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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Sturgis67

From the head unit to the amps


From the amps to the speakers. Correct me if I’m wrong fellas.
The front rca from hu will feed one amp (4 channels), the rca from rear of hu will feed the other amp (4ch). That’s how I would wire it in this case but many options.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:44 AM
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For Christ sake, I never even heard of that ( back to Amazon I go ). Is that like Blinker Fluid? LOL
The DD horns should’ve came with blockers
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by InthewindMN

The front rca from hu will feed one amp (4 channels), the rca from rear of hu will feed the other amp (4ch). That’s how I would wire it in this case but many options.
Agreed, that would be simpler. As you said both will work.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Sturgis67

Agreed, that would be simpler. As you said both will work.
This is what I was thinking but there may be a better way.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 10:06 AM
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Yup, agreed that is simpler and makes more sense.
Another piece of advice, make sure your Y splitters are 2 male to 1 female. Not trying to insult anyone, but I screwed that up once.
 

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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 10:10 AM
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Thank you all soo much. I will rewire tonight and report back tomorrow.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by InthewindMN
This is what I was thinking but there may be a better way.
This way!!! Again watch your red and whites on the splitters to keep it in stereo.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by InthewindMN
This is what I was thinking but there may be a better way.
I was reading along thinking someone draw a picture! Lol. Good stuff.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 09:40 AM
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thanks for all the help fellas. I think I finally got it sorted out thanks to all the wiring pictures and help! Now to get the front fairing on and get it on the road to test. But even at 13 in the garage it was LOUD AS HELL
 
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by haze324
your radio has 6 outputs.
Front Left and Front right (that's 2)
Rear Left and Rear Right (that's 2)
Subwoofer Left and Subwoofer right (that's 2 more)

Your amps have four inputs
Chananel 1 (Left)
Channel 2 (right)
Channel 3 (left)
Channel 4 (right)

So you need to get a splitter from your radio so that you have four outputs coming from that Front L/R RCA. Do the same with the rear outputs of your radio to the other amp.

Wire EACH speaker to it's one positive/negative on the amp.

Gain on 6.5 set at 11 o'clock, set it to HPF and turn the freq dial to around 100hz
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Gain for 6X9 at 12 oclock, set it to HPF and turn dial to around 70hz.

Turn your volume up until it distorts, then back your volume down an notch. That's your max volume.
I am liking this setup, how do I get a little more low end bass. at this setup it seems the volume is awesome clarity is good, but not much bass

Any thoughts???
 
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