Nirvalica Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a question. I just installed a pair of ID CTX components in my car. First I had the problem that the woofers were too deep for my doors, so I got spacers. Then the woofers were too wide to fit in the spacers, so I had to sand out the inside. That's all besides the point though. I wired everything up, but the wires and tweeters were really unclear which was positive and negative. I can't figure out which is which. I'm assuming I wired them backwards to begin with because the tweeters got louder after I reversed them both. So the question is what is a good way to check the polarity of tweeters? My Youtube Page. Check it out The "SAV" - Sub-aural Assault Vehicle Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X993 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5" Components Q-logic 6.5" kick pods CDT 6.5" CL-E6NEO Front door Midbass Kicker ZX350.4 Knukonceptz SS Karma 4 channel 6m RCA Fi Q 18" w/ brushed aluminum dust cap 7cu ft. ported box tuned to 28hz Sundown SAZ-1000D Iraggi 240 amp Amputator Alt Big 3 in Monster 1/0awg Second Skin Damplifier Lite on roof and front doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 If you would please http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=58699 couple of ?'s Team gg Team doa Installs I have doneMy 2010 Rebuild 144 db so far....2 DC xl 10s Firing into cabin on a RF 25002 12" AQ HD's powered by a Saz 2k + Lots o Mids+Highs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have a question. I just installed a pair of ID CTX components in my car. First I had the problem that the woofers were too deep for my doors, so I got spacers. Then the woofers were too wide to fit in the spacers, so I had to sand out the inside. That's all besides the point though. I wired everything up, but the wires and tweeters were really unclear which was positive and negative. I can't figure out which is which. I'm assuming I wired them backwards to begin with because the tweeters got louder after I reversed them both. So the question is what is a good way to check the polarity of tweeters? they make a polarity check tool that I use. Kinda strange that they werent labeled at all. Off topic....... looks like I got behind on these answers..lol I do try guys. 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 If you would please http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=58699 couple of ?'s I replied. Looks like you got it. 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian85578 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 i have a question i blow fuses when bassing real hard, my setup jl 500/1 running 2 jbl 12 at 2 ohms i have a 80 amp fuse about 12 inches from amp ihave all 4 gauge wiring and a 1.5 farot capp running 16 gauge wires to subs could this be the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 fuse should be 12" from the battery. you need at least 14awg wire goind to the subs. is your 4gauge copper or aluminum ???? what brand is it? how long is your ground? is your ground 4 gauge? is it a really good ground? And lose the cap. Just my opinion. 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pRoFsWiRlY Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here's a stumper(hopefully)... I've always been interested in trying to turn a car into a rolling PA system for a band, like say using a conversion van for the platform, with the idea of opening up the back doors of the van to house the system, subs sitting about 2-3 feet into the van. What I want to know is would there be any possible way to get a set up going to where you have 1/4" inputs going into the inputs of the amps for say two guitars, and then a 1/4" input for a bass guitar... then this brings about the question of mics. Currently this is all hypothetical, but i've been thinking about it for quite a while. Ride - 2006 Scion xB Equipment: H.U. - Kenwood KDC-X793 Amps - Memphis 16-MC2.100 Memphis 16-MC1.1100 Front Stage - Memphis 15-MCC6 6.5 Components with silk dome tweets Subs - Memphis 15-M310D4 10" Sub (x2) Custom box 3.02 ft3 after displacement, tuned to 37 hz Big 3 Second Skin Damplifier Coming soon: Kinetik HC1400 H.O. Alt AudioControl three.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 most of the time it's done useign a pro-audio mixer.. Kinda liek a DJ mixer, jack whatever you want into it, and then send that output to your amps. Piece of cake. And good luck on stumpin me PAL. lol 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pRoFsWiRlY Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 But there's no fun in coming up with a mackie vlz16 and going out the rca outs... I would really like to do like 1/4" inupts in either door for wither of the guitarists and then one in the center for the bassist... but for vocals and micing the drums, yeah i see no other way than a mixer for that! hmmm...... Ride - 2006 Scion xB Equipment: H.U. - Kenwood KDC-X793 Amps - Memphis 16-MC2.100 Memphis 16-MC1.1100 Front Stage - Memphis 15-MCC6 6.5 Components with silk dome tweets Subs - Memphis 15-M310D4 10" Sub (x2) Custom box 3.02 ft3 after displacement, tuned to 37 hz Big 3 Second Skin Damplifier Coming soon: Kinetik HC1400 H.O. Alt AudioControl three.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellbound Train Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Got a quickie. Quick question that is. Im currently into a build in my 02 ranger edge supercab. Cant decide whether to upward fire my BTL 12's or forward fire them. I like the upward firing seeing as its louder but love the punch in your back of the forward firing. The upward firing you also dont feel quite as much in your seat as you would forward firing and upward is harder on the back window. Need thoughts or opinions on which direction to fire the woofers and the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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