Nipsy06 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 I have finally finished connecting my subs and they are reading 1 ohm on my multimeter. (2 12" SDC 2.5s) I have them running to a AQ1200D amp. Although my amp is on and everything is wired correctly I am getting no sound from subs. The only other thing I could think of was rca or ground wire. I removed the ground and didnt get a spark then realized my car was off and got a spark. I then proceeded to check my rcas with my multimeter. I took music from my laptop and plugged in a good set of RCAs and stuck the other end to my multimeter. I got a bunch of random numbers so I figured It was doin something LOL. I did the same for the ones on my system in the car and it did the same thing only threw a few negative numbers in there. So I guess my question is.... How do I check to see if im getting the best ground that I need? Also How can I test my RCA Cables without pulling em out my car? Thanks guys I really dont want to pay anyone else to fix my system its my first build. THANKS!!!
DubNDodge Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 check your master/slave switch. make sure it is on master '01 Dodge Stratass Sealed Trunk Build Log 2008 Honda Fit Sport Build Log On 10/3/2013 at 10:00 AM, ROLEXrifleman said: Anyone who says they knew everything they wanted out of life at 19 can go suck a bag of dicks cause they are lying to themselves or brought up in a cult.
775Tundra Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 Depending on the head unit. It could have an on/off for the sub outs. 2003 Tahoe dc 7.5k dc level 5 15's (3) MMats 341's xs power batts lots of sky high cable dual alts(came off the sky-high gmc and don't know who made them) ipad in center console vu-din in center console all being ripped out and being sold
775Tundra Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 I have finally finished connecting my subs and they are reading 1 ohm on my multimeter. (2 12" SDC 2.5s) I have them running to a AQ1200D amp. Although my amp is on and everything is wired correctly I am getting no sound from subs. The only other thing I could think of was rca or ground wire. I removed the ground and didnt get a spark then realized my car was off and got a spark. I then proceeded to check my rcas with my multimeter. I took music from my laptop and plugged in a good set of RCAs and stuck the other end to my multimeter. I got a bunch of random numbers so I figured It was doin something LOL. I did the same for the ones on my system in the car and it did the same thing only threw a few negative numbers in there. So I guess my question is.... How do I check to see if im getting the best ground that I need? Also How can I test my RCA Cables without pulling em out my car? Thanks guys I really dont want to pay anyone else to fix my system its my first build. THANKS!!! You might want to re-title this to "no output from amp" or something similar. 2003 Tahoe dc 7.5k dc level 5 15's (3) MMats 341's xs power batts lots of sky high cable dual alts(came off the sky-high gmc and don't know who made them) ipad in center console vu-din in center console all being ripped out and being sold
jarrius Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 How is the eq set on your headunit? How is the gain and bass boost set on your amp? Did you clean the ground? Did you try swapping rcs'd? Did you check your settings on your headunit for a sub on/off mode? 2012 Chevy sonic1xSQ HDC3 12 D2RF R1200d 140 square foot of Q-Mat(soon to be installed) 140.2Db sealed on the dash with TL 142 DB sealed on the dash with another meter (was dead on with the TL at a show i was at) 141 on music. strangeduck,on 02 Jan 2014 - 01:39 AM, said: when my car spins out i just put the car in neutral, turn in the direction i want to go and pucker my asshole
pioneerforlife Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 if the amp is on even with a bad ground you should get at least some noise. My guess is that either your head unit's output is turned off, or the settings on the amp itself are not right. Also did you set your gain and if so how. if the gain is all the way down you may not get any sound. 2007 Ford Focus SES Hatchback Pioneer HU 4 Digital Designs 9515i's in a B pillar. 2 Soundstream XXX 15K's (running at 16 volts) Soundstream Mids/Highs in custom door panels (getting rebuilt soon) Soundstream TA2.160 and TA2.400 Sky High and KNU wiring 3 Banks of Maxwell caps Winston Lithium (not a fan) Bump4Life 250 Amp Alt. aka USAlternators Soundstream Focus and Avenger Build Log Instagram @p4linnovation YouTube: Team Blowin Loud
justin0943 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 How is the eq set on your headunit? How is the gain and bass boost set on your amp? Did you clean the ground? Did you try swapping rcs'd? Did you check your settings on your headunit for a sub on/off mode? more likely its the sub w setting turn off so far all the headunit I install are always turn off kenwood and pioneer 02 dodge ram 1500 reg cab 3rd gen 2 sundown sd-2 d4 soundstream rub1.2500 amp all sky high car audio-fuse,fuse holder,wire,ring lugs and rca flex tech box design by Joe X supension-mcgaughys 2in drop spindal ,western chassis 6in flip kit,buddy custom c-notch 04 5.7l hemi motor swap and made it an slt eletric everthing youtube channel-http://www.youtube.c...43?feature=mhee http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/190882-02-dodge-ram-1500-3rd-gen/
justin0943 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Posted January 10, 2014 double post my bad 02 dodge ram 1500 reg cab 3rd gen 2 sundown sd-2 d4 soundstream rub1.2500 amp all sky high car audio-fuse,fuse holder,wire,ring lugs and rca flex tech box design by Joe X supension-mcgaughys 2in drop spindal ,western chassis 6in flip kit,buddy custom c-notch 04 5.7l hemi motor swap and made it an slt eletric everthing youtube channel-http://www.youtube.c...43?feature=mhee http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/190882-02-dodge-ram-1500-3rd-gen/
Nipsy06 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Posted January 11, 2014 Sorry forgot to tell u guys I fixed it... I am very well pleased with my subs. I think my ground sucked.... N E Who I have been working on my project since last june 2013 buying and building. I am a college student so I do it only when I have time. I finally finished yesterday and all I have to do is set my gains using a multimeter. Heres some pics and thanks guys... I will have more later. How do you set sub sonic and low pass filters? I know not to use bass boost and its all the way down. Also if I turn my key to acc (I guess thats whats its called key is turned back so audio comes on) My subs come on.... Will that run down my battery??? Thanks Guys more pics to come. pics: http://s1161.photobucket.com/user/Nipsy06/media/1479506_10153713350200022_1600782682_n.jpg.html
oldsoundguy Posted January 11, 2014 Report Posted January 11, 2014 Only way to set filters accurately is with a CC-1 from my experience ( which isn't much). Everything else is just a guess. 80prs Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier Incriminator IA 10.1 Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors) 4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash) DC Audio level 3 12" custom box designed by joex built by me AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear DC 180 alt 99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/
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