How do i hook up my comps /w crossovers to a 4 channel.

[_S7V7N_ 10+ year member]

When you hook up them Components to the crossover is the load going to stay @ 4ohms or does it drop it to 2 ohms ? May be something to look at when setting your gains .

 

[TroubleGSS 10+ year member]

if your asking me i have no idea, but i was going with 4 ohm load.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

you hook them up by just sending them to me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

It's at 4ohms to the amp. Just set the gains with a multimeter at the amp just as you would a sub. And set it for the RMS rating of the speakers. Then once they fall apart, get real components next time. Use a 1kHz test tone to set. I'd recommend unhooking your speakers when you set them or you could damage them, and your hearing.

 

[TroubleGSS 10+ year member]

It's at 4ohms to the amp. Just set the gains with a multimeter at the amp just as you would a sub. And set it for the RMS rating of the speakers. Then once they fall apart, get real components next time. Use a 1kHz test tone to set. I'd recommend unhooking your speakers when you set them or you could damage them, and your hearing.

Ok, thanks because these were my next question. These are temp indoor speakers like i said i'm a noob and i know i had to start somewhere. i was considering mb quart 6.5's then i found cadence for a better price. but eventually i settled for these and plan to move up. same with everything else. i do have another question how could a test tone damage my speakers? also do i use the xover on the amp and the HU too?

 

[TroubleGSS 10+ year member]

And should i be doing the big 3 as well. When i get the onx1.100 for the subs i would need a distributor as well ? sorry if im jumping around but im reading so much and questions are popping up.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Ok, thanks because these were my next question. These are temp indoor speakers like i said i'm a noob and i know i had to start somewhere. i was considering mb quart 6.5's then i found cadence for a better price. but eventually i settled for these and plan to move up. same with everything else. i do have another question how could a test tone damage my speakers? also do i use the xover on the amp and the HU too?

Test tones are used to set your gains and it's dependent on the power being sent to your speakers to match the voltage on the amp. Just do it w/o the speakers attached and thank us later.

And should i be doing the big 3 as well. When i get the onx1.100 for the subs i would need a distributor as well ? sorry if im jumping around but im reading so much and questions are popping up.

The big 3 couldn't hurt, but I would wait and see if your headlights are dimming when the bass hits once you get yours set up. I haven't done this yet and I'm running about 1kw to both a sub and some comps, w/o any dimming. I have to set my gains correctly and when I do, if they dim, I will do the big 3.

 

[TroubleGSS 10+ year member]

Ok well i jumped the gun a bit. i thought i was gonna be able to hook this up in 35 minutes sfter work. its way more woek than i thought. is their a goods guide to get me on point. i am a DIY'ER and refuse to pay for hookkup . im pretty good with wires n shyt( i work for an indoor gardening compny so i deal with +- wires n power supplies n **** all day . im assuming i will need to remove panels n ****? ow many feet of speaker wire might i need. i already have 15' of 14 ga. thx a helluva lot man. if u ever decide to do some indoor gardening im your guy

Sorry if my ?'s are random,. im a random guy. but if i can find a good start for installing that is nice n detailed i'll be out of your hair til i build or have my box built