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Amplifiers / Head Units / Processors / Electrical

Discuss Head Units, Amplification, Processors, And All Electrical System Inquiries Here.

  1. Started by BigPun1982,

    Hey guys... I have posted this on a couple other forums and have not had too much feedback. Here are the details: 2007 Chrysler 300C Fi Q15 Dual 2 (Ported) "Big 3" Upgrade I am looking for an amp (1 ohm mono) to run a Q15. I would like it to sounds as good as possible (obviously) with a budget of $350. So far, I have narrowed it down to the following: - US Amps MD-1D - Sundown SAE1000 - Audioque AQ1200D - Cadence iA7 All can be had for $350 or under... what is my best bet for a good LOUD SOUND QUALITY amp?? And why one over the other?? Thanks for all of your help!!!

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  2. Started by beyondlogix,

    I'm wondering what most people use for a good quality front stage. The amp I'm currently using is a TMA T320.4 (JL company). It does the following: 60W x 4 @ 4 ohm 80W x 4 @ 2 ohm 160W x 2 @ 4ohm (bridged) Speakers used in conjunction with: 6.5" CDT Audio ES-620, rated for 150W @ 4ohm I just picked up a SAZ-1000D and a 12" Fi Q and these will be running together. This leaves the TMA to run my front stage solely. I'm worried about bridging the amp because its a pretty cheap amp, and I figure it'll be toast within a year or so if I bridge (if that). Also, the power isn't terribly clean as its a cheap brand amp, though the quality is good (I'm running 60W x 4 out of jus…

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  3. Started by bs1991,

    I have 2 fi SSD woofers in my 2001 Celica and the lights dim real bad every time the bass hits. I have a 2.4 farad capacitor, is that even worth putting on? or should I go for a new alternator or battery

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  4. Started by ryruss,

    what is the pre amp voltage in deck do? what would be the difference between getting a 4 volt pre amp deck and a 5 volt pre amp?

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  5. Started by cx-7heaven,

    I'm looking for adapters that are 1/0 and have a pin on the end to make it easier to plug the wire into the amps, dis. blocks, etc. I cant find theese things anywhere, can someone help me find some? Thanks

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  6. Started by Wolfsblane,

    Alrite so which one is better for the price to power a 12" BTL. the Crunch GP3000d Pro or the US amps Xt4000D. I am on a budget so my options are pretty limited.

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  7. Started by ryruss,

    does anyone know about cadence cd players....im looking into a new deck, im on the website and they look good. every single head unit has 6 volt pre amp outputs! anyone with experience or heard of these decks?

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  8. Started by ryruss,

    is one powermaster 3100 in the front cell enough for one saz 3000d? or will i need one powermaster in the front cell, and one in the back of the vehicle. i should be pulling around 2000 watt rms

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  9. Started by mdexxxiv,

    I am thinking of using a Powermaster d3100 as an extra battery just for the 3k. i can't really change out the alternator as the truck is under warranty and I don't want to tamper with it and void the warranty. It's in an 05 F-150. All wiring is 0 guage. Here's what I need to know: I know that the amp-hour measurement is the most important, as anything above 120 or so is the bare minimum this amp needs. Also, how do I go about setting this up with the D3100 and the stock battery w/out cooking my alternator? I haven't done much with multi-battery setups so I want to make sure this is done right. OR, how would I set this up where the truck runs on 12V and the system …

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  10. Started by mclarengts,

    hey I ran across what I think is a good deal. Its for a massive P3000.1 Im wondering how good of an amp is this, and how good of a price is 400 bucks? I cant seem to find much about it online so I figured I would ask here. Also, would I need a new Alt to run this amp? thanks

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  11. Started by charlescomer,

    What should I set my amp to get the best quality I have Hifonics Brutus BXi1208D I also have 2 RE SE12 Dual4

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  12. Started by Foxmoto,

    Hey guys, i'm having a problem with my front comp speakers (PG RSD 6.5) and the amp for them (Sundown SAX-100.2) I just put a new head unit into the car, its a Sony xplod CDX-gt 5. I know, its a garbage head unit but i'm selling the car and didn't want to give away my good unit with it. My problem is that there is almost no sound coming out of the front speakers even though i have the gains flat out maxed on the amp. Help would be greatly appritiated.

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  13. Started by glasjaw,

    I just got my sundown 1200D and tomorrow my icon D2 from johnecon should be here. Any suggestions for subsonic and crossover settings?

