5 Channel Amp - Front, Rear & Sub Gains & Crossovers set Properly for best sound (SMD DD-1, CC-1)

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It has been a while since I made a gain/crossover setting video and this 5 channel Gately Audio G5-1700D was perfect for the job. When watching this video, keep in mind that these speakers are all sitting on a table, open air and cancelling themselves out (each speaker). So It for sure is not going to sound as good like this as it would if you had them in your vehicle with the front/rear cones separated from each other. Also, gains should be set with everything completely flat which they are in this video. Once that is done, you can move on to any EQ'ing that needs to be done to actually fix any issues. You will find that once your gain is set properly and the crossovers are calibrated precisely with each other, you won't need to do nearly as much EQ'ing. A little nudge here and there and that is about it. Same for bass/treble controls on the head unit. Remember all knobs to the right? Well that is a sign your gains are not set correctly. Once they are, you may find yourself barely touching those at all! Anyway, thanks for watching the video if you did. I had fun making it! I also think I should give these speakers away, what do you think? Stay tuned, I will probably sign the cone and randomly go live and make it someone's lucky day! Subscribe, like and hit that notification button, thanks!
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[@meade916]

LINKS TO EVERYTHING YOU SEE HERE IN THE DESCRIPTION! Should I give the SHCA 6x9's and 6.5's away? Maybe I will sign the magnet or the cone and do just that soon. Make sure you hit like, subscribe and hit the notification button. You never know when it could be your lucky day! Also, big news coming up soon you guys ain't ready for a few of the things that's coming down the pipe soon. Hold that thought. In the meantime follow me at instagram.com/meade916 for some ninja pics in the near future :) Thanks for watching if you did!

[@kick_then_shift]

I could use some new mids and highs for my work truck. This cheap tablet head unit has no power so my subs drown out the highs. Lol I need to get a little amp for mids and highs. Would be cool to have a chance at the giveaway! Keep killing it brother!

[@Hexa8]

Having some issue with my Smd Dd1 40hz it's not detecting tone neither signal ..

[@rockfordfosgategtr]

hi Steve just a quick question. You have set the sub gains with the bass level control on max however on my DD-1 manual it says to keep it in the middle? Not tryna sass just need clarification. Thanks for the vid!

[@meade916]

@@rockfordfosgategtr it's no problem at all. All the way up for a volume knob which for most of them, that is what it is. If it is some sort of a bass boost knob, then you might need to put it in another position. I think that is mentioned in the book.

[@rockfordfosgategtr]

@@meade916 Thanks man! btw loving the product. Am one of a few down here in New Zealand with one. Game changing

[@meade916]

Gains should be set with the speaker UNHOOKED. Setting gains with speakers hooked up is loud, annoying and not good for them. We use sine waves to get you into a good place but they usually don't like it for too long... so it's best to disconnect during this procedure. This is already factored in with the DD-1's patented technology to offset the amp not being under load (while setting gains). Whether it is a DD-1 or an O-scope, setting gains while the speakers are screaming in your face is a bad idea. After being set with a sine wave you are usually never going to see that kind of stress while playing actual music which is dynamic in nature. So you should be good to go. But like i said, the DD-1 doesn't do it all. You STILL have to be smart and pay attention to your system, make appropriate changes based on what your settings are doing. There are so many variables, common sense and some real world experience should always come into play.

[@JimmyBoy87]

I’ve had my DD-1 for about a year now man I love it. Alot of audio shops still tune by ear which is terrible 😂😂

[@meade916]

if they don't at LEAST bust out a scope (and the proper procedures which happen to be the same as a DD-1), then they should NOT be running a shop. It's sad how many shops don't have qualified people touching customer cars.

[@AshyLarryTM]

I always tuned by ear and then I learned how to use a scope. That’s been my go to. Next year I’m doing an old school Kicker SQ install and taking it to Stillwater. John Myers invited me on their show. I’m finally smartening up and ordering the SMD’s from the man himself to tune it. Can’t wait!

[@franshaan7388]

Love to see how humble you still are, never Too good to not explane us and learn us the basics!! Still mad love for you after about 20 years!!

