wiring

  1. A

    Running a 4ohm single voice coil sub at 2ohm?

    I am having a single voice coil 4ohm sub with 325w rms I am looking to buy a mono amplifier as i want to make full use of the rms. Also looking to buy another similar single voice coil 4 ohm sub with 300w rms(not 325w rms as earlier because it’s unavailable) Ques1 Is it safe to run two 4ohm...
  2. A

    Running a 4ohm single voice coil sub at 2ohm?

    I am having a single voice coil 4ohm sub with 325w rms I am looking to buy a mono amplifier as i want to make full use of the rms. Also looking to buy another similar single voice coil 4 ohm sub with 300w rms(not 325w rms as earlier because it’s unavailable) Ques1 Is it safe to run two 4ohm...
  3. Aaron Johnson

    Help on Crescendo amp

    Ok guys got a question so I have a Crescendo 2000d bass cleff. It has rca input and next to it a out also a strap out rca. My goal is too get another class d amp to work and don't know if that rca out will be OK to run to a input on another class D amp
  4. A

    Using high level and low level(rca) at the same time

    Headunit stereo- Sony WX800UI 4 RCA PORTS FRONT & REAR/SUB [ATT PIC 1] Amplifier- Sony Xmn-1004 4 channel [ATT PIC 2] Front speakers- Steg Leo 650c components [ PIC 3] Rear speakers- Pioneer A1670f [PIC 4] Subwoofer- JBL BASSTUBE 1300W (300RMS) [PIC 5] [Single coil Subwoofer] Chinese 2...
  5. Mike Hunt

    2003 Monte Carlo factory stereo wiring harnass has been cut from the dash

    I need to figure out the factory stereo harnass wire colors and what each one goes to cause when I bought the car the wiring. Harnass has been cut out so i guess i have to hard wire my stereo can anyone help
  6. Edgars Skujins

    Kenwood 8019 dabs ribbon cable

    Please help me searc 20861 105C 60V VW-1 specific cable (70pin) from display to motherboard.I m searching in google not have. (Kenwood 8019 dabs)
  7. T

    2021 honda civic components

    I dont think what i posted makes any sense and i dont see a delete button
  8. R

    JBL powered sub issues

    Hello all. New here and looking for advice on some issues I've been having with my JBL powered sub. I installed it about 2 years ago in my 2017 Ford Escape with the larger screen but non Sony system and it worked fine for several months but here recently it's been acting funny. I used the...
  9. Elkins45

    Used car, factory plug clipped, how screwed am I?

    I bought a 2009 Scion xB this week. It has a P.L.Z MP-901 touchscreen media player and backup camera installed. Unfortunately I hate it because: 1. The steering wheel controls don't work. 2. The AM radio doesn't work at all. 3. The Bluetooth randomly mutes itself. It stays connected and the...
  10. E

    RCAs picking up alternator and signal noise

    Hey, I recently swapped my Pio MVH-S520BT (non mechanical) to an 80PRS. Because of its longer body the RCAs are real close to some signal processors inside my dash and I keep getting little popping sounds while braking (when it sends the signal to the brakelights I guess) and also alternator...
  11. Madeline FitzRoy

    2019 Land Cruiser 200 Sahara, help please

    I have just purchased a 2019 Land Cruiser 200 Sahara, it has the Toyota amp, 3way component splits in the front, I assume 2ways in the back doors and no sub that I can find. I previously had an MR Mitsubishi Triton that I fitted and Alpine 5 channel amp too, as well as Rockford Fosgate speakers...
  12. A

    Wirring LOC and Amp

    I am starting an upgrade to my 2023 F250 SD . I have purchased a LC5i Pro and a XDM 700/5 . I know the LOC needs direct power but could I not take it off the direct power of the AMP ? The LOC recomends a 1amp fuse in line . Well if the LOC only pulls 1 amp or less could I not take it from my 4ga...
  13. W

    Intermittent Sub Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    Ok...Im sure this question has been asked a million times.... Im installing a JBL BassPro in my 2021 Travers because my wife seems to think she needs it. So the adventure starts. Side note...one thing I found weird was that when checking voltage signal on speaker wires I was showing voltage...
  14. Kickstand

