My Sound System Setup (Please Comment)

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May 29, 2002 | 12:47 AM

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Tifosi Red

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Shamu
[B]Still a bit confused...the 500/1 amp only has one channel, so (as far as I know at least), it can only power one sub...

May 29, 2002 | 07:53 AM

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Shamu

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Originally posted by Tifosi Red

The JL amps are rather special They have a system called RIPS that allows them to supply their rated power across a very broad range of impedences (1 ohm to 4 ohm I believe). In this case the 500/1 can easily supply the power to both subs as their combined impedence is only 2 ohms. Of course the amp only has a mono output from a stereo source, if you really need stereo sub output then 2 amp channels are required...

Tif

Ohhhh -- ok! I was getting caught up with the actual number of channels and didn't know this about JL's amps!

Thanks for the info!

May 29, 2002 | 08:07 AM

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matrix

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You can also wire up multiple subs and still present the amplifier a 4 ohm load. That is the main benefit of DVC subs...they give you lots of wiring options.

May 29, 2002 | 10:18 AM

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chroot

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I'm the proud owner of Kelvin's system, and I LOVE it. Awesome sound, awesome flexibility. If you need any help, lemme know.

- Warren

May 29, 2002 | 10:33 AM

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yoweichang

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by chroot
[B]I'm the proud owner of Kelvin's system, and I LOVE it.

May 29, 2002 | 02:10 PM

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murrays2k

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I have some pictures of my sub set-up I would like to post how would I attach the pictures from my hard drive to the post?

May 29, 2002 | 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by murrays2k
I have some pictures of my sub set-up I would like to post how would I attach the pictures from my hard drive to the post?

If you are an owner you will need to put your vehicle VIN number into your profile. Once you have done that you will have access to a owners album were you can down load your pictures from your hard drive. Then you will be able to add pictures to your post using insert photo from your album button. If you are not an owner you need to store them on a webpage and post picture via a URL link to the webpage. Hope that helps.

May 29, 2002 | 05:48 PM

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DR. JEKYLL

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Would circuit breakers be a good idea for your sound system? I know most houses today have these. They're good for expensive electrical equipment. They last much much much longer than fuses do.

May 29, 2002 | 05:52 PM

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matrix

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If I remember correctly circuit breakers work based on heat, so it would not be a good idea, stick with a fuse. The fuse is basically there only to protect you from a short in the power line, so it should not blow unless something is wrong (if it is size properly). The fuses in the equipment will protect the equipment.

May 30, 2002 | 02:18 PM

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johnnydev

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Souljha, the system looks good. I am also going to do a similar install. Where are you going to locate the tweeters? The Focals are seperates so the driver can go where the OEM coaxials are, but the tweeters will need to be placed somewhere else. Any ideas where you're going to put them?

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