CLIPPING: WHERE DOES IT START, HOW DO YOU PREVENT IT?

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • We all love to push our amps and speakers to the highest brink. This is why it so essential that we are regualting the frequencies and levels that our equipment is producing. Clipping is often a consequence of amps being pushed to hard therefor it is important to identify where clipping starts, and how to prevent it.
    In this video, JP shares his knowledge on how to properly run your subs and amplifiers to avoid clipping, and what to check for if you notice distortion in your sound.
    Check out the Down4sound JP 95 Amplifier on down4soundshop.com in the link below.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 285

  • @robertholsopple9451
    @robertholsopple9451 2 роки тому +52

    I wish clip lights were standard issue on all amps. Very good idea.

  • @kodyburrows4276
    @kodyburrows4276 3 роки тому +10

    Good job man, although I’ve been aware of a lot of the information you’ve put out, it’s been very helpful and I know it’s helping a lot of people. Regardless of the knowledge that most of us seasoned Installers may have, it never hurts to always stay refreshed. Very much appreciate what you do for us J.B.

  • @natewest1201
    @natewest1201 Рік тому +1

    Thank you bro this helped me out so much, 3500w amp and my subs kept clipping at no so loud volumes. Realized i need an alternator/big3 upgrade after watching this video.

  • @jayvog1601
    @jayvog1601 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you bro. That was about one of the best explanations for some of the tech terms used throughout the car audio world. Awesome content and I do plan on the future to go with some of your JP line. Now if there were JP branded speakers. . . Hint, hint, hint.

  • @Nedsped0
    @Nedsped0 Рік тому +4

    Yes, what I've noticed with my system is when I added more battery power, the amp doesn't clip as early. Your amp Is only as good as its power, same applies with speakers, your choice of speakers are only as good your choice amps

  • @MichaelBWare
    @MichaelBWare 3 роки тому +3

    Voltage drop and tuning while loaded or unloaded and playing out of tuning aka bandwidth. Hopefully this is helpful as well. You are awesome brotha.

  • @chajonnori5751
    @chajonnori5751 3 роки тому +1

    Good information. Also the head unit can cause it as there is a amp in there to. Amp feeding you amp. After everything is turned you need to know your systems limits.

  • @ronnydisalvo80
    @ronnydisalvo80 3 роки тому +2

    3:02 in that was some Socrates shit jp..mind blown😵😵great analogy
    .FR 4:53 into video and ANOTHER knowledge 💣......my brain hurts

  • @robinthrill3r7
    @robinthrill3r7 3 роки тому +3

    I got your JP23 amp and from what I hear the clip was not a problem unless it is a solid yellow color. If it's just flickering it's not a big deal. Dunno much about audio but my bass still hits even when it's in clip city lol ..

    • @robinthrill3r7
      @robinthrill3r7 3 роки тому +1

      @BEATING NCP93 I plan on adding a 320 alt with big 3 .. nothing happened yet I just don't turn it passed half way on the knob yet

    • @robinthrill3r7
      @robinthrill3r7 3 роки тому

      @BEATING NCP93 I have the the D4S lithium battery 🔋 😎 and 0 gauge wire running to the amp already. My other battery is a Optima yellow top 👏 But yeah I wanna get a new alt next most deff. What's a good brand?

    • @jeffreycattelino3996
      @jeffreycattelino3996 3 роки тому +1

      Back it down if it flickers

    • @robinthrill3r7
      @robinthrill3r7 3 роки тому

      @BEATING NCP93 no dimming lights. Just the yellow clip light kinda flashes like every 10 seconds sorta flocker

    • @robinthrill3r7
      @robinthrill3r7 3 роки тому

      @BEATING NCP93 yeah my setup is 4 SKAR EVL 8" with a jp23 amp. Still hits but I can't turn the gain up high or the voltage drops. (Hope the new alt solves that) What system u running?

  • @Timberwolf35546
    @Timberwolf35546 3 роки тому +4

    I'd love a jp series amp just for the clip indicators although I only have 800wrms worth of sub..

