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amplifier? what kind of internal amplifier do sony cd players come with?i have a Sony CDX-GT210? and what exactly does it do
Amplifier?? I have a Crunch 1500 watt amplifier hooked up to a BMW 1.5 farad cap. I also have 2 P3's wired down to 1 ohm. Sometimes when I turn on my car the lights to the amplifier come on and evertything seems as if its working but it takes a while for the speakers to kick in... like theres some type of delay. Sometimes the time varies from 5 minutes to 20.. Why is this happening? is it my amp or my cap or my alternator??
Does adding amplifier be damaging to my Home Theaters speaker? I'm planning to boast up my Home Theaters speaker, so I'd decided to buy a Sony amplifier. If I connect the speakers of my Home Theater to the amplifier, will that damage the speaker? Do I need to buy speakers for the amplifier?
What amplifier i need for my car PC project? I have a 2008 VW golf GT with the standard 8 speakers package and i am planning to put a car pc. I will remove the oem Head Unit and put a 7" inch lcd monitor. I will need an amplifier to connect the speakers to it and then the amplifier to the carpc. My question is what type of amplifier i will need? I will have to buy 2 4-channel amplifiers? Thanks in advance
What type of amplifier should i get for two 12in infinity subwoofers @ 400 watts each? I know there is a certain rms that I should check on the amplifier but what exactly am I looking for? What should the rms be for the amplifier that I purchase?
How can I fix my guitar amplifier after connecting a bass to it? I have a guitar amplifier and I connected a bass to it. I played with it for a few minuets then it turned off all of a sudden. I kept on switching the amplifier on and off, and nothing would happen. I was wondering if the amplifier can possibly be fixed or not. If it can, what do I do in order to fix it? Thank you.
What is the difference between an electric guitar amplifier and acoustic guitar amplifier? Any guitar can be connected to any amplifier right? I have a aeg10e acoustic/electric guitar. What amplifier should I buy for it? Can I buy any amplifier for it? Thank you
What kind of guitar amplifier should I buy? I've been in the market for a new guitar amplifier and I am not sure which one I should choose. I would like a detailed answer providing specs of the amplifier, and why I should choose it above others.
How many watts does an amplifier draw when its turned on but idle? I have a simple stereo Sony amplifier from the 90s, thats turned on pretty much 24/7. Its hooked up to some 40 watt speakers and its usually at a low volume setting. How many watts does an amplifier draw when its turned on but idle?
What car amplifier should I buy to power my DVC subwoofers? I need to power two 8 inch polk audio subs. RMS power rating is 180 each. They are DVC 4 ohm subs. I was looking into a two channel amp to power them. If I bridge the 2 channel amp, should the rms power be 360 watts or less at 4 ohm?. I was planning on wiring the subs in a series off of the one amp. Am I correct with the power rating if the amplifier?
Can i hook up an amplifier remote cable to a power antenna cable from my deck? Ok, the question is Can i hook up my amplifier remote cable to the power antenna cable? The reason i have to do this is because i already have speakers running off of my remote cable. Will my amplifier turn on if its hooked up to the power antenna cable? Thanks.
Is a 75w amplifier too loud for practice use in a bedroom or apartment even? I'm planning on getting a line 6 spider 3 75w amplifier for Christmas but I don't know if it will be too loud for practice in my bedroom? Can it get quiet enough? How quiet can it get? I don't want it too be too loud where I have to use headphones.
What kind of amplifier do i need to drive a 200 watt guitar speaker? I need to know how many watts i should be looking for in an amplifier/amp head to drive a 200 watt speaker.
Does a stereo amplifier do the same thing as a headphone amplifier? Does a stereo amplifier do the same thing as a headphone amplifier? I want a new amp for my headphones, and I usually use these headphones with my home stereo system. I was wondering if that would be better for my system than a regular headphone amp. Thanks for the help.
What is a amplifier in your home theater for? I'm interested in upgrading to a very good home theater and I know a lot of what too look for in Receivers but what exactly is a Amplifier for in your home theater system?? And how do you hook one up?
What is a good amplifier for a high speed internet connection? Does anyone know a good cable amplifier that can do a high enough signal for high speed internet connection and splitted to two tvs?
