Recent content by WesSide

I actually wrote it wrong in the thread title.. it's an 8ga wire into a seeming 8ga hole. But as you can see, there's no way the wire will fit. I believe I need what's called a "terminal fork", seen here: http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/media/img/G31-955.jpg

I'm switching out my Pioneer amplifier in my car for a more favorable Alpine amplifier. Problem being that the 8-gauge wire doesn't seem to have a fighting chance at connecting to the amp; the wire is simply way too big. How do I fix this? Cut the wire in half down the middle so it fits? How...

While I'm at it... what kind of enclosure do you recommend - ported or sealed? The 200w RMS @ 4ohms Pioneer that I used to have was in a sealed enclosure and wasn't very powerful at all. Only thing it shook was the rear license plate and I solved that problem with a couple strips of weather...

Thats one thing I noticed. So I should be looking for a 2 ohm dual voice cord subwoofer for a total of 4 ohms, rated around 500w RMS? I'll take a peek at the enclosures. Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it. Sure learning a lot.

I asked the deadener question before I looked at the link. I have 18 sheets of 18x32 dynamat downstairs, got a sweet deal on eBay - brand new. The light dimming is my biggest concern. Granted I had the gain turned up higher than it should have been, it's still not pushing very much. I'll see...

Excellent, thanks. I like the Rockford sub because it comes in the enclosure and it's a ported sub. A friend of mine has dual P1's and he's had good luck with them. I'll look over everything you have here. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is a deadener? The only issue I'm having...

I read an earlier thread, seen here: http://www.caraudio.com/forum/amplifiers/476372-bridging-my-jl-g4500.html The kid bridged his channels and apparently quadrupled his output on the 3rd and 4th speakers. Maybe I read that wrong. The Crescendo amplifier does the same thing. It's rated at 125w...

That would be perfect however the highest-end alpine speakers I can find are the Type-R's, rated at 110w RMS. Would that work? Do you have any another suggestion? Thanks a bunch. The Rockford subs I'm looking at are the Dual 12" P2L's... output 500w RMS @ 4 ohms. Perfect.

Im not bridging channels 1 and 2. I'll run the front left door speaker into channel 1 @ 100w RMS, the front right door speaker into channel 2 at 100w RMS. I'll bridge channels 3 and 4 and together i should be able to output 400w RMS @ 4 ohms to a sub, yes?

Forgive me as I'm not fluent with this car audio shenanigans. Here's what I'm proposing to do with my sound system: Install the Alpine PDX-4.100 4-Channel amplifier (seen here: Alpine PDX-4.100 4-Channel Power Density Digital Car Amplifier). I'm going to purchase a pair of Type-R's that rate...

Done deal on the 1/0 gauge.. I found a sweet deal on Amazon. Instead of a stronger battery, do you think a 2.0 Farad capacitor would suffice? I'm not sure why everyone seems to hate caps. Thanks man.

Also, what kind of amp wiring kit would best fit this amplifier?

I'm dead set on the Hifonics Zeus ZXi60.4+1K 5-channel amplifier for upgrading my new system. I'm not sure how much total power this thing pushes. The specs can be seen here: Audio Savings | HIFONICS ZEUS ZXI60.4+1K BEST 5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER EVER! Should I get an upgraded car battery? How will...

I was leaning towards the single P3L and a Pioneer amp that pushes 400w RMS @ 4ohms. I would rather the sub be a little underpowered to increase it's longevity, correct? My other option would be having two 12" P1L's rated at 300w RMS to go with a Rockford amp that pushes 320w RMS @ 4ohms. What...

Hey guys. I've got two issues: 1) I'm looking for an amp to go with two 12" Rockford Fosgate P2L's. They're rated at 500w RMS x 1 CH @ 4ohms. 2) The single 12" Rockford Fosgate P3L is rated at 500w RMS x 1CH @ 4ohms too. Which subs do I go with? Thanks a bunch.