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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Default Rear speakers aren't working after sub/amp install

Hey guys,

I installed some subs and an amp in my z the other day and now my rear speakers aren't working. They are not putting out any sound. I have tried to adjust settings on my HU and search the web, but I can't find anything to help me out.

Any suggestions would be great.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Well what did u do to hook it up ?
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Old May 3, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Jeepers. Your question is difficult to answer because you are not providing any details!

Without any details, all I can tell you is your wiring is incorrect.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Welcome.

The speakers are not working because they are not receiving a power signal. Keep in mind that some amplifiers must be switched ON with a remote ON from the head unit.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Welcome.

The speakers are not working because they are not receiving a power signal. Keep in mind that some amplifiers must be switched ON with a remote ON from the head unit.
David, I think that the external amp ON switch is activated and working because he is getting sound from his external amp to the front speakers and his SubW’s.

Foon reports no sound only to his rear speakers. It’s difficult providing an answer without more information about the external amp (how many channels?), the H/U, and specifics about his wiring.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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no response from op front stage is all that matters anyways
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Old May 5, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Thanks for the responses and sorry for the late reply. I don't get on here much, always seem to be working.

Anyways, my HU is a Kenwood DDX series and my amp is a Cerwin Vega 500.

Here is the amp: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...702AQY0067BW35

Here is the HU: http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Ddx418...6261031&sr=1-1
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Old May 6, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Can you describe how you have wired all the the components?
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Old May 11, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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mayb forgot to run rcas for the 2 channels
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Old May 14, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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The amp is a mono amp for the subwoofer. Something sounds a bit fishy!
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Old May 14, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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He got it figured out. For some reason when we hooked up the subs the HU decided to change some setting. But he figured it out.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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i hate when head units make decisions on their own
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