Speakers and Neons
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=18985
Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Topic: Speakers and Neons
Posted By: lil_joker2k2
Subject: Speakers and Neons
Date Posted: September 18, 2003 at 12:48 AM
Guys....quick question. For some ODD reason, i got an idea, so....I hooked up my neons to my speakers + and - and voula they work, they light up to the beat of the music. Now for my question, Is there any way I can damage something? or do I need a relay? they are normal Neon tubes, two 15 inch tubs under the dash, not those that actually are sold to light up to the music.
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Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: September 18, 2003 at 1:45 AM
well it depends, what wattage is the amp and what load is on it? ------------- Quad L Handyman services
Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: September 18, 2003 at 1:46 AM
p.s i dont think there should be a problem.
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Posted By: lil_joker2k2
Date Posted: September 19, 2003 at 1:28 AM
Well right now its on my stock head unit, I have MB quart speakers, I just tapped into the speakrs. I have a system but i am planning on putting it back in SOOOOOOON. When I do, i plan on hooking them up on a 450W PPI
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: September 19, 2003 at 12:32 PM
I would not think it is a good idea to power your neon’s off of your amps output. 1st off your neon’s should use DC and your amp puts out AC. You also want to supply your speakers with good clean power. Not to mention that the neon’s would be robbing your speakers of power since they will be sharing the same power on that channel. And you could run a risk of damaging your amp and or speakers. I would suggest that you purchase the neon’s that have a special power converter that will go with the rhythm of your bass. And power them from a fused switched 12 volt source.
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