step by step instructions needed in installing amps.
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Tastes like DonkeyBalls
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I'm confused about the gains guys....
if the clarion sends out 7vrms to the eclipse amp... the amp has gains from minimum 5volts to max .2volts.
even at the minimum setting wont the 7vrms cause the amp to clip? Or am I totally off.. I had read that car stereo guru page http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/
totally confused
what about gains for the subwoofer amp as well...
if the clarion sends out 7vrms to the eclipse amp... the amp has gains from minimum 5volts to max .2volts.
even at the minimum setting wont the 7vrms cause the amp to clip? Or am I totally off.. I had read that car stereo guru page http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/
totally confused
what about gains for the subwoofer amp as well...
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Originally Posted by moofoo
Sup, I did the search found nothing that showed step by step amp installation. Basically where to find the firewall to get the power wire through, how and which panels to take off to hide the power wire and the speaker wire & RCA cables.
This is what I have and want to install.
I'm getting a Sony ES CDX-C90 headunit.
I have an eclipse 3640 4 channel amp 40x4 RMS
JL Audio 300/1 amp for JL sub 250rms sub.
Clarion EQ, 7 volt preout(the one from the thread about seth
)
Things I would need for install...(add more if I missed anything)
Distribution block (4 gauge in 2 8 gauge out.. sound ok?)
2 amp wiring kits.. dunno what size or what amp fuse I will need.
3 RCA patch cables
So my main issue is I need a website or if someone had created a tutorial with pics on how to install an amp from the beginning to the end. because I was raped before in install charges when my sub and 300/1 amp were installed.. $150. I think I have the knowhow to install this stuff.. headunit install is a no brainer.. amp install I've been a little hesitant on.
Any help guys?
[edit] oops didnt mention the car.. 2000 accord V6 2 door.
This is what I have and want to install.
I'm getting a Sony ES CDX-C90 headunit.
I have an eclipse 3640 4 channel amp 40x4 RMS
JL Audio 300/1 amp for JL sub 250rms sub.
Clarion EQ, 7 volt preout(the one from the thread about seth
)Things I would need for install...(add more if I missed anything)
Distribution block (4 gauge in 2 8 gauge out.. sound ok?)
2 amp wiring kits.. dunno what size or what amp fuse I will need.
3 RCA patch cables
So my main issue is I need a website or if someone had created a tutorial with pics on how to install an amp from the beginning to the end.
because I was raped before in install charges when my sub and 300/1 amp were installed.. $150. I think I have the knowhow to install this stuff.. headunit install is a no brainer.. amp install I've been a little hesitant on.Any help guys?
[edit] oops didnt mention the car.. 2000 accord V6 2 door.
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Originally Posted by khal
go 2 www.caraudiohelp.com
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It looks to be a good system. Ive always wanted to try an old sony es headunit. You should be fine even with 7 v because i would be you would probalby never be at the full 7v. If it is a problem then you should just be able to turn down the gains on the eq. Just because it can do 7v doesnt mean that it always will. Even crankup up with most real word music it will still probably not hit 7v. I have an 8v eclipse with an arc amp only rated for 2v and I have no problems. There are enough places to turn down the signal to accomidate just about anything.