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05-29-2018, 10:03 PM #1Junior Member
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Amp help!
Welp, I’ve got another question that will likely (hopefully) have an embarrassingly simple solution.
I recently went from 4 mtx tower speakers to 2 Kicker KM8s. I’m running them off the same amp (all equipment was installed when I bought the boat). It’s a car audio amp, not sure the exact model but it’s Memphis, 2600w, 2 channels running ONLY the towers. The KM8s both play, but once I get the volume up a little, not very loud at all, towers shut off. Turning the system off and back on will bring the towers back, so I’m assuming the amp is going into protect but the light is in a terrible location so I can’t say for sure without removing a battery.
I don’t know anything about tuning an amp (or audio in general, for that matter), I assume protect mode protects the amp and not the speakers, right? 2600w seems like a hell of a lot for those two speakers. Could it be going into protect when the output becomes to high for the speakers? If so, is there a way I can tone it down to make it safe or am I better off getting a new amp (looking if anyone’s got anything )? Controls on the amp are crossover, gain, and hpf/lpf, if that helps with suggestions.
Comfortable using a meter for trouble shooting, just truly don’t have a clue about anything audio or where to start. TIA!
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05-29-2018, 10:29 PM #2
I would not worry about that spec. its likely an unrealistic "peak" number for marketing.
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05-30-2018, 08:11 AM #3Senior Member
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Amps only go into protect mode to protect themselves from over heating. Setting the gain properly on the amp is what keeps the speakers alive. The amp could be overheating, is it well ventilated? Try with the gain very low (maybe 10%) and see if the same issue occurs.
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05-30-2018, 09:49 PM #4Member
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Didn’t know Memphis made a 2600 watt 2 channel amp. You positive?
Either way it seems you should really take it to a professional and make sure everything is proper and set right by your post. No disrespect but if you truly know nothing of audio tuning and matching, you shouldn’t be attempting this.2018 Supra SL550
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05-30-2018, 09:50 PM #5Junior Member
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Still a no go. Same result. By the way, I don’t know if it matters but I’ve tried using the head unit and the EQ to crank the volume, both with the same results. So, keep head unit mid volume then use the EQ to adjust the volume, towers die. Set the EQ to mid volume and use head unit to adjust volume, towers die. Did verify the power light on the amp goes out. Can’t see the protect light though.
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05-30-2018, 09:55 PM #6Junior Member
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No disrespect taken. Trying the do-it-yourself route first. I hate taking things to get worked on. Somehow the part is never in stock or the mechanic goes on vacation and I end up without my equipment for a month (going on the third week without my mower right now). Don’t want to do that during good boating months. I figure there’s an expert somewhere on the forum anyway!
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05-30-2018, 10:01 PM #7Junior Member
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05-30-2018, 10:30 PM #8Amps only go into protect mode to protect themselves from over heating
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05-30-2018, 10:40 PM #9
As expected, that 2600 is an advertised marketing number. Given PA's history, id even be hesitant to believe their advertised RMS. Need to rule out voltage issue, blown speaker or shorted speaker wires, amp tuning.
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05-31-2018, 09:47 AM #10Senior Member
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