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Hi there! Can't find any dyno results on the BC 8k, and I was wondering how much I'd be gaining from upgrading to it from the Salt 4k. I won't be running much higher than 15v and wired wired 1.3 ohms. Or, Should I go with a full bridge 8k and save some money?

I wired up a sub and amp about a year ago and everything worked fine. Something happened and my sub stopped working. I bought a new amp and sub thinking either could be the problem. I never changed any of the wiring. Everything is still the same besides the amp amd sub. I started up my car and...

Hey! 😁 This is my first ever project in car audio! So, first of all which one would be more rational: one big sub or two small subs? (I'm looking for a proper subwoofer experience!) Currently I'm thinking of getting one big subwoofer, at the moment I have chosen the Hertz SPL Show SS15D2. ( Link...

Hi I’m new to this but I’m thinking of replacing my current Sound system on my 2006 chrysler 300. I’ve been watching videos and have been reading installations and how to guides but a lot of them confuse me. My car has I believe a six channel speaker setup two 3.5’s and 4 6x9’s with a factory...

The battery went dead in my wife's car right after I installed a sub and I am trying to prevent it from happening again. I checked the remote wire with the car off and it had 0 volts I checked the positive to ground on the amp with the car off and it had 12+ volts (as seems expected) I...

Hello, new here... obv. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated... then scrutinized haha. TL;DR to follow. I have two 10" Powerbass (I know... they were free) PB-B105D 250w RMS 350w Peak DVC drivers. Couldn't find any info on these so I measured the impedance using a multimeter, which...

Greetings, FNG here! I just joined to gain some knowledge concerning an issue I'm having with a new installation. I installed a Pioneer DEH-X3900BT CD receiver in a GMC Savanna. I used an adapter to connect to the factory wiring harness. I also installed (2) JBL GTO638 6.5" 3-way speakers in...

So, i recently installed my 12" kicker cvx's in my truck & i have everything hooked up, but every 1 min or so, the amp restarts or turns off & turns back on & sometimes it won't even come back on until i turn the car off. everything is hooked up properly, i'm not sure what else to...

Hi all, Fairly new to the car audio scene, so, after many hours of fruitless research into possible solutions, I have decided on the 'direct question method'. So, here's the deal. I'm an extreme basshead, and I have chosen to kit out my 1979 Honda Civic with a single Orion HCCA 15.2 subwoofer...

I have a pioneer avic 7100 nex installed in my 2012 altima. The head unit is 50w × 4. I have Two 6.5" speakers in the front door and two 6"×9" speakers in the back deck. And I want to put two more 6.5" speakers in the door. The speakers are pioneer TS-A1675R 3-way TS coaxial speakers (6.5"=300w/...

I am looking to upgrade the sound in my truck. I don't want it to "look" upgraded. If a thief looks in my truck, I want him to see my old factory stereo with the missing knobs. But I want it to sound great. Long story short, I need a small 4 channel amp with speaker level inputs to connect to...

Like the title says.. Im wondering which is better. The shark is only $320 while the retail price of the CT sounds 3000.1D is $1,000. The shark is rated for much more and I watched a dyno of the shark where it met its ratings. I can get a CT3000.1D for $500 used, or get a new Shark 3500.1D ...

Okay so I have a '98 Jeep Wrangler and I'm gonna buy dual 10" subs in the "trunk" (it's very small and that's the most I can fit) and I have 2 6.5" Kenwood speakers in what appears to be a stock soundbar. And then I also have the 2 5.25" stock speakers in the dash. I have an "okay" aftermarket...

Hello I just bought two 6x9" 800 watt (125 rms) and two 6.5" 400 watt (100 rms) speakers, both 4 Ohms full range speakers. I have a pioneer (25w per channel amp) head unit. im highly disappointed with the sound quality. Is it because i need an amp to power them more. Also what size and kind...

this is what i have -poweracoustik 124x mofo 12" sub 4 ohm supposedly 1500 rms.. not sure if it is or not and if you can clarify -alpine mrp-m650 600rms @2ohm 400 @4ohm need suggestions on what kind of amp i should get since the amp can only push 600 at 2 ohms which i wired the sub parallel...

Trying to pound the hell out of this subwoofer with out blowing it. This sub is in a ported box (labyrinth style) tuned to 28hz I'm just looking for the biggest amount of wattage I can push into this sub with out ruining it. Thanks!

