Sub system Problem

[killatacticz]

Hello everyone im new the the thread, here my problem, i got a 2002 civic Si, yesterday i decided to install a system i put in
two 12 Inch audio Bhan Special edition subs 400 watts Each sub, with a 800 watt pioneer amp and a JVC Deck, the problem i get is my bass keeps cutting off on songs, and when i put my volume over 20 there is not bass at all with the subs, i have no idea what the problem is, im pretty sure the amp can handle the subs, so is it my gain that i should reduce? thanks for the help, t-care

 

[PAguy]

Hello everyone im new the the thread, here my problem, i got a 2002 civic Si, yesterday i decided to install a system i put in
two 12 Inch audio Bhan Special edition subs 400 watts Each sub, with a 800 watt pioneer amp and a JVC Deck, the problem i get is my bass keeps cutting off on songs, and when i put my volume over 20 there is not bass at all with the subs, i have no idea what the problem is, im pretty sure the amp can handle the subs, so is it my gain that i should reduce? thanks for the help, t-care

how is your amplifier grounded, and what type of load are you running those subs at? it sounds like your amp is going into protect, possible reasons could be a bad ground or too low of an impedence on the subs.

 

[DZNUTTS]

yeah, check your ground.......Is the channels bridged?

 

[GTIUNIT]

what size power wire are you running too?

 

[PAguy]

I wouldnt worry so much about the size of the power wire right now as I have a feeling he has an 800 watt a/b amplifier which is probably around 350 rms..

 

[killatacticz]

what size power wire are you running too?

im running a 4 gauge wire , its good enough

 

[killatacticz]

well i think i need a new amp, that thing heats up like crazyyyyyyyyyyyyy like some hot stove lol i need a more powerfull amp i believe

 

[96greencivic]

im running a 4 gauge wire , its good enough

I ran 8 gauge to my 600w 5 channel amp and it works fine.

 

[PAguy]

you havent answered me on what type of ohm load you have your subs wired for.. it sounds to me like you have a problem there.

 

[killatacticz]

you havent answered me on what type of ohm load you have your subs wired for.. it sounds to me like you have a problem there.

..i dont know? i didnt install the system i got ppl who kno what there doiing 2 do it haha so i got no ideaaa, how do i find out? and plus now my car doesnt start stupid s**t drained my battery lol

 

[that VERBAL]

well tell us your exact setup...DVC subs with 4 OHM coils? What is your amp stable to?

Also, if you have it mounted in a place with bad air flow the amp could just be overheating. Where is it at? Do you have a heat sync?