anyone have this porb with kenwood head unit?

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May 19, 2003 | 06:26 PM

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i dont know much about sounds systems but i have 2 sony xplodes 10's that HU and 4 140w kendwood 6 1/2 speakers

May 19, 2003 | 08:01 PM

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It would be more helpful to know what kind of amplifier(s) you have. And include the model number or total power rating in watts.
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May 19, 2003 | 08:11 PM

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you have to tell us how your system is setup. what amp is powering the subs?

one solution: turn it down.

May 19, 2003 | 08:48 PM

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i would spend the money on a better alt before a cap but thats me

May 19, 2003 | 09:44 PM

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600w amp Kenwood its like a KAC-729s or something
here is the link to what amp i got..
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/pr...&productId=713

May 19, 2003 | 10:29 PM

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what exactly is happening? be very specific.

first guess would be something to the effect of an overload relay shutting off the amp. if the amp gets too hot and overpowered, it probably shuts off to protect itself. this means that you don't have it properly ventilated, are running too much power to it for too long a time, and are causing too much strain. sounds like the amp is shutting off because of overheating, if you were giving it too much juice it would blow a fuse which i guess isn't happening.

give specific examples of what is happening, and exactly how your system is set up. you said you have multiple amps, do you have a power distribution block? are you running the proper gauge ground wires? are the ground wires kept under 18"? are the ground contacts clean?

May 20, 2003 | 08:48 AM

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i have one amp, that 600w amp and 2 10's the amp is screwed on the back of the back seats.
i think its crossed over too.
NOTE: i did not install this equipment i just bought it...

May 20, 2003 | 02:50 PM

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[i]NOTE: i did not install this equipment i just bought it... [/B]

Wellz if you really dont know what the problem is you should take it back to someone who can actually LOOK at it. We can troubleshoot it all day long. But I recomend returning the H/U first and having them rewire all your sound.. tell em you dont like the way it looks.

Maybe this time they can get it right.
Also if you dont have a cap... get one. Also make sure you have enough air space between the amp and any other thing so it can keep cool. Quite often an amp will get hot/shut off,and or blow a fuse.

anybody else?