!

@aaronr3833 2 жыл бұрын

Best video out there. I’ve done installs over the years for family and friends and your content is spot on. Very helpful and straight to the point. Thank you for saving me time and money.

@Zunigamotorsports2012 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, W O W! Not very many channels I consider “top notch”! Your knowledge, TOP NOTCH!

@mikecurry6847 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this video is very well done. I like that you took the time to pull the seat for the visual aid instead of just using a screen share of your computer. And even though I watched the whole thing, I always appreciate time stamps. The links are a really nice touch!

@daddybo7714 3 жыл бұрын

Where has this video been all my life?! Thanks for the explanation on how to measure output on the LOC!

@user-jn4xk8we3z 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation i have heard on setting up gains properly. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!

@felipef6516 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best video i have seen on how to set gain. Not only do you cover everything, but you've made it so easy to understand... So happy i came accross this video before I tuned my amp.... If i had gone with the knowledge of other videos i would have been missing a few tricks and certainly not maximised the potential of my setup.. Thank you very much, you've earnt a subscriber !

@spaceecks1793 3 ай бұрын

Ive seen several videos explaining the gain setting process, but this is by far the most comprehensive. Great video

@2011-Fish Жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of setting the gains and the RATIONALE on why you would set the gains at a certain level referencing what your stock unit is capable of with peak volts AND source of music. Nice job.

@Mackus863 3 жыл бұрын

You Sir, knocked it out the park with this. Excellent video! Simple and easily understood while still fully explaining and demonstrating the steps.

@akqjtn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it 👍

@xjoshy8x 3 жыл бұрын

Very good explanations and very helpful for those looking to get the most out of their audio, thanks so much.

@meo80 Жыл бұрын

You explained everything perfectly and easily understandable.. I haven't come across another tutorial that strictly sticks to the task of what most people came here for. 👍

@RBTC409 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I've ever seen on this process, and thanks for the link to download the test tones.

@brianmonroe3478 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Had minor clipping with my subwoofer and couldnt figure out the issue. This video helped me SO MUCH. THANK YOU!! 30 minutes fixed my issues!

@erikbjorgen3495 Жыл бұрын

Saving this video to watch later tonight! Only watched a few minutes & this is by far the best explanation I've heard yet

@ahayward6002 2 жыл бұрын

Best information ever! -5db makes the most sense. I've been struggling to get the output I wanted at lower levels! I'll give this a try this weekend. Thanks!

@KeithAlumbaugh 3 жыл бұрын

That's perfect. I've never had it explained so easily. I've been setting my gains wrong for so long. Thanks!

@NYAJoeJr 2 жыл бұрын

same.

@williamtucker3331 2 жыл бұрын

@@NYAJoeJr b 6&bugging

@MrXerxes415 Жыл бұрын

higher quality of instruction I’ve watched many of these videos and yours is by far the best awesome work!

@lonestar3737 3 жыл бұрын

What a super good video. So many people need to watch this. SO MANY

@Elvskf 3 жыл бұрын

Very details explanation and walk through. Can even hear the sound quality is good even with phones. Good job.

@oldschool240 3 жыл бұрын

What a great, simple to understand video. Thank you!

@drstallings_314 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video I have ever seen thanks so much. Excellent instructions

@sleepzzz800 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the best video explaining how to set gains. I wish you would’ve mentioned setting the max clean volume on the head unit as well

@sahilbhatia1338 3 жыл бұрын

Just Fantastic. Basics were explained which no one does.

@rickycanupsmashedbutwhole808 25 күн бұрын

This is the best tuning video i have ever found. Thank you do much!

@danielhall2982 7 ай бұрын

One of the best videos to describe exactly how it works ten thumbs up

@kngperbs2991 4 ай бұрын

Countless of videos on how to set car, audio gains, and none have been able to help me. Until I came across this video by this man and let me tell you fantastic job, because I was finally able to tune my car audio equipment, which consist of wavtech bassRESTOR LOC, Audio Control D-6.1200 DSP Amplifier, Memphis six five series VIV750.1V2 mono block amplifier, with OEM head unit. My set up has a lot of crossovers, which makes it more complex to set up gains and tune it this video by this man finally help me great job.Thank you

@tnet6969 3 жыл бұрын

Followed this step by step and my system sounds great! Awesome video!!

