System Refuses to Play Music...Beginner Requesting Help!

[jam3so3]

id say wire a batt instead of a cap, but i agree with olegni about the voltage and that it isnt necesairy if theres no significant drop. u could try bypassing ur eq and go straight from the hu to the amps with ur rca's and see if that fixes it.

 

[D2VP]

Hey!

Just wanted to get back with an update! I dove into it this weekend..checked the EQ first. Plugged everything back into the hu..and voila..I had sound again (not nearly as crisp and clean as with the eq..but sound nonetheless). When I took the EQ out I heard something rattle when I flipped it over to inspect it, my assumption is..this is not supposed to be rattling.

I plan to exchange it for a new unit..since I've heard great reviews on this EQ for an "entry level basshead" model.

I've also attached some pictures, as promised, of my system.

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of the help. Any further input on what could have gone wrong would be GREATLY appreciated!

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[fly_marlin]

If you took out the eq and have sound again, that sounds like it's the problem. I would still take out the cap. Is that a soundstream EQ? From what I've heard, you should go with an AudioControl EQ, unless you can only exchange your broken one for the same one. How many bands does your kenwood eq have?

 

[D2VP]

There is a 3 band eq in the hu.

The eq I'm running is the Clarion EQS 746. Definitely notice a difference without it!

 

[fly_marlin]

Ok. Definitely look into audiocontrol.