How to add a Universal Subwoofer Bass Knob to any Amplifier

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts linked in the description below!

[@hannahfreitag7866]

Sorry i cant find parts list?

[@Hahastaymad]

Thank you for getting to the point. All these other guys take 20 minutes to explain how to plug an rca in.

[@alexisperez2893]

Lmao yesss, other people talk about the problem for 10 minutes and don’t even properly say or show how to fix it 😂

[@terik555]

I agree..... this guy is fast and awesome.......

[@sceeter1335]

Thank youuu🤣

[@samuelfrodge4988]

Even not having a bass knob on amp this is the best way to get great quality audio from amps

[@biga9337]

Now that was clear as day thx for explaining simply flawless

[@fernandoorozco4594]

Thata what im saying ...clear short straight to the point ..thank bro

[@SibaSabi]

My kind of yt video. Thanks man.

[@dmnorthwest3372]

Short and sweet! Appreciate it. No long introduction and easy to understand. I'll watch your videos over the other ones any day!

[@alexrobles3141]

Just what I was looking for. You couldn’t explain it any better thank you.

[@ericpowell1878]

Thank you for keeping this short and sweet. So many 10 min videos on this lol.

[@andreamilliou1661]

2+2=4, well done sir.. straight to the point!

[@richeager7066]

i installed a small servo motor to my amps gain knob that i can control with a simple 0-5volt pcb. At .3 volts the gain is all the way down and at 4.5 volts its all the way up, and is infinitely variable in between. I use a 3 wire TPS sensor thats mounted in my dash to send the voltage back to the pcb and servo motor. i dont use a headunit i have a Samsung Galaxy S7 FE Tablet flush mounted into the dash and use only BT output to a BT reciever that uses rca outputs to my amp so the gain control is very necessary especially when using my S22 phone or a passenger wants to DJ with their device.

[@markusfilmore7295]

Right to the point. Other video try to sound like geniuses and waste 20 minutes saying nothing.

[@ranger6delta]

Wow, short and sweet , straight to the point. thank you !

[@davidguzzardo6327]

That’s about as easiest as it gets, thank you!

[@camposdavid0000]

I have a question , I have a old school Rockford Fosgate amp (Year 2002) I can’t seem to find the telephone line bass knob that my amp specifically requires anywhere online because it’s so rare !! So I’ve tried other bass knobs but none work . If I get a RCA bass knob would it work or still wouldn’t?? Please help !!! I’m going crazy with always messing with my radio EQ

[@tiyelle75]

Thanks for this video cause I was a lil clueless 🤣

[@45gallo]

Brother well done explain🙌🏻

[@alvinpaglinawan-k6d]

Its about these bass knob, could you please gave an example how to connect these to my Pioneer DEH-S7200BHS and if you have a time please send me one of that bass knob. Because its been a long time ago that i've been looking for an answer on how to use my RCA into my Pioneer Car Stereo. Thanks Be To God... 💓💓💓

[@SinzEdits]

I use high level input on my amp, how can i control the volume if I dont use RCA input?

[@charliecox479]

That was simple thanks for the video brother

[@WireHarnessAssembly]

Excellent explained !!👍

[@frankiesaoc]

Does this go before or after an epicenter already hooked up? I have the epicenter knob but that doesn’t control my amp so I want to add this as well. Knob for the epicenter function and this knob for the amp level/bass gain.

[@Skyefuego]

thank you! my car was broken in to and they took that little bass control. luckily I had the amp at home.

[@wadeball7240]

Rhis video was more than helpful tysm

[@enrywar6727]

only a question:no alimentation for the bass control?

[@airon6864]

I have a hofonics 3k amp and needs the phone line jack cord bass knob instead of my kicker knob that’s a aux input. If I find any knob that has the phone Jack input cord it should work for my amp just plug in and play basically right?

[@iboot8206]

So you have to run a separate set of rcas to the amp? That’s what I’m confused about

[@GreatLiteShark]

1:18 That race is so stank and u gly!! Can’t stand them MayoMonkeyz

[@jabbacoola1]

Do you turn the gain on the amplifier all the way up?

