akrja_07 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Before I can finish a complete song I get a FAINT smell from I guess my woofers since they are the only thing in my car that's new. I shut them down immediately when I begin to smell it.. But honestly it almost smells like wood being cut with a mix of electrical heat, also, the woofers do feel warm, not hot but pretty warm... Here is what I got going on, in FULL detail... I am only going to list things that deal with the bass. Head unit; Kenwood KDC-X789 Max volume played at - 31 of 35 (amp gain set at this volume) Sub level set at 0 (-15 to 15) Bass set at -8 (-8 to Bass freq. set at 70hz. (40hz.-150hz.) Bass Q-Factor set at 1.00 (1.00-2.00) Bass EXT. set to off LPF SW set on THROUGH (THROUGH + 50hz.-120hz.) SW Phase set to normal Loud set to off Whatever 2.ZONE is, it's off. Amp; Directed D2400 Gains set with DMM to 36 volts Subsonic filter set to on (not variable, simply an on-off switch) Bass EQ set to off (not variable, switch from 0db-8db) Low pass filter set to about 50hz. (variable 30hz.-250hz.) Phase set to 0 (Switch from 0-180) Subs; 2 12" DC audio level 3 with level 4 voice coils dual 1 ohm, wired down to a 1.3 ohm load... Not seeing anywhere near RMS, which is why I'm confused. ADDITIONAL, MAYBE USEFUL INFO; I am running stock electrical, only upgrade was getting factory grounds down to bare metal. Power wire is either 2 or 4 gauge, and ground wire is 1 gauge smaller. Box is pre-fab, tuned HIGH, and I'm always playing slowed stuff with lows, maybe soul cause right here??? Speaker wire is 12 gauge Vehicle is 1993 Honda Accord This should be everything... Quote 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext. cab - Kenwood KIV-BT901 - 2x 12" DC Audio level 3 m2D1 in 4.2 cuft. @29Hz. - DC Audio 2.0k - Alpine Type-X components - US Amps USA-4300x - XS Power D4700 - Bosch 145a alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Burning is caused by clipping. If your box is tuned high you could also be playing under your tuning. Build a new box. It's cheap. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerrricuh Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 songs? they may be clipped. i played a clipped song (didnt know at the time) full tilt about 3 times and i started smelling mine. Quote (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) Kenwood KIV-700 headunit 2 18" sundown Z.v3s 13.5^3 wall tuned @ 28hz SAZ-3500 DC power 270amp alt JL c2 650 AP600.4 XS 1200 under the hood XS 3100 in the trunk 1/0 gauge big 3 25^2ft audio technix ^^ c-fuzzy ur an idiot, my 15" soround is waay bigger cuz its a tall sorround, on top of that I HAVE A BIGGER MOTOR... oh yeah and fuck u suck my dick i got your hoes! anywhere they want to. They cant hear anyone telling them otherwise. just because its bigger doesnt make it any different. they just piss people off faster and farther away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akrja_07 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Burning is caused by clipping. If your box is tuned high you could also be playing under your tuning. Build a new box. It's cheap. Easier said the done, I have tried 3 times and failed 3 times. Honestly bought this box because I was so anxious to hear the subs. I am going to give it another shot though because I want a box thats LOW!! Quote 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext. cab - Kenwood KIV-BT901 - 2x 12" DC Audio level 3 m2D1 in 4.2 cuft. @29Hz. - DC Audio 2.0k - Alpine Type-X components - US Amps USA-4300x - XS Power D4700 - Bosch 145a alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akrja_07 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 songs? they may be clipped. i played a clipped song (didnt know at the time) full tilt about 3 times and i started smelling mine. I Don't think it's that because lately, all I have been listening to is the 22 CD's worth of music from DECAF. Quote 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext. cab - Kenwood KIV-BT901 - 2x 12" DC Audio level 3 m2D1 in 4.2 cuft. @29Hz. - DC Audio 2.0k - Alpine Type-X components - US Amps USA-4300x - XS Power D4700 - Bosch 145a alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignickk Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 clippy clipclip. normally when you play a clipped song you will smell the coils buring. DL audacity and look at the songs you play. when you see a shit ton of red you found the reason for the buring lol Quote 2000 tahoe orion hcca 15.4 kicker zx2500 2 JL 300/4s infinity and kicker mids/highs KHC1400 in back, stock upfront dont ask about my HU clarion EQ kicker/fosgate rcas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawsen Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 You said it yourself that the subs are new....when i got my new dc sub and played it hard right off the bat I could smell the glue Quote 00' Nissan Xterra Always under construction :] HU: Pioneer DEH3100-UB Mids & Highs: Kicker DS Component Set & Crescendo tweeters Mids & Highs Amp: Rockford 150.2 Subwoofer: 2 DC Audio LV 4 18"s Subwoofer Amp: Hifonics Brutus 2005d you been hanging out with jeff and dustin with that green paint? its yellow so it has to be loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Burning is caused by clipping. If your box is tuned high you could also be playing under your tuning. Build a new box. It's cheap. Easier said the done, I have tried 3 times and failed 3 times. Honestly bought this box because I was so anxious to hear the subs. I am going to give it another shot though because I want a box thats LOW!! You failed at box building? It's easy man. Either ask alot of questions or have someone design something for you. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 smelly subs = toasty coils. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akrja_07 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Burning is caused by clipping. If your box is tuned high you could also be playing under your tuning. Build a new box. It's cheap. Easier said the done, I have tried 3 times and failed 3 times. Honestly bought this box because I was so anxious to hear the subs. I am going to give it another shot though because I want a box thats LOW!! You failed at box building? It's easy man. Either ask alot of questions or have someone design something for you. Yes, it's easy with the the right tools and a little knowledge, neither of which I have lol. And I am in the process of trying to get one of you guys to design me an enclosure, Im willing to give it another go but this time with pre cut pieces. Here; My link Quote 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext. cab - Kenwood KIV-BT901 - 2x 12" DC Audio level 3 m2D1 in 4.2 cuft. @29Hz. - DC Audio 2.0k - Alpine Type-X components - US Amps USA-4300x - XS Power D4700 - Bosch 145a alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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