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    alpine 5 channel going into protect(clipping) at high volume

    Hey guys i got a issue with my setup... This is installed in my girlfriends car so this is a small fix as she doesn't really ever experience this issue( im the only person that plays it loud enough to clip) here's my story: 2002 toyota echo, stock radio, stock speakers, 2 JL 10W3v2's...
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    First timer with dual battery setup

    any help helps guys... is anything hooked up incorrectly
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    First timer with dual battery setup

    all connections are soldered and heat shrinked and all fuses are within 1 foot of the batteries.. all three fuses are 200 amp and its on a Big Block V8 engine with a larger alternator.. not sure of the amps
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    First timer with dual battery setup

    the power wire from the first battery is hooked up the the PAC 200 amp relay which has an output to the second back battery... when the toggle switch ( i just added that part ) is thrown the batterys are connected. when its not they are not. keeping the first battery alive when we stop...
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    First timer with dual battery setup

    the power wire from the first battery is hooked up the the PAC 200 amp relay which has an output to the second back battery... when the toggle switch ( i just added that part ) is thrown the batterys are connected. when its not they are not. keeping the first battery alive when we stop...
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    First timer with dual battery setup

    hey i am connecting two batteries together for better overall voltage and play life when the trucks off.. its for a festival thats a week long so i need it to be ready and well done. ive drawn out my system as best i could on paint please see if i have connected anything anywhere that wont...
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    Are optima yellow tops reliable for under the hood?

    my yellowtop hasnt let me down yet...had it for 2 years now... great terminals (both front and top) and it fit right into my stock spots for batteries. i used stinger 0 gauge terminals which work out great. I WOULD get another one if this one craps out..(knock on wood)
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    Re grounding my ststem due to noise over rca...

    Hey ive had my system in my car for around 5 years now... its worked great and hasn't had any issues... everything is soldered and taped correctly(done by myself) and all cables are either monster cable or Tsunami for power and rca's... recently i have a problem w my 4 channel rca to my amp...
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    speaker wire size

    just run slightly larger than the tinsel leads from the connectors on the subs to the coil
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    Pros and Cons Of Mounting component speakers on the outside of the door...

    as long as you can put a baffle behind it then it will be fine... the door just acts like a baffle like a sub box does for a sub
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    Amp/sub question from a first timer.

    the subs would be under powered yes but you dont even need to power the 6 by 9's unless you are going to amplify the front sets of speakers. it would sound weird like all ur music is from behind you... personally i would just get a good sub amp that will add in low level sound and leave the...
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    looking at amps..Alpine?

    i have the alpine mrp f250 in my car and it handles inifinity kappa series just nicely if you have the extra hundred dollars go for the mrp f450 just to get the extra power and allow for lower gain settings on amp havent used the mrp-m850 but their mono block amps are great however they are...
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    what to upgrade now

    i have money to burn and i want to put it into stereo stuff i currently have a 4 ga lead to monster cap alpine cda 9851 alpine mrp-f250 (4 channel ) alpine v12-605 (Mono) Monster RCA 2 10 JL WO subs sealed box The Big Three (I HAVE 2 out of the 3 DONE) infinity reference series all...
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    6 channel amp? or 2 amps?

    plus two amps looks cooler
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    amp recommendations

    stay away from 5 channels to much hassle just get 2 200 dollar amps and a 100 dollar sub
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