Recent content by LZC8114

Got everything connected up only to hear some humming in the speakers(volume all the way off) and alt noise when engine was on( noise changes with rpms). Been searching through the archives and did these tests so far. RCA's and power wire on opposite sides of car. If i disconnect the amp for...

think i was confusing in my post. The 4 channel is just powering the two front speakers with one speaker using channels 1,2 and the other using channels 3,4. If i put the rca input into ch 1,2 i only get sound from left speaker and if i put the rca into ch 3,4 i only get right speaker. So my...

I'm using a 4 channel amp ( DA D5 300.4) and briding channels 1 & 2, 3 & 4. Regularly when using 4 channels you would have an rca coming in for the front speakers and a rca for the back speakers, therefore 2 rca's into the amp. Since i am bridging the amp only for the front speakers do i...

Im in southern California right by Los Angeles Aiport Got all my gear so far online, dont have to money to pay retail prices =) Got another question, going to run rear fill through headunit but couldnt find what guage speaker wire the headunit allows, any ideas?

going to stock up on snack packs and juicy juice's for an army for this install! Somehow ive convinced myself into: making my own box, creating mdf speaker adapters for my front speakers, custom fitting my headunit since at the moment im unable to find a proper fitting one, and possible create...

Alright guys time just about time to install and wanted to know if i've got everything that i need to get. First timer here! Heres my gear: Diamond audio:[ s500s, d361 rear fill, d5 300.4] , JL [12w6v2, 500/1] and a pioneer p860mp. 1) Mounting plate 2)wiring harness 3) antenna adapter 4) 4...

Coincidently im about to do an install in a 2001 a4 this week as well! theCybe if you wouldnt mind sending the pictures to me as well i would appreciate it First time doing full install myself. Any chance you could link where you found the metra kit ? Goodluck with your install AlpineThumperJ9

Alright finally ready to buy a sub to complete the system but in a dilema. My friend wants to sell me 2 no name 10"s with a box and a kenwood 400 watt amp to power them for $200( used). He says they sound good but i havent heard them. Thoughts on this? Otherwise i've got a budget of about $400...

Thanks guys for the replies. Now considering doing the install myself. Got spring break coming up in a week so i'll have a lot of time on my hands incase i wanted to do it myself. Dont have too much knowledge on audio equipment but willing am willing to learn. If anyone knows a few basic how...

yeah already got the gear ready to go, just need it installed:) I mentioned to the guy that most car audiophiles only run front speakers and he told me thats wrong and i didnt know what i was talking about. So was just wondering if i was informed wrong about rear fill and front speakers or...

Went to an installer yesterday to see about getting my gear installed which consists of: Diamond Audio hex's, Diamond Audio D361, Diamond Audio D5 300/4 and a pioneer p860mp. The guy quoted me at $400 and said the way i wanted it installed would sound aweful. What i wanted him to do was bridge...

Thanks guys for the help and links, been doing some more searching and found this DIAMOND AUDIO D5 300.4 http://cgi.ebay.com/DIAMOND-AUDIO-D5-300-4-D5300-4-300W-4-CH-CAR-AMP-NEW_W0QQitemZ9702699811QQcategoryZ4950QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem what do you think if i bridged it? thanks...

Looking for a 2 channel amp to power some diamond audio s500s around $200 give or take. At the moment these are my options, open to any other suggestions too. - Jl 300/2 $259 150 x2 @ 4 ohms - Diamond Audio D5600.2 ($250) 150 x 2 @ 4 ohms - Kicker 350.4 will bridge (remanufactured $76) 175 x...

just need a couple questions answered. 1) The DA s500s are rated at 100nom/200 max. How much power should i feed them? was thinking around 150w 2) The DA D361 are rated at 60nom/120 max. The headunit is only rated at 22 x 4 rms. Would it be better to buy a seperate to channel amp for just...

Hello all, looking for a few comments on the audio equipment before i finally buy it all. Bought Already -Pioneer p860mp -Diamond Audio s500 ( got a good deal on them so decided to grab them) Not Bought amp- KICKER KX350.4 ( if i get it im planning on bridging it to 2 channel) rear fill -...