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    RMS wattage question

    ignore the min wattage rating, your Head unit would be able to drive to a certain level, but an external amp would be best. What Pioneer head unit do you have that has 55 watts RMS ?
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    Crossover on JBL GT6-6c

    Is the crossover for this unit just a capacitor / resistor for the tweeters and pass through for the woofers ?
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    60 amp alternator not enough ?

    ok, sorry not 90 watts but 60 each. (OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited) Has generator output been measured : no, how is this done ? I have a multimeter Engine RPM at idle is 900. When above idle, voltage rise to 13+v with everything on When Idle and nothing on, voltage is 14.5v
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    60 amp alternator not enough ?

    The original wire was about 5 times thinner than the Gauge 6... guessing Gauge 12 Air conditioner
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    60 amp alternator not enough ?

    I did a "big 3" with 6 gauge wires for the alternator. 6 gauge for the - to engine and 1.0 from - to chassis
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    60 amp alternator not enough ?

    I got a used 110 amp Alternator 300 watts RMS amplifier Aircon Headlights 90 watts each 40 watt LED lights My voltage still drops to 11 volts... so was I unlucky enough to get a defective alternator ?
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    What brands to look for Subs for Sound quality?

    How about Sundown ?
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    2/3/4 channel amp used as subwoofer amp

    Power Rating is 150 x 2 in 2 channel mode, I use a single subwoofer, if I do not use the other channel, am I wasting the other 150 watts or does it get "moved" to the other channel where the sub connected ?
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    I need bigger RCA cables !!!!

    Sorry, more of a Car accessories store inside the mall....
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    60 amp alternator not enough ?

    Why battery ? even if I put 20 batteries in there, if the current demand is higher than the input current, eventually I will run out of juice...
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    I need bigger RCA cables !!!!

    And this was supposed to be a fun post....sigh
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    I need bigger RCA cables !!!!

    At a car parts store in the mall Me: Do you have RCA cables ? Staff : How many watts does your amp have ? Me : (laughing internally) but I obliged and wanted to find out where it would lead to and responded "800 watts" Me : Why do you asked ? Staff: The wire would depend on how strong...
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    Would mounting amplifier 0.5 to 1 inch off the carpet help with heat ?

    Would mounting amplifier 0.5 to 1 inch off the carpet help with heat ?
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    JBL GT5 11 inch Subwoofer

    I measured my subwoofer from the rubber/foam surround and it is 11 inches. Is this correct ? I know it should measure either 10 or 12 unless there was an actual 11 inch model
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    JBL GT5 12 inch vs Sundown e12

    I like what I am getting with the GT5, just wondering if the E12 would sound better ...
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