Configuring two 4-ch. amps??
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Also- Gannicus, how much space did you lose in the TP? And how did you mount that amp in there? Looks like you have a plate that you mounted the amp on, then you bolted through the TP (I'm guessing you drilled new holes, and didn't try to use the small holes for the pouch, correct?).[/quote]
The only space I lost is the depth of the amp. The OL can still put everything in the tour pack she could before I put the amp back there. She was raising hell with me at first until she found out she was good. I did use the holes that hold the pouch to mount the amp. the material you see the amp mounted to is a half inch of plywood from home depot. I mounted the amp by the four feet to the plywood and then mounted the whole thing using the two pouch holes. Amp stays cool as the other side of the pillow back there.
The only space I lost is the depth of the amp. The OL can still put everything in the tour pack she could before I put the amp back there. She was raising hell with me at first until she found out she was good. I did use the holes that hold the pouch to mount the amp. the material you see the amp mounted to is a half inch of plywood from home depot. I mounted the amp by the four feet to the plywood and then mounted the whole thing using the two pouch holes. Amp stays cool as the other side of the pillow back there.
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It comes with double sided tape already installed on it.
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Okay audio guru types, I'm lost (as usual, I know...):
So I'm set up right now a Sony DSX-310BTX using the preamp outputs to a single Soundstream PN4.520 amp running the following speaker setup:
Biketronics 7.1s in the fairing and Biketronics HAT 6.5s in the lower fairing pods, run in parallel off the front channel of the amp.
Pioneer TS-D1602R 6.5s in the tour pak pods and Pioneer TS-D6902Rs in the Hogtunes Lids run in parallel off the rear channel of the amp. (these speakers are subject to change: I'd ideally like to have Biketronics speakers in both locations; possibly 7.1s in the pods and their 6X9 kit in the lids for better weather resisitance)
My question is this:
What should the wiring setup be to run a second SS amp (or similar 4ch amp) in the tour pak so I can power the back of the bike on it's own amplifier? How do I connect the second amp to the head unit?
So I'm set up right now a Sony DSX-310BTX using the preamp outputs to a single Soundstream PN4.520 amp running the following speaker setup:
Biketronics 7.1s in the fairing and Biketronics HAT 6.5s in the lower fairing pods, run in parallel off the front channel of the amp.
Pioneer TS-D1602R 6.5s in the tour pak pods and Pioneer TS-D6902Rs in the Hogtunes Lids run in parallel off the rear channel of the amp. (these speakers are subject to change: I'd ideally like to have Biketronics speakers in both locations; possibly 7.1s in the pods and their 6X9 kit in the lids for better weather resisitance)
My question is this:
What should the wiring setup be to run a second SS amp (or similar 4ch amp) in the tour pak so I can power the back of the bike on it's own amplifier? How do I connect the second amp to the head unit?
use a Y adapter on the front right output to both right inputs on 1st amp
use a Y adapter on the front left output to both left inputs on 1st amp
use a Y adapter on the rear right output to both right inputs on 2nd amp
use a Y adapter on the rear left output to both left inputs on 2nd amp
Is a second amp TRULY necessary? Meaning, am I running a risk of damage to any of the speakers for lack of power? Or risking the amp in some way currently? This setup is simple enough, and in my brief experiments (haven't had much riding time since the lid install), it sounds good to ME, but...
hope that helps.
That sorta makes sense Ultra. How would the rear amp would get signal for the turn on? Would I need to run a lead back there for the remote turn on from the head unit, or does it just start when it senses signal from the RCAs? Is that amp-dependent?
I'm looking at this Power Acoustik RZ4-2000D to put in the tour pak- it's the same width and a fraction lower (height) than the Soundstream PN4.520, but it IS 2 1/10" longer (11 1/10" vs. 9"). That shouldn't be an issue in the TP; my question is has anyone ever heard of this company? AND, since it's pushing more power (it also has 2 30-amp fuses- does that need a 60amp inline fuse??), is there some risk of "mismatch" (for lack of a better term)?
Also, where would be a good ground for the back of the bike? I'd like to be able to ground it relatively close to the Tour Pak. In addition, Sonicelectronix says that amp requires 4gauge wiring for the install, so that's a pretty stout wire that needs to be connected somewhere, and under the battery tray is kinda full right now!
I'm looking at this Power Acoustik RZ4-2000D to put in the tour pak- it's the same width and a fraction lower (height) than the Soundstream PN4.520, but it IS 2 1/10" longer (11 1/10" vs. 9"). That shouldn't be an issue in the TP; my question is has anyone ever heard of this company? AND, since it's pushing more power (it also has 2 30-amp fuses- does that need a 60amp inline fuse??), is there some risk of "mismatch" (for lack of a better term)?
Also, where would be a good ground for the back of the bike? I'd like to be able to ground it relatively close to the Tour Pak. In addition, Sonicelectronix says that amp requires 4gauge wiring for the install, so that's a pretty stout wire that needs to be connected somewhere, and under the battery tray is kinda full right now!
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I remember Power Acoustik from a long time ago. Quality and features were up there with the likes of Craig and Jensen. Is the amp worth it? Don't know. Nobody has posted a review or installed one AFAIK.
Somebody has to go first. Are you replacing the 4.520 with this or adding to it?
And, if it requires 4ga and things are getting crowded, you will probably have to run a distribution block. If your bike doesn't have the security siren, you can put it next to the fuse block. And there are plenty of rounding points at the back of the bike. IMO, I would run a ground to where the starter is grounded.
Somebody has to go first. Are you replacing the 4.520 with this or adding to it?
And, if it requires 4ga and things are getting crowded, you will probably have to run a distribution block. If your bike doesn't have the security siren, you can put it next to the fuse block. And there are plenty of rounding points at the back of the bike. IMO, I would run a ground to where the starter is grounded.
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Mike - The more I look at that Power Acoustik amp the more I'm liking the specs. Please keep us posted on the performance. You will be the first person I know of to install one. Thanks!
Yay! I'm a Guinea pig!!
Might actually give this a go, though it will be a few weeks before I play around with it. SO if I'm not the first, I'll certainly be close behind it. Need to plan this out better in my own head (and budget!!).
Might actually give this a go, though it will be a few weeks before I play around with it. SO if I'm not the first, I'll certainly be close behind it. Need to plan this out better in my own head (and budget!!).
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Also, where would be a good ground for the back of the bike? I'd like to be able to ground it relatively close to the Tour Pak. In addition, Sonicelectronix says that amp requires 4gauge wiring for the install, so that's a pretty stout wire that needs to be connected somewhere, and under the battery tray is kinda full right now!
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I'm looking at this Power Acoustik RZ4-2000D to put in the tour pak- it's the same width and a fraction lower (height) than the Soundstream PN4.520, but it IS 2 1/10" longer (11 1/10" vs. 9"). That shouldn't be an issue in the TP; my question is has anyone ever heard of this company?
Also, where would be a good ground for the back of the bike? I'd like to be able to ground it relatively close to the Tour Pak. In addition, Sonicelectronix says that amp requires 4gauge wiring for the install, so that's a pretty stout wire that needs to be connected somewhere, and under the battery tray is kinda full right now!
IMO, 8GA stranded wire (not that BS Oxygen Free crap) will be more than sufficient to run these amps.