I need some help.

[bad_trip 10+ year member]

I'm slowing getting all the pieces together that I need to start my install. But it's got me beating my head against the wall. There is a whole lot I don't know. This is my first full install and I've got really nice equipment IMO and I really would like it done right. And I don't want to get ***** at a shop with their costs and how they like to do stuff.

Anyone in KC North area, or anywhere near KCMO that would like to help a n00b out with an installation, and possible Big 3? I will reward such a generous offer, with either cash or leftover 0ga or 4ga or whatever I don't use for the install.

Thanks.

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[bad_trip 10+ year member]

bump.

 

[southwest713 10+ year member]

read up a little more and do it yourself.

anything you dont understand we can help you with

 

[bsean63 10+ year member]

read up a little more and do it yourself. anything you dont understand we can help you with

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[bsean63 10+ year member]

I'm slowing getting all the pieces together that I need to start my install. But it's got me beating my head against the wall. There is a whole lot I don't know. This is my first full install and I've got really nice equipment IMO and I really would like it done right. And I don't want to get ***** at a shop with their costs and how they like to do stuff.
Anyone in KC North area, or anywhere near KCMO that would like to help a n00b out with an installation, and possible Big 3? I will reward such a generous offer, with either cash or leftover 0ga or 4ga or whatever I don't use for the install.

Thanks.

what do ya got?

 

[geowick07 10+ year member]

read up a little more and do it yourself. anything you dont understand we can help you with

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You would be surprised how easy it really can be to do your own installs. Do some research, read up, and have at it. If you have a problem or question, search on here or ask some questions. Your typical install isn't really that hard at all with some common knowledge and patience.

 

[Enellz 10+ year member]

reading up is a great idea and nothing is better than saying I did this, or what ever. But what I think he is trying to say is that he doesnt want nobody to do it for him, but want someone to show him the do's and donts. If I was in the KC are I would help you. I get alot of questions about wiring and how-to or what ever just around my neighborhood. My advice is dont ask a salesman, but if you could get someone here to help you then yes I believe that would be the option, but dont pay for shit. Thats my motto. Read My sig

 

[bad_trip 10+ year member]

reading up is a great idea and nothing is better than saying I did this, or what ever. But what I think he is trying to say is that he doesnt want nobody to do it for him, but want someone to show him the do's and donts. If I was in the KC are I would help you. I get alot of questions about wiring and how-to or what ever just around my neighborhood. My advice is dont ask a salesman, but if you could get someone here to help you then yes I believe that would be the option, but dont pay for shit. Thats my motto. Read My sig

Hit it on the head. And I like the sig. Thanks everyone.

My first question is basically, what do I use to connect the speaker wire inside of the box to the inside of the terminal?

Also, I have 2 D4 subs and I want to wire them to 2ohm load. So I go + to + on the sub to + on the terminal. Problem is, there is only one terminal on the box. So should I just twist the two positives off each sub together and attach them to the terminal? And would that affect what I use to attach them?

Third, since there is only one terminal, do I just run a single + and - to the amp, or should I have two + and two - come from the box and utilize all 4 of the amp's speaker input?

This is it for now. If I can get the subs wired up in the box correctly that will be a huge step out of the way. I just have tons of stuff laying on my floor and it's beginning to overwhelm me and make me feel like I can't do it. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

 

[BEAVER.989 10+ year member]

The fact that you can't wire two D4 subs to 2 ohms is going to be your first problem.

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

to connect the speaker wire, you could solder it to the speaker terminal, or crimp the wire to the speaker terminal.

I dont think you could wire 2 D4 subs to 2 ohms.

do you have a 2 channel amp or mono amp?

 

[bad_trip 10+ year member]

For reals? Well just looking through the book that came with my SX's it shows the + to + and - to - diagram and says it will equal a 2 ohm load with D4 subs. So i'm confused.

What ohm load would that get me?

 

[bad_trip 10+ year member]

It's a mono. Orion 2500D.

 

[peas247 10+ year member]

yea you can wire 1 sub to 2 ohms not the pair

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

1 D4 sub could be wired to 2 ohms. check this link out for further wired possiblities. http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/woofer_wizard.asp#

 

[peas247 10+ year member]

wire the pair to 1 ohm on that 2500d, they'll be fine