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[ThxOne Premium Member]

Here is something that never happened with my RF sub amp. My Smart3 thumps when I shut the car off. How do I stop it!

 

[spokey9]

Mine did that when I had eq knob hooked...turning the limiter off (I think maybe all the way on) cleared it up

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Mine did that when I had eq knob hooked...turning the limiter off (I think maybe all the way on) cleared it up

I will try that out.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Even after trying the Limiter knob it still makes the turn off pop. I may have to relocate the switched 12v source for the knob. I have it tied into my 12v outlet on the lower center console below the radio. It only has power when the ignition is on though. I don't know... I am about two seconds away from just buying the D4S JP77 and be done with the whole multi amp thing.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

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[spokey9]

Even after trying the Limiter knob it still makes the turn off pop. I may have to relocate the switched 12v source for the knob. I have it tied into my 12v outlet on the lower center console below the radio. It only has power when the ignition is on though. I don't know... I am about two seconds away from just buying the D4S JP77 and be done with the whole multi amp thing.

It might be a sequence issue...maybe the knob or amp is turning off too soon

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I got the big three kit and my 1/0 ring terminals with heat shrink.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I am so happy, I forgot that when I bought this Smart3 from this forum that I knew it had 4awg terminals so I bought some 1/0 - 4awg reducers for when I planned on hooking it up. I am glad I looked in my drawers because I forgot I bought them. Now I can run 1/0 to the Smart3!!!

 

[spokey9]

Your smart3 has 4g terminals? I got 1/0 straight into mine

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Your smart3 has 4g terminals? I got 1/0 straight into mine

I am guessing mine is the older model. The manual says up to 50mm which I think is equal to 1/0 but this oversized 4awg is tight directly in the terminals. If the terminals are 1/0 they are small.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I just checked, my Knukonceptz 12awg speaker wire I have on my subs is CCA. So I ordered some 12awg SkyHigh oversized OFC speaker wire. Should be here in a few days.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I just checked, my Knukonceptz 12awg speaker wire I have on my subs is CCA. So I ordered some 12awg SkyHigh oversized OFC speaker wire. Should be here in a few days.

It prob would have been fine for short runs and inside out of the elememts. But OFC is much better. I just recently snagged up some Sky High 10 ga for some those hawk 15s I recently put in a friends car. Very nice wire for sure for the $coin.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Got a few more things in the mail. I have the 12v timer for the turn off thump. I have a crap ton of ferrules of all different sizes. I have the flex loom for the 1/0 cables. Just waiting on my 12awg ofc speaker wires. They should be here Tuesday.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Got a few more things in the mail. I have the 12v timer for the turn off thump. I have a crap ton of ferrules of all different sizes. I have the flex loom for the 1/0 cables. Just waiting on my 12awg ofc speaker wires. They should be here Tuesday.

Man.. I really like using the ferrules for speaker and amp connections where I can. Make a Great solid connection and stay snug in the terminals. Great stuff.!!! Amazon has a great selection of kits with the mashing tool/crimp type tool. If you havent used them yet, it looks real nice to put heat shrink just on the ends and make a short looking connection /slick looking too. Let us know how you like or dislike them/your experiences with using the ferrules. Its a little more time invested and funds but worth every penny IMO.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Man.. I really like using the ferrules for speaker and amp connections where I can. Make a Great solid connection and stay snug in the terminals. Great stuff.!!! Amazon has a great selection of kits with the mashing tool/crimp type tool. If you havent used them yet, it looks real nice to put heat shrink just on the ends and make a short looking connection /slick looking too. Let us know how you like or dislike them/your experiences with using the ferrules. Its a little more time invested and funds but worth every penny IMO.

I am on the right track