    • @mr_killjoy4205
      @mr_killjoy4205 3 роки тому +2

      they make the JP8 which is an 800W @1ohm amplifier

    • @2v_media
      @2v_media 2 роки тому

      JP8 would be great for you then

    • @murrayshekelberg9754
      @murrayshekelberg9754 2 роки тому

      I have a JP8 and it is nice. It would suit your needs. You typically want more amp than sub because of impedance rise and other factors, a sub will never see the full power of the amp pushing it. At least no for more than a brief moments when playing music. Some channels on youtube show real time numbers while playing music and it is not unusual for a 3k amp to push between a couple of hundred watts up to maybe a bit over 2k while playing music. It is a whole rabbit hole to go down but if you try to match numbers, you will sell yourself short and possibly wind up clipping because it doesn't sound that loud.
      I have had my JP8 for a while now and love the clip light. I don't think I will ever get an amp again without a clip light. Songs are recorded at all sorts of different levels and picking one for setting your gains makes the others a bit, or a lot, sub-optimal. This gives some wiggle room and I can just nudge things up to just before clipping and roll with it without worrying. Not sure on your setup but if you think your ride could handle it, I would almost say get the JP23. Gives you room to upgrade and no one is ever "finished" with their system it seems. Always wanting a bit more power and volume. If not you can get a second JP8 later. It is strappable and gives 2300w @2 ohms.

  • @russellcrabtree5314
    @russellcrabtree5314 Рік тому +1

    When adjustments to the gain for clipping do I need to have the bass volume control, on the head unit, at what setting. Say for instance the bass control level, on the head unit, has a 0-10 levels what number level do I need to have that set at when testing for clipping?

    • @EdgarMendezz
      @EdgarMendezz Рік тому

      I believe that is extra power for the sub. Take this with a grain of salt but I have a headunit that has the similar volume thing, but I just leave it at 0. I believe it’s just for those who want to add more volume to your subwoofer.. I think it depends on your power and your subs limits…
      Just use your maximum undistorted headunit volume and leave the bass thing at 0 and I think you should be good.
      But I used a -10 sub test tone for my sub, on the amp gain.
      Basically see what works for you and what sounds good. Experiment with it until you get it right. Hope this helps as I see no one has replied to you.

  • @moneycat3789
    @moneycat3789 3 роки тому +4

    JP it can be electrical too when it hits the 11s

    • @mr_killjoy4205
      @mr_killjoy4205 3 роки тому +1

      hence why you should always work on your electrical first; before you even power the system on for the first time.

    • @moneycat3789
      @moneycat3789 3 роки тому

      @@mr_killjoy4205 I bump at 15volts and I'm not clipping

  • @undisputedtruth2075
    @undisputedtruth2075 4 місяці тому

    Hi. I have a JL Audio HO112R-W7AE Ported H.O. Wedge. I purchased a JL Audio JD1000/1 1000 Watt Class D Mono Amplifier to power the sub. The W7 is a 3omh sub . The amp can push 800W RMS @ 3 ohm. Will this be under powering the sub? IS it going to be clipping ?

  • @713dreww_2
    @713dreww_2 2 роки тому +3

    What if you turn on your car and the amp is already clipping without subs hooked up and without wires touching? What could it possibly be

    • @murrayshekelberg9754
      @murrayshekelberg9754 2 роки тому

      I would check the gain and also make sure things like bass boost are turned off. You don't need any speakers hooked up for the output on the amp to be clipped. I would imagine 80% of people have their gain set too high. Maybe by a lot or maybe just a little but it is a very common thing and a lot of people just kind of guess at it. They fry equipment and lose interest in the hobby when it was just a matter of matching the gain to the source. Generally, once everything is setup properly, bass boost just isn't necessary and lots of people fry subs with it.

  • @ManuelHernandez-ko8sc
    @ManuelHernandez-ko8sc 2 роки тому +1

    I have 2 zvx15 d2 skar audio and a skar3500.1d and it's clipping it didn't last 2 weeks ...my question is do I need 2 3500.1 d amps 1 for each sub? I need help with this setup

  • @mmike422
    @mmike422 Рік тому

    You know he loves his job

  • @anthonyperkins3216
    @anthonyperkins3216 3 роки тому +1

    Yooooo biggest fan hear💪🏾

  • @bradleyepperson5365
    @bradleyepperson5365 Рік тому

    Thanks that actually helped

  • @ruralrouteadventures8424
    @ruralrouteadventures8424 2 роки тому

    Do you have one with clipping light and inclined for RCA? And even better if it had voltage meter

  • @sanchezmatt54
    @sanchezmatt54 Рік тому

    I have a salt2k for two sa10s and the clipping light comes on

  • @Hertzsogood219
    @Hertzsogood219 2 роки тому

    ohhh thats what it is. Don't know what we would do without you slick.

  • @leonsines247
    @leonsines247 Рік тому

    Can you use the clip light on the jp to set the gains?

  • @BigMeepsadventures
    @BigMeepsadventures 11 місяців тому

    I just installed a taramps md800.1 earlier this week, two ds18 z10 elites d4vc wired together to 1 ohm. I had to put a switch on one output wire from the amp to the subs and have it turned off at first otherwise when it powers up the subs thump and the clip light comes on and shuts down the amp and it does it repeatedly. Do you have any suggestions to fix this?

