after about 20 mins... they're low

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

after about 20 mins of continual use, my subs lose a lot of power (or so it seems), and they perform at a much lower volume.. what can i do about this?

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[rebelfromva 10+ year member]

Watch your voltage

 

[SplAffair 10+ year member]

have you checked your voltage before and after it "loses power"

 

[Chipmunk2k3 10+ year member]

Sounds like "Your Losing Power Captain" ( You have to say that with the accent)

Is Big 3 done? Extra batt?

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

Sounds like "Your Losing Power Captain" ( You have to say that with the accent)
Is Big 3 done? Extra batt?

no and no.. how can i check voltage?

 

[rebelfromva 10+ year member]

A digital multimeter. Watch while you play.

 

[drockstar 10+ year member]

A digital multimeter. Watch while you play.

or get yourself one of these:

WoofersEtc.com - SGP-12 - Stinger Voltage Meter with USB Charger

 

[Chipmunk2k3 10+ year member]

no and no.. how can i check voltage?

Test batt power with Multi Meter while playing music. Should rest at or above 12.8 below 12 is no Good. Also check your battery at Autozone or Pepboys it may be time for a new one. Get big 3 done (see link)

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/152355-official-caraudio-com-big-3-thread.html

 

[SplAffair 10+ year member]

or get yourself one of these:
WoofersEtc.com - SGP-12 - Stinger Voltage Meter with USB Charger

did you see the price on that? lol

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

or get yourself one of these:
WoofersEtc.com - SGP-12 - Stinger Voltage Meter with USB Charger

why so expensive?

 

[drockstar 10+ year member]

did you see the price on that? lol

Yea but they're cool and very handy. I have the wired kind... Amazon.com: Stinger SVMB Voltage Gauge (Blue Display): Car Electronics for half the price //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

Yea but they're cool and very handy. I have the wired kind... Amazon.com: Stinger SVMB Voltage Gauge (Blue Display): Car Electronics for half the price //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

i would love to install that into my dash..

 

[rebelfromva 10+ year member]

Get the stinger one that you wire into the amp terminals

 

[ewadz3006 10+ year member]

Get a new system your shiz sux

 

[ewadz3006 10+ year member]

or get yourself one of these:
WoofersEtc.com - SGP-12 - Stinger Voltage Meter with USB Charger

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