Now i did not yet do this in my car yet as of i don't have my license so i why put it in the car if i can't hear it? I'm just waiting to go to the store now to get a wire kit and a new radio because mine sucks, then ill hopefully post a pictures.
Wiring the amp. My way is pretty much exactly the same. Have you ever ran a dual amp setup? I have a 4 channel W amp that keeps going to "protect mode". I also have a W amp.
By no means am I going for competition quality, but I'd still like for my subs to sound good. Trying to build a box one last time, and use a bit of a different set up. I am running into airspace issues right now. Connect the red RCA lead to the red port and the white lead to the white port.
Push the leads in as far as they can go to ensure they have a solid connection. Feed the speaker wires into the input pins on the back of the amp. Tighten the screws on the ports so they hold the speaker wires securely.
Part 4. Connect the end of the ground cable to a bare metal bolt. Lift the carpet or trim near your amp and look for a bolt that has bare metal. Use the end of the ground cable that has a ring or bracket to attach to the bolt. Loosen the bolt with a socket wrench and pull it out. Line up the end of the cable with the hole before feeding the bolt through it. Tighten the bolt completely so the cable has solid contact with the metal. Secure the remote wire to the amp turn-on wire plugged into the stereo with a butt connector.
Slide a butt connector, which is a small hollow tube that allows you to connect 2 wires, onto the end of the turn-on wire. Push the end of the remote wire into the other side of the butt connector.
Crimp the middle of the connector with a wire crimper so it has a firm connection. Plug the RCA cable into the matching ports on the back of the stereo head. Look for the white and red RCA ports on the back of your stereo system, which will look similar to the ports on the back of the amp. Plug the red lead from the cable into the port with the red circle, and use the white lead in the white port.
Push the RCA cable in firmly so it has a solid connection. Follow the wiring diagram on the output converter to connect it to your stereo system before plugging the RCA cable into the ports. Attach an in-line amp fuse to the end of the power cord by the battery.
Your installation kit will come with a fuse and a fuse holder. Push one side of the fuse holder onto the end of the power cord inside the engine bay, and screw it in to secure it. Push the fuse inside of the holder until it clicks into place before closing it.
Connect another piece of the red power cable to the other side of the fuse holder and tighten the screw. Crimp a ring terminal onto the power cord. A ring terminal has a circular end that you can easily slide over bolts to make connections. Place a gauge ring terminal on the end of the power cable so the insulation sleeve covers the exposed wires. Grip the sleeve with a pair of wire crimpers, and squeeze the handles together to secure the terminal to the cable. Put the power cord on the positive terminal of the battery.
Loosen the positive terminal on the battery with a socket wrench so you can pull it off. Slide the ring terminal onto the battery port before putting the terminal back. Tighten the positive terminal back onto the battery so it has solid contact with the ring terminal. Part 5. Reconnect the negative battery terminal to test the amplifier. Slide the negative terminal back onto the port on the battery and push it down as far as you can.
Turn the key in the ignition to start your vehicle and check if the power light turns on for the amp. Turn the gain on the amp down as far as it can go. Put a CD in the stereo or connect an MP3 device so you can play music.
Choose a song that you know well and has crisp, clear audio so you can hear distortion easily. Keep the song on repeat so you can continue listening for audio interference. Raise the volume on the stereo head until you hear distortion. Turn the volume knob slowly on the stereo to increase the volume.
Keep turning the dial until you hear static or interference coming through your speakers. Set the gain controls until the music is as loud as you plan on listening to it. Rotate the gain control clockwise by hand or with a screwdriver so you can hear the audio through your speakers. Push the wires for the stereo head back into the hole and position it so the mounting holes line up with the dashboard.
Line up the trim panels around the stereo and on the sides of your vehicle and push them in until they snap into place. Keep attaching the rest of the trim pieces to finish the installation. While your key and radio is on, disconnect and connect the remote wire to the amp. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 9. David Riggs. You probably have it connected to a full time 12 volt power source, you need to connect it to a source that is only powered when the key is in the on or accessory position.
Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5. The balance on your radio may have gotten moved from center to right or left, or your speaker wire may have come disconnected. Check your balance first on your radio's settings. If that's not it, trace your wires to make sure they are connected.
If they are, then hook up an external speaker to the radio's output for that side to see if it is the radio at fault.
If the radio is good, it could be a bad speaker. Not Helpful 5 Helpful 9. This is called "line input. Connect the wires just like you would to your speakers. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 8. If you have a factory deck and install an amp, there's really no wire to connect the amp to on the factory deck.
What you could do instead is locate your fuse box and find a fuse that turns on when you turn the key in your car. Take that fuse out, wrap the remote wire around it, and connect it back where it was.
