im not very experienced with audio systems. but my iroc had one in it when i bought it and now i kinda like it. the problem im having is that if i have it booming for too long my subs will cut out. let it sit for a few minutes and it fires right up again. is my amp getting to hot and shutting off? is there something wrong with my subs? i dont even really have it turned up anywhere near the maximum limit, just enough to make the subs hit a little bit. whats going on here?

 

Its a possibility that the amp is sucking too much power when the subs are hitting and it takes the amp some time to turn back on... ive heard of people having this problem... never experienced it myself though.

 

Some info about the sub(s)/amp would help. Also what type of radio?

 

Cautiously touch your amp when it shuts down...
Most likely, it's very hot and is shutting down to protect itself...

Get some fans to cool it or don't play it as loud / as hard.

Raf

 

Its your amp bro. yeah its the classic sign that your sending that bitch into protection. I'd bet your amp is either
1) wayyy to tiny for your subs,
2) You've got your wiring wrong and are pulling the incorrect Ohm Load
3) you're gain is set much to high
4) its a crappy brand amp
5) your amp wiring is not the appropriate gauge wire
....When your amp goes into protection, it can take several mins for it to recover and work again. It should have an LED bulb on it somewhere, thats usually green, and when it goes into protection, it will change color to Red or something similar. But list your setup so we can help you out better.

 

i think its a bazooka 600w amp and 2 10'' jensen subs. ive heard its not the best audio setup but like i say i dont really know a lot about systems, my motor is where my interest (and my money!) lies...


so what should i do?

 

i spurged on a good system first before starting modding my camaro heh , just got my posi units got to buy install kit for them still but there going in next friday , doing chassi and susp work first , getting my SFC's next and swaybars , going to change to disk breaks sooner or later , thinking of going frront coil overs , i'll do it as i feel like it , keeping engine for last casue i still dont have a trust worthy guy to help me do and tune the work yet