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Amplifiers / Head Units / Processors / Electrical

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

  1. Started by mpunklil,

    My Alpine PXE-H650 processor will not do a hard reset. According to alpine, I need to hold down the reset button for 10 seconds and it will do a factory reset. This does not happen with mine. I spoke with technical support twice today with no avail. Does anybody know where I can get a copy of the firmware for it? I really do not want to send my processor to them. Thanks!

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  2. Started by roadkill103,

    Hey hi i have the MTX 2300x amp , i am about to put it in my car for a sub, but i can;t remember which two speaker outputs to use the markings are all worn off could you let me know thanks for any help

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  3. Started by antoinez28,

    Just woundering what's a good eq for my set up plan on running a ipad mini for the headunit...eq? ??, amp is a bc2000, 2 orion hcca 15.2, crescendo 1100.4, 4 pwx 6.4 and 4 Ft1 tweets. What will be a good Eq. I was thing about a audiocontrol three.2...waiting on my most of the items...as well a crescendo battery

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  4. Started by imhungnurnot,

    Hey, i have two autotek mm amps. Both of them have "balanced line inputs." The plug in for this looks similar to a s-video plug. In my manuals it says that the balanced inputs accept line level balanced from 0.4v to 18 volts. Also that the XX-BLD can be used as a line driver. I cannot find the "XX-BLD." And also every line driver that i view only has rca outputs and not the plug that is similar to the s-video plug. I've never used a line driver before but i'd like to. And i have an Alpine 9855 2004 model with 4V pre-outs. Can anyone help? Thanks!

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  5. Hey I new with audio most of the time I have a mini truck which I never could fit a system into the cab but anyways i just bought a clarion amp made in 1996 and it has never been hooked up its a two channel apa2100 so what kind of subs could i run to get the best sound out of it is going in a 96 rodeo so i have room for about anything but anything would help thanks

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  6. Started by calvin,

    what is the best way to set ur amps using lpf, hpf and your subsonic filer. what is the purpose of lpf and hpf. the box that i am using is sealed. the subs that i am running are kicker cvx's (1000 watt rms) and i am using hifoinics amps (2000 watt rms, i know they really rnt) and i run my subs at 1 ohm.

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  7. Started by ShaneSauce,

    I drive a small car with a 70amp alt and a regular battery up front and with a kicker zx750 and a old sony 50x4 my lights dimmed. I currently am running like 100x2 for my subs so its not dimming but I am looking at 1200-1500rms for bl 15 most likely. I am wondering if putting a kinetik in the trunk is enough or if my alt won't even be able to keep up.

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  8. Started by SummitRoofs,

    I was looking for some help on configuring a dreadnought. This is what I have: Pioneer HU with subwoofer out Zed RA Zed Dreadnought 2 - SA12's DVC D-2 (wired for 4 ohms) The RA has a mono single RCA output. I believe I need to run a Y - RCA splitter into the Dreadnought. I want to run the Dreadnought bridged. Beyond that I am unsure of what configuration and how to set the Dreadnought.

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  9. Started by beach,

    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.

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  10. Started by QuestionMan,

    I'd really like to learn (not ask here whenever i have a question) how the amp draws current, and where it draws from (how the alternator comes in to play and such). A buddy was asking me if he should get 2 bls, and i told him his electrical couldn't handle it if he were to power them as much as he wanted to. I'm pretty confident what i told him was right, but i'd really like to know more, it just bugs me to tell him that and not know why myself lol. Anyone know of a good link or two so i can learn about this?

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  11. Started by anarchyaudio,

    anyone had any dealings with them? Just wondered what kind of quality and workmanship they put into there products?

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  12. Started by TheGreatMonkey,

    So, i'm looking at getting an aftermarket alarm system for my truck, but not sure what to get. I want to get a good one. But only problem is, my truck dont have no power locks, just manual locks, or that wont really matter?

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  13. Started by shizzzon,

    Waiting for Maxxsonics to return my call with regards to this so while i wait, let's see if any of you know this- OK, we all know the Maxxlink is a processor that can take up to 10 amps and strap them externally as 5 set pairs. This is where i want to make sure i can do this... Instead of strapping mono channel amps together, can u strap amps that have been internally strapped? IE - one board is sold as a 1500w amp @1ohm and another amp has 2 of these boards in it rated at 3000w @2ohm.. Would you know if u set these amps up in bridge mode to form a mono channel if one can safely use a maxxlink and strap a pair of amps like this to 6,000w@4ohm? Also, from what i gather.. i…

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  14. Started by pitbull239,

    hey guys.. i wnt to know how to wire up the navi part of the headunit, im sure it comes with a navi unit that goes under the seat but i wnt to know how to wire and where the wires need to go from the navi to the back of the unit. please help. thanks.