  • @jeanettecranston
    @jeanettecranston 2 роки тому

    Thx for the tips!😎

  • @kaamiljahmezjaanfoster5795
    @kaamiljahmezjaanfoster5795 2 роки тому

    I have a sundown 1750d mono block amp on two skar sdr 10’s and I get clipping and I blow fuses how can I prevent that ? Up grade subs or upgrade amp and subs ?

  • @eliezerbrito301
    @eliezerbrito301 3 роки тому

    What about the protection light flashes on the jp23?

  • @thebeddoctor4273
    @thebeddoctor4273 2 роки тому

    So if I have a small system. 300 rms with a 12 I dont have to worry as much since its not high power?

  • @chrisluvsu
    @chrisluvsu 11 місяців тому

    Is the Jp23v2 good for the sundown 12x v3?

  • @bekkerthesokuangeldragon68
    @bekkerthesokuangeldragon68 Рік тому

    i always have my Amp volumes / bass volumes on the 11 Point top middle of the 12 number clock type of number wheel of the volumes type so i don't overpower and clip my amps/subs/speakers. I got told that the top middle 11 point to 12 point top middle of the numbers clock volume knobs keep them around 11 and 12 points volumes so you don't overpower / so you don't blowout the subs/amps/speakers. It's the safest point of the volumes?

  • @mrarikara975
    @mrarikara975 2 роки тому

    My 8k taramp clips if i rilly crank it up on 1 zv5 15. So my sub is taking 6.7? When im not? And i got mechman 320 titan 8 cap and d3400r

  • @graceguillermo-santos1310
    @graceguillermo-santos1310 3 роки тому +1

    I like shaking ground...

  • @jay_shipes
    @jay_shipes 3 роки тому +1

    Doesn’t heat also lead to clipping?

    • @L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds
      @L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds 3 роки тому

      I believe it doesnt, all speakers get hot when playing and its normal. Clippings is just a bad signal that raises the temperature of the speakers coil and thus can terminate the speaker. Over powering a speaker with too much watts will also blow it fast.

    • @jay_shipes
      @jay_shipes 3 роки тому

      @@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds no. The heat on the amp. My top amp closest to roof of black truck gets hotter. It clips and gains are way down. If I’m at car show in summer with no ac running.

    • @L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds
      @L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds 3 роки тому

      @@jay_shipes Well hot air rises so that may explain it. Putting the amp lower and providing better space around it could make a difference. Plus with no ac it's worse. Some Amps might get hotter depending on how hard they work or Their design or efficiency etc. Another option is to put an exterior fan to cool it.

    • @THELIFEOFPRICE
      @THELIFEOFPRICE  3 роки тому

      The other way around

  • @livingthelife2wice
    @livingthelife2wice 3 роки тому

    I've noticed when my amp starts clipping my voltage drops like crazy. My guess is that it's probably because it's really inefficient to clip an amp my head unit goes up to 40 but I only play it at 21 max because I know its safe for my sub without my highs being way to loud

    • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
      @commonsenseisdeadin2024 3 роки тому

      When clipping the amplifier dumps amperage like crazy which to dump it it needs to consume it

    • @murrayshekelberg9754
      @murrayshekelberg9754 2 роки тому

      Dropping voltage can get the clipping started and you may be experiencing that. If you are having an extended session around the upper limits of the amp and the voltage begins dropping down into the 13v or 12v range the clipping can start without touching a thing even though it wasn't clipping at that volume just a minute before. I would guess it is your electrical causing the clipping rather than the clipping draining your electrical.

  • @jessehernandez3745
    @jessehernandez3745 Рік тому

    Amplifiers with new system clipping sucks 👎👎👎 I have my old school amplifier ssx 1900.1 treo and works excellent puss any subwoofer 👌👌

  • @graceguillermo-santos1310
    @graceguillermo-santos1310 3 роки тому

    Joel.

  • @CompactAudiodesigns
    @CompactAudiodesigns 2 роки тому

    U can hear the clipping through the drivers or tweeters just because u cant do it doesn't mean it can't be done stick to selling car audio

  • @SeanOMatic
    @SeanOMatic 2 роки тому +23

    Distortion is always present in some form, even with the best amps. Clipping, however, can be avoided.

  • @Pittsburgh-412
    @Pittsburgh-412 3 роки тому +88

    Bottom line... buy a amp that has at least 50% more rms power than what your subs are rated. Don't match the rms, so bigger than needed rms amps don't have to work so hard

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому +7

      Subwoofers never really play at the ohm load on the box either so you're never going to get 1 ohm power for more than a split second and the bulk of the time the subs will be at 1.8 or 2.1 ohms anyway while they're playing.

