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#  Do not turn up the volume or gain too high or you may produce clipping in the subwoofers.  This is where the output of the amplifier peaks and stays there for a split-second.  This is bad for the subwoofer because it holds the cone (the big circle part!) in it's fully extended or fully compressed state for the duration of the clip.  Not only are you not producing a single decibel of sound during this microsecond, but you're also working the voice coil very hard and damaging it.  A good rule for beginners is to play a nice loud song of your genre at your cd players 3/4 volume setting.  Now, with the gain at zero, turn it up until it's obvious that it isn't getting any louder.  The gain knob isn't a "volume" knob by any means.  A gain knob should usually never be at it's full position.
 
#  Do not turn up the volume or gain too high or you may produce clipping in the subwoofers.  This is where the output of the amplifier peaks and stays there for a split-second.  This is bad for the subwoofer because it holds the cone (the big circle part!) in it's fully extended or fully compressed state for the duration of the clip.  Not only are you not producing a single decibel of sound during this microsecond, but you're also working the voice coil very hard and damaging it.  A good rule for beginners is to play a nice loud song of your genre at your cd players 3/4 volume setting.  Now, with the gain at zero, turn it up until it's obvious that it isn't getting any louder.  The gain knob isn't a "volume" knob by any means.  A gain knob should usually never be at it's full position.
  
== Video ==
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{{Video:Install Subwoofers|Shows you how to add an amplifier and subwoofer to any car stereo without changing out your stock car radio (saves money). This is the most affordable way to install an amp and subwoofer to your car or truck. }}
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== Tips ==
 
== Tips ==