**FAQ and Information thread**
08-21-2005, 10:13 AM
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**FAQ and Information thread**
INFORMATIVE LINKS
Loads of Info
Just about everything basic to advanced
What speaker specs mean
How-to wire speakers...DVC/SVC...OHMS?
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Checking grounds and alternator whine
ENCLOSURE BUILDING
Various Subwoofer Enclosure Calculators
Port Size Calculations
Woofer Box Aiming - By Eddie Runner
SOUND DEADENER
Sound Deadener Tests
How to install: By RAAM Audio
Sound deadener showdown. Tested!
SPEAKER ENCLOSURES
Fiberglassing, box building, LOTS OF LINKS
WIRING DIAGRAM
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1133273936
Install Dr. OEM Wire diagrams
Thanks for providing links!:
97teg
Jani
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Loads of Info
Just about everything basic to advanced
What speaker specs mean
How-to wire speakers...DVC/SVC...OHMS?
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Checking grounds and alternator whine
ENCLOSURE BUILDING
Various Subwoofer Enclosure Calculators
Port Size Calculations
Woofer Box Aiming - By Eddie Runner
SOUND DEADENER
Sound Deadener Tests
How to install: By RAAM Audio
Sound deadener showdown. Tested!
SPEAKER ENCLOSURES
Fiberglassing, box building, LOTS OF LINKS
WIRING DIAGRAM
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1133273936
Install Dr. OEM Wire diagrams
Thanks for providing links!:
97teg
Jani
Phateless
Arfboy
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08-21-2005, 10:23 AM
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Please feel free to add links or information. I will edit whatever you guys post into my first post, that way we can get some sort of organization to this FAQ / Information thread.
THANKS!
THANKS!
04-13-2006, 12:22 AM
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stolen from Andrew 
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1133273936
Here's an image diagram of what everyone has said. (assuming you have an aftermarket radio, if you have a stock one, we'll have to slightly change this.)
1. connect the RCAs. You might have multiple RCA outs on your radio ... be sure to locate the "low pass" RCA.
2. Run the "remote" wire. The radio should have a blue wire (remote). Connect that to the sub.
3. Ground the amp. You need to attach a thick guaged ground wire from the amp, to a bare metal spot on your car.
4. Run the 12V power line. Be sure to include an inline fuse.
Random tips:
most stores carry an installation kit. These run about $30 and come with:
- long RCA cables
- 4g ground wire
- 4g 12V wire
- inline fuse
Run the ground wire away from the power wire.
Run the power wire away from the RCA's.
Wrap any bare wires in electrical tape.
Connect the battery last and be sure to have your fuse attached
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/a...1&d=1133273936
Here's an image diagram of what everyone has said. (assuming you have an aftermarket radio, if you have a stock one, we'll have to slightly change this.)
1. connect the RCAs. You might have multiple RCA outs on your radio ... be sure to locate the "low pass" RCA.
2. Run the "remote" wire. The radio should have a blue wire (remote). Connect that to the sub.
3. Ground the amp. You need to attach a thick guaged ground wire from the amp, to a bare metal spot on your car.
4. Run the 12V power line. Be sure to include an inline fuse.
Random tips:
most stores carry an installation kit. These run about $30 and come with:
- long RCA cables
- 4g ground wire
- 4g 12V wire
- inline fuse
Run the ground wire away from the power wire.
Run the power wire away from the RCA's.
Wrap any bare wires in electrical tape.
Connect the battery last and be sure to have your fuse attached
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http://www.the12volt.com/info/diagrams.asp#cal
full of goodness that i usually refer to when i need problems.
full of goodness that i usually refer to when i need problems.
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Since there have been sound dampening questions I thought I would post a good tutorial. It's good guidelines for any brand of sound dampening and gives a good idea of what your getting into. Hopefully it doesnt violate anything since it is a company website.
http://www.raamaudio.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?p=ht
http://www.raamaudio.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?p=ht
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Originally Posted by 97teg
Since there have been sound dampening questions I thought I would post a good tutorial. It's good guidelines for any brand of sound dampening and gives a good idea of what your getting into. Hopefully it doesnt violate anything since it is a company website.
http://www.raamaudio.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?p=ht
http://www.raamaudio.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?p=ht
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