What causes spikes?

[jklfd 10+ year member]

Im wondering what causes spikes and whats the effect on the amp/subs?

Also do scratched CD's damage the HU, Amp, or Subs at all?

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Spikes? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[jklfd 10+ year member]

spikes in the electrical system?

 

[Ali1 10+ year member]

as in voltage drops?

 

[jklfd 10+ year member]

yes

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Because of the current the amp is drawing - if the system can't keep up with the demands of the load, the voltage sags accordingly.

Power wire that is too small will also cause a voltage drop.

 

[blue93corsica 10+ year member]

stingrays?