[@hippo-potamus]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. -Cheers mate

[@pspgamerserjio]

Very nice video

[@DavidGonzalez-uo6pf]

I can't find a bass knob remote 8 pin, so i can use like the one You are showing?

[@casey360360]

How bad is the parasitic loss due to the LED and (I imagine it's rheostat controlled?) For head units that have a lower output the LED alone will kill the signal.

[@badhabitssierra5409]

Very well explained! Huge thanks!

[@11seag16]

So this will work with any amp? I keep being told the knob has to go with the amp

[@omarh8795]

Will adding a bass knob mess up the gains that are already set on the amplifier? For example can i turn the bass knob all the way up before connecting ? I dont want to add extra bass I just wanna be able to lower the bass down snd turn it all the way up to meet my current gain setting…hope it makes sense

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It's simply a line level control, and doesn't do any signal correction or additional gain. So when you set your gains, do so with the volume knob all the way up.

[@Wortel69]

​@@ProvoBeastAudio what about extra speaker attached to the amp wont they suffer too?

[@techFPV5964]

Hey there i would like to add a bass know to my Kenwood KAC-D8105-5 Channel amp but it does not have an amp plug in in the amp and my head unit does not have RCA input/output. Is it still possible to add a knob?

[@s1d3k1ckRO]

Thats simple and very nice to have if you take a long trip or listen to house music maybe but damn these things are hard to find.

[@Massive21]

Thank you for the video Grand Master.

[@jonmair5837]

my bass remote seems to be malfunctioning...amp and sub cuts out when plugged in,..when i unplug it ....the amp n sub kick on....????not sure ? any advise? thanx

[@Gundy17]

Can I use this on a line out converter? I have the stock radio so I use a loc to have rca’s

[@prettymucheverything6278]

Thats what im askin

[@TheRealJLucas]

Yes, connect after convertor

[@sagerr735]

I just have a home stereo but it doesn't have a sub output..and i want to buy a sub ..can i connect it together with all the speaker ?

[@EXACTLYInstrumentals]

Hello, I have 2 different but similar 1200.1 rockford fosgate amps and I'd like to connect both of them to one bass knob. How can this be done?

[@roderickstewart4043]

Is it better to just buy a better radio that comes with subwoofer control?

[@james66872]

Quick question, my stereo only has one female RCA coming out for the sub. Do I need to get a 1 male to 2 female cable to connect it correctly

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep. I’d use just a simple y splitter.

[@StahlFirearmsNo2]

If i have a dsp do i install it the same way or would i install it between the dsp and the amp?

[@hondamxbmx692]

i was hoping there was a way to do this, my new amp doesnt have the plug on it to add a knob.

[@Skuteristaaa3539]

Can I do this if my stereo has only two rca sockets?

[@dmod686]

I just but one of these but don't know which end is input, how can I know without damaging sub?

[@CStudyway]

I have two mono amps daisy chained by the RCA cables to one another.My question is,do I need two of the bass knobs one for each amp,or will the one bass knob control both since they are daisy chained?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Just need one, your bass knob will connect to the main connection between your two amps and the radio. Since they are daisy changed, they act as one amp.

[@m0011v]

so do you max the gain on the amp and just use the bass knob

[@jeremybreeden4228]

I'm hoping you've figured this out by now but for other's that come along and see this, I just thought I'd answer your question. No you would not max out the gain on the amp and just use the control knob, you would mad out the control knob and then set your gain untill there is a little distortion or clipping and then back the gain off untill it goes away. This way now you are not able to exceed the setting of your gain to where it sounds good by using the knob. I find these knobs to be useful more for the point of being able to turn your bass down Incase there would be someone riding with you who doesn't like bass to loud or if you're just not feeling like listening to heavy bass today, things like that.

