Karkov Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I cannot answer your questions as to what would happen but i can say this, Personally I would NEVER hook up only one if it has dual inputs. 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Sure you could a single run if you were only gonna use the amp at 4ohm or 8ohm. Or tell him to get 1500w amp instead. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 ^ my 5500 was at .5 lol Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatersGonnaHate Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks everybody. I'm throwing in a terminal block I have whether he likes it or not, and I'm gonna feed the amp properly regardless. This post really just got the info out there on hooking up a dual input amp with only one input. Both situations have been addressed and I like the answers that I see. There was no chance in hell that I was going to let an expensive amp like that go to waste by only seeing half of its potential. Dude honestly doesn't know jack about systems, his car club buddies told him what equipment is good, so he bought it, came to me for the box and the install and said his goal is just to be loud. When I started asking him about what ohm load, what coils, and what tuning, he looked at me like I was speaking Arabic. Now I can go to him and explain to him all the answers in this post and hopefully he'll see the light. Or look at my like I'm still speaking Arabic. Either way, I'm not taking any shortcuts when it comes to hooking up another man's gear. My name is AdamThis is my Civic Build.7" Samsung Tab 2Kenwood KDC-X896Clarion EQS746Sundown X-15DC 3.5k @2ohmHatersGonnaHate's 02 Civic UBLELD Bypass for Honda Civic/Accord/FitDon's Jeep Grand Cherokee Rebuild N8ball2013 - i think you'd stick your dick in a blender if it told you it was 40 wtih two kids your age. lol srp365 - If posting were picking up bitches, I'd be going home single tonight looks like tony montana sneezed in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I hate having to explain how shit really work with car audio to people who think they know about car audio.... simple shit too like an alternator doesn't store energy, extra battery is better than cap, electric turbos don't work My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will77530 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 the amp should be internally bridged, technically you dont have to but doing so will relieve some stress from the amp and help it to last longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobywrx05 Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Depending if that amp is new our not, the warranty would probably be voided if both inputs are not hooked up just for starters. Depending how long the run is from front to back and what wire and how many batteries are gonna be in the back would necessitate number of runs of power /ground front to back. Its kinda a no brainer to run 2 runs from the rear battery to the amp at least, and if you're using 2 batteries in the back a and not using beefy buss bars run 2 wires there instead of just one. Even tho it may only be a 6 inch span you want those batteries to be able to dump the current the amp needs as quickly as they can. If it was me, I'd double up everything starting at the alternator. Unless he is using 2/0 wire. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 What does the amp pull max. I mean, what is the fuse recommendation? Should we talk about duty cycle and all that stuff. Would Snafu tell you that one 1/0 would be enough? If it is a short run from a rear battery, say 3-5ft you might get away with it. I'm on expert. I would run both if it were me, but it might be possible to only use one. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 What does the amp pull max. I mean, what is the fuse recommendation? Should we talk about duty cycle and all that stuff. Would Snafu tell you that one 1/0 would be enough? If it is a short run from a rear battery, say 3-5ft you might get away with it. I'm on expert. I would run both if it were me, but it might be possible to only use one. It's not an issue of if the wire can handle it. It's about distributing the power to the amp's internals. Look at this pic. Input on the bottom. Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like each input will power one side of the board. ~~~~~~~~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...
Wheelz_pitch Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thays all she wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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