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How-to Tune an Amp - 5/15/2008 12:51:39 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline so I'm back again from the dead....I need to know how-to tune this JL 500/1 Amp thats pushing two 10w0's? everything else is stock...oh yea this is'nt in a mustang anymore neither...umm  right now it hits ok but im sure with perfect tuning it'll hit harder the bass is set to 0 on the stocky headunit ANY help is appreciated! _____________________________ Post #: 1

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/15/2008 2:25:19 PM    disturbed471985   Posts: 1116 Joined: 7/11/2006 Status: offline how do u have the subs wired?? whats the output mode set at? whats the filter slope set at? whats the filter freq set at? Infra filter turned on? set at? bass eq on or off? q set at? bass boost set at? input voltage low high? signal sensing on off? lp filter slope set at? freq? alos what kinda box you using? prefab?custom?sealed?ported? _____________________________ 1988 Ford Mustang CHP Streetfighter Pro block Forged everything. ARP Bolts. TF Box-R Series intake.AFR 205 heads (o-ringed)(HD) Vortech V-1 T-Trim charger, Aeromotive fuel. PA Super Comp C4 Eaton + Superior 33 Spline axles 9.726@141 (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 2

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/15/2008 3:18:26 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline im going to take a picture of all that in like 5 mins for you Pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/rockbrook/100_0043.jpg   http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/rockbrook/100_0044.jpg and the box is some old custom box that i got years ago, when i first got my mustang, so i dont know the specs, not worried about it either. and as for outputs im not using them hence i'm using a inline converter < Message edited by 850SN95 -- 5/15/2008 4:09:01 PM > _____________________________ (in reply to disturbed471985) Post #: 3

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/15/2008 4:41:30 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline bumpppity i got the pics up _____________________________ (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 4

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/16/2008 9:01:43 AM    ttocs   Posts: 4342 Joined: 2/27/2006 Status: offline by wired we mean are they single or dual voice coil, the impedence of the coils and are they in stereo/mono and wired in series or parallel. regardless of that though the tuning for a system is the same as long as the equipment is properly matched http://www.clubknowledge.com/Car_Audio_FAQ/?t3 (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 5

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/16/2008 3:10:49 PM    seight311 Posts: 2286 Joined: 7/28/2005 Status: offline Alot of power on a pair of DUB Zeras... _____________________________ (in reply to ttocs) Post #: 6

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/16/2008 7:52:52 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline i really dont know how to explain the way i have'em wired, i dont think its parallel though, parallel would mean that both subs are wired together in the box? and yes this i like this set-up much more than my one 12 inch set-up, if i can get it tuned-right i think i'll love it. _____________________________ (in reply to seight311) Post #: 7

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/16/2008 7:54:03 PM    ttocs   Posts: 4342 Joined: 2/27/2006 Status: offline are they single or dual voice coil?  what is the impedence(ohms) rating of the coils?  if you don't know we can't help (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 8

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/16/2008 9:21:35 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline 4 ohm i believe seeing dual voice-coils on the back, i can double check tomorrow morning though first thing < Message edited by 850SN95 -- 5/16/2008 9:22:18 PM > _____________________________ (in reply to ttocs) Post #: 9

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/17/2008 3:28:31 PM    157db Posts: 5058 Joined: 5/16/2007 From: NW Arkansas Status: offline 4 ohm dual voicecoils wired parallel is 2 ohms. 4 ohm dual voicecoils wired in series is 8 ohms. _____________________________ AiRaid CAI Saleen Short Shifter F/R GT Sways GT M/T TakeOff Muffler Roush Rear Shocks/Springs Roush Hoodscoop Roush Window Louvers SS Eleanor Grill Pony Emblems CDC Decklid Panel CDC Sequentials Raptor Shift Light MSD DashHawk (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 10

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/17/2008 4:31:09 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline so should i wire them parallel? or leave them in a series? wait a minute explain exactly what paralleled means so i  can be sure how i have them wired...thanks! _____________________________ (in reply to 157db) Post #: 11

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/17/2008 7:04:46 PM    ttocs   Posts: 4342 Joined: 2/27/2006 Status: offline stop asking questions that we can't answer until you tell us the anser to the question we have been asking you. you have now been asked 3 times, WHAT ARE THE FUGGIN SUBS??????  Don't take another guess, don't take a pic of the front of the speakers, the box they are mounted in or the color of the carpet on that box.  Don't make another post bumping it to the top, don't respond apologizing find out what kind of subs you have and we will be able to make an educated guess as to how they are hopefully wired AND THEN WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.  with out this info we are just making useless posts (11 before this one) and this will be my last responce to this question and any others you have in the future, I don't like to waste my time for someone that will not listen.............................................................................................................. (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 12

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/18/2008 2:38:44 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline STOP TALKING TO ME LIKE THAT BOY this is the internet they are 4ohm so sit hoe sit down........ Edit: they say VRC on the back nothing about dual-voice coils, so i was wrong about that......now what else? < Message edited by 850SN95 -- 5/18/2008 2:47:42 PM > _____________________________ (in reply to ttocs) Post #: 13

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/18/2008 4:57:28 PM    ttocs   Posts: 4342 Joined: 2/27/2006 Status: offline hey no worries man, I can solve both of our problems real fast.  I will be more then happy to stop talking to you just as you requested since it will make me quit asking you the same question, and you will no longer have to listen to me. I have asked you 3 times for the model number of your speakers and you came back with 2 letters as if that helps me.  With your lack of being able to follow simple instructions I would really recommend you find your credit cards, check book and wallet and go into a local best buy to fix your system.  They will be happy to fix your stereo, and releave all that useless money that is just weighing your wallet down. Good luck with your stereo, I tried to help.......... < Message edited by ttocs -- 5/18/2008 5:13:02 PM > (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 14

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/18/2008 6:29:48 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline MAn why cant we just get along? i just answered the first couple questions u asked.....what else do you need to know??? sheesh and just in case you dont remember or your scroll wheel is broken... they are single voice coils and rated @ 4ohms and i DO NOT UNDERSTAND wiring them parallel or in a series. and i am atleast trying to be cool about the situatuation even though your trying me like im a dick head < Message edited by 850SN95 -- 5/18/2008 6:32:51 PM > _____________________________ (in reply to ttocs) Post #: 15

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/19/2008 12:46:24 PM    157db Posts: 5058 Joined: 5/16/2007 From: NW Arkansas Status: offline OK, 4 ohm voice coils, one per speaker, two speakers in the box. Is the amp running stereo mode or mono mode? _____________________________ AiRaid CAI Saleen Short Shifter F/R GT Sways GT M/T TakeOff Muffler Roush Rear Shocks/Springs Roush Hoodscoop Roush Window Louvers SS Eleanor Grill Pony Emblems CDC Decklid Panel CDC Sequentials Raptor Shift Light MSD DashHawk (in reply to 850SN95) Post #: 16

RE: How-to Tune an Amp - 5/19/2008 1:21:57 PM    850SN95 Posts: 164 Joined: 3/12/2007 Status: offline mono mode _____________________________ (in reply to 157db) Post #: 17

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