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Thread: Amp Question |
    
New member Username: Chaset
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 01:36 pm: |
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I use a MTX TC8001 Class D Mono 2400Watt max Amp and it overheats about every 30mins. So i called MTX and they trouble shot me for about 2 hours after that they said that my car battery is not big enough because its like a 60$ battery so they gave me a link to the battery i would need for my amp which is like 300$. They say that when my lights dim everytime my bass hits it is because it does not have enough power... This IS true i no but would that cause the overheating? |
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Silver Member Username: Naledge503
Working on a secret pr...,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 521
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 01:56 pm: |
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Never go by MAX power ratings. That amp puts out 800rms at 2 ohms.
What is the impedance of your subs? 2 ohm or 4ohm?
and how high do you have your gain set? |
New member Username: Chaset
Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 01:58 pm: |
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Well ty for helping me ok... well i use Rockford Fosgate Puch 3 and i have 2 of them 12" and they are 2Ohm the gain is about 50% bass is like 50% as well |
Silver Member Username: Naledge503
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Oregon
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Post Number: 522
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 02:06 pm: |
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To answer your question. Yes, It would cause overheating cause your amp is trying to pull current that your battery cannot provide. So your amp is working harder than its supposed to. This causes clipping which sends a dirty signal and can blow your amp or subs.
Your subs are rated at 500rms a piece so. you really need a better battery. and a bigger amp. |
Silver Member Username: Naledge503
Working on a secret pr...,
Oregon
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Post Number: 523
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 02:07 pm: |
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here is a couple good places to read about clipping and car charging systems. They are very helpful and useful.
bcae1.com
wickedcases.com |
New member Username: Chaset
Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 02:08 pm: |
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well ty for that info man i appreciate it.. that sux tho that amps about 500$ lol hmmm yea i am givin them about 400watts each so im underpowering them but they still shake my car lol i am getting a Kinetic Battery HC800 Mtx said that should fix my problem |
New member Username: Chaset
Post Number: 4
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 02:13 pm: |
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Do u think that is what is causing my amp to overheat or is there anything else i can try? because i dont wana spend like 300$ if i dont have to lol |
New member Username: Chaset
Post Number: 6
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 02:18 pm: |
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O and one more question my amp is about $500 or $600 and it only gives 800rms why do other amps give more rms but cost alot less? |
Gold Member Username: Juliob
Santo Domingo
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Post Number: 3353
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 12:07 am: |
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chase, what HU do you have cuz the gain at 50% can be high and that can cause clipping
I do not recommend using the bass boost, it sounds peaky and it tends to blow subs. If you want to use it then find a way to control it with the gain (adjusting it again) in order to protect your subs. |
New member Username: Chaset
Post Number: 7
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 11:30 am: |
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ok thank you i use a Alpine CD Deck it was about 200$ |
Gold Member Username: Tjmutlow
Post Number: 3181
Registered: Sep-05
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| Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 01:05 pm: |
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are your sure those are dual 2 ohm models, if not then your ohm load is prob to low, that amp is only stable to 2 ohm |