    Converting back to stock

    So I’m taking the stereo out of my Daily driver and am going to just do a sytrm in my Mustang. It’s a 2015 Infiniti Q50 When I put the pods in my front doors I was running active so I cut 0the clips for 2 of the 3 speakers that were in the door. Now I can’t find the clips anywhere and they want...
  15. KcContractor

    Newbie needing advice on what I need to order

    I’ve almost got everything I need to get my system installed in this 2008 Cadillac CTS with factory Bose and Nav. Installing JL 10W7 high output box, DS18 H-02 Hooligan amp, DS18 high/low converter, and 2 sets of Pioneer TS-Z65C 6.5" Component Speakers w/ tweeters. need advice on good wiring...
  16. T

    Amp and subwoofer wiring help

    Ok, I am yet to take delivery of my Alpine R-Series 6/5/4/3 Channel Power Amplifier, Alpine S2-S65 S-Series 6.5" 2-way Coaxial Speakers x 4 and Alpine RS-SB12 subwoofer. Looking at online instruction manuals and alpine videos, they contradict each other, so trying to figure out the correct...
  17. Bass so loud it HZ

    How should i wire multiple tweeters

    I built some apillars this week that have a 3.5 inch hole and a 2 inch hole. Im running all Deaf Bonce arnold mids and highs and they do not make a 3.5 or 4 inch mid so I have my t25 tweeters in the 3.5 spot and im going to put a smaller tweeter in the 2 inch spot for now until i figure out...
  18. Corrigan Zeman

    Amp & cap turn off immediately after turning car on, stays on briefly after car is turned off while HU shuts down

    First post, so take it easy on me. For context, I had my previous set up (simple amp/subs/aftermarket HU setup) working just fine. I just finished rewiring it all with a better quality wiring kit, and added a capacitor as well. Im running 600 watt amp to two 10” subs, ive got battery positive...
  19. Water Bear

    Best lithium for 14.6-15.3V charging

    Question as per the title. Thinking the answer is LTO, even though my charging voltage can only get them to between 40-75% SoC. Can't go 5s as that charges at 14, but 6s charges at like 16.8 which is way above where I'm at. What do you guys do? The voltage range is what I observe under max load...
  20. AnthonyO

    Battery, DOWN4SOUND | JP-2HC - Hybrid Capacitor, or NVX XCAP10H True 10 Farad Stiffening Hybrid Capacitor

    I am only going to be running either my Stinger MT1000.1 or switch to a Stinger MT1500.1. I will also have my AudioControl ACM4.300. Would you go with Extra Battery (Large and bulky) $200-$300 Down4Sound JP-2HC (Very small) $299 or NVX XCAP10H (Will mount on my amp rack) $195 with my discount
  21. NcFire11

    RP5GM11 and Alpine iLX W670

    I apologize if this is the incorrect forum. I’m new here. I am trying to interface these two modules to install into my truck. The RP5GM11 has a 3 pin 3.5mm jack for steering wheel controls plus two extra wires(blue/yellow and brown). These are marked SW1 and SW2. The W670 does not have...
  22. S

    Down4Sound LTO 6.0's not turning on Amps

    I had a question. I took out my old reserve battery (Limitless 60ah) and installed 3 of the LTO 6.0's. Now my amps won't turn on. I checked with my multimeter, there's power coming from power wires to the amps (3 crescendo amps). My remote turn on wire has power when turning on the...
  23. KcContractor

    Help with choosing line out converter and wiring

    Have a 2008 Cadillac CTS. Installing a JL 10w7 with factory head unit. It has the Bose oem system currently. Putting in a DS18 H-K02 amp. What line out converter should I get? Also any recommendations on wiring and rca’s that are better than others would be appreciated. I’d like to replace...
  24. T

    Replace aftermarket radio with oem radio

    Bought a 2007 Chev Trailblazer with a Pioneer FH-X830BHS radio. It is a non user friendly complicated mess and is the only thing that is wrong with this suv. Since this is a double DIN unit, does this mean the original wiring has been bastardized to install it? The plan is to replace it with...
  25. E

    2020 Hyundai Elantra / AudioControl LC-1.800 Amp / Sub problem

    My son has a 2020 Hyundai Elantra in which we installed an AudioControl LC-1.800 amp and Skar DDX-12 sub (in a ported enclosure). We ran 4 gauge wire from the battery to the sub with a 100 amp fuse at the battery. The sub is grounded to a threaded hole in the frame and mounted to the back of...
  26. mt322

