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<blockquote data-quote="Mrbojangles" data-source="post: 8582050" data-attributes="member: 673336"><p>I'm in a dreaded ground loop alternator whine noise problem. It's too loud to ignore.</p><p></p><p>I've had this same system in two previous cars and the noise has never been this loud.</p><p></p><p>I have 4 gauge power wire from battery to a fuse all the way back to a block that splits to one 400w amp for the subs and a 1000w 4 channel powering 4 speakers. I also have the HU powering two door speakers.</p><p></p><p>When the key is only on accessory, there is no noise. Sounds great. If the key is "on" but engine not running there is noise. When the engine is running there is more noise that matches the rpm of the engine.</p><p></p><p>I've grounded the two amps close to bare metal about 2 feet away, sanded down with a nice new bolt. If I unplug the 1000w, the noise is barely noticeable so the sub amp is fine as is. The two speakers run by the HU alone also no noise so I know it's from the 1000w amp.</p><p></p><p>I've tried multiple RCA cables with no change at all. I ran a ground wire from the 1000w to the stereo chassis and the noise dropped only very slightly almost unnoticeable.</p><p></p><p>I've read all kinds of things but can't seem to get past this one. Was hoping for some advice before I tuck my tail in and bring it to an audio shop.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mrbojangles, post: 8582050, member: 673336"] I'm in a dreaded ground loop alternator whine noise problem. It's too loud to ignore. I've had this same system in two previous cars and the noise has never been this loud. I have 4 gauge power wire from battery to a fuse all the way back to a block that splits to one 400w amp for the subs and a 1000w 4 channel powering 4 speakers. I also have the HU powering two door speakers. When the key is only on accessory, there is no noise. Sounds great. If the key is "on" but engine not running there is noise. When the engine is running there is more noise that matches the rpm of the engine. I've grounded the two amps close to bare metal about 2 feet away, sanded down with a nice new bolt. If I unplug the 1000w, the noise is barely noticeable so the sub amp is fine as is. The two speakers run by the HU alone also no noise so I know it's from the 1000w amp. I've tried multiple RCA cables with no change at all. I ran a ground wire from the 1000w to the stereo chassis and the noise dropped only very slightly almost unnoticeable. I've read all kinds of things but can't seem to get past this one. Was hoping for some advice before I tuck my tail in and bring it to an audio shop. [/QUOTE]
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