installed new amp and subs and now i smell something burning?

[tacomatom]

I installed a Kenwood 7205 and a set of subs from Dual model number BP 1204. The box says its 4 ohms so i have the bridged to the amp. ( there is only one speaker connection on the box. )

So its been ok for a few days but today i was listening to something called basshead??, Alot of bass and after a few miles i notice a hot or burning smell. I felt the amp and it felt warm for sure but dont know it it was hot.

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Your overheating the subs. Is your bass boost on?

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

Subs overheating. Happened for a while while I was rolling around with Dr. Crankenstein after my install. They just need to be broken in more bro don't worry too much but definitely take it easy on them when they start to smell. And Basshead is tight they got some cool songs I need to pick up that cd when I get a chance.

 

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"Bass Nectar"

 

[Spc4Mafia 10+ year member]

coils

 

[tacomatom]

So its just a break in issue? I was woried the amp was not a good match for the subs?

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

So its just a break in issue? I was woried the amp was not a good match for the subs?

If the subs are truly 4 ohms, the match is fine. The subs probably won't last too long just because Dual really doesn't make the best stuff, but it'll do for now. Make sure the bass boost is off and to read up on setting your gain to ensure yours is set properly. If everything checks out, then just take it easy and let them break in as these guys mentioned.

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

right u should be good. just take it easy if they smell, dont wanna blow the coils

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

The subs probably won't last too long just because Dual really doesn't make the best stuff, but it'll do for now.QUOTE]
But Best Buy sells Dual and they sell the best car audio gear out there!

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

But Best Buy sells Dual and they sell the best car audio gear out there!

I work at BB haha. Our store stopped carrying Dual though. But we still have the Xplod lineup, which is a pretty good alternative.

 

[maljr1980 10+ year member]

I work at BB haha. Our store stopped carrying Dual though. But we still have the Xplod lineup, which is a pretty good alternative.

if you say so

 

[joshy629 10+ year member]

i had the same problem....then i found out my fuse was melting and smooking

 

[Takedown792 10+ year member]

if u have bass boost turned up on amp or HU turn it down.an maybe turn ur gain up a lil more. gain is better then bass boost. just sayin. but im thinkin its a vc as well.

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

if you say so

Please tell me you knew I was being sarcastic. My sig alone should tell you I know better than that lol.

 

[ChevyRidinLow]

those subs are made to blow, your voice coils are getting thermal. they will soon be blown, make sure the rms wattage of the amp is lower than the combined rms wattage of the subs.

 

[esmokah 10+ year member]

if u have bass boost turned up on amp or HU turn it down.an maybe turn ur gain up a lil more. gain is better then bass boost. just sayin. but im thinkin its a vc as well.

yeah be real careful about that or you'll blow em up!