Hey guys I know this is an old thread but I finally found some subs that work and all I get is a buzzing can someone please tell me what can cause this issue I'm great with everything except stereos

 

I moved this to electronics, these guys are smarter about stereo issues than the history board. I hope someone in here can help him

 

What is your current sound setup? Stock head unit? Stock speakers?

 

Thanks I appreciate it

 

Aftermarket head unit aftermarket speakers in stock location my 4x6's are from kicker they're the CS series and sound grea.t I have a 5 1/4 inch subwoofers they don't make any sound until the gain switch is pushed and when it's pushed they make this click, pop, and loud buzzing. I'm trying to figure it out by myself so I don't have to pay someone to fix it

 

Ok. Are these powered subs (have their own internal amplifier) or do you an aftermarket amp? Sub, make and model would help.

 

Everything but the deck & speakers is factory

 

Factory amplifier with aftermarket stock size speakers

 

I think There is your problem. The Stock amp is designed for 10 ohm speakers, 99% of all aftermarket auto speakers are 4 ohm, They pop because you are over driving the amp and it is clipping the sound.. If you turn up the gain about 1/2 way it will sound fine. Ideally you should run 2 4 ohm speakers or get some 6 ohm resistors to add to the resistance to eliminate the pop. Sure it will not be as loud BUT it will not blow your amp, or your speakers...

Some of the car stereo guys here are smarter than me and will hopefully correct me where I went wrong.

John

 

Hey John, you were dead on the money I put an inline 6 ohm resistor and BAM! My subs kicked on and sound great not full potential but the work just fine for me thanks guys

 

Glad you got it sorted out kenbob! Come to some of meets on our regional boards!

 

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