several amps
several amps
We need model names or more info! Is the amp a mono amp? Is it two, three, or four channel amp? What impedence are the Sony subs: 1ohm, 2ohm, 4ohm? Are they dual voice coil? Does the amp have a pre-out to connect to another amp?
I can tell you right now that you will need a distribuition block for your power cable. This is used to divide the power from the battery among the amps. If you are using a capacitor you can use it instead, but only for 2 amps; any more and it will be a mess.
I can tell you right now that you will need a distribuition block for your power cable. This is used to divide the power from the battery among the amps. If you are using a capacitor you can use it instead, but only for 2 amps; any more and it will be a mess.
Last edited by StickyFingaz; Oct 17, 2006 at 05:38 PM.
Yup, add up all the fuses on all your amps, you should get a fuse that is at least this large
For example you have one amp with three 20 amp fuses and another amp with two 10 amp fuses. You should use at least a 80 amp fuse at the battery. I would suggest you use at least 4awg or larger cable for the distribution power. You should get two distribution blocks, i forgot that you will want another for the grounds.
If you are just planning on adding more power to your subwoofers and have not purchased another amp yet I would consider just starting over and buying a new mono amp with more power. One more powerfull amp will probably not be too much more than what you might be planning on spending on another of the one you currently have. Also you will not need to spend money on distribution blocks, wire and the like. It would also take up less space in your car! Also if your amp is not designed to be used in such a set-up it can have shitty results. For example if your amp has a varible crossover or gain adjustment that is not digital it can be almost impossible to get identical outputs on both amps, resulting in subwoofer cancellation. You could still keep the amp you have now and use it to power a set of speakers that you could buy later. Just my $.02!
For example you have one amp with three 20 amp fuses and another amp with two 10 amp fuses. You should use at least a 80 amp fuse at the battery. I would suggest you use at least 4awg or larger cable for the distribution power. You should get two distribution blocks, i forgot that you will want another for the grounds.
If you are just planning on adding more power to your subwoofers and have not purchased another amp yet I would consider just starting over and buying a new mono amp with more power. One more powerfull amp will probably not be too much more than what you might be planning on spending on another of the one you currently have. Also you will not need to spend money on distribution blocks, wire and the like. It would also take up less space in your car! Also if your amp is not designed to be used in such a set-up it can have shitty results. For example if your amp has a varible crossover or gain adjustment that is not digital it can be almost impossible to get identical outputs on both amps, resulting in subwoofer cancellation. You could still keep the amp you have now and use it to power a set of speakers that you could buy later. Just my $.02!
Last edited by StickyFingaz; Oct 17, 2006 at 05:49 PM.
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