hey, Ive got a small MTX RT251D amp, its like 100W RMS @ 4ohms,
heres the cardomain statistics:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/MTXRT251D?ref=deal

Anyways this amp is hooked up to an MTX 6000 12'' sub in a sealed box,
heres the stats:
http://bizrate.lycos.com/marketplace/product_info/details__cid--11940000,pid--7223620.html

Now about the gain, since the amp power is alot less than what the sub can handle is it a problem to turn the gain all the way up? I don't know how this distortion that is described in owners manaul is supposed to sound like.

thanks

Yes, turning the gains all the way up IS a problem. The gain set how much the signal is amplified, not simply how much power the amp puts out. There is a tutorial for setting gains here which should help you out, but it is a little bit of work and you will need a voltmeter, which you can get for cheap at radio shack. Spending the few minutes to set your gains right will give your amp and speakers a much longer life.


-Chris

yeah, too high, you'll get thermal overload, too low, you wont hear your sub.

A friend of mine has two Sony X-Plod 12" 1300w subs in his trunk powered by a 175w kenwood 1/2 channel amp and his trunk still vibrates unbelievably. So wattage to the sub isnt much of a problem, however you try to turn the music up too loud with the gain all the way up, the distortion will kill your subs easily.