ArmoredPersonel48698 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yes, I've been around audio stuff for years, but I'm just now getting into car audio and the high end power stuff. Would someone mind explaining to me in simple terms, what it means when an amp goes into protection mode? Quote 1998 Honda CR-V Installed: 1 x Kenwood KAC-9104D amp 2 x Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" subs 4 x Kenwood KFC-1682ie 3-way components 1 x Kenwood Excelon KDC-X493 head unit My Honda Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) it means the amp senses a problem and instead of giving u a smoke show it just goes into protect. however it is NOT something u should rely on as a failsafe. its basicly a mode that says hey im on but im not gonna do any work Edited August 14, 2009 by t-money Quote 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) protection mode is a technology built into alot of amps that shuts the amp off when something that can harm the amp is happening. whether it be low battery voltage, too low of speaker impedance, a short in the wire somewhere, or other dangerous things. edit: beat me to it ^^. Edited August 14, 2009 by Krannyman92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 dam u kranny u fuckin ninga Quote 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98crewcab Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 dam u kranny u fuckin ninga yea, what they said..... I know that if I keep watchin your avi, her tits WILL eventually flop out Quote 06 2500hd, 6.0L, 4l80e, 4wd, (muah work truck) 7" BDS HC lift kit (5) 37x13.5R18 Toyo Open Country M/Ts (5) 18x10 Moto Metal MO962 tablet in lieu of deck blue tooth interconnect to soundstream eq (for volume control and bass control) 4 Alpine type r 10's 6 cubes net, 80sqin's port, tuned to 33hz 2 brutus brx5000.5's 2 pairs 3" polk audio for a pillars 4 pairs polk audio 6.5 comps 1 pair 8" polk audio for mids 2 xspower d3400 batteries.....learning alot from meade and his circle of some of the baddest installers ive seen- thanks guys, for not being so cocky and posting the way it should be done!P.S. Thanks Steve....for the demo!!!! loud as fauk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) yea, what they said.....I know that if I keep watchin your avi, her tits WILL eventually flop out iv been waiting for 3 days straight hasnt happend yet haha Edited August 14, 2009 by t-money Quote 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmoredPersonel48698 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 So...lets say I'm pounding away one day, and all of a sudden, my bass drops off and/or shuts off. Does that mean the amp just performed a ragequit (protect mode) and "shut off" or what? Quote 1998 Honda CR-V Installed: 1 x Kenwood KAC-9104D amp 2 x Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" subs 4 x Kenwood KFC-1682ie 3-way components 1 x Kenwood Excelon KDC-X493 head unit My Honda Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 So...lets say I'm pounding away one day, and all of a sudden, my bass drops off and/or shuts off. Does that mean the amp just performed a ragequit (protect mode) and "shut off" or what? my guess would be your ground worked its way loose. Quote 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 or low voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmoredPersonel48698 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 my guess would be your ground worked its way loose. This is a proposed situation. or low voltage I've yet to see my car's voltage drop dramatically. Remember, this is just a proposed situation. Didn't happen. Just curious as to what this "mode" was. Quote 1998 Honda CR-V Installed: 1 x Kenwood KAC-9104D amp 2 x Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" subs 4 x Kenwood KFC-1682ie 3-way components 1 x Kenwood Excelon KDC-X493 head unit My Honda Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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