Amp tuning

brisgreat1 · Post by **brisgreat1** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:32 am

Just finished the install, and one thing i always notice when reading some topics is you guys don't use the bass boost on the amp. can u guys tell me why that is, and should i be using a LPF or HPF if i mostly listen to r and b / rap.

joeyc · Post by **joeyc** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:52 am

Bass boost is going to increase your chances for distortion and clipping. If the bass is not loud enough for you, try a ported box or more power. Otherwise use the bass boost at your own discretion. For a sub use the LPF or low pass filter. Set it at 80 or less.

brisgreat1 · Post by **brisgreat1** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:55 am

LPF blocks low frequencies, i thought i would want to block high frequencies if i was using a woofer.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:25 pm

HPF blocks low frequencies...

JeremyC · Post by **JeremyC** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:33 pm

Wait, lets look at the words. LPF Low PASS Filter. It ALOWS low freqs to PASS thru, and filters the others.

brisgreat1 · Post by **brisgreat1** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:48 pm

im new at this, not trying to be an asshole just tryin to learn, anyways i did what you said, my sub wasnt using any fliters for awhile but now that i put the low pass on, how long do you think it will take to break it in a little bit?

JeremyC · Post by **JeremyC** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:54 pm

No problem man, thats what we are here for. I would listen to it at a little below normal for a week or so, and go from there.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:55 pm

lol, its cool.

Just kinda funny you got them pesky filters mixed up

Nobody is trying to bust ur balls her.

Have fun and ask more questions

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:20 pm

bass boost is kind of a personal thing....i prefer not to use it but some amps wont make any noise with it turned all the way down if there is no way to turn it off......