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    New amp is running but powers subs very minimal and won't turn up

    It was turned up a little. I just went outside, turned it halfway, it got louder, then I turned up the bass from my headunit then all of a sudden my HU shut off and my amp shut off! I tried turning my HU back on and it wont turn on! Help!
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    New amp is running but powers subs very minimal and won't turn up

    I figured I'd make a new topic since I solved the other problem in the other topic: http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/498898-ground-power-wire-accidently-touched-but-werent-connected-amp.html I got my amp to run, turns out I put the speaker wires in the wrong...
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    Ground and power wire accidently touched but weren't connected to the amp

    I just checked my amp with a volt meter and it showed 12 volts so i guess the amp is fine, I assume just didnt connect everything right.
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    Ground and power wire accidently touched but weren't connected to the amp

    I think like a yellow spark...i don't even remember if there was a spark, but it smoked for a few seconds and that was it.
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    Ground and power wire accidently touched but weren't connected to the amp

    As I was installing my Alpine MRP M1000 amp today the power and ground wire accidently touched and started smoking for a second but that was it. My amp turns on but the subs weren't playing. Did I blow or short circuit something? I don't know how I could have since those wires weren't...
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    How much a cheap amp compared to a high end amp affects a subwoofer?

    I currently have 2 12 inch Alpine DVC Type R's (4 ohm) in a ported box running to a 2400 watt Power Acoustik amp that is around 5 years old. My system does hit good but a few friends that I know that have systems sound totally different from mine. Their subs sound much more deeper and you can...
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    Ported or sealed with Alpine Type R's?

    I mainly listen to rap. Two guys from this car audio place say that Type R's are best in sealed boxes?
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    Ported or sealed with Alpine Type R's?

    I just got some new Alpine Type R's and have heard they are better in a sealed box than a ported? Opinions please... I have a hatchback.
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    The Official Type R Thread

    Well I bought two 12in Type R's off Ebay yesterday. It was listed as brand new and sealed in the box. I paid $160 total for them and $60 for shipping. I get a good deal? Now I have to wait for them to get here gah.
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    Help with rattling noise coming from inside my sub.

    I have 2 12inch Rockford Fosgate Punch HX2's. A few days ago I noticed an odd rattling noise when I turned on my system. I checked it out an it's coming from the inside of the subwoofer box on one of my subs. Can someone tell me what is up with this and how to fix?
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    Bass track thread!

    Most Three 6 Mafia and Lil Jon songs. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit Lil Jon - Get Crunk -I Dont Give A **** - What You Gun' Do -Put Your Hood Up -Throw It Up The Game - This Is How We Do Three 6 Mafia - Wolf Wolf Yung Joc - A Couple Grand
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    Need help installing the Alpine 9855

    Hello, I just got my new Alpine 9855 today and got a few questions about the wiring of it. I'm not sure what these 2 black wires and thay gray cube called the DC/DC Converter in the picture are for? Can someone help me and tell me where they should be connected to? Just click the link for the...
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    My head unit stopped playing CD's, but radio still works.. Help

    As I started to drive off to school today, I put a CD in my head unit and it seemed like it tried to read the CD but then it spit it out. The radio still worked fine. None of my CD's, burned and bought ones didn't work. I reset the CD player but still didn't work. What can I do? My HU is a...
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    Not sure what to buy, Alpine 9855 or Pioneer 9600? Help me.

    Hello, I'm looking for a new head unit and I think i've narrowed it down to two. The Alpine CDA-9855 and the Pioneer DEH-P9600MP. I know which one is cheaper but money doesn't matter for these two. Could someone help me with my decision. The Alpine looks nice with the many options but I...
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    Not sure what to buy, Alpine 9855 or Pioneer 9600? Help me.

    Hello, I'm looking for a new head unit and I think i've narrowed it down to two. The Alpine CDA-9855 and the Pioneer DEH-P9600MP. I know which one is cheaper but money doesn't matter for these two. Could someone help me with my decision. The Alpine looks nice with the many options but I...
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