Having trouble with my Focal 130KR

[n4ch0s1]

A few weeks ago I noticed it started so smell like some plastic was burning, and a few minutes later there was coming smoke out of one of the crossovers. This only happens when I play loud. I've had this system for a few months and haven't had this problem before.





What could be causing this problem?

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

A few weeks ago I noticed it started so smell like some plastic was burning, and a few minutes later there was coming smoke out of one of the crossovers. This only happens when I play loud. I've had this system for a few months and haven't had this problem before.




What could be causing this problem?

Running more rms power to the crossovers than rated/heating them up,Frying them

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

You may be able to replace that,and be fine if you are good with a solder gun,and be back in business,and lower to the rms rating on them,and they will last a bit longer

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Crosses are rated up to 150watts and I doubt your sending anywhere near that to the focals.. FS amp?? Buy new?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Focal K2 Power 130KR 5-1/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com

70 rms 140 peak

 

[rp69 10+ year member]

Wow this scares me i have focal krx2 6.5 2ohm. Plan on hooking them up to a ppi650.2 . They will be getting 325rms each side. They are rated for 100rms

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Wow this scares me i have focal krx2 6.5 2ohm. Plan on hooking them up to a ppi650.2 . They will be getting 325rms each side. They are rated for 100rms

Just keep gain down,and place those crossovers to where they can get some air to stay cooler.You dont have to place that much on them.Use a DMM, and place rated rms on them.I place my crossovers just under the dash ziptyed to gain access as well.(Not in doors,or in kicks,or up high under the carpet in floor boards) dont get much air to keep cool,and in doors, run risk of moisture/getting wet,as well as no access,and collecting heat

 

[rp69 10+ year member]

What is a dmm i am still learning thanks

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What is a dmm i am still learning thanks

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Digital Multimeter

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What is a dmm i am still learning thanks

You should be able to find a tutorial on how to use one as well as how to use it to set your gains on your amplifier off of YouTube

 

[rp69 10+ year member]

Cool will have two chek this out. is sensitivity same as gain. Do u whant to set gain sensitivity or gain if the same two match deck preouts v

 

[n4ch0s1]

Oh wow, thanks for all the answers! The amp is a Ground Zero GZHA 4200XII, giving 140Wrms to each side.

When I set gain I usually use my ears, but will try with DMM later today if I have time for it.

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[n4ch0s1]

You may be able to replace that,and be fine if you are good with a solder gun,and be back in business,and lower to the rms rating on them,and they will last a bit longer

They sound good when I lower the volume, so I don't think it will be necessary to replace that?

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[rp69 10+ year member]

hopefully u will get back and let me know how it went hope to learn something new

 

[n4ch0s1]

Well this is embarassing, I had marked the tweeter cables as input.. Yesterday I set gain by DMM, and noticed there was no mid from the passenger door. So I removed the door panel, and facepalmed. Thanks for all the help guys