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imburne 07-31-2008 04:22 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 
I usually just upgrade the head unit, then get myself some pioneer speakers for the cabin, then I get a amp and a 12 and throw it in a little box. That goes in the trunk.

Then you gotta make your license place not move so bitches arent like "damm that fools ---- be rattling"..

Typical ni groid froid, high desert setup.


Good for 9's.

jo_gobel 07-31-2008 04:35 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 

Originally Posted by 78NOVA
also if this is in a honda, you had better run a high end battery and a capacitor. or be prepared to replace your battery very often(me).
ever since i put my capacitor in last year its been gold for a year till it took a ---- two weeks ago(battery).


upgrade your Alt to a high output one, and upgrade your Alt to Battery power wire, and chassis ground wire.


a cap is a band aid only.

jo_gobel 07-31-2008 04:37 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 

Originally Posted by DrSeuss
Run the subs off individual channels. Less strain on the amp and less on the subs. It is the best way for sound quality but maybe not maximum power.

Either that or run the subs in parrallel and bridge the amp. Just beware, you will need a 2ohm load in series with the subs and it will be dissipating most of the extra wattage as heat. So you will need a 100W+ ballast resistor. This should go in the -ve speaker cable back to the amp.

There is no ideal way to run your system, anything will be a compromise.





sorry bud, but if I wire the subs parallel the whole way, it will be a 1 ohm load. the subs are DUAL 4ohm Voice Coil subs.

the amp is only stable to 4ohm bridged.



HMTguy 07-31-2008 04:38 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 
Ok then, wire them up like in my pic and you'll be golden.

jo_gobel 07-31-2008 04:40 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 

Originally Posted by imburne
I usually just upgrade the head unit, then get myself some pioneer speakers for the cabin, then I get a amp and a 12 and throw it in a little box. That goes in the trunk.

Then you gotta make your license place not move so bitches arent like "damm that fools ---- be rattling"..

Typical ni groid froid, high desert setup.


Good for 9's.


lol


the head unit is a Pioneer, the Amp is a Profile AP2000, and the subs are 2 15" Earthquake DBXI-15d

i think i will have a bit more to worry about than a little license plate rattle.

:y

jo_gobel 07-31-2008 04:41 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 

Originally Posted by jagojon3
Ok then, wire them up like in my pic and you'll be golden.


yep, that was the plan

thanks jago

78NOVA 07-31-2008 05:01 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 

Originally Posted by jo_gobel

upgrade your Alt to a high output one, and upgrade your Alt to Battery power wire, and chassis ground wire.


a cap is a band aid only.

already did all those, had no choice anyways lol. but i hope you still add a cap, they do help.

HMTguy 07-31-2008 05:04 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 
I have a cap in my system, why would you call it a bandaid? It helps reduce load on the alternator.

jo_gobel 07-31-2008 05:36 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 
read this thread...

specifically posts 2 and 3...

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-49396.html


more info can be provided if needed.


in short, i wont be wasting money on a cap.

HMTguy 07-31-2008 05:43 PM

Re: car audio EXPERTS please help....
 
Sure if your alternator is underpowered, a cap won't fix that.

A cap is not a bandaid itself, it only helps things. It's when kids think it will solve all their electrical problems when I can understand calling it a bandaid.


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