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  14. Started by fritosaregood,

    I installed a stinger voltage display in my car about a week ago. Since then ive noticed that ill be driving around and all the sudden the voltage will drop from 14.4 to 12.5~4. But if i change anythin power consumpiton in car, (i.e. rolling down windows, blinker, turning my lights on, a/c on. and also when i hit the brakes or change gears) the voltage goes back up to 14.5 for a few seconds and sometimes goes back down to 12.5 and other times it will stay back up at 14.5 I thought it might be my connections, so i hooked two DMM in my car. One run to my battery pos and neg, and the other run to my alternator + post to my battery neg. Once i was driving around again and not…

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  15. Started by ric,

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

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  16. Started by gearstix,

    Okay heres the deal. I have two Mach 5 SPL-12s. I currently have them for sale. However numerous people on a few forums say I'll regret selling them. I'm trying to figure out how much it'll cost me to get these things going. I have a camper shell already for my truck, but I need accordian gasket to go between the truck and the camper shell. I am not sure what I'd do for amp(s). I would like to get a SAZ-3000D refurb but I dobut I can afford it. I have been looking at the Audiopipe AP3000.1D, which is like $350. The subs are Dual 2s though, I may be better off with two 1500W amps as opposed to one 3000W amp. I am not sure what batteries I can get. Yellow Tops here are $3…

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  17. Started by B7L|BL4Z3R,

    so ive had this amp for awhile and havent hooked it up but when i took it apart i seen burn up pieces tell me what you guys think could be wrong with it this is a REALLy bad picture i only have a picture phone for pictures sorry lemme know what could be wrong with it EDIT- hmm i edited the first pictures with an arrow pointing at the sport but it wont come up when i post it, so i will just tell you its located at the top right part of it

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  18. Started by B7L|BL4Z3R,

    waht setting do you put your dmm on to check wattage??

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  19. Started by subwoofery,

    Hi guyz, Thought I would share this. BRAX from Germany, HELIX Big brother company has/will release.d a new amp. If I understand correctly, it will be a power amp: No Crossover. A german magazine has tested one; specs as follow: MATRIX X4 @13,8V: 4x292rms @4ohm (drawing 136A) 4x270rms @2ohm (143A) 4x284rms @1ohm (186A) Damping factor: 694 @100hz 592 @30hz Size: 330mm x 75mm x 330mm Which is around 13" x 2.95" x 13" (tiny isn't it?) Price: Well it's a BRAX...

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  20. Started by rumproast789,

    What do I use for some wire terminals...? Anyone have a tut? I am making my own box and i plan on using screws like most of the other people, for a tight seal. It's urgent!

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  21. Started by tahoexfixssd,

    alrite ive got a set of the image dynamics idq 31 eq's and if anyone has ever dealt with these they probably know how to help me. the back of them has all liek XLR input and output jacks, except for 1 rca input and 1 rca output. the way i have had them hooked up for the past year (and yes i kno this is horibly wrong and totally killed my stereo imaging) is had the front l+r into a y cable and in to the eq then out and split it back into a l+r rca. and same with the back. It bugged the hell outta me and i do not want to run it like this so i was wondering if anyone can give me any input on all of the other jacks on the back or if anyone has any of the plugs or anything. ot…

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  22. Started by B7L|BL4Z3R,

    im buying a fuse holder from knu and it takes 3 mini anl i ordered it with 300a's but i wanted to buy some for extra but i cant fine anywhere that carries them.? anyone got an idea?

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  23. I'M NEW TO THIS KIND OF SETUP SO IF I MISPRONOUNCE CERTAIN ABREVIATIONS, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, BUT HERE'S THE LOW DOWN....... I'M OVERSEAS RIGHT NOW IN THE AIR FORCE TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING FOR MY SYSTEM SO WHEN I RETURN, I CAN BRING EVERYTHING TOGETHER BUT THIS IS TRUELY MY FIRST TIME PUTTING A SYSTEM THIS LARGE TOGETHER SO I COULD USE AND USEFUL ADVICE U HAVE FOR ME. MY FIRST QUESTION IS.... 1. HOW DO I RUN MY BATTERIES AND IS THERE A DIAGRAM IN WHICH I COULD FOLLOW 2. FOR EACH ONE OF MY AMPS, DO I NEED TO RUN A SEPERATE CIRCUIT BREAKER? 3. DO I RUN THE POWER WIRE FROM THE ALTERNATOR OR FROM THE POSITIVE POST ON MY STOCK BATTERY WHICH IS A DURALAST MAXX YELLOW BATTERY? MY…

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  24. Started by livinloud_zk,

    having trouble with engine noise plz help if anyone knows the problem.. everything is wired correctly

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  25. I have 1 fully loaded 15 inch FI BTL A 5 Cubic Ft box tuned at 31 htz 0 Gauge Wiring All i need to make it complete is the AMP. I was real close to getting a HIFONICS but a lot of people are saying they are overrated Sundown audio is a little out of my price range as i only have around 500 Dollars. Could someone please steer me in the right direction. Thanks-Blake

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