CJ Wolff Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Thanks team Klipsch for helping me with the polarity question on my KPT-942's. They're sounding great. So. To recap I'm feeding a Xilica 4080 with a Bluesound Node 2i. The Amp is a Monolith 7x200 and speaks are KPT-942s. Everything Sounds Good. I've noticed that with 0db input gain and 0db output gain the input meters don't light up. As a Common Operating Procedure should I increase input gain until the meters are short of clipping and reduce output gain to a standard listening level? I suppose im trying to "optimize" the amount of volts being sent to the amp input. Please bear with me as I'm learning. There isn't really a "problem" im trying to resolve just to establish S.O.P. Thank you all great folks CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just a though, but why not post here so all the info is in one spot. Possibly it is already answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The meters on the xilica are referenced to 0dBFS and will barely ever be seen lighting up past the first or second led level. In XConsole the meters are in dBu and is the best place to monitor/setup your gain levels. This is the thread if you would like to read it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Here is a reference chart comparing different meter measurement systems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 hours ago, CJ Wolff said: Thanks team Klipsch for helping me with the polarity question on my KPT-942's. They're sounding great. -I have a question , was the passive crossover any good --on these speakers--did it sound ok , or was it inadequate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: -I have a question , was the passive crossover any good --on these speakers--did it sound ok , or was it inadequate I use a passive crossover with mine and a single amp. They sound fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, nickyboy6100 said: I use a passive crossover with mine and a single amp. They sound fantastic. thank you was wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 yes and +20dBu = 7.746 volts RMS, this is the 0dBfs of the Xilica. That is a LOT of signal voltage. Lot as in a whole bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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