I'm new to this and my questions probably show that.
1. If the purpose of the gain is to set it to properly amplify the input signal (output of the HU) and the voltage output of the HU is known, why is setting the gain such a mystery? Why don’t amps just have marked settings for their gain dials that match the HU output? For example, my kenwood deck puts out 2.5v, why doesn’t my alpine amp have a 2.5v mark?
2. I see recommendations to set your gain while playing one set hertz level, but how does that relate to real listening? Real listening has all sorts of wave lengths.
Thanks.
1. If the purpose of the gain is to set it to properly amplify the input signal (output of the HU) and the voltage output of the HU is known, why is setting the gain such a mystery? Why don’t amps just have marked settings for their gain dials that match the HU output? For example, my kenwood deck puts out 2.5v, why doesn’t my alpine amp have a 2.5v mark?
2. I see recommendations to set your gain while playing one set hertz level, but how does that relate to real listening? Real listening has all sorts of wave lengths.
Thanks.