Recent content by JohnnyZ

Everything pounded hard even with the 4awg. I shouldn't have to go over that when it worked for over a month without issues. The ground could of been rattled off from the continuous banging so I will check that this weekend. Thanks for the responses everyone, I will also do the big 3 when I get...

Alright so here are some results: Car on: Battery Reads: 14.2 Sub Amp: 14.2 Speaker Amp: 14.2 System on volume 8 Battery Reads: 14.1 Sub Amp: 14.1 Speaker Amp: 14.1 > volume 8 Battery Reads: 14.1 Sub Amp: 4.2 Speaker Amp: 14.1 As soon as I start drawing more power the sub amp...

Whats the best way to test the front battery. Dump a load onto it and make sure the voltages dont drop below a certain level, or just if it is in the healthy level? If so, what would that level be if the car was off and or on. I have a 100 amp fuse before it, it seems to be working fine.

The alternator is the stock which I believe is 80 amps. It powered great for a month, do I need an upgraded one?

Hi Guys, Everything has been running superb until a few nights ago. I hop into the car, hear my subs, turn the volume up to 12, sub cuts out. I go to the trunk and see the low voltage indicator light on. I turn the car off, rinse and repeat same problem. Sometimes I can literally blast the sub...

Alright, thanks for the info guys, I'll let you know what I come out with! John

My deck maxes at 40, my speakers distort above 28, the clipping occurs sometimes at volume 14+ depending on the song. Some songs sound flawless.

I understand that bass boost cause's distortion but the sub isn't anywhere near as loud without bass boost on and loudness on. With loudness EVERYTHING sounds 50 x better and sounds much weaker and sounds ****** at louder volumes without it on. Would another option be running it parallel at...

Hey guys! I am new to the forums but can't wait to read more about the crazy projects that you guys are taking part in. My current setup: AVH-P2300DVD ALPINE MRP-1000 (Gain at .5 V, Filter at 80hz, Bass booster 6-12+db) ROCKFORD T600-4 ECLIPSE 3 WAYS 12inch Ported box 12INCH 2 OHM Type R...