    • @sergioh2015
      @sergioh2015 Рік тому +1

      I was thinking of running a 1200 watt amp with some 800-1000 watt speakers soon. Should I go a little higher? I don't think so tbh.

    • @Pittsburgh-412
      @Pittsburgh-412 Рік тому +2

      @@sergioh2015 it will be ok

    • @Alex0992
      @Alex0992 Рік тому +6

      The amp don't know what the subs are rated for.

    • @chris444b444
      @chris444b444 Рік тому +3

      Hmmmm so I have the sundown zv6 12 on a sundown 4k that’s almost 50 but still clips

  • @arok_audio
    @arok_audio 2 роки тому +16

    The "pushing runner" analogy was brilliant! Thank you sir❣

  • @minenachos
    @minenachos 3 роки тому +26

    Damn JP that's a good explanation. You know 30 years ago we didn't have all that fancy technology and oscilloscopes was expensive as fuck. Back then I used the multimeter and some test tones. I turned it up till I heard distortion watching the voltage and then turn it back 30%. So basically don't laugh we didn't have all this big power back then but you know we did have the same fucking decibels. I was doing 58's w/ four 12s walled. I think the amps was showing right at 280 volts when you could hear distortion and I'd turn it below 220. Car audio is just like everything else, you're already fucking something up when it starts feeling good.

  • @jeffreycattelino3996
    @jeffreycattelino3996 3 роки тому +14

    The head unit can clip to the amp then the amp can clip to the subwoofers or speakers. The audio controls lc2i loc tells you when the head unit clips. I learned that when I hooked up the dd1 to the amp.

    • @lanetakata3495
      @lanetakata3495 3 роки тому

      facts

    • @mr_killjoy4205
      @mr_killjoy4205 3 роки тому +3

      true. that's why I tell people to never use an oscilloscope or multimeter to set the gains on your amp. you need to know the maximum clean output of the head unit and you can't find that number without a DD-1 or DD-1+

    • @livingthelife2wice
      @livingthelife2wice 3 роки тому +2

      If you watch Barevids on youtube, he showed an example of this, he proved that even if the head unit put out a clipped signal the amplifier if the amp has a low pass filter it will out any noise and re smooths the signal. this is because clipping adds high frequency noise to your signal so if the amp has a low pass that filters them out.

    • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
      @commonsenseisdeadin2024 3 роки тому +5

      @@mr_killjoy4205 wow you couldn't be so much further from the truth. A oscilloscope is literally looking at electricity and waveforms You should learn a oscop and throw the DD1 in the trash.

    • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
      @commonsenseisdeadin2024 3 роки тому +4

      @@livingthelife2wice he also sends a squarewave into the amp and it poops out a sinewave magically. People are so sold on the waveform shape they dont even understand what a waveform is. He litteraly shows you and people are still like "nuuu uhh" while gripping their beloved dd1 and in smd we trust pamphlet of how to be another basshead sheep

  • @vincebowling1778
    @vincebowling1778 3 роки тому +38

    I had a set of two 15s built to my spec from a well known builder and blew one in less than four months from a " by the ear" setup on two amps running the two subs. When I ordered my two Zv5s, I also ordered and religiously used my SMD DD1 and CC1 to set my head unit max volume and amp gains, and have been clip free for over two years now. No issues whatsoever. I'm a firm believer now.

    • @daviddiosdado6558
      @daviddiosdado6558 3 роки тому +2

      I also was getting my system tuned by these " People who say they can tune your audio system by ear. Dude told me he's been in car audio for 30 yrs. and my sub still blew. So I bought the SDM DD1.

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому +5

      It's entirely possible to tune by ear without damaging stuff and you shouldn't tune amps to never clip. There's a reason the DD1 disc comes with -5db, -10db, etc tracks. If you're not clipping at all you're leaving a massive amount of power on the table. If the only time you're getting the full power out of the amp is when a 0db note plays consider every other note is nowhere near the amp's real output and music is dynamic.

    • @toniserenvert7919
      @toniserenvert7919 6 місяців тому

      I put togethee my own system, nothing fanzy. 800w rms 1 ohm sub and matched it with amp with same rms. Running good for 3 years. Now the big mistake is also to bush it too hard. Sound pressure level? Think that is where some of the problem is. I personally do my builds on sound quality and keep the volume down a little to save my ears.

