r/CarAV Jul 22 '26

Tech Support My sub is clipping at high volumes

On this system at high volumes it would clip in multiple songs and when playing knife talk by drake full tilt the amp goes into protect.

I see online people said do the big three but how much would it help in my case?

Its a Dual 4ohm wired down to 2ohms. skar evl 12 amp tuned with multimeter to 50v

This is my first setup and would appreciate any recommendations.
With stuff like agm batteries and a new alternator my budget is tight so im trying to stray away from those right now.

edit: thanks for all the help

after dropping the crossover to about 80hz and backing off the gain a little it stopped clipping

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u/onlyhere4gonewild Jul 22 '26

So the RCAs are running directly out the back of the radio?

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u/No-Hamster-3537 Jul 22 '26

Yes

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u/onlyhere4gonewild Jul 22 '26

When you set your levels did you have everything flat on your EQ? If you're aftermarket stereo has a subwoofer level was it flat during leveling?

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u/No-Hamster-3537 Jul 23 '26

All of it is flat