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    Speaker Buzz After Installing Amplifier

    I just installed a factory refurbished Infinity Refrence 3004A 4-Channel Amplifier. I have the speaker connected to the amp with 14 guage ofc speaker wire, the power and grounds are 4 guage ofc. I tried to test the first speaker, and there's a constant buzzing independent of stereo volume. The...
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    New Radio Not Turning On

    Hello hello, So, I recently purchased a new radio for my 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I bought the wiring harness and antenna adapter, and went to hook everything up, but the radio didn't come on. I checked the wires with a multimeter and my ground and constant wires seem to be fine...
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    Hardwiring an inverter into an audio system circuit?

    Whenever I can get my hands on a 2022 Subaru BRZ, I plan on installing a custom audio system before I drive it from sea to shining sea next summer (moving from New Hampshire to Arizona). I would like to hardwire an inverter inside, to have that added security and convenience for the trip (and...
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    Can you wire a sub with home theatre speaker cable?

    Found some good Monster THX certified speaker cable for home theatre. Can I use it to wire up my subwoofer? Is there a difference between speaker wire and home theatre speaker cable?
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    16 Gauge speaker wire too small for 2000w amp?

    I have just upgraded to a Pioneer 2400w mono block and I have a single 12' Pioneer Champion. The sub is wired with 16 gauge speaker wire at 2ohm. Is it dangerous to to have such skinny speaker wire with 2000w? Side notes: -Amp Power/Ground 1/0 gauge -speaker wire does not exceed 4ft from amp
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    Subwoofer Wiring

    I purchased 2 of TS-W3003D4 subwoofers and I was wondering if my wiring now is sufficient enough, or if I need bigger wire. I have, from the amplifier to the enclosure, 1 run of 8 gauge wire, to each side of the enclosure. The inside of the enclosure is what I'm concerned with. I have 14 gauge...
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    Are all these parts compatible?

    Stereo:Pioneer DEH-X3600UI CD RECEIVER WITH MIXTRAX™ Amp:Planet Audio AC1800.5 ANARCHY 1800-watts Full Range Class A/B 5 Channel 2 Ohm Stable Amplifier Speakers: (2) Pioneer TSD1602R 6.5 Inch Two-Way Speakers with 260 Watts Max Power Tweeters:Infinity Reference 1031t 1-Inch, High-Performance...
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    Pulse from hooking rear speakers to input for amp.

    I recently bought a new p5002 amp and 2 12" Memphis dvc subs with a jl audio peer box. I had hooked it to my brother in-laws truck and it worked. He has his Rca cables in the back of his head unit. I am using stock and am trying to hook it up to rear speakers. But my problem is that when I go to...
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    wire size question, help!

    Hey guys i have to power a 500 rms amp and the termimals on the amp are 8 gauge, however i used the calculator that tells you what gauge wire to use depending on the watts and length of wire and it said 00awg so i was thinking if i went with 4 or 2 awg would that be acceptable? i think 00awg...
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    Wiring help!

    I have a dodge Dakota, I'm installing a single duel brand 12" with a 400watt duel amp ( both brand new). I have a 670 watt max wiring kit. The hot wire is installed correctly, along with the RCA cables to the head unit. Ground wire is screwed to the floor, through a cut in the carpet and a self...
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