@scottb.8523 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a LOT of videos on this. Yours was the most clearly explained - with good tips and tricks, especially the raw-wire RCA to voltmeter method. Thank you for posting. Subscribed here, and will be sharing your video to whoever might want it. Have a great day!

@PostaLcm 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have been trying to understand how this all works and I feel more KZfaq creators are more concerned with keeping their secrets a secret or showing off their shop tools that do not make sense for me to buy as a hobbyist. This video was the absolute best quality and most understandable presentation I have seen yet.

@kristennizzaro7305 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. My amplifiers are on point 😁

@richardbarr7191 3 жыл бұрын

The best I have seen on the subject, well done.

@mxcollin95 2 ай бұрын

GREAT video…thanks for posting! 🤙 Everything you said was easy to understand and made a lot of sense. Being new to car audio, I’m just learning this stuff and really appreciate videos like this. Cheers man 🍻

@vanleermatt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! That’s a crazy amount of info and the best explanation I’ve heard.

@Uber_Net 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the easy to understand steps! This will be very helpful for my install process!

@iang-dub3344 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I learned a lot. Thanks for posting!

@Chad-co1lb 14 күн бұрын

As a new DSP user, and the dozens of videos Ive watched, you explains setup the best

@gabzor4716 Ай бұрын

Nice video, I like how you keep it safe but still loud enough Also really liked the instructions setting and matching your gains Nice and simple but lots of knowledge, gonna check out your other stuff too

@jb4241 2 жыл бұрын

If I can't find someone...I just have to watch this over and over again. Thanks man so far the best video I've seen

@akqjtn 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful to you. Let me know if you run into issues.

@chompchomp2323 Жыл бұрын

Just about to finish my install and this was a great and thorough video. Thanks!

@ESBP626 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best i have heard it explained in a video.. thnx bro much appreciated

@Cromezn 4 ай бұрын

I don't know if you still read comments from 3 year old videos but I felt like I had to say something... This is one of the best "How-To" videos on this platform. Your explanations are simple to understand and straight to the point. Thank you for explaining why input voltage from both the Radio AND the LOC matters. I have a LC2i->DSP->4-ch amp and since all of them have a gain setting I was a little confused to say the least. 100% earned another subscriber!

@scottjones4061 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. Absolutely awesome explanation and made simple to understand

@WillieJones-Events-To-Remember 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dude, Great Job. It's obvious that you know Sound Equipment. You do a really good explaining the process so everyday people can understand. It's not easy to translate professional knowledge so people like me can get a good understanding. I wish you much success. Thanks

@itech1129 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen for a beginner like myself thank you!!!!

@brianpowell525 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, you are the only person explaining this that is on point and helpful

@MidnightSportster Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on this one (thanks algorithm) huge improvement on my installed stereo. Absolutely loved the education and demonstration.

@eg6turbo 10 ай бұрын

Bro, thanks for teaching us a detailed and simple way to make this work. I’m new to installing car audio but I’m very smart and fast at learning. Thank you for this.

@jeffjula Жыл бұрын

You would be a great teacher and all the students would love your class. TY

@antcar97 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this tutorial, you explained yourself very well , and will be a big help to . i’m running the same setup as you : lc7i with a JL 500w amp powering a 500w 2 ohm fosgate 10” sub for bass, and a 75x4 alpine inline amp for my front and rear doors , you my man are truly amazing!!!!!!!

@idscomm 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Watching your video and other ones including one by JL Audio made me understand how to properly tune my gain! I actually did that last night, tunes my Kicker CX800.1 paired with my Rockford Fosgate 10" subs. Since my amp provides 600 watts at 2 ohms and my subs are 500 watts also at 2 ohms I had to be aware of the difference. Turned out that with a -5db 50Hz test tone, my amp at full gain showed 31.5v which ended up being almost the max power for the subs! I also turned the Bass Boost off as I originally turned it ON to get more bass... I find I lost a bit of "punch" but like you said, most people recommends NOT using the bass boost on the amp. Thanks for the great video (clean install btw).

@Duhvidd Жыл бұрын

This helped me tune my system in and definitely made me feel more confident that I’m not going to blow any of my speakers or amps! This is my first time having a set up like this! Thank you 🙏 I used Kicker U for wiring and tone generation!

@nathanyoung5213 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I will be setting up a lc7i and 2 amps like you have while retaining the factory head unit. Very helpful to see along with reading audiocontrols' manual.

@jamzwayne 4 ай бұрын

This is the best video explaining this. 100% fire!

