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Amplifiers / Head Units / Processors / Electrical

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

  1. Started by bigbrother54,

    Hi. Can anyone tell me if this is a good amp or not. (SAZ 1200d.1 Mono.) I am aware of Sundowns reputation of having great Speakers/Subs but I don't know about this particular amp. I am planning on using it to power (2) DD1508 D4 subs and would like to know that it will be sufficient with over head left. I do appreciate all input and thank you.

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  2. Started by thablewprnt,

    Hello. I need help selecting an amp for a Cerwin Vega 12" Stoker. My budget is $500. I had my eyes set on a Hifonics XXV- Colossus. Supposedly it's rated 1x3200@ 2-Ohms, which sounds like more than enough to power a stroker efficiently, but after some reading in this forum, the brand now sounds like borderline garbage. I also hear that this speaker requires a very large custom box, or is that also a myth? I have a 99 Crown Vic, so space is no object. Is there anyone here that builds them, or online? If not can anyone help me with specs to take to a local audio shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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  3. Started by jprix82,

    I know how to set the gains with a DMM by reading the sticky post by im confused on 2 things 1)when setting a 4 channel amp with 2 gains(1 for each 2 channels)how do you get each gain?my amp puts out 75w x 4(@ 4ohm) 2)When it said if ur amp puts out more watts than ur subs can handle use the watts of the subs instead.so lets just say a amp is 1500w @ 2ohm and the subs is 600w each so do i add the watts of the subs and find the square root of them then measure the volts?(For example 600w x 2ohm =1200-squarerooted = 34.6v)

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  4. Started by SpeakerBoy,

    Installed a Sony (no comment) HU in a friend's car a few weeks ago, with no problems until another friend tried to replace the rear speakers. After which, the radio turn on wire does not function. To get the radio to turn on we have to wire both red (mem) and yellow (12+) to the 12+ constant. Checked every fuse in the vehicle, and smell no burned wires. If all else fails, we will simply run a new set of wires and re fuse them , but either way, i'd like to figure out what went wrong in the first place. 1992 Saturn SL (The awesome kind )

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  5. HOW MANY RMS DOES 2 T20001 bd??

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  6. Started by mwerling1212,

    i just ordered all of my wiring from knukoncepts and i want to make sure i got the right fuse type. I have an aq2200d, and i got the 200A fuse type. Is that right?

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  7. Started by mwerling1212,

    I was wondering if I needed to solder the ends of my power wire(1/0 knuconcepts) before i put it into my amps. Same goes for the speaker wire going to my sub and speakers. Also, can i just get a cheap battery powered soldering iron, or do i have to get a nicer one? thanks.

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  8. Started by bbhs2320,

    Is there any advantage to wiring your sub(s) on different ohms?

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  9. Started by ExclusiveRA,

    I just installed a hifonics Zeus zrx3000.1d. I was wondering if a 4 gauge big 3 upgrade would help with the light dimming and give the amp more consistent power? Any ideas? If so, I saw on knukonCeptz.com that they had 4 gauge wire for 95 cents per foot.

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  10. Started by erik67111,

    my friend has a 92 ford taurus with a 130 amp alternator and wants to upgrade his system to a audiopipe 15001d is his electrical sufficient enough for that amp or would he need a second battery in the trunk

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  11. Started by MP3,

    Whats the difference between the audioque AQ1200D and the Sundown Sae 1000D? What would needed in the electrical to properly run both?

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  12. Started by Heath Beckholt,

    Order or build time

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  13. Started by MP3,

    Which amp would work better with a Mach 5 Audio IXL 15, The sundown saz 1500d or the sae 1000d?

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  14. Started by my97tbird,

    I have a couple questions. First, I will tell you what I have. I have a ported box w/ 2 12's they are DB drive PLW12D4's and each sub has its own amp and the amps are Crunch Pzi 1500.1. I also have a yellow top battery under the hood, a 200 amp alternator, a kinetik 800 battery in the trunk, and a 3.0 farad cap. Ok now I am thinking about adding another 12" DB drive, a sundown 1500 amp, and a custom box which I am thinking of having it made to the specs of the subs and 32Hz. I have a 1997 Ford Thunderbird. Also I have about 36 inches for the face of the box to be so the box fits in the trunk. I am looking for SPL. I use the car as a driver but also take it to show…

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  15. Need help figuring out where the knob should be for SSF on a saz 3500d with an enclosure tuned to 32hz..Pictures would be nice too.

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  16. Started by SiMmER,

    hello ppl i have 2 jbl gt4 1000watts subs 250RMS which amp would be best to power up my subs

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  17. Started by bcst86,

    Alright, well I finally had time to run the wires and hook up the AQ2200D i bought and hooked up the Volt meter also. When i First started my truck it was at 14.1V(If i remember correctly). that was with no sub hooked up just the amp, along with a boss rev-665. after having the truck run for about 5 minutes it dropped down to 13.8. I still need to do the big 3(i know i should have this done already ), and Im saving up for a XS D2400 for my main battery. What else would i need to keep a stable voltage around 14.4 or higher. I know I should get a HO alt but I just dont have the money to drop on one at the moment. What would yall suggest for me? Thanks! Alex

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  18. http://www.vibeaudio.co.uk/car/blackdeath-amplifiers/blackdeath-reaper/

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  19. Started by fast85_gt,

    i have a zapco 2x100 that goe into protect at almost full tile i looked at voltage drope and the lowest was 12.77 volts and it went into protect and i turn the vol down and it starts playing again the ground is good any input?

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  20. Started by SEBASTO,

    i think iam gona buy me JVC KD-AVX44 http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Ite...=5684&avf=N ..its just good lookin player with some great features.and..front plate is so clean of buttons ..(sci-fi) ..

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  21. Started by stevemead08,

    would it be a benifit for to use a huge distro block to tie all my electrical together? heres what i need to tie in 6-8 runs from alternators 6 batteries and 8 runs to the amps. i cant use buss bars because of how my batteries are arranged. could i just route everything to a big block and run power from there to my amps? i may not have explained that well... it makes sence in my head.

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  22. Started by gearstix,

    Would running an Orion 2500D @

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  23. Started by xxaderxx,

    Would it be better to run 0 gauge from the ground of the amp straight to the negative terminal of the battery instead of hooking it to a bolt under a seat?

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  24. Started by chargeron4s,

    i have a xcon 18inch woofer and a audioque 2200 amp a guy is selling a stinger sp1000 it sits at 13.5 volts for a 100 bucks is that a good deal will that battery work thanks for any help

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  25. Started by srd150,

    I've looked around a bit and could not find a small v belt pulley for my Denso alt. 3/8 shaft I believe. Looking for something in like the 2 " range. Anyone know where I can get one? Need the right nut for it.too.

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