Input Sensitivity?

TBuz
TBuz Posts: 18
edited March 2002 in Car Audio & Electronics
When you have 2 pairs of amplified speakers (MM 455's and 465's powered by JL Audio 300/4) and 1 pair powered by the head unit, how do you adjust the volume levels so the non-amped speakers can be heard? Do I need to turn down the input sensitivity on the JL amp? Is that the same as gain?

If I do this, I'm assuming I would have to do the same with the sub amp until proper balance is achieved.

Thanks for any help!
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  • TBuz
    TBuz Posts: 18
    edited March 2002
    Thanks Kim - I think that makes sense...

    Just to be sure, you are suggesting that I listen with all speakers in phase, then reverse the phase on just the non-amped speakers to see which gives the best response?

    Also, do I have to worry about setting the gain too low?
    Is there any difference in sound quality between turning the gain way up (80% or so) and turning the head-unit volume up to 40 or setting the gain at 40% and cranking the volume to 60?
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