What size preamp equalizer do i need for a 2000 watt amplifier for car subwoofers?
I have an old(80's) preamp/EQ unit installed between my stereo head and subwoofer amp, I'm wondering if it could be too small. The readout says almost all the channels are almost always clipping, though I have not noticed any undesirable sounds from that happenning. In fact, it doesn't hit hard UNLESS the low bands are clipping. should i worry? or maybe eventually get a heftier EQ unit? I have a feeling compared to my amp, this EQ unit is a pipsqueak.
Car Audio & Video - Hifonics
Answers & Comments
There is nada wrong with your preamp and changing it will accomplish nothing. If your channels are allegedly clipping it is due to the fact that it is being over driven. A bad preamp could not over drive your amp!
Have to be careful with tone controls at high levels. Every 3db increase compels amp to double power at that frequency. So if you are blasting at 2000 watts and you boost a control by that amount, your amp will put out 4000 watts and clip. If plus 6db then it is 8000 watts!