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what is the best wire to hook subs up with.

Last night when hooking up a friends system, after getting everything hooked up, the subs just didn't hit. The amp light turns on but nothing is happening.. Tried testing a different sub using different speaker wire but still nothing. What could be the problem?

Ok, I cant find any info on how to do this, so I would appreciate someone who could tell me where the factory amp is located and what wires go where. Thanks, Tim Klein

i done a search and both of these will fit my truck, but i am curious whats the difference (besides dual posts) i mean do i need just the standard one or the dual post?... is one better or what? need to upgrade my battery before i install my setup,Thanks http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AMDDBQ/ref=asc_df_B000AMDDBQ891674?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B000AMDDBQ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MSBUA4/ref=asc_df_B000MSBUA4891674?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B000MSBUA4

Hello to all! This is my first post and I'd like to get some info (please). I've a 2007 Subaru Forester that I plan on having a system installed and have some questions concerning the install. The system will consist of Tru amps, t03-250.2 (for sub) & t03-4.150 (for front tweets & mids). HU will be Clarion DRZ-9255. The speaks will be either Hybrid Audio Referernce or Seas Reference. Anyway, here are the questions & pardon me, I know only enough about installs to start a fire. 1-Are the DRZ-9255 crossovers active & do I need outbord crossovers? 2-Is there such a thing as a sub that can/will compliment the seas or Hybrid drivers? 3-I've only 2 inches of cle…

I have a Soundstream TRX 4.420,it puts out 70 watts rms x 4 channels @ 4 ohms, and 105 watts rms @2 ohms.------I have 2 sets of infinity's that run at 2 ohms,1 set of 6x9s rated at 105watts rms, and 1 set of 5 1/4 componets rated @ 75 watts rms. If I added 2 more sets and wired them together ass if it was 4 seperate dual voice coil subs in series each on there own channel would each speaker get 70 watts? or would each speaker get 35 watts? or would my amp burn up, even though it can run a 2 ohm load from running 8 speakers 2 for each channel? is this possible----------------Question #2 If this is a bad idea, and I probally will not do this anyway I was just wondering If t…

Is anyone willing to do a box design for me.... I have all the materials. I am just not able to design boxes myself..... thinking of using aero ports as well.

hi all i am planning out a 6th order bp that i will be building shortly and am planning on using pvc ports and was wondering if i could use two 3 in ports in place of a 6in port or if it doesnt excactly double thanks

The saturn shook it self to peices after a short stint of 1 15" RESX with a 2500.1 wired at 4 ohm, had to replace it and am moving my gear over. Need some help from people who own ford explorers or SUV's in general. Alright, i just bought a 2001 ford explorer sport.... For the sub and port directions for some loud loud daily pounding which is the best place to face the subs and the port? I plan on keeping my rear seats, making a 7 cuft box ported to 34HZ for my re SX's. Also the alt is a 130amp factory unit, i have a pair of new batts for the trunk and am runnin a KX2500.1. Do i need a larger alt if im not always hard into the amp? Thanks in advance.

im going to get a whole new system as soon as i get a job (i have been apply at alot of different places so i hope i get a job haha)but anyways i need help choosing what i want. i want two 12's and more than 1000 watts. i was thinking subs: 2 skar audio vvx-12" sub amp: AQ1200d front speakers: crescendo ccx 6.5 speaker amp: ??? want a 2 channel HU: ??? something around $150 so i pretty much need help with the speaker amp and a HU. tell me what you guys think about the rest

Hey guys. This is just a simple question that i seem to confuse myself about, but i would like you guys opinion. I have a 2008 chevy impala and i just bought a 2013 chevy malibu. Im going to go all out with fixing my car up orion subs, rims and all, but which car should i use? Should i use the impala thats already paid for to fix up or should i use my new malibu? Either one i dont use will be my everyday car. Thanks!

well as some of you may know i had alpine type R components, but from the flex of the back deck, it broke my cross overs, im going to leave the rear fill empty but i would like to find a pair of cross overs to keep with these speakers... incase i wanna sell them.. or i buy another lincoln i have a set ready, my question is, what should i be looking for while shopping? i see all kinds... but no type R's..... so i ask does it matter?

