Rockford 1100a2, how much input voltage can it handle?
When you have the gains down on an amp and the source is giving the amp its maximum input voltage, by turning up the gains will you increase the output voltage or will the amp achive its full output voltage with the gains turned down and the input of the amp recieving the maximum input voltage it can take.
What situation will be better for SPL.
A. Amp with its output scoped at full output not clipping?
B. Amp at full output voltage with its signal clipping but at full tilt?
Please help if you understand what im sayin.
Thanks
Ben
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I am not for sure but it used to be that all Rockfords would not take more than 14.6 volts. They had internal circuitry to shut themselves down after that. This is a question that Dukk would know that answer on.
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I turn my amp up 3/4 the way. You can blow the sub easier with distortion than over powering them, so if the amp can push a clean load turn it up to a point, but if not don't push it more than 3/4 way.
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Well ok I believe stryker 79 is right about the voltage input and as for setting the amp you should set the amp at almost full if not full you will get the best results from this setup..
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Clip the amp.. In retrospect amplifiers are designed to have 3 times thier input voltage exceeded 3:1 so if that amps gain @ max is 2.5 V in, you can hit it with 7.5.
Long before line drivers existed Ive used speaker level into RCA's to achieve high volt signal @ RCA inputs. for SPL? clip the amp.. be a man..
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------------------ Earthquake 200DHC 2 JL 18w6's @ 1.5 Ohms Linear Power LP50 1 set 6x9's 3 sets of somponents 86 mustang SVO pentium 200 w/indash display no HU, just mp3 + FM tuner card. never SPL'd, not interseted in competing.. - matt
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RCA input voltage - dunno. Don't care. I always set gains by ear, it works best in the real world IMO. Yeah, it clips the amp, but if you can;t hear it, don;t worry about it. For pure SPL - it takes a LOT of testing. Those who win spend more time on the system AFTER it is installed than before...
Power input voltage - around 16V before they protect.
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A clipping signal can cause your spl to decrease. You want the voltage as high as possible. If your speakers are destoring you have the chance of frying a voice coil.
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