help beginner car audio

So i have 2 skar zvx 12 V2 d2 and I bought a Taramps HD 3000 2 Ohms Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier. I'm unsure why isn't it bumping loud and strong. I have it wired series parallel it should be 2 ohm final load at amp.. I could get s bigger amp if that's my issue or a better box.? I have a...

Hello I'm happy to have came across this forum as I'm hoping someone will help with this little bit of confusion I'm having and maybe save me some money in the long run. Background I had went to get initial install from local shop. I had wanted something temporary and allowed me to later on...

So I’m very new to audio and I have two boss phantom 800 watt 10s and a boss ar1600.2 amp and I have ran both subs in each channel and one sub specifically will not get nearly as much power as the other, like barely vibrating to the touch. My amp is bridgeable and each time I try and play...

I have a 340 Watt 2/1 channel amp hooked up to 2 12" subs. I am going from Stock radio with a LOC to the amp. I decided because power and ground were easily accessed in the dash to put the LOC there. Spliced into the harness for the speakers. Ran the AV cables back to the amp. Here's my issue...

Dodger Charger 2016, 6 speaker alpine stock I wanna run NVX JAD 1200.1 amps with Dayton Audio RSS315HO-44 12" and i was going to have a custom ported box built. Was wondering if I should go dual 12" or just a single 12". And would the difference be that big? Also, what line out converter...

So I have 2 kicker comp r 12" subs and each has dual 4 ohm voice coils wired in series. My amp is a pioneer gm-7200m. in the manual it says rms output at 4 ohms is 250w and at 2 ohms it is 360w. Each sub has an rms rating of 500 and a max of 1000. So by my interpritation (btw im pretty new to...

i have a 2001 Cadillac deville and i would like to put a amplifier in and subs i know my factory alt is rated at 140 Amps and the system i was looking at draws a peak of 1500 watts and i have a 5 farad capacitor is this system going to be too much for the alt. getting repairs on this car is not...

OK, I'm confused. How/Should I run a turn on wire from the battery to the amps in my car? I've got 2 amps & a car PC. They each will have separate lines from the battery. For the amp switches, I have two 20amp toggle switches and the car PC has a 25amp toggle switch mounted to the dash...

I have a 98 ford ranger XLT 4.0 liter all stock basically and im getting a new sub amp box setup for christmas. Will I need to run another battery or dual alternator or anything dramatic to push - SUB 1 Power Acoustik Mofo 122x dual voice coil 2 ohm speaker its 1500 watt rms and 2700 watt peak...

I am upgrading my system with these three items : 1) JBL GT6-6 6-1/2" 2-Way Car Speakers - Sonic Electronix (JBL Gt6-6 for my door speakers) 2) JBL GTO938 Grand Touring GTO 6" x 9" Car Speakers (JBL GTO938 for my rear deck) 3)JBL CS1214 12" Single 4 Ohm CS Series Car Subwoofer (JBL CS1214...

I am upgrading my system with these three items : 1) JBL GT6-6 6-1/2" 2-Way Car Speakers - Sonic Electronix (JBL Gt6-6 for my door speakers) 2) JBL GTO938 Grand Touring GTO 6" x 9" Car Speakers (JBL GTO938 for my rear deck) 3)JBL CS1214 12" Single 4 Ohm CS Series Car Subwoofer (JBL CS1214...

I just got my 1989 Buick Electra Estate Station Wagon on the road again after sitting for six years, and the stereo and everything is fried. Im looking to get a build going, but my budget is 500$. It needs a head unit, two 6.5" speakers, two 2 6x9" speakers, and Id maybe like a sub or two (+...

Right now i have two JL Audio Subs that are descent. But I plan on getting two Alpine SWR-12D2 12s that are 1000W RMS each and pairing them with two JL audio JX1000/1D which are 1000W RMS each. I planned on doing two Caps and an Optima Yellow Top battery... Is this going to be enough or do i...

Right now i have two JL Audio Subs that are descent. But I plan on getting two Alpine SWR-12D2 12s that are 1000W RMS each and pairing them with two JL audio JX1000/1D which are 1000W RMS each. I planned on doing two Caps and an Optima Yellow Top battery... Is this going to be enough or do i...

My current setup is modest and I enjoy the bass I get from it. But now I want something...deeper. Something that will knock louder than what I've already got. I'm not exactly looking for raw sound, meaning I'm not focused on just volume, I want there to be good quality as well. I've known about...

Sorry, I feel like I should clarify that I'm a bit of a noob. With that out of the way, I have a 97 Grand Cherokee with a stock head unit (and stock speakers). I'm looking to upgrading my car's sound system and I thought I would start with the head unit. Looked around a bit but was kinda...

hi to all im stuck at the moment on how to wire an eq and 2nd amp,i know i need to use a relay .my question to all is could i put the relay in the back of the car and split it from there or do i have to wire it in the front close to the battery ? Ive always had it close to the front but as im...

My brother's girlfriend installed her amp, sub, and head unit herself b4 we knew her and ever since then she must remove the fuse for her amp when she turns the car off or the battery will drain and end up dead. Is this an issue with how the amp is wired to the battery or an issue with the turn...

Hey could you guys refrence some good, 4x6 rear speakers. I have a sub, and i'm looking for something that will give good highs, and some bass kick to it. I listen to metal and sometimes Dubstep.

Hi everyone im just about to start doing my first big build here shorty, and up to this point have only had small 1000 watt or smaller systems. So i ordered 2 re sx 18s and plan on building a box tuned to 32 hz after i get some batterys and an alt, but for the time being im running one of them...

I have an 06 Malibu and Im in progress of getting my first system. My question is: would a kenwood kdc x496, rockford fosgate p2 2x12, and a RF t500-1bdcp amp be a good build?

I just bought a jl 13w7 off a friend and am thinking about matching it to my memphis 16pr1.1000. I want to wire the sub in parallel which cuts its 1.5 impedence down to about .75. obviously the memphis is not rated to a will I kill my sub or amp doing this? thanks a bunch guys, I really need...

Hi there! My name is Chase. I just recently got my first job and I will soon be getting my first paycheck. I have a nice car (2005 Dodge Neon), and the music quality is decent. But for me, it's just not good enough. I know next to nothing about car audio and I was wondering if anyone could...