HPI_Savage25 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ok so I get my amp from db-r yesterday and it smelt like SHIT. I mean a horrible horrible HORRIBLE smell but thought it would be from his shop or something. Well I hooked it all up with 1/0 wiring and 12awg to my subs. I played for about 20mins with gains about 1/2way no bass boost or anything. Voltage was staying at 13.3-13.8v. After about 30secs the first time I went back to check everything and it was all cool to the touch an then checked 5mins later and the same. I then decked when I was done about 5-10mins later and the same. A friend comes over and wants to hear it so he pops his cd in and not 5seconds into the song I hear popping through my door speakers then a huge cloud of white smoke in my mirror! I first snatched the keys out and ran to the back...smoke pouring out of my port. Mind you it was perfect about an hour before. I then looked inside the amp and it looks like the coils unwrapped but the coils on my subs look ok but I hope they didn't get messed up but why smoke out of my port and box if amp is bad or could it be both? imhighly pissed right now because I just spent a ton of money and can't afford to buy it all again because I am only 16. I got the amp from db-r (refurb sundown1200d) and I have 2 DC level 3 12"s Quote Breaking in a sub is like breaking in your girl before you pound her.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99vic Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i have no clue whyit happened . but this is why i do not buy anything refurbished PERIOD! hope it all gets worked out. Quote REST IN PARADISE BIG RICH (Sqmonte) never forgotten Why do you guys ALWAYS dispute on NUMBERS????? It's such a played out argument, so fucking annoying.... It's 12 fuckin 15's.... It's louder than you... Shut the fuck up... /Rant I'm so jealous, it makes me want to club baby seals. That shit gets down HARD!dont buy from knowledge he will scam you. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/30995-official-knowledge-feedback/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPI_Savage25 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I hope it gets worked out also.....just hope it didn't blow the subs also! Quote Breaking in a sub is like breaking in your girl before you pound her.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmonster Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Sounds like your amp took a crap and sent a good 'ol DC voltage spike to your woofers, hopefully it didn't last long enuf to destroy those voice coils Quote '05 escalade - now for sale '96 civic hatch - 4 Sundown SA-8's on an Aq2200d TL numbers coming soon '00 suburban - 4 AQ sdc2.5 15's on 2 Aq2200d's 153.1db @ 40hz / 150+db on music now retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Johnson Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I will guess that db-r will make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPI_Savage25 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 The coils seem ok on the subs but I do think that one of the coils is bad according to my DMM. I will open the amp up and see what it looks like after I open my warranty card and see if it will void it or not. Quote Breaking in a sub is like breaking in your girl before you pound her.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Johnson Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 What is the end ohm load that the amp saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banginAltima Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I think before you come on here posting this you should have contacted db-r. Chris has one of the highest reputations for fixing amps to better then new standards. I am sure he will stand behind his warranty. What ohm coils do you have? Quote If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPI_Savage25 Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'm not flaming anyone....I am emailing Chris right now. I have the dual 4ohms. Quote Breaking in a sub is like breaking in your girl before you pound her.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zfrerichs Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 im gonna laugh so hard if he had it wired to .25 or somthing super low Quote Roseville, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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