Basically just want to have an idea of how loud should I be able to get with this setup. 1 Fi BTL 18 Fully-equipped @ 1ohm 1 Sundown 3500D @ 1ohm Big 3 1 XS D3100 battery (under the hood, main one) Alpine 9887 HU Maybe 225amp alternator Zero gauge everywhere. Enclosure around 5-7 cubic ft tuned to 30Hz

I'm just wondering where you guys get your speaker box carpet from.

like the title reads which one of these would you rather have four of....

ok so ive been wanting to re-do my setup for some time now in me 2000 chevy blazer 4 door. as of now i have (had) 4 RF p3 12's and a t1500. i now have a sundown 3500 and want to move on to some higher quality subs. now heres my dilema, i wanna compete in meca shows but the rules state that my box cant be over the back of my seat. now ive been looking for 2 "small ported box" 15's that i can pound on. my buddy has 2 american bass hd 15's in a blazer xtreme doing a 147-148 and hes in my class but i dont like the hds. i need some suggestions on what kind of subs i can get to be louder than him but still haave a fairly small ported box. my max dimensions would be 37.5 x 16 x …

I'm new at car audio and this is the first system I'm installing in my car. I'm hoping that some of you can answer my questions. I recently bought two Alpine Type R 10" subs and I was wondering if a MB Quart DSC 1500.1D amp will be able to power both of these subs. Also I'm looking for a good 2Din headunit that has navigation, bluetooth, usb, and dvd playback. I've been looking at a few online, but I'm lost when it comes to quality and good brands to look at. Also, are these headunit usually powerful enough to handle two Alpine Type R coaxial speakers or will I need an amp for those too? Any suggestions would be appreciated! My system I'm trying to put together is going t…

I have the 2200 A.Q. amp. The grounded wire got hot enough to melt, so when being replaced the power wire was still connected. When connecting the ground back to the amp it caused a popping sound and white smoke to come from the amp. Is it ok to try and reconnect it still or would it have caused damage to the amp.

A few weeks ago I started a build log which I had planned on updating as I went along with the equipment I was installing. I quickly realized I had a baseline I was traveling, but quite often got off course. I'm in need of some recommendations or for someone to get me started/finished on this process. Below is what I've purchased already or have had gathered over the past months. Subwoofers: Two 12" Fi Qs Subwoofer Amp: Orion 2500D Mids: "AA" Carbon Mids Tweeters: Mids/ Tweeter Amp: Orion 8004 I had planned on running the carbon mids and a set of Seas tweeter from Madisound actively, but thats as far as this idea has went. I knew I either needed a headunit that coul…

A little fun with my new recones. Thier strapped at 2ohms and drink up everything I got. Good sign. :bigclap:

both are regarding my amp(s) and/or system. 1) whenever i have my car running, the voltage on my sub amp used to read around 14.2-14.4v, at idle. now its only reading around 12v, at idle, which is what it used to read with the truck off. which brings be to the second problem regarding this. now instead of my amp going into protect mode at 10.5v like before, its dropping down to 9v on the display. i highly doubt that its going that low. i havent touched any of the settings since i tuned it with the DMM. im not sure if its the display thats messed up, the amps reading thats wrong, or if im actually dropping that low. btw, the amp is a ma audio hk4000d that i bought off of …

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4880/img00080v.jpg 2nd day after i finished installing. note: my music was off at the time, and we both were at fault. I made an illegal left turn and he made an illegal uturn, causing the crash. No tickets were issued. But hey, there's a $500 deductible.

How do you wire the amp to a 4ohm load for the speakers.With 2 small tweeters also. http://mobile-emotions.stores.yahoo.net/bosrt6x9cars.html http://www.cardomain.com/item/CLAAPX2120?r...m_term=apx-2120

ok so i have been using nero forever now and im just really getting tired of how slow and long it takes to burn a music video dvd. my dvd player can only play mpeg too. so my questioin is what is a good way to burn music video dvds. thanks.

I use Stefan's port area calc to figure out the needed port area for a design. It's not working for some reason. I was wondering if the website moved or if there's anything else similar to it. Also if you see this Stefan, what's going on? lol I like your website. Here's the link...bitpusher.in/