What's wrong with my shivas?

 

Bronze Member
Username: Newbiee

Post Number: 16
Registered: Apr-04
i just got my 2 shivas hooked up into a sealed box, it gets 1.2 cub per driver and powered by the jbl 1200.1 amp, all wired using the 4awg kit.

but for some reason it doesn't hit very hard and when i turn up the volume the base sounds VERY muffled.

is it because my box is too small? or that my alternator can't power this amp? i have a 98 camry.

i can't think of any other reason, plz help!
 

Bronze Member
Username: Jonathan_f

GA USA

Post Number: 17
Registered: May-04
Could be both. Do your lights dim? That'll tell you how much current the amp is drawing. A JBL 1200.1 at full outputcan pull more than most stock alternators can put out, not accounting for the accessories the car has to run. The shivas can be used in a lot of boxes, but I'd go at least 1.5 per driver. You could also check the speaker polarity. Camry's have a good bit of sound deadening, let down your seat and see if that helps. If it does, you may need to couple the trunk w/ the cabin.
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