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jonezy77 
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Posted: October 07, 2002 at 7:03 PM / IP Logged  

I have a sony explode 1505- 5 channel amp (40 X 4 + 150 X 1)  installed in a 93 Ford conversion van. I have (6) brand new 5x7 kenwood speakers(2-35 rms)  (front 2 channels running the front (@ 4ohms) the rear 2 channels running remaining 4 speakers  in parallel). I have 2 - 10" bazooka subs in seperate sealed boxes, running in parallel. It sounds really clean and really loud. I mounted my amp in the middle of the van on a board, and even on 1-1/2" columns on each corner to get ample ventilation. My amp shuts down after about a half hour of 7/8's volume Lots of tight bass too. My question is should I run the subs in series or the rear 4 speakers in series or both or what else could it be. The Amp's specs said it was 2 ohm stable.

  I  just  noticed  that my amp would not turn on right after It   shut  off like normal, so I checked the fuse out and  the 30-amp fuse was melted on one contact??? I put a 25 amp fuse and it worked fine but I need to know what I should do...I know I am overpowering the amp I just don't know how the best way to fix is. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanx    jonezy77

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Posted: October 07, 2002 at 7:21 PM / IP Logged  

Run only 4 speakers at 4 ohm load and runt he sub channel at 2 ohm load. This will probably make the amp last alot longer instead of shutting down after 1/2 hour.

Jeff
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jonezy77 
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Posted: October 07, 2002 at 7:27 PM / IP Logged  
So I should keep the subs on 2-ohm, not in series  and what to do with the other 2 spekers (I have 6)series as well or should i run them off the head unit which I'd rather not  (Jensen)
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Posted: October 07, 2002 at 7:56 PM / IP Logged  
Also would a capacitor help my bass and what size should I get? Thanks for any help
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Posted: October 08, 2002 at 12:17 PM / IP Logged  

Run the other 2 speakers off the HU and run the subs in parallel if the manufacturer says it'scapable of this. A capacitor will only help if your electrical system is strained but it will not help your amp from shutting down because of the load being too high.

Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
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Morden, Manitoba CANADA

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