Pioneer head unit 75% volume

[brian85578 0]

Are all pioneer head units the same volume before clipping mine has max 63 and 75% of that is 47 my deck is deh p500usb

[Sencheezy 689]

Not sure. I set all my gains at full volume on my unit, never have a problem.

[Sencheezy 689]

Clipping doesn't kill woofers...

[Frank Reinhardt 1]

I never seen a Pioneer HU that I liked. JMO

[Sencheezy 689]

I never seen a Pioneer HU that I liked. JMO

You've never uses a prs then

[brian85578 0]

I just turned it up until I hear distortion on front speakers then back off not sure if this is correct way to do it oh front speakers off deck power for now

[Frank Reinhardt 1]

I never seen a Pioneer HU that I liked. JMO

You've never uses a prs then

Uh, Yeah I had a PRS 80, didnt like it, sold it not long ago matter of fact.

[95Honda 486]

The numbers on your display are mainingless, uncalibrated and have no correlation to the output voltage of your headunit.  Any time you change source material, mode, EQ or anything else, the output voltage will change even with the same displayed output level.

 

To put things into perspective, those units of measure have the same amount of meaning as a speedometer that is labeled with pictures of fruit and animals instead of MPH...

[gprestonmoto 89]

 

I never seen a Pioneer HU that I liked. JMO

You've never uses a prs then

Uh, Yeah I had a PRS 80, didnt like it, sold it not long ago matter of fact.

I totally agree bro, I only buy Dual or Jensen. P99RS? GARBAGE. 80PRS? GARBAGE.

[brian85578 0]

Defiantly good brands there lol

[Sencheezy 689]

The numbers on your display are mainingless, uncalibrated and have no correlation to the output voltage of your headunit.  Any time you change source material, mode, EQ or anything else, the output voltage will change even with the same displayed output level.

 

To put things into perspective, those units of measure have the same amount of meaning as a speedometer that is labeled with pictures of fruit and animals instead of MPH...

THIS

[jonbearsmt 919]

44 here.. but like everyone else said.. the number means nothing if the rest of the settings are wrong

[brian85578 0]

Is there a safe no. Or do use your ears and nose I thought about using an oscilliscope and a test tone I know music is dynamic

[95Honda 486]

The numbers on your display are mainingless, uncalibrated and have no correlation to the output voltage of your headunit.  Any time you change source material, mode, EQ or anything else, the output voltage will change even with the same displayed output level.

 

To put things into perspective, those units of measure have the same amount of meaning as a speedometer that is labeled with pictures of fruit and animals instead of MPH...

[ssh 924]

The numbers on your display are mainingless, uncalibrated and have no correlation to the output voltage of your headunit.  Any time you change source material, mode, EQ or anything else, the output voltage will change even with the same displayed output level.

 

To put things into perspective, those units of measure have the same amount of meaning as a speedometer that is labeled with pictures of fruit and animals instead of MPH...

 

Is what you made me think.

[tommydh 1]

I never seen a Pioneer HU that I liked. JMO

You've never uses a prs then

 I used to think they were junk till I was introduced to DEH 80PRS

[nadcicle 77]

 

I never seen a Pioneer HU that I liked. JMO

You've never uses a prs then

 I used to think they were junk till I was introduced to DEH 80PRS

 

Speaking of the DEH-80PRS.. Anyone know if there will be a successor? Same features with perhaps an extra line for more info on the screen with perhaps a better graphical interface. My only reasoning for choosing the kenwood x996 over it was the 80prs looked bland and was like 20 bucks cheaper

[Frank Reinhardt 1]

Well I dont like Pioneer, never have, to be honest there whole car audio line has never impressed me, yeah they are better than they used to be but I will take Alpine over them any day. I could have cut you guys a pretty good deal on a DEH-80PRS, I sold one about 2 weeks ago for $165. 

[brian85578 0]

Boy u guys changed this thread around

[///M5 2,833]

Well I dont like Pioneer, never have, to be honest there whole car audio line has never impressed me, yeah they are better than they used to be but I will take Alpine over them any day. I could have cut you guys a pretty good deal on a DEH-80PRS, I sold one about 2 weeks ago for $165.

Uninformed decisions. 80PRS is better than any Alpine made today.

There is no rule of thumb. I also expect the OP has difficulty further down the signal chain and not the headunit if it is causing audible distortion at such a low setting. Time to re-evaluate your gain settings.

[brian85578 0]

I'm not getting any distortion just wandering what safe level is on volume knob

[///M5 2,833]

No such thing. You need to listen for stress.

[brian85578 0]

That's what I'm getting from everyone

[///M5 2,833]

It is that way with ANY part of audio. If you aren't willing to listen then perhaps a different hobby is in order

[brian85578 0]

That's why I joined this forum I learn so much thanks for your input m5