    • @jasoncaine2600
      @jasoncaine2600 5 місяців тому

      Tuned mine by ear it was just fine you could turn up to 40 🤷‍♂️

  • @Supercharged1976
    @Supercharged1976 3 роки тому +30

    The two biggest causes for clipping is system set up (gains matched to headunit output voltage and max clean volume on deck determined) and the music itself if more often than not clipped as well and if it's not clipped it's recorded louder than what the gain overlap is set on the amp thus again overdriving the amp past it's max rail voltage. There is so much that goes into making sure you never clip that most people don't even bother.

    • @ghost-carnage8964
      @ghost-carnage8964 3 роки тому

      So true.

    • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
      @commonsenseisdeadin2024 3 роки тому +5

      how does a distorted audio signal clip a amplifiers output? If you match the max signal output voltage (Clean or distorted) to the amplifier input section with the gain you should never have clipping. A amplifier does not care what the signal looks like coming in, It only cares about the voltage and frequency

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому +5

      Tuning an amp to never clip is also a colossal waste of power and thus money.

    • @Carlossteezyblunts
      @Carlossteezyblunts 2 роки тому +2

      @@Thezuule1 u say that because you didn’t get the proper amp to power your setup so without clipping ur bass is poor. So u have to clip to get it loud. U basically are going backwards in life sir..

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому +2

      @@Carlossteezyblunts I say that because it's the case with any amp in any setup. Music is dynamic and if you tune an amp to never clip at 0 db you're leaving a ton of power on the table. An amp should be tuned around -5 db generally, sub amps can be pushed more toward -10 db.

  • @x.Elena_Rivera.x
    @x.Elena_Rivera.x 3 роки тому +4

    That was the baddest clipping video of ever seen it made so much sense wen he said about running and someone trying to make u run faster and making u trip nice awesome video D4S

  • @1970chevy
    @1970chevy 3 роки тому +3

    Had a shop tune mine "by ear" five mins later started smelling coils. Bought a dd1 and have had zero coils smell.

  • @johndfsio9906
    @johndfsio9906 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, bro I have learned a lot from this video ❤❤

  • @jeffreycattelino3996
    @jeffreycattelino3996 3 роки тому +3

    You buy a dd1 and comprehend what you read and do the procedure correctly.

    • @mr_killjoy4205
      @mr_killjoy4205 3 роки тому +2

      you expect too much of people brother lol.
      but no; on a serious note, I wish everyone would take your advice.

  • @kevinmontoya7318
    @kevinmontoya7318 2 роки тому +1

    so I have a 160a alternator that puts half at idle, a new group 35 battery up front with the big 3, 1/0 ofc running to the back to 2 semi truck starter batteries powering a (true) 3000w ds18 amp putting out 2100 at 2 ohms. it's connected to 2 sdr 12s that take 650 each rms and 1200 peak. How am I getting clipping when my voltage doesn't dip below 13 and I have so much electrical going on.

  • @________GHOST________
    @________GHOST________ 2 роки тому +1

    THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP CLIPPING FACT CHECK 101 THE PROPER SUB BOX FOR A SUB IS KEY EITHER ITS SQ SPL OR LOW END MAKE A CHOICE PLAN AND SIMPLE AND SONG CHOICE IS KEY HIGH IMPORTANT. MOST OF THE BASS HEADS IN THE COMMENTS HERE DO NOT OWN A MULTI METER AT ALL WHAT A SHAME LOLOLOL :D LOL

  • @jordanbecker2121
    @jordanbecker2121 2 місяці тому

    gotta sundown x8 v4 d2 with the 2800rms jp23. has this clipping issue figured this would be a winning combo. would upgrade to bigger but my fear of this not being the issue holds me back

  • @ChaosTherapy719
    @ChaosTherapy719 3 роки тому +4

    Very good info on Clipping Jp!! But with some amps there just a crappy design like the Sundown SFB 2000 i bought from y'all this spring. As soon as i bumped the gain with it hooked to my xv2 it was clipping and the amp burned itself up in 6 hours. But i went and bought a Deaf Bonce AAB Atom 2000D afterwards and it plays perfectly fine even with a slight flicker of the clip light

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому +1

      Well if you didn't tune it right don't blame the amp. My SFB-1000 is tuned to soft clip on purpose and it's been running strong for like a year.

    • @zackbalins658
      @zackbalins658 Рік тому

      @@Thezuule1 I've been soft clipping the original Sundown SAZ1500 for years with no issues. Decent amplifier for sure.

  • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
    @commonsenseisdeadin2024 3 роки тому +2

    SOME amplifiers you can very distinctively hear the very beginning of it clipping the sine wave HOWEVER how will you know unless a clip light or Oscope (DD1 if only at 40Hz) is used to know which amplifier you can and can not. so I agree good luck. The reason clipping kills is because it causes excessive amperage, amperage equals more heat, and heat kills all. Clipping is a very specific form of distortion, , I wouldn't say they are one of the same.

