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  1. BRZ2400.1D or BRZ2100.1D or HFi3000D

    in Want To Buy

    Posted

    This is my first post here, That said I hope that I'm not breaking any rules or leaving any info out.

    I'm wanting to buy one of the 3 amps. I really want the BRZ2400.1D, but if the price is right I could go for any. Also, I know the HFi3000D does not do 3000, and I know it is NOT CEA-compliant. However I feel confident that it would do 2000-2500 which is what I'm look for. Thanks for your concern, No sarcasm is intended.

  6. Any good tutorials on Wire managment?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted

    what you do is make a frame from 2x4's that are to the measurements of the trunk/back then put a peice of strong wood plywood will work and its cheap. then you draw out where on that flase floor you sub box will sit and where your amps will sit. then you drill holes in the falso floor for the wires to come up to you amps from. then you can paint or carpet the floor your choice. for the speakers wires that go from the amps to the subs where on your box do they come from? side(s), top, bottom, front, back? if the wires come from the bottom of the box then you can hid those under the falser floor to. something like this but to your standards http://www.cherokeef...t-40790/index2/

    Thanks mate, this also helps. Thanks!

  7. Any good tutorials on Wire managment?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted

    Here is an idea, go over to DIYMA.com and do a search for threads started by "simplicityinsound". You may have to register to view his stuff. No biggie, it's free. He also has a web site, http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/ . His build threads are very detailed and will give you some nice pictorial examples of wire installs. Just an idea.

    I prefer to cover my wire in TECHFLEX, opposed to wire loom. I also use heat shrink instead of electrical tape. Just a personal preference. Here is a great and relatively cheap source on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/FURRYLETTERS

    Good luck man, take your time! It will pay off in the end.

    - Scott

    Hey thanks a lot mate!

  8. Any good tutorials on Wire managment?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted

    make a false floor and run all the wires under that. draw out where the amps will be and drill a whole infront of each connection on the amp for the wires and run the wires under the false floor and up through the holes and into the amp. if the speaker wires for the subs connect or go into the box at the bottom that sits flat on the floor of the car then you can run the speaker wires from the amps to the subs under the floor aswell.

    in general make a false floor and run as many wires as you can under the floor. when i build my box im gonna run the speaker wires for the sub through the port then put it on a meter and test the box in different positions so that i can find the best way and then im gonna run the wires through what ever side of the box ends up being the bottom. gives it a real nice clean look.

    A false floor, should this be a exact cutout of the back of my box? I have subs up and port back, if that matters.

  9. Any good tutorials on Wire managment?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

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    If you don't plan on uninstalling your wires, I'd use electrical tape. Gives it the factory look. Or better yet, wire loom.

    Sorry for the delay, I got real busy. I don't mind reinstalling my wires, if that would look better. Also, I could try using loom, I would love to start over (again :() is that would help. I do want to start demoing one, and do not want people to look at my build/wires and go "wtf?".

    Do you have any tutorials, tips, videos, etc that could better help me understand what is going through someone's head as they wire (prettily)?

  10. Any good tutorials on Wire managment?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    I got home yesterday around 12:45am and worked on my wire till around 8:15am this morning. I took my time, measured everything, made sure every wire was even and sealed off where it needed to be, everything I hear people say. However, my wiring looks like crap. I zipped every wire from an amp together to try and make it look better, but if didn't help. Obviously I'm missing something, almost 7.5hrs of work and nothing special to show for it. I'll try to put up some pics when I get home. In the mean time anyone have some tutorial on how to wire, and make it look good?

    Also, I have looked through countless projects in the Member-Design Forum, which actually gave me a few ideas that helped a LITTLE; like using bolts as terminals to keep things hidden, Relays to better REMs, etc.

    So far my google searches have come up with results I found to be unhelpful. So thanks for time, links, and any tips.

    I don't think it would help you, help me.. But, I drive a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo My box is about 8cf, it's 44.75" wide (left to right), and 24" tall. I have my second battery (soon I'll have third) in the back 4 amps in all. Amp-1 is my sub amp, only 2 speaker wires come out of it, and one RCA line (in). Amp-2 is a 4 channel with 8 speaker lines going out 4mids/4tweets (front and back), also it has 2 RCA lines running in, none running out. Amp-3 Plays my bullets tweets, 2 speaker lines out, 1 RCA line in, 1 RCA line out. Amp-4 plays my 6x9s in the very back of the jeep. I build this system with 'Tail-Gating' in mind. That said, yes my 6x9s are facing out the back. Amp-4 has 2 speaker lines running out, 1RCA in, 1RCA out.

