Hey, I installed an amp in my car today with RCAs. The impedance of the speakers is 4ohms, and the amp is rated at 50W@4Ohms, 70W@2Ohms
so...
sqrt(50x4) = 14.14
But, when I plugged in my front channel RCAs and started turning up the gain the voltage was going up very LITTLE. At "Nominal" on the amp, I was getting about 1.3V, at the VERY END of the gain I got 13.2V
I plugged in the RCAs from my subwoofer line, and the voltage went up and down normally with the gain.
It's not the RCAs, I tried to pairs.
It's a Pioneer 6700MP, do I have to turn up the preouts somehow?
Help.
The preouts on Pioneer have to be turned on in the settings on the deck.
-Chris
What settings?
The only thing I've been able to find for pre-outs is changing Rear P/O to SW or FULL from the OFF menu.
I know you said its not the rca's but did you plug them in backwards?
well yes. My RCA are directional. But you should have a red/white, red/black, white/black, combination of some sort to match with the colors on the amp. You mix them, you will have problems. Also, make sure your connecting them to the (IN) side, not the (out) side.
Hmm, I'll have to check this out.
Signal is still going thru though, would that be possible if they're backwards (and directional)
For example, these are what i have:
Stinger audio
HYPER SERIES: Exciting new RCA ends add to the already legendary Hyper cable! The Hyper still features a directional twisted-pair configuration within a 5.5mm single outer jacket. Integrated twisted drain wire and outer foil combine to provide excellent noise cancellation. The new molded RCA ends feature 24K gold plated contacts with split-tip design. Two channel version available in 1.5, 3, 6, 9, 12, 17, 20-foot lengths and Y adapters
