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CalsonicSE

Nov 8, 2000 04:50 PM

My Pioneer HU preamp output is only 500mV. I know most HU's are 1.something volts & there are some that are 4 volts. Is the advantage to having a high preamp output is that you won't have to turn up the gain on your amp as much and work it harder?

Also, when setting the gain for my speakers, should I set the gain after equalization or before (flat EQ)?

Whitemax

Nov 8, 2000 05:04 PM

Higher the voltage

stronger the signal. The amp can put out the same output with the gain lower. Less noise.

Micah95GLE

Nov 8, 2000 05:45 PM

You should set amp gains with all signal processors defeated. Then set xovers. Then set EQs.

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