jakobebassbudds Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 im thinking fuse or bad connection on your power and ground fro the amp and very well could be battery just cant handle it and a big 3 up grade is always helpful no matter what Quote 2 12ks and i dont know what to do build in the works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 So the best way for me to solve my problem would be buying a new battery? or a better alternator? I'm not working right now so money is kinda tight. I'm looking to spend the least amount of money... the best way to solve the problem is to go out and do some testing. the worst possible thing you could do is start throwing money away by just buying components that "may" be the solution. Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 The big 3 is like..20-30ft of 0awg wire.. And a battery like a redtop is like..240$? But easily sounds like electrical needs upgrading in my opinion, like stef said, measure your voltage with a DMM if you go under 12volts or so , I'd get a new batt 20-30 feet? do you have a semi truck? i did mine with like 10 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rtin Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Does your amp pop in and out of protect mode? One time I had a partially melted fuse block and when I turned it up the bass would cut out because the fuse wasnt always contacting. Tighten them fuses! the amp isnt going into protect mode... its more like just the sub bass cutting out on really low bass notes but plays other bass freq? if that makes any sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Does your amp pop in and out of protect mode? One time I had a partially melted fuse block and when I turned it up the bass would cut out because the fuse wasnt always contacting. Tighten them fuses! the amp isnt going into protect mode... its more like just the sub bass cutting out on really low bass notes but plays other bass freq? if that makes any sense? My buddy's car did that before he upgraded his wire. Pull out a multi meter and check the voltage at your battery when the amp is bumpin. If that's fine, check the voltage at the amp while it is playing. If it's low, then do the big 3 and use the biggest wire you can. If that is fine, try replacing your fuses - I have heard stories of them getting some sort of memory that makes them act like they are lower amperage then they are rated for. This is all assuming that it isn't clipping and the speakers are wired properly Edited September 29, 2011 by SnowDrifter Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMunky Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 sooo if your bumping and it goes below 12v then need a another battery? Quote Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownm3 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 sooo if your bumping and it goes below 12v then need a another battery? If your bumping and it goes below 12 you need to look at your electrical system because something is missing and needs correction. Most amps tell you the recommended volts needed to achieve the rated watts. Amps would say something like at wired at 1ohm with 13.8v it produces 3,200 watts. Take that same amp at 1ohm but only feed it 12.6v will produce 1,530 watts. This is just an example but you are not getting your monies worth if you electrical cant keep up. Maybe the big 3 might help (not likely if you below 12v), new battery, buying additional batteries (xs power), new alt (dc power) or maybe a combination of things(xs power + dc power). It all depends on how much your trying to ask your car to do with stock electric and an aftermarket sound system. Quote BrownM3 Build Log BrownM3's Youtube Channel "Csbrown147" My Official Feedback Thread (UBL) BrownM3 Jeep Build (UBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMunky Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 mines sits at 13.6 with the car on and drop sometime to 12.8. soo is that ok? Quote Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownm3 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 mines sits at 13.6 with the car on and drop sometime to 12.8. soo is that ok? Yeah 12.8 is fine you would need to worry if you seeing 11's haha Quote BrownM3 Build Log BrownM3's Youtube Channel "Csbrown147" My Official Feedback Thread (UBL) BrownM3 Jeep Build (UBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rtin Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 would a big 3 be beneficial with the cars battery already being low on voltage? or is it better just getting a brand new car battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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