Nipsy06

Well the crazy thing is I just replaced the Alternator a few months ago.(Back in February) I mean could the Alternator get drained from the subs? Yes It has died a few times. The first time I was sitting in traffic and it turned off on me. The second time was at a drive thru. The last time I had my subs on jammin on my way to work and it died on me while I was driving. Luckily I was turning into my job parking lot out of the road and was able to coast into a parking space. While I was driving the car jolted and the lights dimmed really bad. It happend like 3 times thats when it shut off and I coasted into the parking lot. Anyways, You guys are always really helpful here and I really appreciate it Thanks So Much! P.S. It hasnt happend in a few wees and I do quite a bit of driving. I just simply leave my radio off so that no additional power is going to the battery from the subs and I havent noticed any of those issues. Thats why I assumed it would be the battery. (But Im not a mechanic)

I have a 2000 Buick lesabre with 2 12" Soundqubed subs wired to 1ohm on a Soundqubed 1200watt mono block amp. Basically my car starts to sputter and turns off while im driving if I have my subs on so now I just ride with my radio completely off. I jumped to the conclusion that I would probably need a new battery and I went by autozone to have it tested and sure enough the battery was bad. I have a Exide 78s Car battery the specs on the battery is: Exide NASCAR Select Auto/Truck/SUV Battery takes the power of the racetrack and gives it to you. 11-9/16 in. x 7-7/16 in. x 7-9/16 in. 44 lb. Terminal Voltage: 12V Cold Cranking Amps: 750 Cranking Amps: 900 Battery Type: Lead Acid Terminal Type: SAE Top Post Reserve Capacity: 130 min. Apparently I need a new battery that will be able to handle the load of my subs. I am kinda a newbie to car audio on my own I usually get help from the forums. What would be the best battery to purchase. I really dont want to spend alot of money Im a college student so If I can avoid it I would be happy with something that will get me by but not so cheap that I waste my time.and little bit of money. LOL Thanks in advance Guys!

So would one XS battery on my car keep my system cool and lights from dimming or would i need more than one battery????

No... I havent even put the subs in yet LOL... I was just thinking ahead in case it does happen

I have a 2000 Buick Lesabre and I am currently hooking up 2 SDC 2.5 12s to an AQ1200d amp. I know my previous system I had wasn't anywhere near this level of power but I noticed my headlights dimming with my previous system. I figure since it happened on the old cheap system it would probably happen on this one. Im still in the process of finishing the build all of this is just a look into the future. Should I purchase 1 xs battery to relpace my stock battery to run my system on or would I need to purchase a xs battery and connect it to the stock battery somehow? Which XS battery should I purchase and how much is it? I am new to installing my own equipment so please break down the stuff for me because again I am new to installing car audio for myself. Thanks Guys!!!!

Is there any way I can connect my subs until I can get enough money to buy a new amp???? (Currently at 1 ohm)

Ok With that being said.... My amp that I currently have continues to overheat http://www.audioallies.com/GetItem.asp?Item=GP1600.1. I currently have it wired at 1ohm. How can I wire it to play until I can get my $ together for tha Audioque??? I just want her to play without shutting off help me out. Also I am very new to wiring and stuff so help me out as much as possible and as far as connections. Thanks!!!

Ok...Ive been told to go for an AQ1200d http://www.audioque.com/AQ1200D-Amplifier_p_30.html. What do you think of that in comparison???? If I boosted my range to $300 and less what do you guys say???? What are some more good Amps out there for $300 and less that will last a long time?

Sup World.... I need a new amp to power my 2 AudioBahn AW1200Q 12" subs http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_131_Audiobahn-AW1200Q-12-High-Excursion-AW-1200Q.html . I recently learned that the amp Ive had them on http://www.audioallies.com/GetItem.asp?Item=GP1600.1 was a A/B amplifire. I need a D Class and my budget is $200 and under. Help Ya Boi I need some Bass!!!!! Thx, Nipsy!!!!

I have found another site with specs http://www.audioalli...p?Item=GP1600.1 . I dont want to connect this up and blow up anything but I have it wired at a 1 ohm load like the diagram. This equipment was wired wrong when i took it to the shop today and he told me to wire it in a series. He stated that the amp was not 1 ohm. Of course this was done by him just looking at it and not really doing any research. I dont want any of you guys to think I dont believe you I just want to make sure because I would really hate to blow this stuff and buy new equipment. Would it be safer to wire it down to a 4ohm or will 1 ohm be just fine. Again I am new to making my own connections and wiring subs is my weakness. I do currently have my subs wired at 1ohm but i have not wired back to the amp because I want to make sure on the forum that I have done it correctly.

I was told that amp is not 1ohm so hoe do I wire it in series???

Thanks Bro Im Loving the youtube Channel!!!!

One more Question... On the amp it also has 2 positive and 2 negative terminals.... Im guessing that it matters where the positive and negative cable go.

So this set up will be able to work at a 1 ohm load??? Again Im new to this. There are four terminals on each side of both speakers. Do I run the speaker wire to on the outside terminal on positive and negative???

