#1 Must do tip!!! How to check head unit clipping and non distortion volume point of stereo.

To check your low level (RCA) clipping point. Connect leads to your rca output and follow same instructions

In this video I show you how to check the clipping point to achieve the maximum un-distorted volume point of any head unit. Using this method you can do it by ear using a low test tone on a door speaker. Or using an o scope with any frequency. I have a video on my channel describing the $40 oscope i used in this video. Check it out to see how to use it to tune your amp.

If you want one of these, just search online (eBay/amazon/etc) you can find many available under $40.

[crossfiregaming]

This dude is the most sincere and best dude to learn from if you're a newbie like me! You just feel the authenticity and his passion for the hobby and the perfect sound! He actually cares and helps to stop people from just blowing their expensive gear because of lack of knowledge. Merry Christmas to you Next Level Car Audio and your family and Happy New Year!

[CavGT]

I just used this method on my 2018 KIA Niro with the stock radio, a Power Acoustik RZR2300, and a Savard HiQ in a custom built box. The max volume on the radio is 45, so over the last couple of years I decided the max volume should be 33. Well, after performing this test, 33 is in fact the max volume before clipping starts. Thanks!!!!

[briankgopane]

That's really smart, you good at demonstrating especially for those who hasn't got the ability or skill to use listening which to determine unnatural or unwanted sound, love your insight✌🏾

[Pittsburgh-]

I love how you teach this stuff because the average person does not know about distortion and will even turn the loudness button on when it's already distorted lol. Some seem to think this is bass but we know better

[jbl]

Thanks for the very simple way to show clipping. Just installed my system in my truck and wanting to learn how to fine tune and this video was your most simple to understand for beginners like me!

[sparco]

This would be checking for the clip point of the decks amplifier itself. Pre outs will definitely be different as I have tested this before. Alpine units I owned pre outs didnt clip at 35/35, but the amplifier inside the unit was only clean up to 26/35.

[terryburton]

I got mine coming today in the mail on Labor day 2023... love your channel man...

[georgem]

Awesome video.
I'm old-school - using my Dumbo ears.
All the teaching contact is damn good.

[deathtoflesh]

Excellent video. Keep educating folks staying to get into car audio. The reason why I never buy any other brand head unit other than pioneer is because 99 percent of all their head units send out clean signal at max volume. Haven't tested one that has ever clipped.

[SlamryCamry]

Man really great explanation I'm trying this in the morning I've been wondering how to do this properly and I haven't been able to find anyone to teach me this makes it simple great video and new subscriber

[lugo]

Great info bro. Thank you for showing me the simplicity of the setting up a system. Now I just need to set up my amplifier the same way.

[bradsmall]

I had to try this, and surprising to me the Pioneer 4450bt clips at 48 of max 50. For a relatively entry level unit I was a little shocked at that. Thanks for the tips man, I can tune the amps to that now instead of the 3/4 volume I did it to originally!

[alexandergarcia]

Love it brother!! I bought that oscope when I saw the first video you showing how to use it! I do installs as a side gig and wanted to have something professional. Thanks!! God bless and keep putting out awesome content!
P.s. the vid with son was awesome! ❤️

[codyols]

You have helped me out so much with my truck audio. I can't thank you enough for putting this info out there. Just bought one of those cheap oscopes and can't wait to use it

[itsjorgieeSF]

I will always recommend to buy a cheap oscilloscope.. tuning by ear can leave a probability to burn your speakers and you don’t need to listen to humming 40hz tone loud. It’s best to use the graph for accurate results!

[ownedbyabeast]

ive been struggling with my subwoofers because I got some new speakers installed and car toys messed my system up bad, they never even fixed it for me so ive been trying to figure all this out. Thanks for the help man

[prawny]

It is worth mentioning that some units with rca outputs may clip on the internal amp but not on the RCA pre outs.

[frankmaggio]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! This is the 2nd video I watched on this channel. You finally sold me on this Quimat Oscilloscope. I just purchased one now. I already set my gains using 0dB which now I know is wrong. Should be -5dB. Volume is also set at 29 like in your other video.
I'm using old school MTX amps from 1994. MTX2160 for the 6.5 Diamond S6.0m mids and a MTX2300 on 2 RF 2212 Power DVC's. These MTX amps do not like high voltage. They were putting out too much signal on 3.3V from an Eclipse 8454. Looking into it they are rated at 1VRMS for their claimed output. I'd like to see how their output clips with 1.5VRMS Pioneer 2400NEX if they can tolerate it. Maybe go up to 2V output from the head unit.
Thanks
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[Frankiebonez]

Shout out to the $40 scope! I was wanting to get one of them and wasnt sure if it would be good but after I saw your gains setting video I knew I could get it. Legit best $40 ever spent for the DYI guy. Love SMD and his products but the DD1+ I cant justify buying as it would be something I only use a few times ever in my life. It was also the first time ever used a scope. I ahd been setting my gains by my ears my whole life. I went and used the scope and found that my ears and scope were right on the exact same spot, within like 1 click on the volume, of distortin. I always heed on the side of caution as well so once I heard distortion I would go back down like 3 clicks to be sure and set my gains and everything from that point. Never had problems! It is nice using a scope though these days. Its definitely a more definitive way to doit but I trust my ears as well, they are well trained after 40years on this planet lol

[hairball]

"Mr Comment" here once again... sorry, too many questions/concerns pop up when I watch your videos. But the one thing I noticed about this cheap (yet very valuable tool) is that all those numbers STAY at the top of the screen, blocking the sine wave bars in 2/3 of the display! Geez, any more numbers at the top and you couldn't even SEE the bar graph come up! That's the only concern I have about this. Too bad they didn't add a button that could turn off those annoying numbers in white that are taking up so much upper screen space. STILL an awesome tool that I know I'll use for years!