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I recently had a new subwoofer installed in my 2007 Honda Civic Coupe EX. I also have a new Kenwood HU. After the sub was installed, I noticed what seemed to be a ground hum every time I turned on the car and released my parking brake. The hum would continue as long as the engine was running, but not when it was off. Anyway, I took it back to the Car Stereo place and they said it needed a Noise Filter to remove the ground hum. They installed this and it did get rid of the hum, but it also seems to have made the subwoofer almost gone. I can barely hear it unless I crank it up all the way, and even then it's not great. Before the filter, I used to be able to keep it at +1 and be happy; now I have to keep it at least +6 and often to +10. Am I going crazy or is the filter attenuating the subwoofer sound? -
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For the past well 6-8 weeks due to medical issues. Had some complications with the back surgery. I have a very rough history with MRSA, STAPH and have almost died from SEPSIS so was kinda freaked out when the top of the incision started to ooze some stuff that it shouldn't. So had to go in and have it drained a couple times, then a couple pockets of fluid also showed up. Thankfully just the draining and basic antibiotics this time kept it all ok because last thing I want is spending another month in the hospital. I think all told since Nov 2010 I have spent a total time of at least 9 months probably closer to 10.5 months from all the medical issues. Plus I had right knee surgery on June 14th so I am recovering from that as well. Haven't spent any time at the computer nor driving. I still have to sound deaden the doors, completely setup the 80PRS I put in, along with a couple other minor things. Anything interesting happen lately or just the usual stuff? -
You won't get 400-500w out of an amp that maxes out at 400-500w at 4 ohms because of rise. You need 2-3x the power otherwise you'll be missing out on performance. -
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The subs are 8ohm svc, so I can get them to 4ohm. I have my future mid/high JL 300/4v3 on the subs now. I was mentally in the 400wrms-500wrms @ 4ohm range for both subs. I am also looking at the AudioControl LC800-1for the subs. -
It'll do rated power but you need more than that to drive subs considering rise, imo You need something rated at more like 1kw rms to get 500w after rise. You have plenty of options with a budget of $400... here's just one of many http://store.crescendoaudio.com/symphony-s1-fullrange-monoblock-amplifier/ Can't you wire to 4 or 1 ohm? Another option that is obviously too much power but a great SQ option in case you want to upgrade in the future. http://store.crescendoaudio.com/encore-c-2sq/
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Hey, I'm super new to doing anything with my cars sound system and need some help and please forgive me if I say something dumb. I currently just got an MX5 NB 1.6 without the bose system and would like to do a full upgrade on the whole sound system on the car from adding a new AMP, speakers, SUB and a little bit of soundproofing. I had a couple of questions about wiring I'm planning on adding a small sub under the passenger seat like this and some new speakers like these and wondering how the wiring was going to work as I would have to reroute the original wires which go from the speakers to the infotainment radio thingy from the speakers to an AMP to the SUB to the infotainment radio thingy. i made a really shitty drawing below to kinda show the idea of how it works and again feel free to laugh at me I'm a noob. xD -
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This amp looks good on a stat sheet except I didn't see CEA-2006. I have two vintage/NIB Eclipse 8615.8's @ 200rms each. They will be wired to 4ohms. Any suggestions for other amps welcome under $400. Mahalo. SQA-Series amplifier specification manual .pdf -
If you're into the hobby either 1) buy a dc clamp meter (make sure it reads DC amps) or 2) go to a local show and if someone has a dc clamp ask them to clamp your alt. Unfortunately you'll find a lot of alternators are overrated
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