I have a 2012 Kia Rio and am running an MTX 10" powered sub. There were no RCA jacks on the head unit, so I ran a line output converter to the left rear door. I ran the remote wire to an accessory fuse and tapped it. I grounded it appropriately to a metal screw against non-painted metal chassis...

Hey guys, Im new to CarAudio and I would like to get everyones help choosing the best sub and amp for me. I have a 2010 Ford F-150 Ext. cab that i removed one of the back seats from and built a custom ported 3.1 cubic ft box to fill the space. im not sure if it matters but the port is a bottom...

I just recently bought 2 pairs of Pioneer 4 way 6 1/2" speakers to replace the factory speakers in my Jeep. I have thought about amping them but I have never amped just the speakers before. I was wondering if I could get some advice or some knowledge about what to look for amp wise or if it is...

I currently have a both ports blown on my Rockford Fostgate Amp. It supplies 2 - 12" Diamond Audio CM312D4. Specs: dual ohm 300W. I am not very good with car audio and need help on specs for the right amp to power these subs. Also, if I were to just run one of the subs what power amp would be...

I have a db drive okur 1000.1 amp, Ive had it in 2 cars in the past 2 years and its worked great. About 2 weeks ago subs cut out and I thought it was a blown fuse until I seen the protection light illuminated. It will play at low volumes but when I start to turn it up it goes back into...

I have two RE Audio 12d4 SE-X subs. Right now I have them running of an audiopipe APSM1300 amp. I really want to give them the power they need, so I need some REASONABLE recommendations for amps! I am 15 years old and don't have the biggest wallet! Under $200 would be great! RMS of 600 watts...

So I am looking to buy an audiopipe apsm1300 and maybe two kewood kfc-w2513ps subs with it. Now the amp ratings say 1x 600x 2ohms. So does that mean it won't power both subs correctly? I am confused! Oh and do you think that an 8 guage audiopipe wiring kit will work well with this amp? Thanks...

ok so i just built a new fiberglass box that is molded to the roof of my dodge ram 1500 2005 and it has 2 100 rms 6x9's, 2 500rms (supposedly) audiofile supertweeters, and 1 8 inch kicker cvt sub. i am wanting to maybe include the 2 5 way kenwood 110 rms 6x9s in the front in the mix. i have an...

If anyone is interested please help. I am new to car audio but i have always been interested, after just receiving my first car i am ready to start. Know the basics, just have a few questions. I have currently 2 Amps Setup. 1x Clarion 800rms monoblock, powering 2 12" Pioneer Champion Subs...

Hello I recently bought a subwoofer. I need help choosing an amp for it. What I have a sealed box with dual 12'' alpine type s. The model number is SWS-1243D and it says 4 ohm + 4ohm. I know I am suppose to get another amp that is 300 RMS to match the subwoofers but I am currently confused...

So I bought my truck off a guy a few months ago who already had this setup in it. It's been sounding great but now it's time for a new amp due to a stupid mistake on my part. Long story short I have two 15 inch memphis power reference's who's RMS is 250 and peak is 500...that's about all I know...

Hi im thinking about getting two Pioneer TS-W3002D4 subs for my car and i'm thinking of running them with a RE Audio XTX-5000.1 amp. is this a good idea, just wanted a second opinion. thankyou

I was introduced to this amp by a local car audio shop. is it any good. Here is a link to the amazon page where i found it online. Amazon.com: Sound Storm Laboratories AE130D AERO 3000W Class D One Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier with High/Low Crossover and Remote Subwoofer Level Control -...

So I bought my truck off a guy who already had a system set up in it, however not much later I blew the amp, now granted it was 7 years old and I was looking to upgrade soon anyways. Now the real question, what do I need? I didn't ask the guy much about the system but I've done some research and...

I have a $200 credit at onlinecarstereo from buying an amp and them not having it in stock. I could cancel my order and get the money back but am in need of a new sub amp. I was buying the kenwood x1200m (not the greatest but I have had really good luck with kenwood amps). They gave me some...

so i want to get some input or ideas on amps that might work for my set up i have 4 mtx 9500 15's with dual 4 ohm voice coils i have 2 JL 1000-1 amps the system was built about 5 years ago for SPL . i am looking for more efficient amps to make power with from talking to JL guys and Guys that...

I have a jl 8w7 and im going to use a jl 500.1 mono amp with it. I have an old sony xplod 1000 watt max amp lying around but dont want to buy a new one. I have 2 polk audio door speakers and 2 jl rear deck ones they are 6 and 1/2. Will that amp work with the speakers or will it be to powerful or...