[@kick_then_shift]

Always great information in your videos even tho I've watched you tune in multiple setups it never gets old watching you do it and explaining the process to it.

[@meade916]

I appreciate that bro. Thanks!

[@Goofy_4321]

Watching the main man doing his magic. Great video Sir.

[@luc012003]

Steve I have just purchased the DD-1 and CC-1 for my new system in my pickup truck and i am looking forward to use both to get the best sound possible. Thanks again for these wonderful tools. I am even going to use them on my sound system in my Camaro Z28 which was installed back in 2003 before these came out. I am sure it will make a difference.

[@johnnypiper1717]

I been looking at getting a dd 1 plus how you like it? Did you get the cc 1 as well for your crossover?

[@luc012003]

@@johnnypiper1717 Yes both worked flawlessly, a little pricey but worth the money

[@johnnypiper1717]

@luc012003 yeah think ima snatch me one of those dd 1 plus up myself make sure I set my system right plus would jus looks bad ass

[@miguevalen8683]

I finally understood what gain overlap is and why it's possible without damaging components 😅

[@2Deep7880]

I purchased a DD-1 and a CC-1 2 years ago, definitely worth investing in, got my suburban and silverado sounding nice!!!

[@meade916]

most people say that after setting gains at least halfway decent for the first time :) I've been hearing that for 13 years over and over again. It's amazing what setting those dials correctly can do compared to just guessing. Thanks for the comment, glad you like!

[@2Deep7880]

@meade916 I noticed after setting everything I don't have to turn it all the way up to get my fix!!! I appreciate all you do for us bassheads!!!

[@RawbasicInc]

Thanks for making this video just bought a DD1 this will make tuning a lot easier

[@AcidDeathRitual]

That Gately 5 channel looks like an attractive option, both looks and power wise, when I go to do a full install in my T-Bird. That old school anodized color with a lexan window box would really tie the trunk together for that 90s look. Front door crossovers on prominent display as well of course.😁

[@tony187soundproof5]

I have been using my dd1 and cc1 for 5+ years now, awesome tools

[@whowhatisthat88]

I am not sure if the sub was backwards on the connection but it looked like whenever the components were up the woofer was down. Maybe it was the camera and a optical illusion with the shutter speed. Keep up the hard work I appreciate the videos.

[@biggboii89]

I’ve always set my gains by ear but I can’t wait to actually take the time to learn how to do it the right way. Sn: I can’t believe I been watching and following you for over 16 years.

[@bunky021543]

My DD-1 and CC-1 do an awesome job of setting all of my audio equipment correctly! Thanks Steve!

[@winnsautomotiverefinishing]

I got the DD1 and CC1 for my own personal use, and it is money well spent for sure about $700aud but at least I ain't getting ripped off getting my stuff turned at car audio shops and not having any bass, they claimed the couldn't put my sub at full potential because main speakers wernt on an amp, all I wanted was bass so I got these puppies and very happy with my purchase

[@darrinwatts9229]

Now that amp would look fanfukintastic Gately Green like those sub boxes

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Thanks for showing how to set gains.

[@anthonypirone4661]

Glad to see you still doing just this

[@HiFiVector]

Great video those Gately amps look nice man

[@BassFever4Ever]

That amp would be perfect for my F150! Saving this vid for reference. Thanks for the very informative video!

[@meade916]

no problem! good luck to ya in the future on that project no matter what amp you choose :)

[@jdizzle3740]

Great info bro!!!!!!!!! As long as i have been in the car audio game (Think days of tuning by ear in the 80s and 90s...lol), I still learn something everyday.

[@ricardomiguelcunninghamel4468]

That background track is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@celestinomontez3436]

Would love to see same but with components!! I have both DD1 and CC1 best thing ever when tuning. Had some speakers reinstalled and told the shop to use my tools and they were like damn we tune by ear 😮 No sir not my gear lol

[@meade916]

a sad day (or a great one), depending how you look at it when the CUSTOMER brings specialized tools to a shop and asks them to use them. I mean in the VERY LEAST that shop should have said "we use O-scopes here". Even then you have to hope they use the proper procedure. 99% of the video's I have seen on the internet with people showing how to set gains with a scope are doing it 100% wrong. The standard issue, classic blue SMD DD-1 uses the same procedure as someone would with a scope if they are doing it correctly. The DD-1+ is different of course but that is another conversation. Anyway, thank you for the comment it never gets old hearing how happy people are with their purchase :) :)

[@077nerfboy]

Might seem like another video but every video I get more educated better and better

[@mamunapps8584]

Best tools i ever bought in car audio tuning and setting properly🔊🔊🔊

[@meade916]

I appreciate the comment, thank you sir.

