Two Amplifiers How can I setup two amplifiers to my car system? I'm looking to hook up two amplifiers to one system. I don't know how to do it. I'm guessing somewhere along the lines that I'm going to need two different power wires and two different ground wires. Do I just run two power wires from the battery? and then two negative same gauge wires from the ground..? PLEASE HELP
Answer:
The subwoofer dual amplifiers question comes up a lot for us and we understand why. The whole art of having two amplifiers on one system is quite unique and an awesome idea for extra power.
There are a couple different ways to setup two different amplifiers to one system and we will try to help you go through them. Here is a supply list you will need.
-Distribution Block
-Power Wire. Size before block and for after
-Two RCA Cords
-Speaker Wire for both amps
To answer your question, we will just walk you through on what you need to do to install the setup. We could answer each of your questions, but this will be easier.
First, you will need to do the math and figure out what size power wire your going to need for both of your amps. To figure this out, Take whatever size each of your amp calls for then double it, because that is what you are running from the main power wire.
For example, most medium sized amplifiers call for 4 gauge wire. Since you have two amplifiers, your going to need 0 gauge coming from your battery terminal. This way you can split the main wire at a healthy level so that your amps are getting the needed power. The most common complaint is the price of that 0 gauge wire.. it's not cheap.
Secondly, you can hook up your "distribution block" to the main power wire coming form your battery. When buying the block, make sure you have the right sized block. In my example, the block would need to be "0 gauge at the internal portion and two 4 gauges at the external" section. You can hook up your three main wires there, then move to your amplifiers from the external wires of the power block.
As for the RCAs go, you can either split your main RCA that is running from your deck with just your average "rca splitter." Or you can run dual RCA wires from the stereo deck itself, that way your sound signal is not "split."
So it's pretty much all the same as a regular setup but with a distribution block for the power wires. It's quite an easy task and tons of people are doing this.
What Will Dual 10" Woofers Sound Like In A Durango? I'm looking at getting two P1 ten inch woofers to put into my dodge durango. I'm wondering what there going to sound like in my vehicle. Do you have any advice to me as to how these will sound and how they can be the loudest possible?
Jose N.
Answer:
Great question Jose! Glad to see you decided to choose to email us your question. You have come to the right place for that answer. There are a lot of people running subs in SUVs and in my opinion, they sound the best in vehicles like this. But I will help you a little more in depth just to make sure your on the right direction.
Firstly, your going to want to use a vented enclose. Most people think that sealed boxes are the best route to go just because they are the oldest style and have been around for ages. Vented boxes when made properly, are double the loudness of a sealed box.
Next, your going to want to get the right amplifier. Two amplifiers is a bit more confusing to setup, but you can usually buy two small amplifiers for a pretty cheap price versus buying one pretty spending amplifier.. All depends the cirucumstance. I'm just stating my opinion on that.
Lastly, make sure you power your system with enough juice. Meaning, big enough wire in a nut shell. If you don't know what size your amp recommends, than just go bigger than what you think you may need. There is always room for upgrades this way as well. So many people tend to start with a cheaper system then later move up once they have found out they are addcited to bass.
That's my advice to you man. I don't much more for your without me getting into super technical jargon that may be hard to understand. If you have yet to buy the actual subwoofers, I would look into the P2's. They are only a tiny bit cheaper but a way better magnet.
Thanks for the question!
Answer:
The subwoofer dual amplifiers question comes up a lot for us and we understand why. The whole art of having two amplifiers on one system is quite unique and an awesome idea for extra power.
There are a couple different ways to setup two different amplifiers to one system and we will try to help you go through them. Here is a supply list you will need.
-Distribution Block
-Power Wire. Size before block and for after
-Two RCA Cords
-Speaker Wire for both amps
To answer your question, we will just walk you through on what you need to do to install the setup. We could answer each of your questions, but this will be easier.
First, you will need to do the math and figure out what size power wire your going to need for both of your amps. To figure this out, Take whatever size each of your amp calls for then double it, because that is what you are running from the main power wire.
For example, most medium sized amplifiers call for 4 gauge wire. Since you have two amplifiers, your going to need 0 gauge coming from your battery terminal. This way you can split the main wire at a healthy level so that your amps are getting the needed power. The most common complaint is the price of that 0 gauge wire.. it's not cheap.
Secondly, you can hook up your "distribution block" to the main power wire coming form your battery. When buying the block, make sure you have the right sized block. In my example, the block would need to be "0 gauge at the internal portion and two 4 gauges at the external" section. You can hook up your three main wires there, then move to your amplifiers from the external wires of the power block.
As for the RCAs go, you can either split your main RCA that is running from your deck with just your average "rca splitter." Or you can run dual RCA wires from the stereo deck itself, that way your sound signal is not "split."
So it's pretty much all the same as a regular setup but with a distribution block for the power wires. It's quite an easy task and tons of people are doing this.
What Will Dual 10" Woofers Sound Like In A Durango? I'm looking at getting two P1 ten inch woofers to put into my dodge durango. I'm wondering what there going to sound like in my vehicle. Do you have any advice to me as to how these will sound and how they can be the loudest possible?
Jose N.
Answer:
Great question Jose! Glad to see you decided to choose to email us your question. You have come to the right place for that answer. There are a lot of people running subs in SUVs and in my opinion, they sound the best in vehicles like this. But I will help you a little more in depth just to make sure your on the right direction.
Firstly, your going to want to use a vented enclose. Most people think that sealed boxes are the best route to go just because they are the oldest style and have been around for ages. Vented boxes when made properly, are double the loudness of a sealed box.
Next, your going to want to get the right amplifier. Two amplifiers is a bit more confusing to setup, but you can usually buy two small amplifiers for a pretty cheap price versus buying one pretty spending amplifier.. All depends the cirucumstance. I'm just stating my opinion on that.
Lastly, make sure you power your system with enough juice. Meaning, big enough wire in a nut shell. If you don't know what size your amp recommends, than just go bigger than what you think you may need. There is always room for upgrades this way as well. So many people tend to start with a cheaper system then later move up once they have found out they are addcited to bass.
That's my advice to you man. I don't much more for your without me getting into super technical jargon that may be hard to understand. If you have yet to buy the actual subwoofers, I would look into the P2's. They are only a tiny bit cheaper but a way better magnet.
Thanks for the question!
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