What is your volume setting?

[rick3000]

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

[particlewave]

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.

[oc-boxster]

7-12 on my factory Bose stereo

[Stroked & Blown]

11...

[Auf los!]

Stroked...

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

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by rick3000

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

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Auf los!

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

It is if you're into Spinal Tap.

TO

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

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

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!

[dbear61]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

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."

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by dbear61

"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

[thstone]

I usually set mine to 6,800rpm.