I was literally about to ask the same… I’ve got everything wired and installed just waiting on my last connection to the penthouse. I decided last minute to use 2awg just in case but thinking more about the resistor and relay setup he’s talking about.
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NVX Boost Subwoofer upgrade - installed
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Like to see someone try their 500/1 amp. As I remember they are not the most efficient which worries me. I also have a 1200/1 too, but figured I would be pushing it as far as throwing codes, so I am just sticking with the NVX kit amp. It’s too damn cold here in the NE to get stranded for my music!
I’m running dual subs at 1ohm off the 500W NVX amp. 4 gauge power wire with a reducer to fit the 8 gauge input. No issues at all.
Means to me there is room for something stronger, have to find the point just before issues occur haha.
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Means to me there is room for something stronger, have to find the point just before issues occur haha.
VADM1 500W RMS V-Series Micro Class-D 1-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier (Marine Certified)
Product Details: Marine Certified Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier Peak Power Rating: 1000 Watts RMS Power Rating: 4 ohms: 180 watts x 1 channel 2 ohms: 320 watts x 1 channel 1 ohm: 500 watts x 1 channel Cutting-edge Micro Class D technology allows amplifiers to be extremely compact LED power...
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We’re in the same boat I’ve got a skar 2000RP, and old school kicker zx1500.1 and a Brutus 3400 all sitting in my garage but they draw too much current so I stuck with the NVX series. So far my amp install is done and my box will be ready Friday. Hopefully I’ll know if I start getting codes soon… if I do I’ll be using the nvx 500 as well.
Mixman
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I am running the same setup as you. It could use a little more juice, and swapping the subs out helped, but I am sure more could be done.I’m running dual subs at 1ohm off the 500W NVX amp. 4 gauge power wire with a reducer to fit the 8 gauge input. No issues at all.
Means to me there is room for something stronger, have to find the point just before issues occur haha.
VADM1 500W RMS V-Series Micro Class-D 1-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier (Marine Certified)
Product Details: Marine Certified Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier Peak Power Rating: 1000 Watts RMS Power Rating: 4 ohms: 180 watts x 1 channel 2 ohms: 320 watts x 1 channel 1 ohm: 500 watts x 1 channel Cutting-edge Micro Class D technology allows amplifiers to be extremely compact LED power...
I fully back your exploring the limits of the Y’s electrical system. LOL! I do understand if you do want to push the limits with a powerful amp you can if you add a relay. I have read though that if not done right, relays can possibly cause a fire, so I don’t want to go down that road.
Just an update to the discussion, I’ve hooked up my VAD10001 with no issues/codes/problems. Everything works and sounds amazing. Check out my post for more info. Aftermarket 1000 watt amp model Y
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Yea sounds like a voice coil wire is loose. Might be covered under warranty if you are using the NVX amp.
Should be easy to swap them out. Probably 8 screws.Thanks, they are actually sending me a woofer today
Sorry don’t have an NVX amp but I would lower the Gain (sensitivity) and turn off any bass boost.
so weird. It is working fine now. I had a software update the other day (first time Ive driven since the update this morning) and noticed on the eq sub and bass go up to 6, for a while they had "booming" or weird funny names like that, maybe it was a software snafu (eq set at a higher range than current software allowed)? But sounds fine now... so strange.
Don’t use boost on the amp, resist all urge!!
I have Xover around 80 hz, subsonic around 20hz. Sensitivity is maybe 25% from min setting. Use the LOC to dial in the rest. I do use some of xtra bass from the LOC to offset putting EQ flat. That is personal preference and LOC does a decent job.
I have Xover around 80 hz, subsonic around 20hz. Sensitivity is maybe 25% from min setting. Use the LOC to dial in the rest. I do use some of xtra bass from the LOC to offset putting EQ flat. That is personal preference and LOC does a decent job.