    Thanks again for any and all help.

  11. 2x D925s in the back, and Yellow top up front?

    in XS Power Batteries / Chargers! (and other stuff too)

    Posted

    I really don't know much about chemistry or how a battery works, so is this an okay mix or not?

    Also, is the battery 925amps or 2000?

    http://www.audiosavings.com/viewer/images.aspx?item_guid=6124420f-cdfe-4ecb-b1dc-b470948e61e0&image_guid=67362d95-c018-4cfe-9770-e71f91a5fa20

    Thanks.

    You will be okay mixing the batteries but its preferred to have all the batteries matching. As you can see the battery says 2000 amps max and probably 925 amps continuous

    It would cost more, and it will take more, but I ordered 2 of the yellow tops I currently have.

    Also, thanks for the info, I didn't know batteries could do more than what they are rated.

  13. Second Box Build, 2 SSD 15"s

    in Member Rides & Builds -- Show off your whip, Show off your System!

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

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    I will be adding filing away the Glue run off.

    I will be carpeting it after.

    I did fix my wires so they are the on the inside of the washer instead of the outside.

    Also, if anyone is wondering: Yes, I did this in my living room :P.

    Thanks for checking it out!

    EDIT: Also, sorry about all the weird lighting. I bought a head lamp, I kept forgetting to take it off. BTW if you don't own a head lamp, get one. Easiest time I have every had working on something. Also, you get to look like Sam Fisher....<---Nerd Joke :(

  16. Power Acoustik Bullet Tweeter Question

    in Mid's and highs

    Posted

    If I have an amp with hpf on and the freq set high, do I "need" it to keep the tweet playing for a year or 2 (no I don't turn my HU all the way up, and I don't set my amps higher than HU-output)? If it will not take my spl down that would be great, if it's a noticeable difference I dunno if I want that.

    what the hell did you just say :shrug:

    Sorry for the delay:

    Do I need the inline crossover (yellow thing) if I plan on using my amp to do all the bass-cleaning. I'll have the amp pushing the tweeter set to HPF and the frequency block of the HPF turned up kinda high. I only ask if I "Need" the inline crossover because I'm afraid it will lower the db of the tweeter. If I don't need it, I don't want to use, but I don't know if I need it or not. :pardon:

  18. Power Acoustik Bullet Tweeter Question

    in Mid's and highs

    Posted

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_37222_Power-Acoustik-NX-6.html

    What is the yellow thing? I think some tweets come with a resistor to change impedance from 4->8, or something like that. Others I think have a cap to filter bass, but what the heck does this one do. I'm no electrician, so I don't know how to decipher what it is, or if I should put my speaker input on it, or skip it.

    Thanks for the help!

    Pic below of the yellow *thingy*

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  20. Good Site to use, or not?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted

    Well if you ran a 0 gauge positive wire from the front battery to the back battery then you need to have a 0 gauge ground for the back battery. And the best way to do it is to run a wire from the front batterys negative post, to the rear batterys neg post.

    Yeah when I get the 17' 0-Gauge, I'll buy some more from someone here, or an online store. For now, I'm hoping the double 4-guage (grounded to the chassis) will have to suffice. I don't like half-assing things, but lack funds leave me no choice.

  22. Good Site to use, or not?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    I kinda thought I was coming off as a jerk when I said here read lol. Anywho I will tell you what Since I blew my motor in my car I can no longer drive it. I will sell my 17 foot of 0awg wire to you if you are interested in a good price.

    I have only bought things from store, so name your price, and tell me how this works.

    Also, It might have to wait till next pay check. When I say "I blew through my budget", I mean: I killed him, all his family, then took his girl-friend out on a date he could never afford. Also, I peed on his dog.

  23. Good Site to use, or not?

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted

    you can ground to the chasis of the jeep but you should keep it /0 gauge like the battery upfront 2 runs of 4 gauge would work though. also ive heard that running the ground from the back battery to the battery under the hood can give a better ground. my choice on this matter is grounded the back battery to the chasis and to the front battery so that it will follow the path of less resistance so that wich ever might be the better ground is the one it follows naturaly.

    Thanks, for the reply. Also, I have 4 gauge running to the back. I only put 0-gauge on the Primary-Negative to account for all non-audio current. From what you replied, and the one above you, I should ground my second with 1(?)4-guage wire till I can upgrade to 0-Gauge all around?

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