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New member Username: Accordv6Post Number: 1 Registered: Sep-05 | Hi all, I'm new to audio installion. And i guess its time for me to DIY it. I have one 580w amp installed so far that pushes 4 speakers w/ 4awg from battery to the back trunk. I just bought a 380w 2ch amp and a 8" sub. How do i bridge it to make it a single channel? How can i power up both amps and sub? What kind of distribution block should i purchase? and what wires do i need and what gauge is best for power, ground, and remote? Do i need a electronic crossover? If i installed both amps do i need to increase the amp fuse in the fuse holder? Please let me know.. I appreciate all help. Thank you. Hen |
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Silver Member Username: LegacyaudioPost Number: 188 Registered: Feb-05 | searh for wiring diagrams on google |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 10519 Registered: Dec-03 | -How do i bridge it to make it a single channel? RTFM. http://www.bcae1.com/bridging.htm -How can i power up both amps and sub? -What kind of distribution block should i purchase? with a distribution block. 4AWG input, and at least 2 4AWG outputs. http://www.knukonceptz.com http://www.partsexpress.com/ power and ground will be 4 or 8 gauge. depends on what the amplifiers accept. remote is usually 18 or 20AWG. small, low current 12 volt signal. -Do i need a electronic crossover? not if both amplifiers have their own crossovers. low pass filter for sub, high pas filter for the 4 channel amp -If i installed both amps do i need to increase the amp fuse in the fuse holder? that depends on the size of the fuse you have now, and the current draw at load for both amplifiers. |
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New member Username: Accordv6Post Number: 2 Registered: Sep-05 | Yes there is a built in crossover in it. So in my case would bridging the amp be the best choice w/ the 2ch amp? And would 4awg be recommended over 8awg? In the manual it only says 8awg. And 18 or 20awg for remote should be fine right? or anything bigger? The only thing i am concern is to buy the right things for the amp before installion. I already have an idea how to install everything. Thanks alot for your help and time. Hen |