The oscilloscope can be used to find the stereos clipping point first. You must use flat eq for highest clean output. If you’re playing door speakers directly from stereo then play 1khz tone and turn it up until the curve shows a square line back it off until it’s smooth. For Clipping point on RCA use the the clips to rcas ring and tip metal than turn it up until square line. If you’re amp and stereo are tuned by oscilloscope you should be able to turn it up until clipping point with no boosts on any eq.

I appreciate you explaining this very thoroughly and not just running through it all fast thanks again

I've had mine for about 2years and use it a lot for my audio tinkering. Faithful little scope. Fairly accurate as well when readings are compared to a good multimeter.

BassAddict 91 Good Shit! Your Silverado, build has inspired me to put something into my work 09 Silverado. Thank you for the info and keep the videos rolling!

Just got my hands on an oscilloscope I’m going to use your video today to help adjust the my amp Very informative video my friend Thank you.

Great Video …, I bought an Oscope as well. I got it on sale for $30,it’s a great investment, and I have set my gains in both my trucks and some friends. It makes me feel like I know what I’m doing ..😂

Glad I watched this video bro. Was kinda hesitant to go about it myself but now I know it's not rocket science as I thought. Lol. Appreciate the videos

Thanks. Very complete and explained very well. I read the comments as well to add to this. Keep up the good work.

Appreciate the knowledge 💯

Thanks for the information, I already ordered one and it will be here tomorrow. Thanks for making it so simple. You got my sub

Good info bro, I also like to set my eq 1st then the sub level control on the headunit before I check it for clipping. Lowering the bass frequencies enables you to turn the sub level up, so you don't go over the maximum voltage the rca outputs can put out. Check for clipping using test tones, then I set up the amps.

Great video Bro that's a great tool for the arsenal, I need one just in case I need it but I try to only buy amps with clip indicator lights on them for my sub amp but alot of 4 channel amps for the mids and highs don't have one because they would have to have a indicator for each channel or pair one for channels 1-2 then 3-4 so I really need it for the mids and highs and to check if my clip indicator is actually correct because there could be a soft clip and the light doesn't even turn on until there's a hard clip!

Nice watching a humble man be real! I take pride in buying used cheap stuff and tuning and adjusting until it slams

So helpful. We blew two subs because the system was clipping. Third time is a charm, got a comp level sub, the oscilloscope, and followed your advice. Thanks a bunch! Came in super clutch!

Thanks Man, I brought one and it came as one that had to be assembled (so you know its still in the box in the lab) lol, I'll go get one of these RIGHT NOW! before they get brought up. Thanks again Bro' cuz aint' nobody tyrin' to pay for the SMD no time soon.

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Appreciate that my boi , very helpful

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Thanks for the notes bro!!!

This helped a lot great video

This was awesome, thank you..

For sure use try use the same oscilloscope for my door speakers & test out my new amp as well. For my soundown sub ill trust the bass knob with clip light & use that to catch myself clipping since not all song are made the same. Thanks for the video. It'll save me money taking it to the shop for tuning.

Yes sir I have the same one and have compared the results to the more known Brands which comes with a hefty price tag and my little Cheapo showed same results... handy little tool to have😁

Ordering it right now fam. Thanks

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TY my man. Best instruction video I have found.

Omg i just stumbled on this video .iam bout to order 1 right now...my guy good looking thanks for the info u the man bro bro

Been using this same type of oscilloscope for years now with great success. I also use an RCA adapter to check clipping from the factory head unit. The adapter I got from eBay it's a RG58 BNC male to RCA cord. You can get them various lengths. Sometimes trying to test a head unit output RCA jack with those alligator clips can be a real headache.

I did a review on these over a year ago. There NICE!

Nice man. Also got some skar gear myself, real good stuff for low price.

Good stuff! I bought an o-scope around Christmas time, and just now getting around to using it. This helped out. Thanks!

My eq is setup exactly like that on the radio with the highs and lows. Usually have the sub level at 0 but I see your point.

Thank you. For this video. I was gonna buy an oscilloscope and wait for months to save up enough money because if you were gonna spend close to that kind of money on that equipment , you gotta get a decent oscilloscope, but it would have taken me freaking months. Now with this video, I'm ordering this shit right after I post this comment. Thank you for the help bro

I'm glad this work bro yeah clipping signal is no good for woofers excellent vid man! 😊

Good shit yo🤙💯I got the exact same one. Personally I turned my subwoofer level on the head unit at 0, if it's maxed out you're gonna send out a clipped signal at a lower volume rather than if it was at 0. So you would be able to turn your volume up louder still with no clip. You could find the head units clipping point by connecting the oscope to the end of one of your door speaker leads and turn the volume up til it clips. Then back it off 1 click😂

Great explanation ❤

As usual, Salute!!

Great video man. Thanks for the upload

Solid work, agree with setting eq how a person likes, otherwise it will change levels when moved from flat. Didn’t know of this meter thanks been doing it by ear, setting low but now i can push harder. Much appreciated

Dope video I have the same amp on a zvx 18…. What are all your knobs tuned to on your amp 🤔

I bought one myself and my system sounds good.