How much does an amplifier installation kit by roadworks retail for? My bf bought a box of radioshack stuff at an auction. One of the items is an amplifier installation kit by Roadworks (model aw-ak35). I would now like to sell this item, but obviously could not find a retail price elsewhere. Anyone have a ballpark figure? While I'm at it, price for a GameCube Game Switch? Very thankful for any input!
How do you connect a piezo to a frequency amplifier/generator? I need to know a how a piezo can be connected to a frequency amplifier / generator so that I can make the piezo move linearly and vary the frequency of the piezo and some readings can be taken. Please tell me how this can be done exactly. How would a piezo that has three leads coming out of it connect to a frequency amplifier? How would a piezo that has two leads coming out of it connect to a frequency amplifier?
What amplifier do i need for my digital surround sound samsung HT-AS710 speakers? My friend gave them to me for free becasue his amplifier is broken. What cheapest amplifier do i need to buy?
What is the best amplifier chip available? I am deciding to an audio amplifier project and now contemplating on what kind of opamp( LM3886, tripath chip, etc.) to use for my chipamp project, must be audiophile quality. Thanks.
What does an audio amplifier do in a transmitter? In transmitter schematics, usually there is an audio amplifier. I would like to know its purpose. Does simply amplifying the audio input create a stronger signal for transmission? So, basically, does increased audio power equate to increased range for the transmitter? I didn't know there was a difference, so thanks. Could someone explain what an amp would do both in AM and FM transmitters?
What speakers do i need for an amplifier? I am planning on buying an amplifier so that i can plug in my tv, dvd player and ps3 and have them all on the surround sound. If i buy an amplifier which has an output of say 500watts, when i come to buying speakers(7.1) does there combined output of them have to be greater than 500 watts?
How to connect an amplifier to a stock 3000gt radio? I have a 1993 3000gt vr4 and I want to keep it as stock as possible but I want to install and amplifier. My stock radio didn't come with an amplifier and I was wondering how I can connect my amplifier to the old stock radio?
How to connect amplifier to stock 98 mercury tracer radio? I recently purchased a Sony X-plod 1000 watt amplifier and I'm having difficulty finding out how I'm supposed to connect it to my radio. There are no RCA jacks and I'm not sure where I'm supposed to connect my blue remote wire. Note: I'm only trying to use my amplifier to push a subwoofer not my actual car speakers.
What kind of amplifier should i use to power two 750 rms subwoofers? im looking to buy 2 15" kicker solobaric l5s, and im not sure what type of amplifier i should buy. any suggestions? also what brand amplifiers are good.
How does adding a buffer amplifier improve the distortion of an oscillator circuit? Hi everyone! I am building an oscillator in lab using a quartz crystal. After adding a buffer amplifier, the distortion of the output of the oscillator is greatly improved. What does the buffer really do? I know that it has a high input impedance and low output impedance... Thank you for your help!
Can a normal amplifier be used to amplify ultrasonic sound? I have an existing audio amplifier for my home theater. As there are pest around, i am looking for a way to amplify my ultrasonic pest repellent. Can a normal amplifier be used to amplify ultrasonic sound?
What is a good tan amplifier to use in the tanning bed? I'm going to the tanning bed (yes I know the risks thank you,) and I want an amplifier or enhancer that is really good, and I can see results, any suggestions? Whats the name of it and where can I get it?
What is a good decently priced amplifier? I have been looking for a good priced amplifier, but something that isn't horrid. Any suggestions? I keep running across, dual, pyramid, and other off brands.
what could trip the overload protection on an amplifier? I usually use my laptop through an amplifier to listen to music on speakers. Recently the amplifier suddenly shut down due to overload protection. I changed the amplifier (actually tried 2 more, all with the same result). I tried a different laptop, still the same, so it's not the laptop either. As I find it strange that I should happen to own 3 different amplifiers which have all the same problem, is there anything fairly obvious wrong I could have done to cause this?
