Hi all, i have a pioneer HU for number of years now.

the problem i noticed, i need to crank my volume level almost half to output a decent level of sound. the levels are 0-60+ i think.. now for normal easy listening i would go around 25-30ish.. if i want make some noise then its around 32-38ish.. then right about 43-45 speakers sound start to distort n clipped..

my setup is simple, just HU (50wx4) to component speaker (dont remember how many ohm n the nom n max rate for the midbass).. no rear no sub no amp..

what is the problem n what solution would i need.
worn out HU? change HU?
add pre-amp?
add 2ch amp?

pioneer hu give good signal from 45-70% of total volumn.

It is normal to turn your volumn knob. Same as your gas pedal when you want to speed.

No matter your hu is from 0-10 or 0-60 or 0-100, it still give you the min and max at the same. It's a matter of how many step it has.

So, crank it hard.....

haha.. the problem is my ear lah now.. hearing lose.. hehehe..

hearing lose can be solve by regular check up and compensation from the missing frequency. You still can get a standard from the sound if you know how much you loss. So this is not an excuse.