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    Get your DMM excel spreadsheet to help determin Voltage and/or output watts

    I put together the attached Excel spreadsheet where you can calculate either the voltage output with the desired watts and speaker impedance or to determine the current watts given the DMM AC voltage and speaker impedance. Simply enter the values in the yellow cells and the results will display...
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    Boston Acoustic Amp help gt-2125

    Well I did exactly as shown in the manual on page 10 using the two outer most connections (left + and Right -) also if I turn the amp on with no speakers connected it does the same thing (Suggested by the BA tech the emailed me) I also tried running the amp in stereo mode and it does the same...
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    Boston Acoustic Amp help gt-2125

    Yeah, Thank you for the pointer on the possible low remote trigger. I had checked the manual and they had every combination of flashing lights except for Solid Red "B" and flashing orange. Normally both the Red B and orange led should be flashing together which is why I was stumped. I ran a...
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    Boston Acoustic Amp help gt-2125

    The amp has been installed but doesn't produce any sound. I have verified all cables. The status LED on the unit are as follows: - Red "B" Boston logo is illuminated solid red at all times. (This is how is should be according to the manual) - Orange status LED just keeps blinking...
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    A "How To" install aftermarket radio ***very picture heavy*** 2008-2010 Dodge Caravan

    Part 3 of 3 14. I chose to put the PAC interface module on the right side as there seemed to be more room there. 15. The extra cabling ran nicely in the space under the unit. Plug the unit in and test. Once tested put everything back together in reverse. 16. This is everything put back...
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    A "How To" install aftermarket radio ***very picture heavy*** 2008-2010 Dodge Caravan

    Part 2 of 3 8. Once the radio is out and the harness/antennas disconnected you can try to insert the aftermarket unit. You will notice that the aftermarket unit does not fit into the opening and some modifications are needed. 9. At this point you have two options, cut the tabs off (I didn’t...
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    A "How To" install aftermarket radio ***very picture heavy*** 2008-2010 Dodge Caravan

    I did this for another forum but maybe it will help someone here with their HU install. Part 1 of 3 I searched these forums for a “how to” on installing an aftermarket Double DIN radio. When I couldn’t find anything here or online I decided to do a quick how to guide. It’s not 100% as I only...
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    Advice between New MB Quart FX1.600 vs Used Alpine MRP-M500?

    Well I finally made the purchase and it's nothing like I originally had here. I ended up going with the Boston Acoustics GT-2125 amp and the Boston Acoustics G112PS pre-loaded SUB. I just couldn't pass up Boston Acoustics at those prices and thanks to everyone's suggestions. I was thinking of...
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    Flash drives for head units

    You can also use a program called fat32format, Google search for fat32format.zip and you should find it. The theoretical limit of fat32 is 8TB according to Microsoft: "The maximum disk size is approximately 8 terabytes when you take into account the following variables: The maximum possible...
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    Advice between New MB Quart FX1.600 vs Used Alpine MRP-M500?

    Well from the replies and further research on these boards I'm probably leaning towards going with the Boston Acoustics GT-2125 since it's available for around $123. RMS Power Rating(CEA-2006-A): Bridged, 4 ohms: 400 watts x 1 chan. Bridged, 2 ohms: 600 watts x 1 chan. RMS Power Rating(12V)...
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    Advice between New MB Quart FX1.600 vs Used Alpine MRP-M500?

    Well certainly some food for thought. I had looked at the Boston Acoustics but I saw it didn't have the subsonic filter. It's been years since I had a sub and amp so this is all new again so I don't know how good/important that feature is. I would certainly like to keep it in the 100-120ish...
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    Advice between New MB Quart FX1.600 vs Used Alpine MRP-M500?

    Thank you for the offer but it's both out of my budget and above the amp draw (140 amp for yours) that I'm shooting for (trying to stay around 60A draw max)
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    Advice between New MB Quart FX1.600 vs Used Alpine MRP-M500?

    Good morning. I've been reading the forums for a few days now and finally joined. I was wondering what are the thoughts between getting one of the following: Added Boston Acoustic gt-2125 $123 RMS Power Rating(CEA-2006-A): Bridged, 4 ohms: 400 watts x 1 chan. Bridged, 2 ohms: 600 watts x 1...
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