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  1. #1
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    Default exile setups only for amp gain settings

    Guys with similar setups please share your amp gain settings. I swapped out the kicker 700.5 for two exiles and added a zld , the towers kick in hard with just a slight fade.

    I have the harpoon with 4 xm9's
    The xi 800.4 for six sx 65m
    The xi 1500.1 with xi12dvc sub in a sealed box.

    The dealer tuned the inboats without the xm9 on the towers so , it was difficult to do.

    I really have not messed with the settings yet , wanted to get some ideas and don't want to blow my neighbors out by clipping the amps the adjusting down slightly.
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    my buddy who does systems at best buy is going to tune mine(hes really good at it)..i have the the harpoon pushing two 7's so ill let you know
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    Rockford fasgate cabins
    Rockford fasgate 500w amp (cabin) and a kenwood HU (kmr700u)
    Exile XM7's
    Exile Harpoon
    Exile ZLD
    Polk 10in sub (2)
    Polk P330 amp (subs)

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    also he was saying that he will have to tune the head unit, then tune the ZLD..i dont know why but he knows more then me haha
    2004 Outback Blue/white w/5.7 indmar 350, Direct Drive
    Rockford fasgate cabins
    Rockford fasgate 500w amp (cabin) and a kenwood HU (kmr700u)
    Exile XM7's
    Exile Harpoon
    Exile ZLD
    Polk 10in sub (2)
    Polk P330 amp (subs)

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    Regardless of amp and speaker brand and speaker type, the gains need to be set using one of the 2-3 common methods.

    Tower amp, in-boat amp and sub amp: All amp gains need to be set independent of each other. Doesnt matter to the in-boat amp that the tower speakers were not installed yet. If your dealer had trouble setting the gains on the in-boat amp because the tower speakers where not installed.....I would find a new dealer to do the install.

    What is it about the setup that you are not happy with? Gains are typically a set it and forget it. Cross-over filter for in-boats and towers should be "HI-PASS" and "LOW-PASS" for the sub. The cross-over frequency will have a ball-park range, but now exact setting. For the in-boats, I would probably end up somewhere between 80-100 Hz. For the towers, about the same, 80-100hz. For the sub, you should set it close to where the in-boats end up. This creates a smooth transition.

    Also, keep in mind that the ZLD is a line-driver, so your gains should end up lower then those with the same amps, head-unit and speakers, but no line-driver. head-unit and EQ settings need to be flat or zero.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MLA View Post
    Regardless of amp and speaker brand and speaker type, the gains need to be set using one of the 2-3 common methods.

    Tower amp, in-boat amp and sub amp: All amp gains need to be set independent of each other. Doesnt matter to the in-boat amp that the tower speakers were not installed yet. If your dealer had trouble setting the gains on the in-boat amp because the tower speakers where not installed.....I would find a new dealer to do the install.

    What is it about the setup that you are not happy with? Gains are typically a set it and forget it. Cross-over filter for in-boats and towers should be "HI-PASS" and "LOW-PASS" for the sub. The cross-over frequency will have a ball-park range, but now exact setting. For the in-boats, I would probably end up somewhere between 80-100 Hz. For the towers, about the same, 80-100hz. For the sub, you should set it close to where the in-boats end up. This creates a smooth transition.

    Also, keep in mind that the ZLD is a line-driver, so your gains should end up lower then those with the same amps, head-unit and speakers, but no line-driver. head-unit and EQ settings need to be flat or zero.

    MLA, dealer did a fantastic job, just were not able to tweak the whole system cuz the towers were not there to tune it by ear. I assume you saw the install photos and they did great for not being an audio shop.

    Since there are many on here that have the same setup I have, was just curious as to there gain setup so I could save my lake neighbors some musical noise in the lift. And me being lazy. Lol

    I guess the issue as stated above was the towers come on loud and early in the fader control, vs my ws and Krypt eq. I know they are different, just thought I would get to more middle ground and have a nice blend from all three.
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    Did not see photos, but it doesnt matter. I was not hacking on the install, it just seemed you did not have confidence in the tune. Sorry if I misread your post. Once the ZLD's "FADE" is at center, both the front and rear, or in-boat and tower as its labeled on the ZLD. are at full head-unit volume level. The "tower" zone doesnt get any louder past center, the in-boat zone just gets quieter. This is the down side to the "fade" function of a basic car audio EQ, its not true zone volume control. The WS-420 has true in-boat and tower zone control and the Krypt is just a knock-off. The ZLD is based off a car EQ with front/rear fade, which is not independent volume control.

    Your amp gains can be set by way of a volt meter or O-scope with no speakers attached. neighbors wont hear a thing. Setting an amp's gain to its peak safe level is independent of any other amps, but they can always be turned down of wanted.

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    Default exile setups only for amp gain settings

    What do you look for on the volt meter?


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    Default exile setups only for amp gain settings

    Quote Originally Posted by rdlangston13 View Post
    What do you look for on the volt meter?


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    Quote Originally Posted by jmvotto View Post
    I guess the issue as stated above was the towers come on loud and early in the fader control,.
    mine do the same, maybe I have mine set wrong-i dont know, but the towers are loud. no clipping issues

    cant imagine your 4 xm9s or Mikes 6 with 2 harpoons
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    Quote Originally Posted by rdlangston13 View Post
    What do you look for on the volt meter?


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    Yes I would like to know what the levels on the VM we would be looking for, I guess I could search google.

    I assume I would un hook the speaker wires.


    Quote Originally Posted by moombadaze View Post
    mine do the same, maybe I have mine set wrong-i dont know, but the towers are loud. no clipping issues

    cant imagine your 4 xm9s or Mikes 6 with 2 harpoons
    Daze, I knew you setup up was very close GTK its probably just a reality of the harpoon and the towers.
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