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  15. I am going to get the Saz1500D and Sax100.4 and Need to talk to Jacob. How do I talk to him? Thanks for any info

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  16. Started by one luv,

    opinions?

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  17. Started by dpgriff,

    I was thinking about trying to put in 2 ssa fcons when they come out. I think they said they would be 600watts rms a piece. I drive '97 corolla with stock alt and a run-of-the-mill battery. The stock alternator is 70-80 amps i believe. 1200w would most likely be too much for the electric even with the big 3 and a new battery? I cant find any specific h/o alternators for my car. Not to mention that I probably couldn't afford to buy an expensive one and have it put in. I may just stick with dcons if this is the case.

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  18. I have noticed on DCsoundlab the difference in RMS output power from 16V to 18V 14.4V 4 ohm 900W x 1 2 ohm 2,300W x 1 1 ohm 5,000W x 1 1 ohm 16V 6,000W x 1 1 ohm 18V 7,300W x 1 http://www.dcsoundlab.com/5k.html These are the specs for the DC 5K. Now when the bass hits hard on my current 12V setup, I dip from 14.4V to 12.3V If I ran an 18V setup, and dipped to 16.3V while playing music, does that mean the RMS output power would dip at least 1,000 watts? Thank you.

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  19. Started by rumproast789,

    Has anyone here heard of it or used it? It seems a bit old but IDC much about that. As long as it works. What do you guys think of it? does it put out near rated power? Don't these have a lot of current draw, and are power hungry? LMK because I think I just found a HECK of a deal on this amp... Powering a Fi BTL, wired at 1 ohm but will most likely have the gain alll the way down. looks a little different than the 5082 I've seen... He called it the 582hx, no google searches came up...

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  20. Started by sabor,

    Just wondering where I can purchase this amp?

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  21. Started by Makana,

    Alright, so I got a dual 4 skar vvx 10 and ive been looking for an amp for it. I was looking for something that put out somewhere around 700-800watts @2ohms. My price range is nothing higher than $230. I have a list of my choices, so im politely asking if you guys could give me your 2cents on which amp(s) would be my best choice. AQ1200d Soundstream Rub.1000 MbQuart Q1500 MbQuart onyx1.1000 Cadence F700-1 Hfi1000d

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  22. I've got an Eclipse CD5030 with the optional tuning mic and I can't seem to get the auto time alignment nor auto EQ to change any settings. I've read the online manual and I'm fairly sure I'm doing it correctly, each time I do either setup the HU displays "Completed" then I hit the Enter key and none of the settings change. Any suggestions?

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  23. Started by bigger_george,

    Well, my friend installed a Rockford Type RF.4 4 channel amp into his car and after it was installed a popping noise would occur when he turned on his HU or when he turned his volume from 0 to 1. We must have regrounded that amp several times but the popping still occurs. We tried replacing the HU but to no avail, same problem occurs. I told him to try regrounding his HU but his HU was already grounded to a drilled, sanded spot. Right now, he is trying to shorten his ground wire. Now this only happened after he installed this amp. Before, I had let him borrow my trusty ol' Orion Xtreme 5004 and there were no probs with that amp so I'm assuming it has something to do with…

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  24. Started by imhungnurnot,

    Its all in the title.. How do the mean machines run at 0.67ohms if they can at all? THANKS

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  25. Started by lilace13,

    Will This Battery & HO Alternator Have Enough Power To Power This Whole System! 3 Of These (BL15) https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/...view.shopscript 3 Of These http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_9338_H...s+BXi2607D.html 3 Of These http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3935_Kicker+PKD1.html 1 Of These (Powering Door Speakers) http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6519_H...s+ZXi+6406.html Battery (For Audio Equipment!) http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7343_K...ik+HC+2000.html Alternator http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/240-amp-Dom...itemZ7960516998 Alarm http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7927_V...SST+VS5900.html Can I Put 1 Of These Under The Hood? http://son…

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