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[sinister]

Ok, so I have just got a 2nd Rocky 351M amp I am curious how is the best way to wire it in. I already have 1 powering a single 12" rocky sub (old series, not new punch series). I will look at buying 2 new subs and have a single amp on each sub.

Do you just use a Y split on the RCA to goto each amp? Or the amp has a 'pass-thru' ports which I guess lets you put RCA from there to another amp?

I think I need to go see Russ Adams while I am down Townsville and get some new stereo gear!

Also, if anyone can do half decent boot installs for a reasonable price let me know... I need to get both amps and subs in the boot looking neat and tidy.

[phreeky]

come on surely you're capable of some DIY!!!!!!!

For the input signal, I'd split it. Some sort of pass through may effect input impedance and have more power going to one amp and hence sub. Just a double adaptor would work, but i would personally find some cables lying around, cut them and solder together and make look pretty with some heatshrink.

As for the boot install, you can do most things with a hand saw, a drill, a jigsaw, some good glue and some self-tapping wood screws (powered saw of some type will make life much easier though).

Btw the only powered tool i used at all on my DIY speaker in my lounge room was a jigsaw for the speaker holes, not even a powered drill! (i had to do it at night so couldn't make noise normally). Ignore the paint job :

http://www.clubpoint...ff/Img_5494.jpg

edit: that's weird, it posted my message twice in the one message!

Edited by phreeky, 13 July 2006 - 12:36 PM.

[FNL01]

I can help out with the structure and mounting but not sure on trim, depends on what finish you want.

[sinister]

I have done a bit of DIY work, but it shows! I want it to look a bit more professional. This is my old sub box (after it came crashing out my boot and finished rolling down the road a bit).



It fit perfectly in the boot but it won't fit anymore with the rear strut brace taking up a good portion of the boot.

[SiKnEsS]

hey man,, if u want il do the install for u,, build ya a box and cover it in exchange for ya old box and a $100 lol all u will have to do is buy the supplies,, should only cost ya $100 for the bits and pieces,, if that

[sinister]

Will think about that. I need it secured to the car to so it doesn't move, that is why I have no stereo now as I got sick of driving around every corner and hearing a *donk*.... *clunk*.

$200 should cover it you reckon hey including supplies etc?

[SiKnEsS]

yer, u want a twin 12inch sub inclosure,, neat and tidy and secure with ure amps neatly wired and secured,,? $i have sum rca spliters sumwhere that u can have,, and ive got sum cabling also i can chuck in

[Cruzer]

if you just want a box then come and see us next weekend and we may be able to organise something saturday mornin. that is if you are gonna be here sat morning

[sinister]

I actually want to try and get in there and look at purchasing some new speakers and possibly some subs. Would be good to meet some of the staff also as well as yourself properly... not just a "HI, ok i'm going clubbin now!" haha.

I will try and get there, will give you a buzz and let you know what happens.

[ferret]

A set of stinger splitters would be better than soldering and looks better.

A povo but effective way to stop your sub box from moving is to srew some velcro strips to the bottom. Use the rough side and make 3 or 4 full length strips. The weight of your box will make it grip the carpet and stop it from moving.
Best part is you dont need to undo anything to get it out again. Just make sure your carpet is secure.

[phreeky]

ferret, on Jul 13 2006, 02:33 PM, said:

A set of stinger splitters would be better than soldering and looks better.

you have to be kidding? you think that some RCA plugs will offer a better connection that a good solder of two wires? and that doing it neatly and heat shrinked, such that it looks like something you've bought, will look worse than plugs that don't need to be there? you can do it keeping it sheilded too btw if that concerns you. plus if you have some old cables lying around it will be basically free.

Edited by phreeky, 13 July 2006 - 03:27 PM.

[SiKnEsS]

yeah but stinger get there name for having decent and affordable sterio accessories,, i would personally prefer proffesionally made sterio accesories in my car lol,, if home made was so good, why would people go out and buy quality spliters for quality??

[turbo]

hey do your amps have bd sync ports
im not sure if the older rocky amps do . if it does just buy the bd sync cable and hook it up and the amps will work as 1

cameron

[nicco]

Another way to *dodgy* keep it mounted is to use that non slip matting stuff. Works really well in my car cause i need to take my sub out every now and then.

[Peachey]

if u cant get non stick surfaces for some random reason.... just get really long cable... just let it go with the flow... or in ur case, momentom.

[sinister]

With the suspension in my car I barely need to slow down for corners, but that means quite a bit of side force when going around a corner so it can't be good over a period of time hence I want it secured.

Not sure what bd sync ports are? Don't think it does.

http://www.carreview.com/cat/car-audio/amp...05_1806crx.aspx

Description: The Rockford Fosgate 351M featuers: 175 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms, 350 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms, selectable 50-250 Hz variable low-pass crossover, 24 dB per octave, preamp-level inputs, preamp outputs (for passing signal to another amplifier), REMOTE Punch Bass boost (0-18 dB at 45 Hz).

By sounds of that the 'pass-thru' is the preamp output so should be sweet to RCA from there to the other.

[NJA82]

Get another amp Matt, sell that one. Mono blocks are useless for systems ( splits etc. ), good for subs but underpowered for a sub amp IMO. Sell it to Rob

Edited by S14 200SX, 14 July 2006 - 06:45 AM.

[Cruzer]

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I actually want to try and get in there and look at purchasing some new speakers and possibly some subs. Would be good to meet some of the staff also as well as yourself properly... not just a "HI, ok i'm going clubbin now!" haha.

give cherie a call on 4775 6468 and she can give you approx prices on products and install. we may even be able to install on the sat if you are definately goin to buy

[phreeky]

sik_lux308, on Jul 13 2006, 03:45 PM, said:

yeah but stinger get there name for having decent and affordable sterio accessories,, i would personally prefer proffesionally made sterio accesories in my car lol,, if home made was so good, why would people go out and buy quality spliters for quality??

A) they're too lazy to make it themselves
they've never soldered before
C) if you just solder and use electrical tape it often looks dodgier
D) people like bling

[ParadoX]

i would be happy to do an install for you, my goin rate is a carton/bottle of beam.

to bad im in brissy now..lol

oh an yeah if you wanna upgrade your amp i have a kenwood 800w mono block for sale, brand new never used...