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What's the benefits of eq's? how do you put it in your system? I'm wanting to learn as much as i can about them....... any advice will be helpful thanks in advance

I want to make sure my amp is set correct so I am going to try and pick up a digital multimeter soon. I have never used before though. Do I need an expensive one or any work fine. (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03482141000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2). Using the equation in the topic my voltage should be about 22.3v. What would I set the dmm in the picture too?

Hey guys, new to the forum. I'm working on a project right now, and I'm in need of some information on relays. From what I have seen, though i may be wrong, a generic relay that can just handle, say, .3-2v, is not suitable for line level audio because of signal degredation. Is this true, and if so, are there any relays out there that can handle line level audio without perceptable loss in quality? What I'm looking to set up is an add-on to my OnStar interface. I want to set up a 6-channel relay interface box with a two-channel input from the OnStar interface and a 6-channel input from my headunit, then 6-channel output going to the amps. Normally, it would come from the …

Ok so I have 2 fi ssd 12"s and a sundown saz-1500d, my problem is if I turn it up past 32 on my head unit, my amp goes into protection and it sounds like one of the subs "pops" any help would be awosme

Anyone have any experience with the precision power amps? I have a d2000/1 but have never used it, just checked to make sure it worked. Just got 2 sundown SA 12's and wondering if this would be a good amp for them. I also have a sundown 1000d but I think the SA 12's would do better with more power, just wanting some input from some of you with more experience than myself.

I have a JBL 1200.1db amplifier... what are your guys opinions on this amplifier?

AB 4ch amps for SQ purpose? which is over the other? overall performance...

does any one know how i would hook this up to the fan and my amp?http://www.darvex.com/store/pc/Stinger-Adjustable-Fan-Controller-63p195.htm#details

I don't know much about this battery, but was wondering how it worked. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_13167_Kinetik+HC16V+-KHC-16-.html Would it be possible to connect the 12v post to my normal system (12 volt alt), and connect the 16v post to the amp and have 16 volts on that side? From the description that's what it seems like, I was just wanting some clarification. Thanks

Alright well I added an amp to my car for testing. I unplugged the battery and had to plug it back in and when I tried to start it, it had troubles starting because of the disconnectoin of the battery. So When I went to start it I also tried to put a cd in. The cd was just sitting half way in so while I tried to start it again and just pushed the cd in. The cd player will not read it, and it cannot eject it becuase it doesn't see it as it's in there. It is a 2002 ford explorer, and it is the regular (not 6 disc) cd changer. I read to either grab it with plyers (can't find needle nose small enough) or take it out. I don't know how to take it out either so can someone help!

a friend of mine keeps going on about this company so I looked into it and found a D3500.1 for a reasonable price but the guts didn't look too smashing are they really that good?

Old school yumminess

Whats a good amp that puts out about 1000RMS on 2 ohm for a cheap price thnx for the help! stupid budget

I'm planning on using some exotic wiring on being able to switch from 2ohm to 0.5ohm for competition via a switch so i do not have to rewire for an hour at every show. I see some copper made 80A relays. What i want to know is this, here is my scenario- Maximum burping current draw can be up to 85A AC. So i opted to use 2 80A relays per speaker in parallel for 160A of heat dissipation. Since Relays only use 10AWG quick disconnects, will quick disconnects be sufficient enough for this wiring? I plan on running modded inserts for 4awg wiring off each terminal of sub to a junction block. Then from there, 10awg to each relay pin, output to another junction box of 8…

So this is what I am thinking. For my 2 zcon's I need more. They want more. Currently have a 2500d but was thinking of going with a 4500d. Or maybe even 2 2500d's strapped. Only problem is, zcon's are 1 ohm. Every where I look, for strapping u want 2 ohm. Which way should I go?

i want to get a FI Q 15 with BP and want to power it with a Bxi-1206D and then get a pdx100.4 for my speakers. just wondering what i would need to do to run it all and if i am ok with stock alternator??

YO, I am getting ready to set up a dual alt in my 2001 chevy astro van but the last few days alone it has been 90+ degrees so i am very indifferent about getting rid of my A/C if anyone knows of anyone that was able to keep A/C and run multiple alts please share. I am willing to get rid of my belt driven fan and go electric as well as add cold air intake to free up space in front of the belt and pulley area if anyone knows a way to Fab up something. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ok i am in the need of a new alternator for my truck. The stock one that i have is a 65 amp model. My future plans are 2 10" or 12" icons, and 2 1000 sundowns, or 1 1500 soundown. I am planning on getting my alt rebuilt to 150 amps, or get a 200 amp powermaster. I'll be running between 2 and 4 batteries in my bed box(Deka Intimidator Battery's for now). Ill be running atleast one run of 1/0 or 2/0 to each battery in the back (maybe overkill, but i dont want there to be a big a drop in the voltage). I have talked to a couple of mechanics and they all say that if i upgrade my alternator to that many amps that i will be running the chance of catching my truck on fire due…

I recently squeezed a second optima red top in my storage bin and i have a fuse question. I have all 1/0 gauge ran with a 150 amp fuse up front, and i just ordered a new fuse holder for the rear, but i accidentally bought a 300 amp fuse. can i use this or should i get another size fuse? thanks

today i got my new amp hifoincs Brutus bxi2006d looks damn good

My brother just bought a ssa xcon 18 an a audioque 2200 watt amp, can anybody suggest a second battery cheap in price but will do the job? The car is a 2009 dodge charger and the stock alt is 160 amp..Thanks for any help.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ssPageName=WDVW if thas an accurate rms power i think i have changed my mind about the power acoustik amp and i'll just get this one, hell of alot cheaper and more power... Unless theres an even better one for cheaper dam, were is every one i've been postin like crazy and no one is even here,

Here it is..... I have a Defeat ON/OFF switch. If I have the Defeat switch ON the nulls all my setting on the HU correct. I want to bea able to use my Draconia crossover points and play with my EQ on the HU. If I set my HU to Defeat OFF, and set the crossover HP crossover points lower than the settings on my amp and my LP point higher than what I'm running, can I take advantage of my crossover points on the amps and still be able to use my para EQ? Example: HU crossover is set at 20hz HP and my amp is set at 60hz, do I get the 60hz crossover point?

hey guys its christmax time an my little brother want an better amp for his car so i guess thats will be his gift for me to get but am only willin to spend $200 so i was lookin on ebay to see what i find an this is what i came up with can u please help me chose oneor giev me a better one he have 2 type r 1242d so i need am amp that realy power these sub so more power is better but $200 is my max lol so no sundown Kole kx1-5500d kole trax1-4000 Spl fx1-5500d Spl dk 3400d Spl zlx-3000d Spl grla-3000/1d Power acoustik ps1-5500d Power acoustik stax 4000/1d Power acoustik bamf 4000/1d Audiopipe 1800 Quantum Qca3000d

If I wanted to run say.. 3k at 1ohm would a 170amp alt and a yellow top in the back be sufficient? With the stock battery up front and the big 3 done obviously.