Crossover Controls, TuneControl | Boston Acoustics GTA-502, GTA-504

Tuning The Amplifier - Front or Rear Speakers

WARNING! A distorted signal from the head unit sent to the amplifier can cause loudspeaker failure at higher listening levels.

6) Input Sensitivity Control (Gain)

Slowly rotate the control clockwise (refer to the diagram on page 3) until maximum undistorted playing level is heard from the speakers. Listen closely for bottoming from the speakers. If detected, rotate the input sensitivity control counterclockwise until it is eliminated.

7) Crossover Controls

To achieve higher undistorted playing levels from the main speakers, the Highpass crossover must be engaged. Rotate the crossover control fully clockwise (refer to the diagram on page 3). The highpass crossover point is now set at 200Hz. Q-Tune should be set to off.

Slowly rotate the input sensitivity control clockwise until maximum undistorted playing level is heard from the speakers. Listen closely for bottoming from the speakers. If detected, rotate the input sensitivity control counterclockwise until it is eliminated. Slowly rotate the highpass crossover control counterclockwise while listening for bottoming. You are lowering the crossover point, which means that more bass signal is being sent to the speakers. If bottoming is detected, rotate the input sensitivity control counterclockwise until it is eliminated and/or rotate the Highpass crossover control clockwise to raise the crossover point.

8) Q-Tune™Control

Q-Tune allows for +6dB boost of bass information centered at 45Hz and is not typically needed for full range speaker applications.

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Tuning The Amplifier - Front and Rear Speakers

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GTA-504, GTA-802, GTA-502 specifications

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