specs:
2001 Honda Accord
Kenwood 22RMS head unit
4 polk db651's powered by head unit
12"Alpine type x wired in parallel --> 2OHM load
Alpine MRD-M1000, 1000RMS @ 2OHM
problem:
After installing everything correctly I put in a 50hz sine wave disc I made. I start to turn up the head unit with bass all the way down, get to 35 (max volume) and there is no audible distortion so I shrug it off and move to the sub. I start to turn the gain up from the minimum setting, the sub increasingly gets louder.. keep going until the k**b is in the middle.. sub still increasing, no audible distortion. Keep going.. turn the k**b a little past half way (0.5volts), and the sub shuts off... okay at this point I am scared that I melted a voice coil or something.. But that makes no sense, because a PDX1.1000 can fully power the type x without overpowering it, and this amp is rated for 1000RMS, so its probably under that.
I go and check the fuse, what do you know the 80amp? glass AGU fuse is blown...
Im running 2 gauge wire to the amp, with a 2 gauge ground tightened to the chassis of the car, with exposed metal.
I just want to set the gain properly, I know this sub can handle more, whats blowing the fuse? (It was hot to the touch when I took it out.
sorry for the long post, I tried to be as specific as I could, I am an amateur, so any suggestions welcome.
thanks.
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