Recent content by drummer_punk82

Yeah, I really would like a bigger amp. Money is the problem though, it always has to go to something else. The ideal amp I'd like would be the JL Audio 500/1. 250W RMS is optimal for my subs, I'm only doing 190W RMS right now. Do you guys know of any other amps that are high quality but run...

Sorry for the lack of info... Amp: Sony Xplod 760w Max- RMS: 150wX2@4ohms, 190wx2@2ohms, 380x1(mono)@4ohms. Subs: 2X JL Audio 10" W3D4 (4 ohms, DVC) I just thought that the difference in resistance would make a change the sound between the 190x2@2ohms and the 380wX1@4ohms.

Well I'm not completely sure about a 4-channel amp, but I have my two 4ohm DVC subs hooked up at 2 ohms. 2 ohms is usually a good way to go. You have three options: 1) wire each sub's VC's in parralel for 2 ohms and run each one from a separate channel on the amp (not bridged) 2) wire each...

Ok, I got a new HU and it says I am supposed to connect the power lead directly to the battery or the fuse box/block. I talked to a car audio guy and he said just connect it to the positive end of the fuse box. Well, how would I get to the fuse box, where is it located in most cars? I have a...

I thought that probably was the case but since the Mono setup was @ 4ohms I thought it would make a difference. Right now, I have the VC's in parallel and they are hooked to the amp in series. That makes 2 ohms but if I wanted 4 ohms than I'd just reverse the setup; VC's in series to the amp...

Ok, here's the deal. All values are RMS: My amp can do 380Wx1(mono) @ 4ohms or 190Wx2(stereo) @ 2 ohms. I have two 4 ohm DVC subwoofers. Which method would be louder? I currently have them hooked up at 2 ohms to my amp. What do you all think? Or, would they both sound the same??

Ok, here's the deal. All values are RMS: My amp can do 380Wx1(mono) @ 4ohms or 190Wx2(stereo) @ 2 ohms. I have two 4 ohm DVC subwoofers. Which method would be louder. I currently have them hooked up at 2 ohms to my amp. If you're wondering how, it's a series-parallel connection. What do...

Miller: I had the same situation. If you want your subs hooked up to your amp for a 2-ohm load, you have three options: 1) Wire each sub's VC's in parallel for 2 ohms and run each one from a separate channel on the amp (not bridged) 2) Wire each VC in parallel (2 ohms) then put both subs in...

Oh yeah, one more question. I'm not sure what sort of HU you own, but when I turn my HU off, all the lights on it totally shut off, it doesn't show a clock or anything. Like I said in an earlier post, it's an Alpine 7875. My other deck would still show the time, and if you had the head lights...

Yup, that was it! It was just a matter of swapping the two wires. I'm really glad it was just that. junocdx: I did use a wiring harness. I totally agree with you, it is smarter AND easier to simply buy a wiring harness versus cutting the stock connectors off. Thanks for the help guys!!

Ok, I'll try that. If I did have them reversed, would the player still be able to work?

I just bought an Alpine 7875 from a friend and I'm having trouble hooking it up. It turns on and all that but whenever I turn the power off all my settings are lost. This is how I have it hooked it up. The yellow wire from my Alpine("Battery Lead") is connected to the red wire to my stock...

Alright... guess I'll have to run a wire all the way to the battery. Do I HAVE to connect another fuse close to the battery? Cuz there already is one on the wire but it's closer to the deck.

Ok, I just got an Alpine 7875 cd-player and on the yellow power wire it says that I must connect it directly to the battery. I have a 93 Volvo 850 and I was wondering if that is really necessary. Would my stock wiring be good enough if it's 9 yrs. old? Why do they ask you to do this, what...

sorry for the repost