BigHitDaddyJ Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Doing 2 15's and want to strap 2 amps (so 4 amps total) on each 15. Do I need 2 sets of rca's from my head unit (one set for each set of bridged amps)? How hard would it be to gain match them (I'm guessing very difficult to be perfect)? Do I also need 2 sets of bass knobs, one for each set of amps? What's the difference, if any, by doing bridged or parrallel? I've had a set (2) of audiopipe 1500's strapped before but had a friend hook them up for me. I've youtubed how to do it but still not 100% confident at the moment so any more advice on it would help thanks - Judson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham0599 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I suggest selling what you have for either 1 or 2 bigger amps. For me, I like as simple as possible. The more equipment you have, the better the chance of something going wrong. If done right, bridging can be fine, but I just don't suggest it. My 350z build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174424-2008-350z-build/page-2?hl=%2B350z+%2Bbuild#entry2605678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHitDaddyJ Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yeah but a $900+ amp just isn't in my in my budget just yet. Im just seeing how loud a semi-budget system can get me right now which is why I want to know these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Doing 2 15's and want to strap 2 amps (so 4 amps total) on each 15. Do I need 2 sets of rca's from my head unit (one set for each set of bridged amps)? How hard would it be to gain match them (I'm guessing very difficult to be perfect)? Do I also need 2 sets of bass knobs, one for each set of amps? What's the difference, if any, by doing bridged or parrallel? I've had a set (2) of audiopipe 1500's strapped before but had a friend hook them up for me. I've youtubed how to do it but still not 100% confident at the moment so any more advice on it would help thanks - Judson All of that depends on the amp. Each amp manufacturer and model may be different. If it is the AP amps, I suggest using larger amps. These days, there is no need to strap 2 1500W amps when you can just use a 3000W amp and run more reliable and keep the install and setup more simple. For most brand amps, You would have one set of RCAs from the deck, especially since head units have 1 set of subwoofer outputs. and you can either split with Y connectors. Or you can use the RCA output of one amp into the next. Some amps have a Master/Slave feature to daisy chain the signal. If Master/Slave is available, you would use 1 bass knob and set gains on the Master amp. If no Slave/Master, you would set each gain carefully with a voltage meter And do not use bass knobs unless it is a universal knob through the RCA. Also, I might add, if you are not too keen on installation and tuning techniques, strapping will be dangerous for you. I suggest to run 1 larger amp, or keep the separate amps non strapped. Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Big, loud and budget do not go well in the same sentence. lol Buy half of what you need to get started and buy the rest as time and budget allows. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Dam $900 what amps you looking at? Just get something like a SQ2200 for $400 new and used for less. One of those will destroy two of those Audipoops you spoke of. truthsayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yeah but a $900+ amp just isn't in my in my budget just yet. Im just seeing how loud a semi-budget system can get me right now which is why I want to know these things What amp is $900+ What model amps are you looking at and what power range? Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHitDaddyJ Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I got hdc4 15's, and the amps are 2500's (not audiopipes). I know a decent amount of car audio just never done more than a 2 amp setup which is why i was asking. I have an rca bass knob right now but also 2 sets of outputs in my head unit. Can I just hook up both master amps with one set of rca's (with a splitter) or would it be better to just use 2 seperate rca's. I do not have a "low budget" build going on, just seeing what I can get out of these amps right now. Even if I got multiple quality amps (lets just say 4 nendo 3500's) I'd still need to know this info on how to hook them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I got hdc4 15's, and the amps are 2500's (not audiopipes). I know a decent amount of car audio just never done more than a 2 amp setup which is why i was asking. I have an rca bass knob right now but also 2 sets of outputs in my head unit. Can I just hook up both master amps with one set of rca's (with a splitter) or would it be better to just use 2 seperate rca's. I do not have a "low budget" build going on, just seeing what I can get out of these amps right now. Even if I got multiple quality amps (lets just say 4 nendo 3500's) I'd still need to know this info on how to hook them up You have to look in the manual to see how that model amp is supposed to be strapped. Some amps have RCA pass through, some of a signal link. Some you would split. The manuals usually have diagrams to show you the correct way. There are about a dozen different methods out there and without knowing the brand/ model of the amps you are using, no one can give you a good answer. Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 So what amps are they? Thst info is needed in order to help you. Im guessing something not so quality because you keep avoiding namijg them 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...
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