    2007 Nissan Altima w/ Bose

    Hey guys, total newbie here. My sister got me a new headunit for my car, but the wiring has me totally lost. The headunit came with a wiring harness but I get no sound when just that is connected, as I believe the harness was designed for the base model without the factory amplified Bose sound...
  27. C

    LC2i removal

    Hello all, semi-noob here. I have a ram 1500 non Alpine edition. When I first installed my subs and amp into my truck I had to get a line out converter (LC2i). After a year or so, I ended up buying a new head unit (Sony XAV-AX1000). Obviously the new head unit had RCA connections that I was able...
  28. Oldbasshead

    Can my poor alt handle it?

    2019 Mazda 3 sedan. Stock 130A alternator. Big 3, done with 1/0 OFC. Stock lead acid battery but looking at AGM. 1/0 single run of 15' OFC from battery to amps. Voltage drop is minimal but can fluctuate +/- 1V with heavy bass drops. No light dimming but 1V does seem a little excessive. Possibly...
  29. J

    new to this need help picking right amp.

    i’m not sure what amp i should run. i want to wire 4 DS18 PRO-GM6B which are 480w max and 140w rms, i also wanted to add 4 DS18 PRO-TWX1/BK which are 240w peak and 120w rms. i’m just trying to figure out what amp or amps i should run. thank you.
  30. Tarron91

    Upgraded to better

    My wife bought me 3 sundown Xv3 dual 2 ohm subs. This is my first time owning a set of higher end subs. What gauge wire would be best to wire up the subs in the box? And I have an audio control LCI2 Pro and was also considering purchasing an equalizer or the audio control epicenter to get them...
  31. rebeckascoggins

    Wiring Diagram

    Does anyone have a stereo wiring diagram for a 2012 Kia Sportage?
  32. luuk13579

    Soldering the AUX IN cable to the JVC KD-161 radio

    Hello, I soldered the AUX IN cable as in the diagram, added capacitors. In the diagram, pin 4 is GND. I insert a CD with a silent recording and unfortunately no sound comes from speakers. I will add that I am a complete amateur in these matters. The soldering went quite smoothly, no cables...
  33. Q

    Crossover with Factory Amp?

    I'm installing Focal KX3s (3 ways) replacing the factory 3 ways. My factory amp has separate outputs for the tweeter, mid and woofer. The installer is telling me that I shouldnt use the crossovers that came with the speakers but the Focal manual seems to incidcate otherwise. Any thoughts as to...
  34. dsa51380

    Sub box wiring

  35. lista

    Speakers have to be unplugged and replugged to work (Alpine - MR2)

    Hey all, I’ve recently installed an Alpine CDA-7846J paired with an MDA-5050, and also wired in an FM modulator. Everything was working fine yesterday (see video: ), but now everything is working fine other than my speakers. The issue I’m facing is that I have to unplug, and then re-plug in...
  36. M

    Wiring from Alternator to battery

    Hello, I am wondering if it is alright to leave the stock wiring connected to the alternator when wiring up a bigger wire to the h/o alternator. Is electricity "smart" enough to run most of the power through the thicker cable while only running a little bit through the smaller default wiring...
  37. ?

    Battery terminals

    These any good? Made of aluminum so I'm thinking not. I need something good for Big3 using 2/0.
  38. ?

    What size wire? Seriously...

    The Orion HCCA 3000.1DSPLX requires three 300A fuses. Does this mean I need wiring that can sustain 900A of current? (or does this mean I need three 100A fuses?) I have never worked with amps that have more than one power input. I also have to decide on what amp(s) I will be using for my...
  39. C

    Subaru & Harman Kardon amp sub speaker install issues, please help.

    2022 Subaru WRX Limited w/ the Harman Kardon stereo Autoharnesshouse 7881 30 pin Audio Control LC2i Pro Stinger MT15001 Kicker 44DCWC102 Dual 10" Comp C Woofer Box Infinity Reference Ref-933ix 6x9s Infinity Reference Ref-3032cfx 3.5s The HK system as it came was okay, enough for me I thought...
  40. ?

    This stuff any good, worth the money?

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