Recent content by dieseltwitch

So I'm new to car audio. I've done my best to learn as much as I can but one thing that still confuses me is dB. For example on my amp a 900/5 JL there is a High Pass filter on the speaker channels. there are 3 settings; off, 12 dB, 24 dB. and a dial for selecting frequency. I understand how the...

Is a ground loop isolator worth looking into? Im noticing that if i crank up the input sensitive on the EQ that the buzzing gets worse. If i disconnect my input all together the noise goes completely away. This makes me think that the noise is coming from the BT device and no where in the rest...

Just to be clear the big three is; Main power from alt to battery Main ground from motor to battery Main ground from frame/body to battery? I'm planning on going with a 000 cable to handle a 300amp alt, two #8 ,000 warn winches and my 900W amp Any special recommendations? I am noticing...

Ok deffently alternator noise! Start with the big three?

The original noise was very much so! Now it's to soft it's hard to hear over the exhaust and engine noise. However the noise is still there when I just turn the system on with out the engine running... What does this mean? It's still very soft, and I haven't truly matched the levels yet as I...

Ok so I did a little testing. I pulled the RCA's out of the tray and the problem didn't go away. However, I was able to get 90% of it to go away. I should explain that I have a Logitech Bluetooth Speaker adapter normal meant for home audio. I installed a 12V to 5V 3W Power converter to power the...

I was very careful with my primary ground; a 4AWG back to the body near the amp. I cleaned the area of paint and secured it firmly, then covered the ground with with pain to keep any rust out. I will pull the RCA's out of the tray today. I'm just not sure how else to get them to the front of...

Been working on my system the last few days, some changes today resulted in a crazy amount of noise. My goal was to get rid of the head unit.... Mission accomplished. (take a look at the photos at the end and comment, I'm not 100% done but need to clean up the wiring) Anyways, today i ran the...