My car is a SUV and I plan to install 2 Alum12Q's in the back, 2 Alpine SPS-100A coaxial speakers in the middle (4"), and 2 SPS-171A component set in the front (6-1/2"). I'm going to be running the sub off a class d amp i purchase later and the highs off another amp that i have.
Problem
I want to make sure i ground everything that needs to be grounded, so if you could point that out. Also, some tips on the best way to ground, terms such as oscillation and such fly by me. If someone could cover the grounding for the BIG 3 wires, that be great too. Thanks.
Replies (1)
compvr15s on 12/7/2005 11:55:06
a good rule for ground amps is the shorter the better... i always take a grinder/sander and clear an area about 1.5 by 1.5 inchs. then get washer and a self-tapping screw(make sure the area you are screwing to has nothing that can be punctured or damaged), make sure the terminal is firmly connected to the ground cable and TADA you place your terminal on the bare metal, add your washer and finish with screw... if in an area where moisture may arise, just take some silicone and cover the entire area...
another pointer, probably not a must but i always do it, always use wire ends on your wires.. like where they connect to the amp terminals, for under 10 dollars all your wires will look clean and they do serve a purpose.... this will ensure that no loose strands of wire come into contact with any other wires... why not spend a little to be sure that your amp is going to last as long as possible....
Problem
I want to make sure i ground everything that needs to be grounded, so if you could point that out. Also, some tips on the best way to ground, terms such as oscillation and such fly by me. If someone could cover the grounding for the BIG 3 wires, that be great too. Thanks.
Replies (1)
compvr15s on 12/7/2005 11:55:06
a good rule for ground amps is the shorter the better... i always take a grinder/sander and clear an area about 1.5 by 1.5 inchs. then get washer and a self-tapping screw(make sure the area you are screwing to has nothing that can be punctured or damaged), make sure the terminal is firmly connected to the ground cable and TADA you place your terminal on the bare metal, add your washer and finish with screw... if in an area where moisture may arise, just take some silicone and cover the entire area...
another pointer, probably not a must but i always do it, always use wire ends on your wires.. like where they connect to the amp terminals, for under 10 dollars all your wires will look clean and they do serve a purpose.... this will ensure that no loose strands of wire come into contact with any other wires... why not spend a little to be sure that your amp is going to last as long as possible....
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