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Amplifiers / Head Units / Processors / Electrical

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

  1. Started by DjFreddyFred,

    I have my install next wednesday, and the problem is...I only have 1 d3100...and the place that I ordered the 2nd one called me and said that they shipped my 2nd one out...but then they called me back and said that they were sold out of the d3100, so they offered to substitute a d2700, my question is....can I install both of these batteries together for my xtra batteries in the back of my car...or is it wrong to connect 2 different model batteries together???????? damn im bummed right now Thanks everyone for the help Freddy

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  2. Started by wof131s,

    If am using a 2200 watts rms amp (does rated power), will there be a big difference if i use 2 gage wire instead of 0/1 gage wire for the big 3?

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  3. Started by ShagggDiesel,

    I was at wal mart the other day picking up some speaker wire for an install i was doing for a friend. I was looking at the HU section just out of curiosity. I found a unit that is made specifically for iPod/iPhone playback. It had a FM tuner, aux in, and the faceplate flips down with a iPod/Phone docking station. I put my iPhone on it to see if it would work with it. It charged my phone and played the music just fine. The price on this unit was 100$ even. I know dual is probably one of the most frowned upon audio companies out there.. but I've been looking into a new HU with a budget, and 95% of my music is played from my iPhone, so I dont need all the fancy features. For…

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  4. Started by solarys,

    I believe it's the Xtamt 1001/x amp. My config is a Xtant 604x running my highs, and the 1001/x running my JL Audio 13W7. Before the sub went totally out, the sub (lows) was fading in and out when I listened to a cd with heavy bass. That happened for about for about a month. I then hit a pothole, and the sub went out altogether. I had a local mobile audio tech take a look, he just deemed the amp as bad. I don't have to much faith in his findings, since he only used an old fashion volt tester. The one that lights up red or green. Sorry I don't know the correct name for the device. The tech did say the amp was getting power and the ground was good. He also noti…

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  5. Started by nickeveready,

    is there some kinda tutorial explaining how to do this in detail...if so can someone post the link up thanks

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  6. Started by XxedgarxX,

    hi guys i been helping my little cousin his 15 years old and he has 2 cvr 12's d2 which are great for the buck. since he has them with a 4 channel amp roughly giving them 100 to 150 rms each, he says he wants a better amp for them and that four channel amp could place it for door speaker. he drives a sentra i think is an 01 or 02 not really sure the box he has is 1.5cf prefab box tune to 35 or 45hz not sure which one is. he has a budget of maximum 200 bucks for an amp i was thinking of a 1200 hifonics but too many bad things about them then there is a quantium amp of 1000 rms both of those amps are in the same prize range of 180 but maybe you gu…

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  7. Started by caintrain,

    I have a pioneer deh 6000 ub that is missing the wires and wire clip, does anyone know where i can get a replacement set?

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  8. Started by bassahaulic,

    I got a new highs amp from a friend of mine! Epic ass Audiosystems X-Ion 70.6 Plus!!!! Two fans on this side and two side on the other. A little fuzzy, but you get the idea.

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  9. Started by slim2fattycake,

    anyone know much about this amp? EARTHQUAKE PHD5000W. I never really heard of this company before are they any good? real rating or not?

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  10. Started by srd150,

    Buddy has a 2006 fusion. He put a yellow top in and he said it kept tripping the c/b? Relay says the dealer told him that the battery was too much for his engine electrical. ( I haven't a clue on what Ford does with their junk). Now he has the original battery back and no problems. Any insight? Btw they did say had he had the 6 cylinder he would have been fine.

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  11. Started by budiesel,

    anybody have any experience with this amp? i'm thinking about getting one off of ebay to power my 6.5"s and tweeters. all comments about it are welcome, good or bad. recomendations are welcome too!

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  12. Started by Maddenkid2011,

    Recently my sub hasn't been giving me the same output as usual. I figured it was because of the cold but the output never really changed once it warmed up. So idk whats wrong but basically its at half the volume it used to be. I thought maybe I messed something up on the sub itself but the voice coil wasn't burnt, and there there was no mechanical noise. Basically everything looked fine. I checked the rcas and they were fine, so was all the other wiring. I redid everything on the amp just in case. The wiring on the sub was fine because I haven't touched it in months. Head unit setting are normal, nothing changed. Any thoughts? Gain is also at 3/4. Never once played my su…

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  13. Started by frogcase2002,

    Anyone ran an ap3000 at 1 ohm? I have seen that people have. Just seeing if someone here personally has

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  14. Started by blue fury,

    I have an old school memphis Belle 6-ch amp. Here is what I know for sure: -Channels 1-4 work fine. (4x75@4) -Channels 5 and 6 have possible the same problem, but 6 has it worse. (2x150@4 playing 80-250hz) -Channel 5 works maybe half the time at start up -Channel 6 never works on start up. -Power/ground/remote is secure and is 4awg. -Both speakers are connected properly. -Both speakers have power from the amp (I know this for a fact) -Neither speaker is blown, both have good coils and leads. -The RCAs are good and both send signal to the amp (again, I know this) -If I play a tone within range of the band pass and gradually turn up the volume to about 80% up to the volume …