[@dctexas11]

I have a question, so mine was installed professionally but they attached the knob to a 15amp fuse. My cigarette lighter didn’t work so I figured the fuse blew. I went to change it and realized they never pushed the fuse in all the way so now I don’t even think the fuse blew. I can’t get the fuse to go in all the way with this little attachment any tips?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Your bass knob shouldn't need a fuse unless it has a volt meter attached. Usually you want to pull voltage at the amp vs elsewhere to a true reading if using that knob of knob. Sounds like a wiring issue which is hard to diagnose from a youtube comment.

[@dctexas11]

@@ProvoBeastAudio ok whenever I disconnect it from the fuse the bass knob doesn’t work anymore that why I figure that the knobs connection is there. I get that thank you for responding. If you have time is a 1000 watt Cerwin-Vega compatible with a Skar SK12TBV. It’s a single 12 inch tube style sub

[@jesusfavela3434]

How would this work with a sbc rca box since I'm running 2 amps 1 for mids n highs. Other for subs.. do I hook that rca after the rca box for the sub amp only? And also I have a audio control epicenter

[@dubb692]

You’re gonna need 2 knobs for 2 amps basically.

[@Speaker.copotan]

Dear sir, i have pioneer TS-WH 500A but bass controlller lost. How to make it ?

[@holyvirus439]

i have done everything you have been doing.. but it dosent make any difference in the bass from the sub... pls help!!

[@anthonymatteson9499]

If I can can I put it directly to the emp I have to rca input sets

[@jamesharden4153]

man u should make more n more videos u are amazing

[@liljitdre3166]

How do i pop the radio out from the civic ?? I need help please

[@dakotarose9713]

Hey was wondering if Amps that come with a bass knob uses the amplifier’s bass boost as the variable? Meaning for the knob to work you need the boost db turned up?

[@tyszakacs]

Dakota Rose no you don’t. A bass knob is just essentially turning up your gain

[@Theundisputedtruth]

Does it go pass thru ? Or input on amp ?

[@realn7374]

What if you have an aftermarket but using a high level for amp?

[@eric-.]

you should be able to hook it up just like in this video, except you'd connect it to the RCA out on your high level converter. Put a controller similar to this one between your high level and your amp. You would need to run long RCA cables from the high level converter and amp into the cabin of your car if you want the control knob mounted on your dash.

[@jonathanalarcon806]

is it bad to mess with bass knob or should i just be leaving it in one spot all the time?

[@michaelmontenegro2036]

It’s basically a volume button for your subwoofers. If you don’t want them playing hard all day you just turn your bassknob all the way down and you should get no bass from your subs and then just adjust the volume according to your liking

[@SlayerHawkX]

mayb this i this same question as the last guy.but im guna run 2 amps that dont link up(strap,master or slave)and use rca splitters with a lc-1.on the amps..where do i adjust the bass boost to on back of amps? do i leave it down or turn it up all the way when i set my gains with oscope? or does the lc-1 take over for my remote knobs come with the amps?..does the lc-1 do the same thing as remote gains(that come with amp) or do remote gains add power..sorry if confusing

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

The bass knob raises and lowers the signal to the amps, they do not affect the gain and bass boost on your amps. Before you install the bass knob, i would tune your amps with the bass boost off to set your gains properly on both amps. Once that is done, you can adjust your bass boost. Once your amps are set, go ahead and install the bass knob which will protect you against distortion and clipping.

[@SlayerHawkX]

Provo Beast Audio Installation so the remote knobs only control the voltage goin to amp ..they have nothing to do with the bass boost on the amps?..

[@SlayerHawkX]

darn phone..didnt see the 1st part of ur reply telln me that..lol

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Nope, just only controls the input level to the amps. These are also known as line level knobs too which also can be used for other applications besides a subwoofer amp.

[@pablohernandez8427]

So I just hooked up a sub to my trunk and have it connected to my sub if I go on the radio and turn the bass all the way down on my door speakers so it doesn’t distort as bad at high volumes will that affect my sub output for changing the bass on the radio

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

What you need to do is actually set high pass filters (if your radio has that functionality) to around 80 hz which will remove the lower frequencies from your interior speakers and avoid distortion.

