Sub won't work...

[Goon]

Hey All

I just got an amp today for my sub, i can get the amp to work but not the sub... its just the sub connected to the amp, the other speakers run off the HU.

Do i need more then 1 rca cable? like one to sub then amp, then other from amp to HU?

The subs an Boss BA1090 sub max 1000w, wish i knew the the lowest power watts it requires... i've looked everywhere

Cheers

[calais_cruzin]

Hey Goon, is the sub goin to be the only thing runnin off the amp?

That amp i think is a 4ch....
Plug the 2 rca plugs into channel one and two, then u just run the sub off those channels.

If that amp is bridgable then u can wire the sub + to ch1 + and the sub - to ch2 - if it needs sum more power which i think it will.

But its all depending on wat power and if its dvc.

Hope that helps ya.

[Goon]

My amp is just a 2 channel, i brought it just for the subwoofer.

Power - accessorys
Ground -Earth
System control - HU amp wire ? its what i did..
Speaker output R-+ L -+ <-- subwoofer here?

^^ they are all on the one side.

The other side of the amp

Speaker input. <<-- square connection. 4 smller squares
Input white L red R <<--- RCA cable to HU?
Set LPF on for sub?
gain is set to normal atm..

the amp is bridgeable so in the future im buying another amp for my 6x9's

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Hey All

I just got an amp today for my sub, i can get the amp to work but not the sub... its just the sub connected to the amp, the other speakers run off the HU.

Do i need more then 1 rca cable? like one to sub then amp, then other from amp to HU?

The subs an Boss BA1090 sub max 1000w, wish i knew the the lowest power watts it requires... i've looked everywhere

Cheers

Run your RCA to your AMP you will need a T two hook up both channels



Here is your wiring for your sub to your amp!



Must say great customer service from STRATHFIELD!!!

[dawg]

everywhere has pathetic service besides your own ay

[StoneX]

Also, the power wire on the amp needs to be connected directly to your battery with adequate size wiring and a fuse holder within 30cm of the battery. The power wire is not accessories.

[Goon]

Thank you all who helped, i will see what happens in the morning

Would anybody suggest an amp wire size for battery wire? i'll be using 30amp fuse for the battery.

[wrx884]

My amp is just a 2 channel, i brought it just for the subwoofer.

Power - accessorys
Ground -Earth
System control - HU amp wire ? its what i did..
Speaker output R-+ L -+ <-- subwoofer here?

the amp is bridgeable so in the future im buying another amp for my 6x9's

if ur power is hooked up 2 ur accessories i dont think that will work u need 2 do wat stonex said and run a main power lead straight from ur battery and 2 the amp 8 gauge would b enough but if u can afford go as thick as u can

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Thank you all who helped, i will see what happens in the morning

Would anybody suggest an amp wire size for battery wire? i'll be using 30amp fuse for the battery.

depends on the amp... under 800rms then 8ga though we always run 4ga as you dont have to upgrade if you upgrade the amps.

Go for good quality.... no fire fire fire! and will give you good voltage etc
Cheers

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

if ur power is hooked up 2 ur accessories i dont think that will work u need 2 do wat stonex said and run a main power lead straight from ur battery and 2 the amp 8 gauge would b enough but if u can afford go as thick as u can

Missed that bit!

Thought that it would be obvious to run amp cables!

[wrx884]

yer easy mistake tho not many ppl relise u need an amp kit was like with that job i did the other week i told ya bout the bloke only bought RCA cables lol but not every1 knows so u can only help em learn ay

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

yer easy mistake tho not many ppl relise u need an amp kit was like with that job i did the other week i told ya bout the bloke only bought RCA cables lol but not every1 knows so u can only help em learn ay

True

Though you have to think what the hell are the likes of Strathfield etc are doing if they dont advise them when the buy a sub or amp>>!!!

More like dealing with EBAY!

[Goon]

Thanks again, i'll look for kits in the morning

This is my first time ive ever done something like this with car audio stuff

[wrx884]

2 b honest strathfield, jb hi fi ect dont care about advice or sounds gear they really just wanna throw ne audio gear at u that they have in store and sell it not caring bout how it will all sound 2gether or wat budget ppl r on by doin that really makes u stop n think where the good old fashion service that the lil idependant competitors can give u ay id go 2 them neday over the major compaines like them, even if it means spending that lil bit extra i think its worth it least u know u'll get looked after


neways sorry 2 get off topic lol

[Goon]

So the RCA cable from the subwoofer ...the Red plugs into the R point "Red" and the black plugs into the L point "white" on amp ?

the amp's pioneer.

Just installing it all now....

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

So the RCA cable from the subwoofer ...the Red plugs into the R point "Red" and the black plugs into the L point "white" on amp ?

the amp's pioneer.

Just installing it all now....

THERE is not RCA cable to the SUBWOOFER only Speaker wires and a Jumper though dont know if the Boss come with a jumper

RCA is for running fromt the HU to the AMP!

Speaker Wires for the SUB to the AMP!

the RED and is + and Black - polarity!

[Goon]

LMAO Thanks mate!

I had that in my mind at first but thought speaker wires wern't the same for subwoofers, i use the one i got in my kit. lol!

The AGU fuse is for my postive battery cable? just checking

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

LMAO Thanks mate!

I had that in my mind at first but thought speaker wires wern't the same for subwoofers, i use the one i got in my kit. lol!

The AGU fuse is for my postive battery cable? just checking

YES!!! --- no good on the negative side as the damage will be done if there is a short...

.... just a word of WARNING!!!!! dont hook the RCA to the HEADUNIT if you have the igition on or power to the HU as you will BLOW the CIRCUIT PROTECTOR on the Pioneer..... and VOID the WARRANTY!

[Goon]

Well whats the use of the RCA cable? my HU runs of the accessorys.

But the signal wire from the Hu to the amp is connected.

[Edit] I'll try it with out the RCA for now.

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Well whats the use of the RCA cable? my HU runs of the accessorys.

But the signal wire from the Hu to the amp is connected.

[Edit] I'll try it with out the RCA for now.

READ THE PREVIOUS POST!!!!!!!!

the RCA goes from the SUB OUT if you HU has one to your SUB AMP!!!!

[Goon]

Thanks again mate, my HU is sony xplod has it on the back of the unit.

I havent tried it out yet, sitting down to a

Thanks heaps again mate for answering my questions

May i ask if Bronze is negative or postive? - speaker wire..

I don't wanan screw anything over, its my first go at this advance sound system stuff, a standard setup i understand

[phat_com]

if you speaker wire is bronze and silver that is dosn't matter if you connet bronze to - or + just as long as its +to+ and -to-. I'll make a littlwe picture in paint to help you out.

[Goon]

Cheers bro but ill be right, ill work it out from here

[Goon]

Can i connect the sub to both sides L & R.? I have it working atm but only on one side.

{edit} Its all good now, thanks all 4 the help.

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Can i connect the sub to both sides L & R.? I have it working atm but only on one side.

{edit} Its all good now, thanks all 4 the help.

You can attach one VC to one channel and the other VC to the other channel though not a great idea!

But will work!

Didn't the SUB come with wiring instructions???