[@mgthaking4615]

Those amps look nice 👍

[@noelsantiago8613]

I love my smd meters❤

[@RawbasicInc]

After watching this video I just bought the CC1

[@Leper_Messiah.]

Hey Steve, is there a hidden industry secret book that explains all of these things your explaining? or has this just been knowledge you have picked up up over the years. I have your entire set of DD1 tools and I would love to learn how to utilize them properly on my system. I can set the gains fine, but having an understanding of how overlap works and what frequencies to use on subs, mids & highs and what and when to use it would be a massive help. I appreciate all you do for us in the car audio realm. Cheers, mate.

[@zech7459]

Same but i would definitely look in his forums and other forums about this stuff.

[@mutatedgenome]

Nice how to Steve. Thank you.

[@meade916]

no prob! thank you!

[@cjon24s69]

I have a DD1, works great. I use -0db tones for both bass amp and mids and highs, alot of music on Apple music is right at -0db, Apple music is a much louder source than Spotify, yes I know you can adjust the volume in the Spotify app, even on the loud setting it still isnt as loud as Apple music. If I use Apple music and tune the amps at -5db itll clip, but with -0db its just right.

[@meade916]

that isn't how it works. I would never use a 0db track for anything except the headunit or processor in front of the amps. The amps themselves should always have a little bit of overlap. That is the point of setting gains. You are leaving free output on the table doing that.

[@PoppaTInstall]

Great video! I like the last part of literature in the video. Would love to see the DD1+ in action with a dual amp gain match set up on a DSP.

[@B2une]

What extra steps would you do with an Audiocontrol 608 inline for setting gains? Love your content!

[@marckendrick3163]

Nice info. You make the science understandable to all. Thank you, sir!

[@phxedcwo]

Good stuff. On newer vehicles, the option of using a aftermarket head unit is not an option. I have a '23 Ram with UConnect, would like to see how you get the max volume off factory unit. I've heard that it's different due to data signal going to the CAN BUS. I'm not sure if that is correct. Thanks for your knowledge and sharing it.

[@johnnypiper1717]

What's up I have a ram myself, I spoke with Paul at netaudio he does alot of ram installs and makes plenty box's for the rams. He said he always use 30 for the rams as max volume clean

[@MyBlowncobra]

Want to see it dyno Steve..please and thank you

[@MrMrmustang93]

I own a the older dd1. And I love it

[@thnefosp]

Damn 1 min. I'm never this early.

[@meade916]

good to see ya! thanks for checking in so fast! :)

[@drbooming]

Steve, greetings from Spain from an admirer. Very interesting video. Bassheads4ever!!

[@orvilleblack3774]

Thanks for the video...I still yet to try my Cc-1 & DD-1...where can I get those installer guide books to buy?

[@tcw691]

Best in west 👌 almost at 1 million followers !! ❤❤❤❤

[@davidtodd4864]

I have your dd1 and cc1 and had a taramps they will not read on the gains set-up. Can you do a video with that amp ? Tell us, please

[@marcminor7049]

Some cool tools to have to tune your system just right.

[@805194]

Man I’d love to hear that in a car

[@RJSDZNS]

Steve, quick question. What do you think about CT Sounds 6.5 mesos? Great explanation on gain setting. Really need to get a dd1 for sure!

[@markchambers8641]

Awesome dude. You’re a genius. ❤❤

[@ahmetgencer5145]

Hello Steve, in order to understand how reliable the gain overlap in the amplifier is, can you gain a certain overlap with the amplifier that has a clipping detector and test it with music?