[@edwardeveridge3767]

Quick and clean and nice video we need more like that...... But isnt that the same thing as a subwoofer control on the deck???? All its going to do is turn the amp up to what's is set at and isnt just like a subwoofer control setting on your deck??? There is no way to control just the bass of the amp that way... It's not really a bass knob but it's just a subwoofer control the same thing that's on your deck........

[@97warlock]

basicially a Volume knob.

[@jacksonb4624]

id like to install this, but im really trying to keep my head unit stock as it looks a lot better than any ddin would. Where/how could i splice something like this in?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure, you would want a Line Out Converter with a built in bass knob here: amzn.to/2T8oZqz

[@stevenp3176]

My amp has a bass setting on the amp its self but not a extended bass knob. When using this unit would I just turn the bass setting all the way up on the amp and let this unit vary the bass it receives I assume? New to car audio.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You can in theory, but you want to ensure you are not clipping/distorting if you do that. Every amp is different, every setup varies but that is a good rule of thumb. The bass boost on amps usually introduce distortion early on, so be careful.

[@stevenp3176]

Provo Beast Audio Installation Makes sense now thank you.

[@brockwebb8064]

The way I have done it in the past is to set the knob at half way and then tune the amp to have no distortion. This allows you to turn up the bass but also turn it down as wanted.

[@slow_rednline4874]

@@brockwebb8064 or just use the gain knob as intended set it properly and then leave lc1 turned up..then you can turn it up to whatever level you wish..instead of just half way..gain setting is input source dependant

[@CHASEVIC]

Should i turn the bass knob on the amp all the way up and use this one to control how much i let through?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Completely depends on the sub and amp configuration you are running. As long as your amp is not clipping or sub is not distorting, than yes, that should be fine. But as soon as you hear that distortion, its too much. You will want to set your amp gain correctly, and the bass knob allows you to play in that allotted area safely with how much bass is comfortable for you.

[@TeeVarz]

My radio only has one set of outputs on the back. No other outs or sub. How would i go about installing a bass knob for both of my amps? I don’t want to have two. Do i have to get a splitter or something?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, you will need an RCA splitter to create two sets of two channel outputs for both your amps. Then, on the sub amp, you can add the knob.

[@vjxpiroevo9263]

So this knob bass acts like an epicenter ?

[@carlosyreynagatorres7813]

Car toys installed this in my car with an LP7-2 but only have bass on the right side not the left why would that be?

[@acc9660]

Ya well what if you wanna control the volume on your mids and highs amp from 4 channels rcas these gains don't seem to have 4 in 4 out , are they bias to only subwoofer preouts ?.

[@A4rings110]

yes only for the sub channel

[@MikeJones-em8vz]

What about adding the rca gain control when you are running a dsp?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It would be installed between the DSP and the amplifier.

[@TheTokeTeam]

Hey guys my amp came with a knob with a phone type connection but it doesn’t change anything ... so I was wondering if I could this

[@RadRanger_]

My head unit only has 1 subwoofer output. Does this still work ?

[@fnpeanut]

Did it work? Thanks!

[@RadRanger_]

@@fnpeanut yes

[@fnpeanut]

@@RadRanger_ thanks man!!

[@johancilliers5572]

Hi so can a bass knob still be wired into a 4 channel amp with other speakers running off the amp. Or will this affect my other speakers

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

The knob only controls the line level to the rca channels it's connected to so only the speakers are affected that are connected to those channels in line with the knob.

[@johancilliers5572]

@@ProvoBeastAudio thank you so much. I know it was kind of a dumb question. I am still new. Thx again

[@jasonsuggs9941]

where did you get this bass knob

[@jaimelopez8378]

Great Video and to the Point ! Thanks

[@J8ck_hoff]

does it matter what RCA cable I use ? I have a 2 foot RCA cable it doesn't look to be good quality but it works as i tested it.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep, in theory, any RCA cables will work fine.

