amp blew my subs twice now

[collins31b]

hello i'm using a VGA 1600.2 soundstream audio Van Gogh 1800 watt amp and pioneer 12" 2k watt each subs x 2 with a 12.5 volt cap and for 4 years it has been working fine but withen the last year or so its blown one of my subs twice. odd thing is is its blowing the internal power wires of the sub that is fixable. I have no idea what could be causing this

the wire pops off and frays.

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[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

they are called tinsel leads. turn ur bass boost to 0. and set ur ssf...

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

Yes, set your SSF. You're probably playing way below tuning.

 

[TeamElite-Mike 10+ year member]

I have found a clipped signal tends to burn up tinsel leads more then anything, or to small off a tinsel for that power.

 

[Haunz 10+ year member]

A tinsel lead dosent care if the signal is clipped or not..

What generally happens is you either tear them apart from overexcurting the sub or they burn open.. (flexing and stress can create areas of high resistance)

Your best bet is to have the damaged leads replaced if possible..

 

[2000LaDe 10+ year member]

If you had a 12.8v cap it wouldn't do it anymore

 

[amartin_72]

bigger cap would fix it

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

Yep sounds like you need to upgrade that electrical. I'd suggest a 2nd cap at this point...pretty simple solution

 

[Villeza1 10+ year member]

yes, set your ssf. You're probably playing way below tuning.

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