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  15. Started by xzatious,

    Due to some unforeseen circumstances (dealing with a disreputable online retailer) it appears like I will shortly be in possession of 2 amps instead of one. I had just wanted a 2 channel amp to power my Phoenix Gold RSD65cs components and then I was going to determine whether or not to add rear fill or a sub with another amp down the road. But now, I have an MB Quart DSC280 (80x2 at 4ohm) and a Planet Audio RX4.400 (100x4 at 4ohm) to be delivered this week. My wife is less than impressed with this turn of events and says I can only keep one and will have to sell the other. My first question is, assuming I follow orders, which amp do I keep. I'm pretty sure the MB Quart …

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  16. I had an old Thunderbird I bought as a kid, every morning after I bought it I went to start it up for work but it was dead. I was a kid, no money to fix it, no skills on figuring out what was wrong or how to fix it. I got a new bettery thinkin it was OK. Next day i was late for work. Checked alternator, solenoid. Copuld not figure the thing out. One day I had to disconnect the power seat for something, problem went away. For a few weeks now when I have gone to start the van, it seemed like it was low on juice. I have 3 AGM bateries, 2 of them huge 100aH. It's been on my mind, but was always hard to tell for sure if there was an issue. Today i went to bring Brandy to wo…

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  17. Started by rabidmechanic05,

    the red got ripped out of the harness to my 4900 in my crash, where is the best place to get the replacement harness for this?

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  18. Started by mythyone,

    I need an amp to push 2 12 re se's. I want to give them at least 1k rms @ 1 ohm. I dont realy wanna spend more than 300 either. One amp ive been looking @ is the AQ1200D but im open to other ideas as ive never used anything from audioque. Thanks

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  19. Started by Jd377,

    Alright, So I Just ordered a kinetik hc1400 gettin here monday which I am going to be putting up front in my car, and I already have a kinetik hc600 in my back near amp. Well I was thinking I would like to add a huge battery in the back to replace the 600.. I was thinking maybe a hc2400 just to have tons of juice and I figure you can never have too much... But then I was like crap Idk if my stock alt can handle charging batteries of this size ( a hc1400 up front + 2400 in back ) So i wanted to see if anyone could help with all you guys experience with tons of batts and alts. Right now I have a 97 honda civic hb, stock alt (65-70amp I believe..) I have the big 3 done alrea…

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  20. After my friend pulled his equipment out to get to his spare tire, he replaced it, but could not get the fuses to stop blowing. The way the story has been told to me, he has hooked everything back up the way it is supposed to be, started it, blew the fuses, bought new fuses, blew those, too. What am I missing here? Or what isn't he telling me? Anyone have a solution?

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  21. Started by Deathwish238,

    I recently installed an Eclipse CD-8445. It's been great, however I have not had much success using E-ISERV. I have not been able to transfer AreaShot files or Audio settings to my HU via CD or Memorystick. I have been able to transfer Motion Picture files however. Whenever I try to transfer AreaShot or Audio settings, I receive a "file err" message. I've tried upgrading the firmware...but that has never been done successfully either. Any help is appreciated.

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  22. Hey I just ordered one one these little guys dual voice coil http://www.tcsounds.com/forums/index.php?s...c=1013&st=0 I haven't had to buy an amp in a long time and dont know whats the good budget amp for now adays. I've thought about the Alpine MRD-M1005, the Hifonics ZXi1006 and even the new Phoenix Gold RSd1200.1. Whats probably my best bet from those? They can all be found for around $300, which is the price I'd like to stay at. Any other recomendations would be awesome too. Thanks to all who can help

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  23. Started by flakko,

    okay heres what i got, im lookin for a 4 channel amp for my friend 200 spending limit. choices so far are: Hifonics Zeus ZX6400 (with the best price offer) http://www.thezeb.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=101746 MA Audio HK598 http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3780 let me know how htey are and any other reccomendations you might have

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  24. Started by richdecamelo,

    Hey guys, I have a couple of questions in regard to properly setting the gains for my new JVC KD-R330 I have a Audiobahn AS40J head unit with a Rockford T1500.bdCP amplifier, and the Xcon in a custom 6.5 cubes ported box tuned to 33hz.you can have a look on http://www.caraudioh...s/4%22-Speakers for Car Speakers I am using a DMM to set the gains and have read that the amp gains are supposed to be set while all the HU EQ settings are flat (or on 0), the volume on 3/4 the max setting, and a 50hz test tone in the cd player. I am not sure how right that is so I decided to ask. My questions is what is the best way adjust the sub "bass boost" and "output level" settings on the …

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  25. Started by porkchop,

    One of my bro's has a 1999 Ml430 Mercedes Truck that has a factory head unit in it currently... what will he need to do to install a aftermarket head unit in it properly? thanks for any input, links, advice, or help...... chop

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