How exactly the guitar, the distortion pedal and the amplifier should be plugged ?? In which queue ? I am interested about this, let's say for an example i have a guitar, distortion pedal and an amplifier, and cables of course. The guitar should be plugged into the amplifier, the amplifier in the power socket, the pedal into the amplifier (If i had mistaken this correct me, or confirm if it's right please). And can two guitars use one distortion pedal ? Or they have to use two at least ? Thank You.
What is the difference between an internal and external car amplifier? What is the difference between an internal and external car amplifier? My car's (2004 Saab 9-3) amplifier is destroyed from water damage. The dealership is trying to charge me $1K+ for a new internal amp. What are my options here? Would I be able to purchase an aftermarket amp for less? Would I need a new headunit? I'm really pretty unaware as to these things...
Whats the difference between a reciever and amplifier? I asked the Yahoo Answers! people what i need to go along with my 32"HDTV and a 5 Disc CD changer to build a Home Theater System. Everyone said Speakers, and a subwoofer but some said an amplifier, while some said a reciever. Whats the difference?
What is a good amplifier for an electronic drum kit? I have an Alesis DM5 electronic drum kit. What would be a good and cheap amplifier for me. I am currently using headphones but I want to record the music on my computer. How do I do this or what amplifier do I need?
What would happen if a conect an amplifier to 4 speakers? Im just looking for a better quality audio so I dont know if just by conecting an amplifier to 4 speakers would work.
Whats the difference between the Audiolab 8000s amplifier in black and silver? Whats the difference between the Audiolab 8000s amplifier in black and silver? I know the silver one is made in china and black one in england but what are the actually differences in performance? Secondly are they any good?
I just ordered an electric guitar and have an acoustic amplifier, will it work on my electric guitar? Do I need to get a new amplifier that is for electric guitars or can i use the acoustic amplifier?
How do I connect a Majestic 760C amplifier to my Volvo s80 stock radio? I have a Majestic amplifier (MA 760C) that is about 8 years old. I am planning on using the hi-input because I do not think my stereo has RCA outputs. However I lost the wire connector that shows which of the 6 pins is which (ex. L-, L+ etc). Does anyone know? does anyone know if the stereo has RCA outputs?
How does a car amplifier work? I have a factory amplifier in my car but I am installing an aftermarket deck. People are saying I need wiring done to bypass my amplifier. But why, my stock one is good, why can't I connect it to my new deck.
Have a amplifier that requires a wired microphone, can I convert to a plug microphone or can I buy wired mic? This is an older amplifier that irequires the a wire connection I am looking to see if I can purchase some sort of converter that will hook to the wires and will have a plug recepticle for the mircrophone. Second solution is where can I buy a wired microphone with wire to hook to the existing amp.
What amp (amplifier) recommendations would you give if I have a pair of 1000 watt speakers? I bought a pair of 1000 watt speakers that have been sitting in the box and are basically used as a stand for my cable modem/router and audio interface merely because I have yet to purchase a suitabkle amplifier to power them. Can anyone enlighten me as to what you would recommend I power them with? I would appreciate any recommendations, though I am not looking to go overboard as these are my secondary speakers because I have pretty good quality studio monitors already.
If an Amplifier is saturated and I input a second frequency how is the power distributed? The amplifier is in saturation and I input a second, lower power, signal at a higher frequency. (Both are just CW). Does the power level of the first drop? How is the power divided?
How and where do I install a signal amplifier for cable TV? I have a cable modem, which is working fine, and 2 televisions on the first floor with fine picture quality, my problem is the upstairs TV. So do I install the amplifier at the outlet on the wall of the upstairs TV? Or do I still put it where the cable comes into the house on the panel in the basement where the signals are coming out of the splitter? Thanks! Install before or after the cable box?
What type of amplifier do I need to power two 100W RMS subwoofers? For two 4 ohm subwoofers with 100W RMS and 400W max, what type of amplifier would I need to power them effectively? How many RMS Watts, Max Watts, Ohms, and channels??? I am clueless, thanks.
How do I work out the amps my car amplifier can handle/takes? It is a juice JA490 2 channel amplifier, 500w max rated output, so what is its rating in amps?
How to make a low pass fillter in an amplifier? I'm now want to design an amplifier which is 2.1 channel. Now my problem is to design the low pass fillter for the woofer. Then i have to limit the frequency at the level of 300Hz is it too low to produce a best quality of bass? To make this type of filter should it use a Op Am?
