Wiring A Second Amp

[MellowHype 10+ year member]

So im gonna be wiring a second amp, do i need to run another remote lead to the back of the HU, or can i just wire the two amps remote lead terminals together and have one remote lead running to the HU?

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Daisy chain another wire from the remote lead on the first amp over to the remote terminal of the second amp.

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Do you have a eq, crossover, etc running off that same remote turn-on from the H/U? I would get a relay switch if you have a few amps and other accessories running off that turn-on wire.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Amp to amp should be just fine,or tie into the existing remote wire

 

[MellowHype 10+ year member]

Do you have a eq, crossover, etc running off that same remote turn-on from the H/U? I would get a relay switch if you have a few amps and other accessories running off that turn-on wire.

Im sort of a noob with this, do you mean like a seperate eq/crossover connected to the amp? I just have a MRP-F600 amp powering a set of comps.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Im sort of a noob with this, do you mean like a seperate eq/crossover connected to the amp? I just have a MRP-F600 amp powering a set of comps.

Dont worry about that bro...he may be confused..Just either do a jumper wire from the remote on the amp you have now to the new amp you will be installing, or just splice into the remote wire and run to the new amp,,very simple solution,and should not be an issue.

 

[MellowHype 10+ year member]

Dont worry about that bro...he may be confused..Just either do a jumper wire from the remote on the amp you have now to the new amp you will be installing, or just splice into the remote wire and run to the new amp,,very simple solution,and should not be an issue.

Nice one thanks man!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Nice one thanks man!

Yes sir,Take care

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Im sort of a noob with this, do you mean like a seperate eq/crossover connected to the amp? I just have a MRP-F600 amp powering a set of comps.

Basically I was just seeing what type of set-up you have. For instance, separate crossover or eq...pretty much how many devices do you have running off of that remote turn-on. I have seen people hook up a couple of amps, eq, etc and there turn-on wire burnt out. If you are just running a second amp, you should be fine, but a relay switch wouldn't hurt. They're cheap and easy to install.

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Dont worry about that bro...he may be confused..Just either do a jumper wire from the remote on the amp you have now to the new amp you will be installing, or just splice into the remote wire and run to the new amp,,very simple solution,and should not be an issue.

Just making sure he does not have other devices hooked up. He may be hooking up another amp, but may have had other devices installed as well. If it is two amps it should not be a problem, but if there are other things running off that wire then... He should find out what his amperage draw of that remote wire is. "Know your equipment" in other words. If you are inexperienced to car audio it only helps to know what your equipment can do. If the current draw exceeds .5 amps (which most H/U remote wire can handle .3 to .5 amps) he could burn out.

 

[MellowHype 10+ year member]

Just making sure he does not have other devices hooked up. He may be hooking up another amp, but may have had other devices installed as well. If it is two amps it should not be a problem, but if there are other things running off that wire then... He should find out what his amperage draw of that remote wire is. "Know your equipment" in other words. If you are inexperienced to car audio it only helps to know what your equipment can do. If the current draw exceeds .5 amps (which most H/U remote wire can handle .3 to .5 amps) he could burn out.

Appreciate your help bro, its just the 2nd amp no other devices

 

[brynm 10+ year member]

Then yes, you'll be fine.

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Appreciate your help bro, its just the 2nd amp no other devices

Yup, then you are good to go.

You still in London? I was in Stanstead and Alconbury a few months ago. I pass thru the UK a few times a year.

 

[MellowHype 10+ year member]

Yup, then you are good to go.
You still in London? I was in Stanstead and Alconbury a few months ago. I pass thru the UK a few times a year.

Yeah i live about 30 minutes from stanstead airport, i was right near there yesterday when i went to pick up my sub haha