@deedolan399 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed. Very informative. Greatly appreciate your content

@lowhertzhighspl 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and professional YT channel btw!! Def one of my new fav car audio channels! (LC7i Qs brought me here)

@Deviantsoundz 3 жыл бұрын

So professionals screw amps INTO other amps??

@Learningmane 2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly this guy finally explained this so I truly understand. Thank you very much you are a great teacher

@akqjtn 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad it was useful, thanks for watching!

@roberthelcher2884 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the easy to follow video. I truly appreciate it.

@wdiddy1 2 жыл бұрын

best video I've seen on setting gains.

@paulshelley3770 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah for real seriously good explanations brother very very well explained and much appreciated

@jhonatanguido2791 2 жыл бұрын

My sub amp was clipping and I could figure out why! Thanks to this video I figured it out! Thank you !

@paulstorm5655 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you!

@seanhatch4425 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a jem for people just starting out in car audio gain setting.

@johnstevenson7796 3 жыл бұрын

This video ABSOLUTELY answered my question to you on your other video where you apply the LC2i (i.e., asked about the sequence of setting Gains). Main takeaway for me was to assemble the proper equipment and information in order to follow the sequence and perform this procedure correctly. Know/have: 1) a Multimeter 2) Know both your Low Level (i.e., RCA) and High (i.e., speaker high-level) input ranges for your devices in play ... here the LC2i, Alpine amp and other Amp (don't recall the name) so you can apply the multimeter with the test tones 3) Know the RMS for your amps and ohm load so you can apply Ohms Law to calculate Gains 3) Speaker frequency ranges so you can set HPF (if relevant) Thanks and Great Channel

@edgarza4649 3 жыл бұрын

Hat off to you bro . my amps kept clipping though it was my lc2i not working. Thank you so much for the info .Gracias carnal.

@WRPhotography-zx5dv 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. You explained it very well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@InLoveWithBass1990 3 ай бұрын

Very good explanation of gain setting. Thank you

@danb1335 Жыл бұрын

This is SUCH a great video. Thank you so much.

@oldschoolhpl5322 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! In depth and very detailed.....

@james66872 Жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation out of there.

@_DST0NE_ 4 ай бұрын

Top notch video 🤘

@raulcubila5877 3 ай бұрын

My man! Thanks a lot for sharing

@edwardtoripr 3 жыл бұрын

Just Wao. My system can back alive. I use this process to set lc2i, Rockford 500X1 and JL audio RD400. The trick to use voltmeter with are RCA work great

@rodneyrod9392 2 жыл бұрын

You are right, l did tune a system with m/meter and it sounded great.(cheers from Australia 🇦🇺).

@King_Kong_Ek9 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned more with you than with other much fancier channels

@akqjtn 3 жыл бұрын

What am I not fancy? 🤣 JK I appreciate that. Thanks for sticking around.

@jessehoward5208 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful video, well done, sir!

@chrispello5487 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best ive seen this explained. 👍 👍

@akqjtn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that.

@tre6442 13 күн бұрын

Great teaching 👍

@bwiles12 Жыл бұрын

Very good information, just what I was looking for, thankyou Sir!!

@robertcsims Жыл бұрын

Very nice wire management. Excellent explanation. I have not been using the -5db test and setting up at full volume to see an end result of low RMS output, incorrect tuning. Thanks for the video. Will try this method as it is more real world tuning at listening volume of 75% and the source db levels. Appreciated.

@jvsyoutube3298 2 жыл бұрын

very good video, good explaining! you earned a sub my man

@GreenJip 2 жыл бұрын

Great teacher! Thank you for taking the time to explain. Loving and learning from these tutorials.

@steffNn Ай бұрын

Nice and clean video bro, i'm working on my new system this week and I'm a complete noob, so...nice vide to learn from.

@randalldowell5477 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Best video for the loc answered all the questions i had that are very vague in the instructions

@akqjtn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Dayydayyss Жыл бұрын

This was so insightful.. I wish I had this guy setting up my system. 😭😭

@surviver5738 3 жыл бұрын

Very detailed, thank you.

@anthonyhosford4282 3 жыл бұрын

Straight forward. Thanks.

@victorgarcia212 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!! Help me a lot

@audifeenz 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this you have helped my buddies and me.

@EcoNeighbor 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained!

@reel_images 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video, so much use full information, you remind me of Tom Morello, as soon as you said you listen to 90's music, and they way you talk. You're a rock star!