What kind of amplifier would I need for two l5 solo baric kickers? I have two woofers in a case but no amplifier. How do i know what kind of amp to get. *I don't know if this is important, but i have an 04 jeep cherokee*
My crate flexwave amplifier makes clicking and buzzing sounds whenever I turn it on or plug in a cord? I have a crate flexwave 65/112 guitar amplifier. When ever I plug in my guitar cord it makes a very loud clicking or buzzing noise.
Whats the difference between a tube amplifier and a solid state amplifier? Could someone please tell me the difference? Which amplifier is better to use?
How to connect a car subwoofer to a home amplifier? How would I connect my 12" car subwoofer to my Kenwood KA-128 home amplifier. It doesn't have a pre-amp sub output, it has a bunch of the regular inputs, 4 speaker outputs, and 2 system control jacks. I want to hook up the car subwoofer so that it only plays bass, but when connected to one of the speaker outputs it simply acts as a speaker. Is this do-able?
What kind of amplifier settings are best for a Fender Stratocaster? What I mean is, can you tell me what gain volume, reverb, delay, and all those other settings mean on the amplifier? And if it makes a difference, I like to play songs by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Queen, Aerosmith, Nirvana, etc. I'm not good with setting my guitar to certain settings only because I don't know what these things mean.
How do you connect a piezo to a frequency amplifier/generator? I need to know a how a piezo can be connected to a frequency amplifier / generator so that I can make the piezo move linearly and vary the frequency of the piezo and some readings can be taken. Please tell me how this can be done exactly. How would a piezo that has three leads coming out of it connect to a frequency amplifier? How would a piezo that has two leads coming out of it connect to a frequency amplifier?
What is the difference between a home audio receiver and a home audio amplifier? Im shopping for a home audio receiver and i keep seeing home audio amplifiers. and i am not excatly sure what a home audio amplifier is. like is it something that you but and connect to a receiver to boost the watts of the receiver? can you even do that?
What Amplifier to match monitor audio book self speaker studio 6? HI my friend have given me a pair of Monitor Audio Studio 6 book self speaker. I want to buy a amplifier for this speaker. My budget is around 300 to 350 US dollar. Appreciate your guys can help me to suggest what amplifier should I buy. Thanks 1 second ago - 3 days left to answer.
How do I find the output resistance of the amplifier? An amplifier has a short-circuit gain of 10. When the amplifier is operated with a 50-Ohm load, the current gain is 8. Find the output resistance of the amplifier.
How do I hook up a DC amplifier to be powered using an AC wall outlet? I am thinking about buying an amplifier online, and I am noticing, that amplifiers for cars are much cheaper for more watts. Is there a way to still use these in my house using only my wall outlets? Thanks!
Can you hook up two different brand and powered subs to the same amplifier? I have a 12" rockford fosgate prime which peaks at 300 and a yamaha xplode which peaks at 1000. And an 1000watt amplifier. Can i hook up both subs to the amplifier?
How do you connect a piezo to a frequency amplifier/generator? I need to know a how a piezo can be connected to a frequency amplifier / generator so that I can make the piezo move linearly and vary the frequency of the piezo and some readings can be taken. Please tell me how this can be done exactly. How would a piezo that has three leads coming out of it connect to a frequency amplifier? How would a piezo that has two leads coming out of it connect to a frequency amplifier?
How can i keep a home audio amplifier cool in a tight space.? I'm placing a home amplifier under a bed because i can't place it where i can be seen because i'm not allowed to have amplifiers in my dorm room. I'm trying yo find a easy way to stop it from over heating. I need a way to get enough air to it and an exhaust for the hot air. I just want to find an easy design to build.
Questions about home stereo components: What's the difference between an amplifier and a receiver? I want to hook up a cd player and a tape deck, and I have both an "integrated stereo amp" and a tv/fm/am stereo receiver. Should I pick one of those to run the components through or what? I'm wondering cuz they both have the same inputs(except for the cable jacks, which I won't use) and speaker outs, but the amplifier has an input for a tuner.
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