[@staticlifeshock5753]

Do I need the patch cable?

[@jleron22]

My amp keeps cutting off when I turn the volume up past 13, will a bass knob prevent the amp from cutting off

[@chrisjohnson6947]

Usually that's a ground issue big dawg

[@mohammadtaj6289]

Bro i installed a stereo Alpine touch screen, a subwoofer pioneer 1300 watts and an amplifier kenwood 400 watts everything is set but i dont feel the bass of the bass tube its like the sound of bass tube is low...... need help on how to increase the bass level of the subwoofer.. will this bass knob help ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Many variables here, all depends on the sub, amp, wiring, box, electrical, etc.

[@mohammadtaj6289]

Kid get a life 😂😂

[@mohammadtaj6289]

Provo Beast Audio Installation i just added high and low pass filter and now my car’s vibrating

[@atomsk1646]

Anyone have any opinions on this product? Just want to know before i buy one

[@slowazzes1972]

If you own a civc and your more than 5 foot you know that knob is gonna be in your knee the whole time right there

[@RobertFranklinWeaver]

I am 6'1 driving a 2004 civic with bass knob nicely tucked on the right side under dash. I've never bumped it once, and it is a manual transmission.

[@benjamintorio6592]

Can u install a bass knob to a mono block

[@alexjimenez9975]

Can you use this product running an epicenter?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure. Also epicenters have options for bass knobs too, no need to add this.

[@JNT4067]

THANK YOU!!!

[@joseluismariscalreyes120]

Got phone idea getting a amplifier Bluetooth mini could I connect a bass nob to phone

[@jonmair5837]

fantastic!

[@joevelos561]

Where can I buy more wires to connect it ?????-send help

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

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[@uzioozemasterfresh3931]

How reliable is it. ?

[@Eddieboy-bh9ty]

U have a early 2000s Honda civic just like me😂

[@coopergt500twin5]

Mmmm I’m soooo dumb lmao bruh that’s right it’s soo fckn easy shhhhhit bro good lookin I needs to quit drinking 😂😂

[@PashaAutos6300]

Please can u brife me the resone of double rca cables in 1 radio or deck

[@erikhamilton4866]

Does this add extra bass to your subs?

[@RobertFranklinWeaver]

No, all the way turned up would be the same as running no switch at all. The only reason I consider a bass knob is to have the option to turn it down on some songs. The key is: 2 quality amps. one 4 channel amp for your highs and mids, and a mono amp for your woofers. ported box, decent deck that can run two amps

[@geovannimedrano15]

A got a question after you installed it worked ??

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

sure did!

[@CoreyKeller-l4c]

So i just need 2 rca cables right?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep!

[@tecobyrd937]

What if my head unit has 6 inputs will i still need the patch cable?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It would have outputs, not inputs. And those RCA outputs are for different channels. You will have 2 outputs for your front, 2 outputs for your rear, and two outputs for your sub channel. You will use the Bass Knob on the sub 2 channels only and use the patch cable (or any short rca 2 channel cable) will be needed.

[@eldianmolina4920]

What if u have a stock stereo will it work

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

I'd just recommended a LOC with an integrated bass knob if connecting to a factory radio! amzn.to/3QLhHDR

[@ccthisboost3801]

I'm running an aux cord to my phone and output rca cables and I have input rca cables could I hook this up to my input? rca cables I tried another rca cable while music was playing and it still played

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

I'm not understanding what you are trying to do, are you trying to add a knob between your phone and your radio?

[@ccthisboost3801]

no a knob to the speakers i have logitech z333 they have one but i keep the sub behind my desk

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Oh, haha a desk setup? Well for a volume knob, it will work fine. Just wire it in between your output from your phone and the input on the speakers.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

I used a bench setup using this knob here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJSnmaWJpq5-jdk

[@ccthisboost3801]

Provo Beast Audio Installation yea I don't have a car yet just looking for a way to control the bass