  • @Chanselleur
    @Chanselleur Місяць тому

    I imagine that not having a pure sign wave like if an inverter or generator is being used not providing a complete buffered power supply could potentially cause this if it's not supplying power with the frequency at or below that of the signal to the Sub? I guess if it was a constantsound at all it would be noticed and 60 Hz is pretty universal

  • @fredinalaska
    @fredinalaska 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah and some of these kids use bass boost on the head unit and the amp . Some don't do their homework on WTF they're doing. But live and learn I guess LOL 😶

  • @yeahmane1274
    @yeahmane1274 2 місяці тому

    So people use UA-cam daily and have the mental capacity to find your channel but don’t know how to subscribe? Haha shut up and get to the point of the video.

  • @zenassolomon
    @zenassolomon Рік тому +1

    Is it true that clipping light flashing when the bass drop ok as long as you don’t have a solid light ?

  • @noah7979
    @noah7979 7 місяців тому

    My bass knob says my jp6300 is clipping but not on the amp? Someone please let me know what is hapoeninv

  • @michaelperez9290
    @michaelperez9290 3 роки тому +2

    Thank God my buddy has a dd1 and set all my stuff for me

  • @therealpaulyd9558
    @therealpaulyd9558 3 роки тому +2

    Mr J-analogy. Lol. I love it. Dam good explanation

  • @hangingwitthabrowns
    @hangingwitthabrowns 3 роки тому +1

    Yes sir love the vids, and the website! I have a Sundown x12 v3 on an JP23 plus dual inputs a 320 amp Alt mechman, big 3, 0Guage throughout the vehicle, xs Power 3400 under the hood and a kinetic 2400Hc in the back…is that ok?

  • @misaelbarboza8753
    @misaelbarboza8753 3 роки тому +2

    JP, I have been waiting for thid video since i bought my SUNDOWN X V2 D2 along with a SFB 3000D which I am doubting right now if I need to upgrade to a SALT 4 AMP or get an ALT or a JY LITHIUM BATTERY. good video like always I watch all your content. @DOWN4SOUND 🙌

    • @dretey9072
      @dretey9072 3 роки тому

      Kid you can’t run SFBS below 1 ohm. You will have to get a salt 4 and run it at half ohm. You’ll need a high output alternator and some good batteries

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому

      @@dretey9072 how would he run a single D2 sub at 0.5 ohm? Kid...

  • @EZCustomzz
    @EZCustomzz 6 місяців тому

    Question. I have an amp that does 4000 RMS, and 2 kicker solo x 15” subs wired down to 1 ohm to the amp. Gain set to right before distortion and Crossovers set to 25hz of my 30hz tuned box, 80hz for LPF. Using the SMD DD-1 & CC-1. Have 350 amp HO alternator with a 2nd battery XS power 3100 with a 630F ultra cap bank. Im getting a soft clip at louder volumes 34/35 of 38. With Bass Knob turned half to 3/4 way up. I get soft clipping at dynamic kicks with like a flash of red clip light, and if i turn the volume or bass up more it will be more of a hard clip with a solid red clip light. should I get a larger amp that can feed the 4k RMS with extra headroom such as a 4500/5000 watt amp.

  • @benygarcia5147
    @benygarcia5147 2 місяці тому

    Prefer old school amps then this new ones

  • @bashns7743
    @bashns7743 3 роки тому +1

    I got a 370 mechman, 2 d3400 xs batteries under the hood, a d4s lithium battery in the back, 1/0 gauge wire running, big 3, 2 ZV5 12s on a DB aak4000 tuned with the dd1 and i still clip, i dont get it. Everything is hooked up correctly

    • @shaunkimberling214
      @shaunkimberling214 3 роки тому

      You need a bigger amp. The DD1 is just to match the head unit and the gain on the amp. Your ZV5 are under powered

    • @bashns7743
      @bashns7743 3 роки тому

      @@shaunkimberling214 so that explains the clipping? Wat else can i get thats Korean board besides that db aak4000 that would be better?

    • @shaunkimberling214
      @shaunkimberling214 3 роки тому

      @@bashns7743 Taramps makes a really good amp but it’s Brazilian board the MD8000.1

  • @brucehoyer5030
    @brucehoyer5030 3 роки тому +2

    Is low voltage one of the reasons for clipping?

    • @________GHOST________
      @________GHOST________ 2 роки тому +1

      what do mean low voltage???? there is no one running amps at 10 volts in a car NOT POSSIBLE THE AMP WILL NOT SWITCH ON PERIOD IT IS AMPS FROM THE ALT/SUPPORT BATTS BANKS THAT RUNS IT.