[@fabricationbycloud]

A little late to the party, I've always tuned the way Steve does, I've had a question though, if the headunit max undistorted volume is for example 48, could I use 45 as a max volume and go through the chain with my DD1+? Or is it best to use the actual max undistorted volume? I also always tune 0dB for highs and 5dB for subs since most customers use my rebassed tracks.

[@meade916]

0db for highs is way to low. A waste of free output. 3-5 is recommended. 10 for the subs unless they are overpowered in that case you could drop it a little. As for the max volume of the headunit you can use 45 even if 48 is the number that you got but you are cheating yourself or the customer out of a couple clicks in his range. No sense in that.

[@fabricationbycloud]

@@meade916 10dB clips the subs when they play rebasses no? Also music with loud singing frequencies, wont 5dB on mids/highs fuck up the speakers more easily?

[@meade916]

@@fabricationbycloud no.

[@fabricationbycloud]

@@meade916 I'll try 3dB for a couple weeks on my personal system playing the way I always do, and 5dB for another few weeks and see how it goes before I try it out on customer systems, thanks Steve!

[@meade916]

@@fabricationbycloud do what you think you need to do. But 0db at the amps is pointless when it comes to setting gain overlaps. :)

[@michaelpaterson8086]

Hi Brother Steve, long time subscriber and Fan from England. Steve, what are the differences between the DD-1 and the DD-1+ ? How would you determine the right frequency setting for each set of speakers Bro? What LPF setting on the headunit would you recommend setting it too? Wish i could bring my civic to you Sir to set my system up properly, it just doesn't sound quite right 🥺

[@jasongago9618]

Dyno of this amp would be great!! Awesome video btw.👍 Looking into purchasing a 5 channel amp.

[@phila8160]

Same amp as the Def Bonce Apocalypse AAK-2000.5 , there are dynos of it . It's a beast!

[@AntonioCarrillo-f2w]

I got one of ur1 dd1 works great thanks u sir

[@jamesnorris5568]

Great video Steve, When using dd1 & cc1 on sub amplifier with a audiocontrol epicenter. Do you set amplifier gain setting 1st, then reconnect connect inputs back into epicenter ? Only using epicenter wiith radio and prime music. Rebassed and bass songs turn epicenter knob completely down. Only using bass knob. Thanks for any info

[@frankbennett3613]

Hello Mr Meade. Is it possible to do a video using the cc1 to set the low pass/ Bandpass mode of a midrange speaker? Need to know how to set the high pass and low pass at the same time? Or is it that easy and I just set them one at a time?

[@tony187soundproof5]

For a set of components would you turn off all crossover set points on deck and amp and let the passive crossovers do all the work?

[@jasonjoslin6493]

I'd like to see a dyno on that 5channel Gatley amp. I'm thinking about using one in my Jeep to power everything and 4 U series 6.5's.

[@meade916]

maybe ill do that while it is still on the bench :)

[@ronb6333]

I don’t have a CD player in my system. When setting crossover you just use for example high pass 120 Hz sine wave if that’s where you If that’s where you wanted to protect your highs and mids

[@meade916]

LOL

[@unknowndon2115]

What do we do if we don’t have a cd player?

[@meade916]

@@unknowndon2115 you can download the files and use a USB stick. Or buy a loaded USB ready to go. Pretty simple.

[@MeandIandus]

⁠@@meade916where could you buy a loaded usb? What would I even look for?

[@positiveenergy2602]

Is this called Gain structure?

[@Shawnf1977]

If this question is dumb please forgive me. You set the 6.5s to 115hz. The box says they like 68hz- 22000hz. Did you pick 125hz just to keep some of the lower notes off the speakers or is there something else im missing? Ive got the CC1 and the rest of your tools. I just want to make sure im using them right. Thanks in advance

[@meade916]

I tune a little higher than the f3 of the speaker and roll it off at around 6 or 12db that way when it hits that published (or number determined by the SMD IMSG+) it is already gone and not still playing. Usually want to tune about 1/2 to 1 octave higher on the mids/highs for this reason.

[@bloodshot1537]

why dose it say to leave the bass knob at half in the manual but you have it wide open? just a different way of doing it?

