i don't have wires or anything setup in my own car. don't much about car audio either, but i'd like to find out if this amp is functional or not, so i can return product if it's broken. how would i go in doing this?
it's an orion xtr300
75w x 2 @ 4 ohms,
150w x 2 @ 2 ohms,
300w x 1 @ 4 ohms.
Requires two 15 ATC fuses.
Continuously variable high or low pass crossovers from 45Hz to 5kHz.
8 guage power and ground.
16 guage speaker.
Replies (3)
swez on 02/28/2005 08:10:58
Here are a few basic steps and tools you will need to test the amp.
Tools:
1. A 12 volt DC power supply (Car BAT, charger or AC/DC converter)
2. Speaker wire
3. 4-8 ohm speaker
4. RCA input wires (1 pair)
5. Short jumper wire ( 4-6" long)
6. Audio input source (Walkman, Discman or any audio source device with headphone outputs)
7. A patch cord with dual channel RCA's on one end, a stereo headphone jack on the other
8. Inline fuse on main power line from power source to amp + power lead... (20-30A) THIS IS A MUST HAVE!
9. Basic hand tools (screw drivers, wire strippers)
10. A volt/ohm meter would be very helpful too
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Steps:
A. Wire up the power supply with an inline fuse. Leave the fuse out for now. The fuse will be on the Pos side power wire. Best to use #8 gage power and ground wires. Make sure on your polarity wiring to amp or you can damage the amp.
B. Insert a small jumper wire between Pos wire lug on amp, to REM turn on lug on amp. This is only a temporary test lead and small gage wire is fine. (12-18 gage here)
C. Hook up a 4-8 ohm speaker to one or both channels, if you have a pair.
D. Connect an audio output device to the RCA inputs on the amp
E. Set amp gains on each channel to 4 volts initially. Can be altered during test if output is weak or too strong for speakers used.
F. Double check your power leads. If all is correct POLARITY.... install inline fuse and see if the amp fires up. If yes, start your audio player device and have a listen. Low volume initially PLEASE!
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Advanced settings:
Depending on your speakers used, set the High Pass crossover frequency on each channel to 60-80 Hz. This will give full range sound to full range speakers.
If you are powering a subwoofer only, set the Low pass Filter to 80-100 Hz. All bass here, no mids or highs should be heard.
Do not use bass boost feature above +3 dB. That should be plenty in most applications.
Adjust audio output volume to ~70% of max. Re-adjust amp gains on each channel to increase volume output to speakers to their capacity. If you hear lots of distortion or speakers are breaking up, adjust amp gains until audio is full, clean and distortion free.
OK bud, that should do it. Let us know how you make out.
Swez
musak99 on 03/1/2005 05:33:23
Wow that seems very confusing but you know what, I found someone who knows car audio and was totally willing to let me setup my amp with his system. It seemed like he really enjoyed dinking around with setup and playing with the wires, but all is well, amp's in good shape and plays just fine. Thanks swez!
swez on 03/1/2005 06:15:37
Glad to hear the amp works. Good deal.
Actually, the steps I outlined are pretty basic stuff in car audio. Pics help a lot. You may wish to go to the mfg's website and print out a copy of the install manual. Read it, study the diagrams and learn how to use it properly.
Contact: http://www.orioncaraudio.com/contacts/default.asp
Swez
it's an orion xtr300
75w x 2 @ 4 ohms,
150w x 2 @ 2 ohms,
300w x 1 @ 4 ohms.
Requires two 15 ATC fuses.
Continuously variable high or low pass crossovers from 45Hz to 5kHz.
8 guage power and ground.
16 guage speaker.
Replies (3)
swez on 02/28/2005 08:10:58
Here are a few basic steps and tools you will need to test the amp.
Tools:
1. A 12 volt DC power supply (Car BAT, charger or AC/DC converter)
2. Speaker wire
3. 4-8 ohm speaker
4. RCA input wires (1 pair)
5. Short jumper wire ( 4-6" long)
6. Audio input source (Walkman, Discman or any audio source device with headphone outputs)
7. A patch cord with dual channel RCA's on one end, a stereo headphone jack on the other
8. Inline fuse on main power line from power source to amp + power lead... (20-30A) THIS IS A MUST HAVE!
9. Basic hand tools (screw drivers, wire strippers)
10. A volt/ohm meter would be very helpful too
*************************************************************************
Steps:
A. Wire up the power supply with an inline fuse. Leave the fuse out for now. The fuse will be on the Pos side power wire. Best to use #8 gage power and ground wires. Make sure on your polarity wiring to amp or you can damage the amp.
B. Insert a small jumper wire between Pos wire lug on amp, to REM turn on lug on amp. This is only a temporary test lead and small gage wire is fine. (12-18 gage here)
C. Hook up a 4-8 ohm speaker to one or both channels, if you have a pair.
D. Connect an audio output device to the RCA inputs on the amp
E. Set amp gains on each channel to 4 volts initially. Can be altered during test if output is weak or too strong for speakers used.
F. Double check your power leads. If all is correct POLARITY.... install inline fuse and see if the amp fires up. If yes, start your audio player device and have a listen. Low volume initially PLEASE!
************************************************************************
Advanced settings:
Depending on your speakers used, set the High Pass crossover frequency on each channel to 60-80 Hz. This will give full range sound to full range speakers.
If you are powering a subwoofer only, set the Low pass Filter to 80-100 Hz. All bass here, no mids or highs should be heard.
Do not use bass boost feature above +3 dB. That should be plenty in most applications.
Adjust audio output volume to ~70% of max. Re-adjust amp gains on each channel to increase volume output to speakers to their capacity. If you hear lots of distortion or speakers are breaking up, adjust amp gains until audio is full, clean and distortion free.
OK bud, that should do it. Let us know how you make out.
Swez
musak99 on 03/1/2005 05:33:23
Wow that seems very confusing but you know what, I found someone who knows car audio and was totally willing to let me setup my amp with his system. It seemed like he really enjoyed dinking around with setup and playing with the wires, but all is well, amp's in good shape and plays just fine. Thanks swez!
swez on 03/1/2005 06:15:37
Glad to hear the amp works. Good deal.
Actually, the steps I outlined are pretty basic stuff in car audio. Pics help a lot. You may wish to go to the mfg's website and print out a copy of the install manual. Read it, study the diagrams and learn how to use it properly.
Contact: http://www.orioncaraudio.com/contacts/default.asp
Swez
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