 Subwoofer issues |
 Jan 19, 2013 - 6:18 AM
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Hey everyone!
Just got my sound setup all put in (nothing huge) Whats the best way to secure a 12" Sub box in the boot? So its easy to access the spare tyre etc. Also, when i have my sub cranking at night (headlights on full beam) they tend to have a slight flicker with the beat. Could this be from a bad earth? Or do i need to upgrade my battery? Or even my alternator? --------------------  |
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Jan 19, 2013 - 7:00 AM
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It could be a bad ground but its more likely to be the amp drawing too much current from the battery. This puts a lot of extra stress on the battery and alternator. What size amp do you have? A capacitor is supposed to be a fix for this issue. It acts as a second, small battery so that it takes the hit instead of your battery. However, I've heard several times that capacitors are a huge waste of money.
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Jan 21, 2013 - 5:21 AM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 19, 2013 - 7:00 AM)  It could be a bad ground but its more likely to be the amp drawing too much current from the battery. This puts a lot of extra stress on the battery and alternator. What size amp do you have? A capacitor is supposed to be a fix for this issue. It acts as a second, small battery so that it takes the hit instead of your battery. However, I've heard several times that capacitors are a huge waste of money. Its a 300watt (peak power, not rms) Sony Amp, running a 1000Watt sub. I did read, and think about a capacitor. But there are both cons and pros to it. Is it worth moving the earth first? Then putting in a new battery? At the moment i have the earth connected to the bolt that holds the rear seat to the body of the car. -------------------- |
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Liam_c Subwoofer issues Jan 19, 2013 - 6:18 AM
Special_Edy QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 19, 2013 - 8:00... Jan 19, 2013 - 8:48 AM tto010 a capacitor does not do anything. many say it help... Jan 19, 2013 - 9:55 AM
Special_Edy QUOTE (tto010 @ Jan 19, 2013 - 9:55 ... Jan 19, 2013 - 1:36 PM tto010 QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jan 19, 2013 - 2... Jan 19, 2013 - 9:23 PM Special_Edy QUOTE Acually, i know that the condensator is a ve... Jan 20, 2013 - 12:14 AM rave2n 200amps in the car...wtf
Maybe it was watts?
Cap... Jan 20, 2013 - 8:58 AM Special_Edy The starter uses 100-200 amps on most vehicles, an... Jan 20, 2013 - 9:55 AM rave2n QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jan 20, 2013 - 9... Jan 21, 2013 - 8:27 AM Special_Edy QUOTE (rave2n @ Jan 21, 2013 - 9:27 ... Jan 21, 2013 - 1:18 PM trdproven for the flickering, your alternator cannot recharg... Jan 24, 2013 - 7:25 AM clownpRon QUOTE (trdproven @ Jan 24, 2013 - 8... Jan 29, 2013 - 7:50 AM Liam_c Thank you again for the replies! I have to now... Jan 29, 2013 - 11:57 PM Galcobar QUOTE (Liam_c @ Jan 29, 2013 - 9:57 ... Feb 2, 2013 - 6:37 PM richee3 Search instead for marine audio. It's a bit mo... Jan 30, 2013 - 6:32 AM Special_Edy What Richee3 said but also water can get to the ba... Feb 1, 2013 - 8:06 AM Liam_c Just ordered some new speakers from Amazon. Made s... Feb 2, 2013 - 6:17 AM |
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