Suggestions for 3 amp setup please
#11
Originally Posted by zzzzzzz
i'm getting at if your amp has a run of - to the battery and your deck does not it's a bad thing
in my suv i did new rca's, re ran wire, lost more hair when i ripped it out
you would like to see the amp and the deck have the same - # on a meter
in my suv i did new rca's, re ran wire, lost more hair when i ripped it out
you would like to see the amp and the deck have the same - # on a meter
Mark
#12
you dont need any bigger than 12 to the headunit. you put all grounds together to eliminate ground loops noise. you need to ground it in a very quiet spot. how do ou find out where this spot is. you use a ground sniffer.
always remember that your system is as good as the weakest link. so joining those grounds will allow current to move easily back to the battery. and not flow back thru a compenent and create a ground loop(noisy ******).
as far as the battery. just make sure that the one you have is ok. but the cap thing. id put before the distro block. front need a cap as much as bass. one cap seems pretty insignificant to your setup. i would take it out nd get a really good alternator. but that is my opinion(im an spl guy).
you will learn that you dont need certain things and really need others. it depends on whether or not you plan to listen to it
extremely loud all the time
moderate levels all the time
for small amounts at a time
for long periods at a time
with the car at low idle or parked
with the car at high speeds
with the car off
or any combination of these. each requires different amount of power from your electrical so you need to figure that out and plan for it. most extreme case is extremely loud with the car off(which kills amps, batts, alts, etc) which will start off as dimming lights.
good luck and keep us posted as to your progress.
always remember that your system is as good as the weakest link. so joining those grounds will allow current to move easily back to the battery. and not flow back thru a compenent and create a ground loop(noisy ******).
as far as the battery. just make sure that the one you have is ok. but the cap thing. id put before the distro block. front need a cap as much as bass. one cap seems pretty insignificant to your setup. i would take it out nd get a really good alternator. but that is my opinion(im an spl guy).
you will learn that you dont need certain things and really need others. it depends on whether or not you plan to listen to it
extremely loud all the time
moderate levels all the time
for small amounts at a time
for long periods at a time
with the car at low idle or parked
with the car at high speeds
with the car off
or any combination of these. each requires different amount of power from your electrical so you need to figure that out and plan for it. most extreme case is extremely loud with the car off(which kills amps, batts, alts, etc) which will start off as dimming lights.
good luck and keep us posted as to your progress.
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