Once you've reconnected it, turn the vehicle on and check to see if your amp turned on. Installing on a motorcycle. Simple enough for the power wire, and ground wire. However, my ACC wire on the bike is connected to a 2 prong plug. One side goes to where it needs to go to give power when the key is turned on, the other side goes to ground If the sound gets muddy when you turn it up, you need the added power of an amplifier.
You probably know the difference in sound between your TV speakers and a home theater system. An amplifier in your vehicle can make that kind of difference. You'll hear a bigger, fuller sound, with more detail and greater impact, especially if you've installed better speakers in your vehicle.
The first consideration is how many speakers you'll be powering and how much power each speaker will handle. Once you know that, you'll know how many amplifier channels you'll need and how much power you'll want. Yes, you can, as long as you have a basic knowledge of electronics and you're handy with tools. You'll have to run a power wire from your vehicle's battery back to your amp's location, and then a ground wire from the amp to your vehicle's chassis.
It's important to do the job correctly so you don't damage your vehicle. Our Tech Support people can help you if any issues come up. Check your speakers or sub to see how much power they can handle in terms of "watts RMS. Speakers are more forgiving, so you don't always have to max them out, although more power always sounds better.
The easy answer is "one speaker per channel. There are plenty of exceptions to this rule, so contact an Advisor to get the best advice for your situation. How much power and how many channels do your car speakers need? This guide will help you choose the right amplifier for your car's sound system.
Check out this overview of a typical installation to see the steps involved when you install an amplifier in your vehicle. Where should I mount it? What wiring do I need? What size fuse and power wire? These wiring diagrams illustrate how amplifiers connect to your audio system, which will make it easier to shop for the gear you need for the system of your dreams.
Car amplifier audio terms - like watts, volts, and efficiency - are explained. Confused about wiring your subs and picking the right amplifier? Crutchfield will get you on the fast track to big bass with this simple guide. You need to set your amplifiers gain correctly in order to enjoy your musics full range of dynamics hearing all the notes clearly, whether loud or soft. Here's a method for setting amp gain fast and accurately using test tones.
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Q: How do I install an amplifier? Power and ground wires The power and ground wires need to be thick enough to accommodate the amp's demand for electrical current or the amp won't operate properly or put out its rated power. The fuse that will protect your system The in-line fuse on the main power cable, mounted within six inches or so of the battery connection, is essential for protecting the wire, your car, and you from a catastrophic fire in the event of a short circuit.
An amplifier wiring kit The easiest way to get these items is with an amplifier wiring kit , which will include matching power, ground, turn-on wires, and fuse. RCA cables and speaker wire Amp wiring kits often don't include signal wiring. Bojo trim panel tools. Fuse installed on power wire, and secured in engine compartment near the battery.
Setting the amp's gain. Comments Read comments. Reggie, You can do that only after you disconnect the lower door speakers from the factory amp, so each speaker won't have two amp outputs connected to it, trying to blow each other up. You can connect your new amp's outputs to the factory speaker wiring, to avoid having to run new speaker wires throughout your car. They deserve a more powerful amp.
Using both amps each bridged to power a sub might be your best option using the gear at hand to power one sub with watts RMS and the other with watts. Otherwise, I recommend getting a mono, 1-channel subwoofer amplifier that can put out up to watts RMS at 2 ohms.
Beto, There's no need for such an edit. In step 5 we state: "Attach the power cable to the positive battery terminal Tim, An online search for the amp you name comes up with zero suggestions. It does, however, sound like you have a mono subwoofer amplifier with a low-pass filter engaged. This is an inappropriate amp for a full-range speaker. Doug, If you purchased your gear from Crutchfield, you're entitled to free lifetime tech support.
Give us a call so someone can fix you up. Dave, A fuse holder, and its fuse, must fit whatever size power cable is used. If you're using 8-gauge power and ground wires, then the fuse holder must be able to get attached to 8-gauge wire, and the fuse near the battery should be 50A or less. A great way to be sure you'll have everything you need to to get an amplifier wiring kit.
Jimmy, If your receiver only has two outputs, you can use two RCA Y-cord adapters to make four input channels for your amp.
I don't know what it is that you refer to as a "worthless control app", but I'll guess that the gain and crossover filters on the amp aren't set correctly.
Check out this article for some guidance. Vincent, If your vehicle is electric or has more than one battery, you should only let a qualified mechanic or audio installer disconnect things. Otherwise, using an appropriately-sized wrench, you'd loosen the bolt-nut assembly holding the negative terminal to the battery's negative pole tightly.
Then, you'd lift the terminal off the pole and tuck it away where it won't re-contact the negative battery pole. Then, the system is safe to work on without fear of short circuits, sparks, or shocks.
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