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 2 роки тому +2

      @@________GHOST________ like when the voltage drops because there isn't enough current available.. the fuck with the caps and the attitude?

  • @manup.3689
    @manup.3689 4 місяці тому

    All this bla bla bla is assuming u feed enough amperage to the amp...IF THE AMP IS STARVED FOR POWER WILL CLIP EARLY, its not that u are pushing it to hard most of the time

  • @DakotaThePawgHunter
    @DakotaThePawgHunter 2 роки тому +2

    Does voltage drop cause clipping

    • @murrayshekelberg9754
      @murrayshekelberg9754 2 роки тому

      yes. If your voltage is going down, its usually good to cut the volume back a bit.

  • @95Sn95
    @95Sn95 Рік тому

    It does not turn your sine wave into a square wave... It clips the very top of the wave off yes the top is flat but the rest is still a curve... If it was a square wave your cone would blast to the top stop and blast back down it wouldn't even resemble music instead it flows up normal stops for a bit and flows back down, this all happens in I split second at 30htz it goes through that cycle 30 times a second! And somehow the coil sitting still for that miniscule amount of time will generate huge amounts of heat. My custom 18 will yawn at a 5k amp nonstop playing but heavy clip from even a 320w amp will get it stinky pretty quick and mild clip from a 5k will too.

  • @graceguillermo-santos1310
    @graceguillermo-santos1310 3 роки тому +1

    Frequency of Doom.

  • @austinpinkerman6675
    @austinpinkerman6675 3 роки тому +2

    Great advice. Thanks man

  • @K3NetworkZ06
    @K3NetworkZ06 Рік тому

    What if my amplifier gain is almost all the way left, turned up just about 1/10 but still clipping when I turn the head unit to volume 22/50? Also I have the big 3 upgrade and 3 batteries.

  • @Naferner_Said
    @Naferner_Said 2 роки тому

    gain knob = voltage control, too much gain/voltage, you wreck your voice coil pretty quick, itll overheat and destroy itself.

  • @eugene9941
    @eugene9941 3 роки тому +1

    Still waiting for a JP 8k.

  • @kamikazikaizer
    @kamikazikaizer Рік тому

    Listen to your sub without the box

  • @jero1820
    @jero1820 10 місяців тому

    Got to start at the head unit. If it’s clipped so will the rest of your signals to the amp. It’s only amplifies the signal. Got to check and set at every unit. Head unit, high output to RCA’s Dsp and the amps. It’s a process.

  • @chrisspear5397
    @chrisspear5397 2 роки тому

    So I have audiopipe 3000 on 4 sundown 12s the economy 12s 300 rms I believe and some crap Amazon 1 guage wire kit the subs hit pretty good but certain songs when it turned up I can really hear the subs sound like wires touching but there not so is amp bad or not enough power to amp even tho amp way more than subs need I believe or is it rca problem or Indash just in bass u can here it sound like crap lol but othere than that it pounds great and amp is turned way down any thoughts

  • @johnCjr4671
    @johnCjr4671 Рік тому

    I have an older unit in my 1991 Mustang, it plays nicely on startup but starts distorting after the Car warms up ? Can the unit itself be overheating ? Thats what it seems like to me ??😅

  • @ssc7453
    @ssc7453 2 роки тому

    I need some help. I have the sfb1000 amp running a SA classic on 1 ohm.
    the amp keeps clipping. I sent it to sundown for testing. they said amp is good and issue is cause by bad rca signal from the radio and music source bluetooth. They said it was premature clipping.
    Is there such thing?
    How do I fix this?

  • @just_aguy5859
    @just_aguy5859 Рік тому

    so get a bigger better system? got it

  • @chuckmalone2798
    @chuckmalone2798 3 роки тому +2

    That was well put

  • @fifitafamily7611
    @fifitafamily7611 3 роки тому

    I have 3 Skar Zvx D2 12’s wired down to 1ohm running off of a 8000.1 Taramps 1ohm stable and have a HO alt 300 amp with a 18 farad cap(Boss) and a yellow top cap. Is my amp copping because I don’t have enough power I just got the yellow top because I was having voltage drop like a mf but I’m considering getting the 25ah limitless lithium would that work?

  • @CHarris73
    @CHarris73 Рік тому

    I'm running two sdr 12s skar, RMS 1000 per and my amp is mono blk 1 channel 8000watts rated at 4 rms, my amp is turned down nearly to zero on all settings but my Xover is turned up pretty good and I'm clipping around 27 volume. But I'm only running 8 gauge power and ground, and a very old alternator, have two batteries but not upgraded yet on the big 3.

