Amp clipping issues
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Amp clipping issues
I just installed an infinity 4 channel amp and I'm wondering if it's normal for the clip light to flash. It doesn't stay on but definitely blinks when I turn it up (not super loud, but just loud). I haven't tuned it yet but I wonder if something is wrong. I have put a voltometer on the leads and got a strong 14 v, so grounding should be cool. Also, there is a noticeable hiss when there is no volume (this is also present when the RCAs are disconnected so it can't be the deck).
Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.
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Bump for a similar problem..
I've had the same set-up for a few years now. I forget which Fosgate amp I have, it's a discontinued model. But it's a 4-ch amp running to a set of 4 mid/highs...
The problem I experienced yesterday was @ a car show. I usually run the system full blast with no problem. On a hot day @ an outdoor show I can usually run the system for about 2 hrs before the sub amp overheats and shuts down.
Yesterday's show was indoors and my mid/high amp started clipping after about 20mins of playtime. I did nothing out of the ordinary. I played it at a decent level without distortion and the cooling fans were on. The amp was no where near over heating either.
What exactly happened was : the amp would start clipping, I would lower the volume, then the mids/highs would turn back on after a few seconds.
The only upgrade I've done since then was a Yellow Top battery. Anyone have any suggestions as to what would be causing this?
The problem I experienced yesterday was @ a car show. I usually run the system full blast with no problem. On a hot day @ an outdoor show I can usually run the system for about 2 hrs before the sub amp overheats and shuts down.
Yesterday's show was indoors and my mid/high amp started clipping after about 20mins of playtime. I did nothing out of the ordinary. I played it at a decent level without distortion and the cooling fans were on. The amp was no where near over heating either.
What exactly happened was : the amp would start clipping, I would lower the volume, then the mids/highs would turn back on after a few seconds.
The only upgrade I've done since then was a Yellow Top battery. Anyone have any suggestions as to what would be causing this?
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bump.
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bumpity bump bump for some advise...
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One more minor detail I forgot to mention. At the same time I installed the Optima, I also reconfigured my HU equalization settings. I've enable the front stage enhancer, which allows separate attenuation settings for the front stage as well as gain settings. I have the treble portion of this set at 10khz cut-off, I believe
It shouldn't matter anyway since my mid/high amp has built in x-overs which I've had set previous to installing the Optima battery.
Talk to me Paul, what's going on with my system?
It shouldn't matter anyway since my mid/high amp has built in x-overs which I've had set previous to installing the Optima battery.
Talk to me Paul, what's going on with my system?
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