[@meade916]

I didn't see where it said that. That might be for people who don't know how to set gains. You should always be able to turn it up all the way without any distortion. It should not be for boost but to turn DOWN the bass.

[@71camarors]

I have a question. I have that exact radio, Sony Mex-GS820BT, excellent radio. I have it going into an Alpine R2-A60F amp going into Alpine R2-S65C fronts and Alpine R2-S69C rears and a Infinity Basslink sub. I noticed that you left everything flat and set the crossovers on the amp. I have my amp filters turned off and am EQ'n from the radio. Is the way I'm doing it wrong? Also. When I'm setting my amp gains, using the DD-1, I have my eq settings the way I would normally listen to the radio. Is this wrong? I know everyone says to set the gains with everything flat, but once you start the eq process, wouldn't throw the gain settings off? I'm trying to get the best sounding quality out of my system.

[@edwinsmith7005]

Have a Sony AX6000 and I can’t find where it distorts with my SMD DD1 any suggestions?

[@meade916]

some headunits don't distort at all even all the way up. Use the highest number you can as your magic number even if it's all the way to the top.

[@kenny_wills_]

Steve, I just got my self the DD1 and i have a question. I set it my gains on my subs per the manually but im running a higher wattage amp for the sub set up i currently have. (1500 watt rms amp and 2 600 watt rms subs wired to 1 ohm ). Do i run the risk of blowing them up setting it up that way(output voltage with the dd1 is way higher than manufacturer suggested setpoint)? First sub install btw. Thanks if you or any one can help me.

[@jadsholloway]

Wish I knew this Amp was out there….. bought Rockford Punch 1000x5…. I didn’t do enough research

[@edwinsmith7005]

Nice video

[@meade916]

thanks!

[@randymatthaei321]

Can you set full pass with cc1 or just high or low pass

[@jesusolivares1854]

I still slap that dat song...."use to" good banger

[@BlackninjaDeathstar]

I have a dd1 but factory head unit it's a 2011 STS and on the head unit there's no way of telling what the volume is at so how do I know when my head unit is clipping

[@drunkinmaster9417]

When doing this test do sub level on radio at zero or the max it can go ?

[@ryanbianca1641]

I have a rockford M2 12 400 watt rms and a rockfor am putting out 750 rms @2 ohms. Is the amp too powerful for -10 db overlap?

[@muusikamaailm9946]

@meade916 what u think Taramps amplayer 400 head unit, can u test it? is this head unit gives really 100w rms x 4 @ 2 ohms?

[@Moneys169]

@meade916. How does the sundown salt 1700.5 compair ??

[@SuperSportAudioProduction]

What headunit do you use on your test bench?

[@jonanderson4474]

Sony something. Shows it at 2:45. With the angle and distance I can't make the model number.

[@sebastianschiffer7911]

Oh no the video isn't playing its all black the vocals are working

[@meade916]

It's working here...

[@thnefosp]

Try refreshing. Mine is playing mine. Hope it starts working.

[@sebastianschiffer7911]

For some odd reason it didn't work but it works now probably my phone

[@DuanePolega]

Copyright law is just wrong. It’s free advertising.

[@bkpickell]

Copyright law isn't wrong. KZbins implementation of it is terrible. If youtube followed the law no one would complain, but they seemed to have forgotten fair use exists.

[@dcraexon]

cool

[@lmzaadi]

But what have you done for me Gately?

[@csj9619]

That's witty! haha

[@treaco89]

Rating is spelled wrong on the box for the 6.5's 😂

[@meade916]

I saw that while i was editing the video LOL! I've had these for about a year so i'm sure it's been fixed by now. Sometimes that happens.

[@socialmedia5805]

I thought for a second that was a 25 year old Jensen 500 lol

[@Fyre_4reals]

Shit can you set up my 5 channel in my truck lol

[@AshyLarryTM]

Who Made Who is one of the songs I use to tune my setups. Gobs of headroom.

[@CarmenEric-o3b]

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[@carlosalberty1936]

🎛️⚡✨👍✨

[@JoseRamirez-wv3pl]

Where do you buy your SMD devices? Amazon?