  • @gregblau8082
    @gregblau8082 3 роки тому +1

    That jp95 is beautiful

  • @jakeppthegod5565
    @jakeppthegod5565 2 роки тому

    Man Im stuck my audio doesn’t clip when my loc is not wired onto the speaker wires from my head unit but when it is all speakers clip and high volume its driving me nuts I’m not getting my moneys worth out of what I bought I’m only getting half the potential of volume

  • @deeznuttz7980
    @deeznuttz7980 Рік тому +1

    I have a 8000.1d hcca so my and I can only go halfway on volume is and two sundown zv5 so I know the amp can do more and subs am I doing something wrong

  • @russsmith9042
    @russsmith9042 Рік тому

    Explain it to them like the subwoofer is trying to follow the sign wave but it stops at the point it clips and it’s when it stops. The little voice coil wire starts heating up. So the subwoofer moves up and then hits the clip and stops the moves down. Hits the clip and stops momentarily. You can’t see it but it’s happening and then when it does that that’s when the voice coil starts heating up and the wire burns into

  • @santanabori
    @santanabori Рік тому

    I have 2 15’’ xmaxx subs from American bass 4K rms 8 k peak power . Which amp do I need

  • @billionairemindset7
    @billionairemindset7 Рік тому

    Is there a bass knob that I can purchase for my amp because on my knob it doesn't have a clip light? Please let me know thanks

  • @sarssars-hm2ox
    @sarssars-hm2ox 2 роки тому

    Hey I have this but one question.
    My head unit Max volume is 33 but it clips at 25. Does that affect my amplifier to subwoofer. We are using the tool plus your knob

  • @mikebartlett7728
    @mikebartlett7728 2 роки тому

    My clip light goes on and off on my sundown 1750 class d amp is that ok. The clip light dose not stay on but goes on and off

  • @MannyGunzz
    @MannyGunzz Рік тому

    I turned to gain n the sub actually had a weird sound almost like coil scratching type noise, subs are new and so is the amp. Have u ever experienced that noise

  • @moabs10blowthru41
    @moabs10blowthru41 3 роки тому

    How bout subs smelling bad but subs are cold? X15s v2 on 3k rms each,not clipping at all.

  • @TOLDyouSOagain
    @TOLDyouSOagain 11 місяців тому

    The jp23 is a very nice amp. The temp and clip light are very useful. When testing the clip light to an o scope, the clip light comes on before actual clipping occurs. It could be set at 1% and thats too little for me to see on my o scope. Nonetheless it guarantees that you will not clip the amp.

  • @bubbagolden2917
    @bubbagolden2917 2 роки тому

    But no one makes a bass knob that shows clipping besides the jp series and what if u can’t afford them?

  • @stevemaniaci4750
    @stevemaniaci4750 Рік тому

    Jp thanks for explain clipping . An I love your line of amps. There are so awesome 👍👍 I don't just have one favorite amp,I like in your line up know there so many to choice from . Cool stuff jp .

  • @21slo-moboy58
    @21slo-moboy58 2 роки тому

    okay but how do i tell the difference between clipping and a blown sub it sounds blown but the guy at the audio place said my amp was just clipping

  • @jessieallen4435
    @jessieallen4435 3 роки тому

    Hey JP you got your own amps and tweeters when you going to do a Subwoofers that way you can supply a completely JP system????

  • @ra200
    @ra200 Рік тому

    What’s the difference between amp protect mode and clipping

  • @marcomartinez9181
    @marcomartinez9181 2 роки тому

    What's the use of having a car system if you can't turn it up because its clipping

  • @jasonwelborn1903
    @jasonwelborn1903 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Jp...thanks for the video...I just got my first full setup from d4s including the jp95...I'm a newbie and would like a tutorial on which channels to wire my mids and my super tweeters...any suggestions?

    • @HighVybeTribe
      @HighVybeTribe 2 роки тому +1

      yeah , i have the jp95 also . Can't wait to install it . Did you watch the video by Williston Audio Labs ? He explains what you're asking about . Have you installed any of your equipment yet ?

    • @jasonwelborn1903
      @jasonwelborn1903 2 роки тому +1

      @@HighVybeTribe yes I have and yes I have lol thanks brother

    • @HighVybeTribe
      @HighVybeTribe 2 роки тому

      @@jasonwelborn1903 Np 👌 sorry for the late info😎
      How are you liking it so far ? I'm stoked about bass knob & clipping indicator

    • @jasonwelborn1903
      @jasonwelborn1903 2 роки тому

      @@HighVybeTribe I like the clip light too. I'm happy with the amp but ready for more power but I've gotta get a ho alt first. One thing at a time