I have 2 12" Audiobahn AW1200Q http://www.crutchfield.com/S-DLMNBAuBTq0/p_037AW1200Q/Audiobahn-AW1200Q.html?tab=features_and_specs#details-tab and A Crunch 1600watt amp http://www.audioallies.com/GetItem.asp?Item=GP1600.1. Thinking my equipment was bad.... I went to the audio shop and he told me the equipment was still good.(Wiring issues overheating my Amp. I want to know whats the best way to wire these 4ohm speakers to get the best power? Im still a rookie in the Car audio world and I am looking to do this stuff on my own to save more money. HELP PLEASE!!!!

Ok I wont put them on the POO POO Amp!!!!LOL Im Desperate!!!! I WANT BASS NOW!!!!! I guess Im gonna just start saving and sell the system I have now. Thanks for your help man. I understand ur job situation I just got off yesterday and flew home to start reading this material. Thanks for ur help bro really I do appreciate it.

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ok Now I have a few questions for you guys..... Is it possible for a subwoofer to mess up an amp? I was told that one of my subs that I currently have was linked in my sysetem and burned out my old amp... Yes this was at one of those shops long ago. I had a Cruch 1600watt amp..... With my Audio Bahn AW1200Q here is the link http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_131_Audiobahn-AW1200Q-12-High-Excursion-AW-1200Q.html and Planet Audio RX2.200 here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Audio-RX2-200-amplifier-400Watts/dp/B0038OBAE0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1307746152&sr=1-1 Whats the proper wiring if the Sub? This is what Im thinking..... My subs play now I mean they dont hit like they should but I can get sound out of em.... I thaught about just getting new speakers running and running the same amp until I could invest in a better amp.(Instead of getting rid of my whole system at once and getting 10s.) Im still torn between the two....

ok now this is starting to make a lil sense.... Im gon read up on some of this material man and really dig in because I want to understand how this works so I wont make a poor choice in my investment.... I kinda want to make it a project now that will take time and effort so when I am done it will be something im proud of forreal... ima follow up with you guys on thisas im reading through it man.

Yeah guys I gotta do my research because The ohms are killing me.... is a 1 Ohm mean louder than a 4 ohm??? I guess does wiring them a certain way make a difference. Do You wire according to what you have or for better sound or what?

Dude I really appreciate this forreal and your on a phone typing I really do appreciate it man I couldn't find anyone to talk to at all I'm glad I found u guys. Yes thats the stuff Im confused about I need a step by step for dummies. I know a few brands. I know the basics like plug in your power wire run it on the opposite side of the car from the remote wire. I know how to plug everything in the amp. I lack the more intermediate knowledge like Ohms, RMS, I mean Really Really knowing it and Knowing what I have. I mean I dont have an O-Scope. I dont know how to tune a speaker box. I dont know what amp is the best for what sub stuff like that I guess I just need a step by step plan dude that just shows everything.

Dude I really appreciate this forreal and your on a phone typing I really do appreciate it man I couldn't find anyone to talk to at all I'm glad I found u guys. Yes thats the stuff Im confused about I need a step by step for dummies. I know a few brands. I know the basics like plug in your power wire run it on the opposite side of the car from the remote wire. I know how to plug everything in the amp. I lack the more intermediate knowledge like Ohms, RMS, I mean Really Really knowing it and Knowing what I have. I mean I dont have an O-Scope. I dont know how to tune a speaker box. I dont know what amp is the best for what sub stuff like that I guess I just need a step by step plan dude that just shows everything.

Dude I really appreciate this forreal and your on a phone typing I really do appreciate it man I couldn't find anyone to talk to at all I'm glad I found u guys. Yes thats the stuff Im confused about I need a step by step for dummies. I know a few brands. I know the basics like plug in your power wire run it on the opposite side of the car from the remote wire. I know how to plug everything in the amp. I lack the more intermediate knowledge like Ohms, RMS, I mean Really Really knowing it and Knowing what I have. I mean I dont have an O-Scope. I dont know how to tune a speaker box. I dont know what amp is the best for what sub stuff like that I guess I just need a step by step plan dude that just shows everything.

Wow, lot's of red. Dude Thanks So much you have been a great help and I appreciate you guys forreal.... Ok So one other problem I have always had. What is the proper way to set a amps settings? I know theres like bass boost, Low Pass High Pass, Pulse etc.... Also whats the best way to wire things?I guess my real question is where can I see some break downs of how Rms and all of this stuff works because Im guessing thats where I can really get my fingers in and get started. And also How can I stay intouch with you all so I can keep this going. Do I add you as a friend or what?

Ok Now Were talking..... Lets Go. First off Would 8s Hit Harder than 10s???? Or are you saying that because of the budget? 2nd this may be a dumb question but is it the bigger the speaker the louder or is it the bigger amp or how does that work because If I can get more out of a 10 I will spend a lil more? Now with the box should I Build it myself or order one? Also These Sundown speakers I have never heard of them I planned to get some Alpine speakers. Im not going against you Im just wondering are these sundown speakers like a top brand?(Will they last you for a few years?) And If I do need to build my box I know you use MDF Wood or something like that? Should I build or Buy my box? Oh the bad part is the stereo shops were between 4 different shops over the years.(Yes its time for me to do it myself).