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Amplifiers / Head Units / Processors / Electrical

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

  1. Started by Tirefryr,

    Look at all these Awesome old school items. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5738660528&rd=1 And another little tidbit at an awesome price! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...mMakeTrack=true

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  2. Started by pimpedout92x,

    which is better? the kenwood KVT 815dvd or the clarion VRX935VD? shane(HCCAfan) told me that the clarion HU's skip alot...anyone running the clarion or the kenwood? im getting one of them for xmas, dont know which one i should get tho....give me ur opinions.....thanks.

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  3. Started by Aaron Clinton,

    B) http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/amplifiers/indexMXA.cfm above is the link to their site, I was wondering who has used or played with them, and are they the step up or the entry level?

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  4. Started by Twitch,

    any suggestions? i'd like to not spend more than 120 on it. but i dont' want it to give out on me like my optimus did

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  5. Started by Twitch,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...bayphotohosting

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  6. Started by jazee29,

    I have a punch 2002, what speakers would work best for that amp. Prefer 12's. I already had a pair of wimpy C4's that crapped out in 2 months, and want something different, but affordable.

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  7. Started by Godsmack,

    I got this HU recently from soneone. The Radio creates music through my RCA's but when I try and play a cd it read the cd and says its playign the cd but viola no signal......And if there is signal its not audable........can someone help here??? J

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  8. Started by pimpedout92x,

    will this amp run at 1 ohm daily? http://jbl.com/car/products/product_detail...ser=GTS&cat=AMP i want to get two of them and two brahma's, 1 amp on each brahma. since the brahma is dual 2 ohm, the amp needs to be 1 ohm stable right? will that jbl amp work? thanks for any replies.

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  9. Started by hilton,

    How do you measure the actual output of an amp in watts? I remember my friend Aubrey telling me how, but cant find the info again. Im trying to figure out what my 601S Rockford Fosgate Amp puts out. It says 600 rms, and 1800 peak, which is strange for the peak to be so much higher, but anyways I've also heard that RF underrates their amps substantially like Kicker does. So my question again is how do I measure the power an amp puts out?

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  10. Started by Twitch,

    i'm curious as to weather this amp would be safe to run at in a one ohm setup. the seller... of course says it is. but i'm not to sure

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  11. Started by MillyS00,

    My audiobahn 18001DT amp isnt getting enough power out of my car a 2000 Mazda Millenia S. The stock alternator is putting out 110 amps the amp is drawing 150 amps to put out 1800 watts to 2 12" audiobahn ultra excursion subs. I have upgraded the battery to a optima red top and have installed 2 1 farad caps. When i have the car running the amp recieves 13.5-14 volts when i have the bass turned all the way down. When i turn the bass up half way the voltage drops within 5 minutes to 11.5. I currently have 4 ga wire planning on upgrading to 0 ga to stop some of the voltage loss cause im running the wire 20 feet. should i upgrade the alternator or put more caps or a battery? a…

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  12. Started by Aaron Clinton,

    holy crap they are making a monster too http://www.kicker.com/ShowPage.cfm?filenam...tml&menu=KXAMPS

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  13. Started by Trixter,

    Looking for an amp to power my soon-to-come SS RL-p12. I found a Digital Audio amp that didn't look too bad. Just wondering if anyone has/had any experience with them. The key thing here is I also need a two channel (75 x 2 - 100 x 2) that matches. (I found a 75 x 2 Digital Audio also.) I am also leaning towards the Directed 750d and 300/2.

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  14. Started by daos,

    I need some help guys/gals. I will most likely be running a set of Focal 165K2P comps and a 12" ED kv.2 sub from Elemental Designs. The sub can handle anywhere from 400-900 watts and the 165k2p's are a 200W max speaker although i have been told they can handle every bit of 200W if done correctly. I would like to buy one nice amp to power both the comps and the sub. the first amp i have found that is capable and in my price range is the SoundStream TR800.5. its a 5 channel amp that does 200x2, 400x1 in bridged mode. Amp specs found here>>> http://shop.store.yahoo.com/discave/trsost5chcar.html This seems like the perfect amount of power for the comps and the sub. I…

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  15. Started by Peteyglad,

    I am looking for a small amp (literally) for my wifes van power a Koda 8" at 4 ohms. Looking to have roughly 200 RMS. Here are my choices so far Arc Audio 2050 CXL Planet Audio BB50.2 Anyones tried any of these series? I am leaning toward the Arc just because I have always wanted to try one, and I think they are one of the most beautiful amps out there. Anyone have any other suggestions. Here are my specs 1. Must have a crossover (most do, just thought I would add that fact though) 2. Roughly 200 RMS into 4 ohms 3. Size restrictions Length - 9.5" Width - 8" Height - 3" If it wasn't for the damn size restrictions a lot of amps would work, but as always, I have to …

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  16. Started by Chevy350TPI,

    Do any of you guys follow the same routine over and over again when installing an amp? In what order do you plug in the wires? Detail always helps. eg: 1. Tear vehicle apart. 2. Run all wires. 3. Disconnect negative, then positive at battery. 4. Connect ground wire to amp. 5. Connect ground wire to frame. 6. Connect remote wire to amp. 7. Connect remote wire to HU. 8. Connect RCA to amp. 9. Connect RCA to HU. 10. Connect power wire to amp. 11. Connect negative to battery. 12. Connect positive amp wire and positive to battery. 13. Insert fuse. Just trying to generate some action here. - Steve

  17. Started by themainman,

    Well I have a kicker 500Si and it ran into a problem when I got it. I hooked it up and it would go into protection mode after 5 seconds. I sent it in to kicker after asking them on the phone if it could be fixed and after two weeks they emailed me back and said that they could not fix it. I know they could because anyone that's can fix amps can fix mine. Well I want to know if any of you guys may know how to fix this amp. The man I was going to go through just retired. I also have a kicker 40ss that has the same problem. Any help would be great. Kicker rocks!!! B)

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  18. Started by TLM,

    Alright guys I need your help, Ill most likely be getting either an sx 10 or 12 and i need suggestions for an amp that i could use to power one of these beasts. Ill be honest, Im poor lol so the cheaper the better! Thanks Tom

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  19. Started by Trixter,

    I am thinking about getting a Sound Stream Xstream 480.2 and 360.2. I know that some of the older Sound Stream amps were really good. But is this like other "ghood back in the day" companies or do they still make strong products?

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  20. Started by KickinAudio,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5724713769&rd=1 Supossed to be the chit, they are only pre-amp decks.

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  21. Started by djjdnap,

    What ... \only 500 bux http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/prod...6829766,00.html

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  22. Started by Trixter,

    What's the deal with them? When will they be available? Got any specs?

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  23. Started by Tirefryr,

    So I hook up the Alpine to test the Pre-outs today and upon powering it up, the face will not open,or angle at all. I press the buttons and it seems like the mechanism is either stuck or not catching. Anyone have this problem before or know how to remedy it?

  24. Started by Peteyglad,

    This is the beginning to the little amp rack. I think I may need a larger board. Time to rip apart another box. LOL. Might as well put them to use.

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  25. Started by mrray13,

    i wonder if it will be ok with a 1.3 ohm load... a friend wants me to put three single 4 pr12's in his x-cab ranger, he already has the mtx....so what do ya think?? 1.3 close enuff to 2 ohm to be alright?? wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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