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What is your volume setting?

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday, I finally installed a 6x40W 996 amplifier to power my rear speakers, and replace my 4x40W amp. The output should be the same, but I now have to turn the volume on the Becker CDR220 radio up more than before to achieve the same volume.

I used to set it anywhere between 8-14, now I am in the 20-26 range. Could there be an issue with the amp, or a setting I need to adjust? I like the lower numbers because the speakers are less likely to making that popping sound at ignition/shutdown and it minimizes any ground loop buzzing.

Also, curious what volume level everyone else is normally around?

Best,
-Rick :cheers:

Does the amp have any on board gain controls? My car didn't come with any stock stereo equipment, so I can't comment on the volume level.

7-12 on my factory Bose stereo

Stroked...

That is one funny picture! Is it some kind of audiophile's inside-joke?

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Originally Posted by rick3000 (Post 386470)

Yesterday, I finally installed a 6x40W 996 amplifier to power my rear speakers, and replace my 4x40W amp. The output should be the same, but I now have to turn the volume on the Becker CDR220 radio up more than before to achieve the same volume.

I used to set it anywhere between 8-14, now I am in the 20-26 range. Could there be an issue with the amp, or a setting I need to adjust? I like the lower numbers because the speakers are less likely to making that popping sound at ignition/shutdown and it minimizes any ground loop buzzing.

Also, curious what volume level everyone else is normally around?

I'm definitely not an expert on the subject, but when I had this problem with a home audio system, it was the result of an impedance mismatch. The impedance of my speakers did not match that of my amp, and I needed excessive power to achieve a reasonable volume level.

Just a thought; as I stated, I'm no expert.

My optimum volume level on a CDR220 with a stock system is between 10-15.

TO

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Originally Posted by Auf los! (Post 386946)

That is one funny picture! Is it some kind of audiophile's inside-joke?

It is if you're into Spinal Tap.

TO

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Originally Posted by TeamOxford (Post 386960)

TO, you nailed it. My iPod connector has a Hi/Lo filter switch, and at some point during the amplifier installation it got switched off. I didn't even now it had a switch until I pulled everything out again to see what the problem could be. I taped the switch to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Thanks for all the replies! :cheers:

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Originally Posted by TeamOxford (Post 386961)

It is if you're into Spinal Tap.

TO

"Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?"

All together now .... "These go to eleven."

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Originally Posted by dbear61 (Post 387211)

"Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?"

All together now .... "These go to eleven."

Is that you Nigel?

Derek

I usually set mine to 6,800rpm. :)