Brother this is a very good video!!!! All other videos show fancy tools that I can’t afford.

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I know this video is old but I think this osiloscope is insane bang for your buck. I've repaired class D amplifiers with the thing you don't need fancy distortion detectors.😂

thanks bro, much appreciated

I just order it I’ll let you know if it works Thanks for the info big dowg I’ve learn lots from youre videos Keep it up 😎

Great vid bro, do you use the same method for your highs amp?

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Bought that same one works well for get max rms out of your amp. But for woofers that are less rms must use ohms law.

Thank you so much!

Good stuff right there!

Setting your gains like a boss and protecting your sound gear. 👍🏾

I need to get that for myself 💯💪✌

Damn thats whats up im def getting one

Good presentation. An extra bonus you are missing is the Vrms. Do the math to see how much power in watts the amp is pushing before the clip. Cool stuff for the PRO.

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This tutorial is legit man ty!!

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Bro this is a really good tutorial, you explained it so easy and showing everything as it should be. But you should notice that clipping might get sooner (at lesser gain than the adjusted one) when the amp is loaded (with the subwoofer connected to it) as the gain is produced by the limit of voltage provided by the amp internal capacitor bank , which, when loaded, will get discharged faster that when unloaded (with the oscilloscope). To avoid using the sub and getting a annoying test tone for u and your neighbors, you can use power resistors, they come into aluminium to dissipate heat better, depending on the power you want to measure you should choose a different arrange of them, or directly choose ones that handle a lot of power. Finally, i would suggest that you take care when switching AC DC GND on that oscilloscope, as the circuit is not perfect and if you commutate with the probes connected you will get a broken path inside the internal circuit, to avoid this, you can put a 1k resistor in series with the Red probe. You can also check that the amp is well balanced by using the DC mode, it should read 0V at idle, otherwise you will be dropping DC current into your sub's coil which is no good at all.

Pro tip turn off the EQ on your phone or if you set the gains with that phone DON’T USE ANY OTHER PHONES after setting the gains. Use the same music app never use KZfaq and always have a volt meter so you know you’re not starving the amp for power. 🔊🔊

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Do you build boxes bro? I seen where ya had four 8’s in a Silverado! I have two but something ain’t if he with the box I have! So I was wonder do you make boxes aswell! Keep up the good work aswell! I’m from mobile so I see ya reposing for the south💯

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Yep I got one of these a year ago. But a ton of these new amp come with a clip meter that’s pretty close

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Good video as always

Would this work for 4 channel amp too? Could you do a video on that if it cam be done?

Thank you!!!

THANKS MAN

Damn bro thats a badass amp it throw that wave way on up with no clip

Bro you’re a real one for this

i got oscillainting app on phone check with 40Hz. sounds great.

About to order the same one . I seen that amazon

Boss info bro.

I'm running 2 Skar EVL 12s n 4000.1 BBD Planet Audio class d monoblock amplifier with a Pioneer touch screen head unit

Good video, quick question. How ro adjust the scope to see it. Mine is ao small that I can't tell anything. So i can make any adjustments to the amp

I just use a tweeter to set my gains. Buy a cheap tweeter with a capacitor and hook it to your sub channel. Play 40hz tone and and turn gain up until the buzz. It's easier in my opinion

You can buy a plug for this unit to connect a 9 volt battery instead of running a cord, I’m going to buy one .

Got to get one

If I want to be able to max out bass boost on amp then lower it to my preference would this work? Once I've found head unit clipping point(vol 61clips) Set headunit to 60 right before clipping Then hook up oscilloscope to amp + & - Set crossover to 200hz(prefer it that way) Gain Set to lowest setting Set bass boost to max Now raise gain until right before clipping Turn every thing off and re connect speakers Listen to see if I like bass boost maxed out(most likely will lower it to what I like) Then turn everything off and disconnect speakers and hook up oscilloscope again Because I would have lowered bass boost I should be able to raise gain just a tiny bit while watching oscilloscope Shut off and reconnect speakers. In theory this should now have bass boost Set to my preference without clipping right?

What test tone you recommend to test a 4channel amp? Not 40hrz?

Great tool... Chevy Silverado crew cab thinking of going4 8s ...or 1 12 in center console box how is your 4 8s holding up and do you have the same setup still

Few questions what is 20v setting for on scope whats the 5ms on scope you used whats difference between 0 and -5 db at 40 hz

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Thanks!

I just got the same one, I cannot get it to work, is there anything you have to do once you unbox it, mine won't show waiting for signal or anything like that

So we put the bass on full blast and the car radio at the correct volume and we adjust the gain with the osiloscope? that's it ?

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Also find where head unit clips at before doing amp

What about those who do not like the bass turned all the way up on the head unit and bass knob do we set it up how we like and then use that tool to adjust I personally turn the bass all the way down and head unit and bass knob and let the amp do its job or is the way you did it less stress on the amp?

Great info, I’ve always wanted one to tune my system, how does this compare to the one Steve Mead sells for a couple hundred??

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💪🏾💪🏾fixing to buy one now. What’s the link to the radio fam

-10db 40hz test tone is best to use. Right?

I'd also check my head unit for clipping , then never go higher volume then that again.