I'm getting sound on the driver side...none on the passenger side. Everything is wired correctly.

Crossover bad?

Disregard everything under this post...

Ok, I pulled the cover off and when I mash around on the terminals I get sound. It works for now, but it's gonna cut on/off when I shit the door.

Any fix? or should I just replace the crossover.

 

If you are only running one amp, I see no need for a distibution block. Just make sure you fuse it all up right and run it like in darkknights faq to reduce any noise in the system.

I am sure those infinity componants are great, but why not go with somehting that can take a little more juice since you will have it available with those amps? The S is a noisy car and the extra pwr will help on top down days.

If you do set on those speakers and amps, just turn the gain down and you won't blow it. Personaly, I always try to get a set of speakers that has more power handling than the amp can supply (slightly) that way I know I am not pushing the limits of the speakers and end up damaging them by accident. Some may look at that the other way and say it's beter to have an amp with more power than the speakers so you don't have to push the amp to hard. Both are acceptable trains of thought IMO.

 

Yes, that is too much power, and yes, that is what you want. Amps dont like running at 100% capacity. They start to have problems. You want an amp that IMHO has 50%, or at the least 25% more overhead room, so that its running at a nice stable level.

Both those amps will serve you well....
You can get these as well....they will work GREAT for you....as they will be barely warm

http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/4349

My choice.....
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/4361

Ive installed a number of Hifonics amps in s2000s, and every time, happy customers.

 

I already have the components, I should have went with the Kappa perfects but didn't. I may upgrade later on, but for now these should be good enough.

 

Can someone explain to me why Darknight ran 4 conductor speaker wires into the doors, don't you only need two?

 

Not having looked at his install, one of two reasons:

- He's running an active crossover and separately wiring each part of his components;

- Or he's effectively doubling the gauge of his wiring by combining two leads into one.

 

John puts his crossovers in the trunk. So, the 4 conductors are for the woofer and tweeter. I ran the same wires and it was way easier to do it that way.

 

How is it easier to run than 2 conductor? I'm putting crossovers in the door btw...


> Anybody know how I can post something I created in Paint?

 

It's easier to run one cable that has all four wires in it than two sets of two wires. If you are putting your crossovers in the door, it's a moot point.

 

Am I correct in this diagram?