Newbie Dilemma
#1
Hey there... I hope you guys don't mind me asking random stupid questions, but, in time I should learn well... in the meantime, bear with me (if you can).
So, here's the deal. I have my 4 channel amp now, and I'm really debatting wether I should try to install it myself, or if I should spend the extra cash and get it installed, and while I'm at it, ask them to add an extra positive wire going to the trunk because I'm planning on getting a second mono amp and a sub soon enough.
I'm fairly at ease with anything electronic and I'm fairly good with my hands. But, when it comes to cars, I know nothing. It took me quite a few hours just to figure out how to install the replacement speakers when I bought them.
So ? Any tips ? Anything I should know before attempting this ? Or should I not even bother and have someone else do it ?
So, here's the deal. I have my 4 channel amp now, and I'm really debatting wether I should try to install it myself, or if I should spend the extra cash and get it installed, and while I'm at it, ask them to add an extra positive wire going to the trunk because I'm planning on getting a second mono amp and a sub soon enough.
I'm fairly at ease with anything electronic and I'm fairly good with my hands. But, when it comes to cars, I know nothing. It took me quite a few hours just to figure out how to install the replacement speakers when I bought them.
So ? Any tips ? Anything I should know before attempting this ? Or should I not even bother and have someone else do it ?
#2
Well an amp is easy stuff to install. Just do some reseach and learn how to install the amp before you try to install. Beware this can be a very time cosumming project but it's worth it, in both money savings and the fact you can say you did it. Just to point you in the right direction and check out this Website I know it helped me allot when I was new to car audio.
#4
Originally posted by sirsleepsalot:
I hope you guys don't mind me asking random stupid questions,
I have my 4 channel amp now, I'm going to try to install it myself.
then with the extra cash i will get it a second mono amp and a sub soon enough.
becouse I know nothing. It took me quite a few hours just to figure out how to play with my hands!
Anything I should know before attempting this ? Or should I not even bother and have someone else do it ?
I hope you guys don't mind me asking random stupid questions,
I have my 4 channel amp now, I'm going to try to install it myself.
then with the extra cash i will get it a second mono amp and a sub soon enough.
becouse I know nothing. It took me quite a few hours just to figure out how to play with my hands!
Anything I should know before attempting this ? Or should I not even bother and have someone else do it ?
run your rca's do not run the power down the same side of the car
also do not use the wire in the rca for the R power wire (i need to go back to my suv and fix that one )
are you running a stock deck?
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#5
look at something like this 0/1 Gauge Dual Amplifier Power Kit
20 Ft. 0/1 AWG Power Wire
3 Ft. 0/1 AWG Ground Wire
20 Ft. 16 AWG Remote Lead
Fuse Holder
300A ANL Fuse
2 Distribution Blocks
5 Ft. 4 AWG Power Wire
5 Ft. 4 AWG Ground Wire
and you need to get 3 sets of rca's
20 Ft. 0/1 AWG Power Wire
3 Ft. 0/1 AWG Ground Wire
20 Ft. 16 AWG Remote Lead
Fuse Holder
300A ANL Fuse
2 Distribution Blocks
5 Ft. 4 AWG Power Wire
5 Ft. 4 AWG Ground Wire
and you need to get 3 sets of rca's
#10
Well, right now, I only have one 200W RMS amp.
I was wondering. If I start off with that, and I get a second amp later, do I need to run a second power cable from the battery or can I use the same one, put on a bigger fuse (capable of powering both amps) and the splitting the wire to 2 more fuses for each amp?
I was wondering. If I start off with that, and I get a second amp later, do I need to run a second power cable from the battery or can I use the same one, put on a bigger fuse (capable of powering both amps) and the splitting the wire to 2 more fuses for each amp?