Wiring sound system

[mondojackal]

the reason why some amps make a pop is that they are cheap and dont have something that others do...i forgot what it was but it mutes that pop

not true..amps dont just cut out certain stuff..the HU might, but the amp wont..

[TysCb7]

then wouldnt that leave the amp on all the time, no good.

most modern decks now have a amp turn on lead, and if not i use the red accesory lead. the reason why some amps make a pop is that they are cheap and dont have something that others do...i forgot what it was but it mutes that pop

It was a rockford fosgate punch series.

[zelseman]

i hate to bring up an old thread, but i did all the other stuff, now i just need to know how to hook up my speaker wire to my subs

[sonikaccord]

what kind of sub, Specs.

[zelseman]

nevermind, i already got my answer, thanks though

[SuddenCb7]

Large gauge Positive wire - Postive battery termnal
Large gauge Ground wire - Ground to bare metal in trunk(Scratch paint off if you must & use a self tab screw to secure the wire.
RCA(Like a/v cable) - into back of stereo(OUTPUT) or if useing stock headunit use a rca converter(pick one up at circuit city or maybe radio shack)
Small gauge wire (remote) - Tie it into a switched power wire(Power turns on when the key is turned to the on or acc. postion)

Always use an inline fuse with the larger positive cable. Also if possible run the rcas down a seperate side then the power wire.(Less noise interference) Good luck to you and if you have any questions just pm me. O yeah a multimeter is your best freind.

I ALWAYS tie my remote wire into a switch power.

[mondojackal]

Large gauge Positive wire - Postive battery termnal
Large gauge Ground wire - Ground to bare metal in trunk(Scratch paint off if you must & use a self tab screw to secure the wire.
RCA(Like a/v cable) - into back of stereo(OUTPUT) or if useing stock headunit use a rca converter(pick one up at circuit city or maybe radio shack)
Small gauge wire (remote) - Tie it into a switched power wire(Power turns on when the key is turned to the on or acc. postion)

Always use an inline fuse with the larger positive cable. Also if possible run the rcas down a seperate side then the power wire.(Less noise interference) Good luck to you and if you have any questions just pm me. O yeah a multimeter is your best freind.

thanks for the restating of what has already been said on an old post...

[SuddenCb7]

LOl yeah i realized that after the fact but there it is clear as day.

[mondojackal]

LOl yeah i realized that after the fact but there it is clear as day.

werd...not a bad thing..its just funny...

[jdmcb7510]

just curious why shouldnt you run the rca's and the pwr on the same side?

[accordztech]

the myth is, is that the rca's will pick up the power and create engine noise.

i havent had the issue ever since i went with better rca's the 30 dollar ones...also we dont have issues with it at circuit city running it on the same side.

[floored]

myth? all my stuff is jus tssed in mytrunk for the nex few days and i got a bad noise. i know its bc the rca and power. i dont think its a myth at all

[jdmcb7510]

well... i guess we'll see when i get my amp in tomorrow thanks guys

[King James]

i run my rcas and power on the same side and i get no road noise watsover