Car Audio 101 - The Big 3 Upgrade Tutorial 6.20 min. | 4.8913045 user rating DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com So you've decided to upgrade your car stereo system? A great deal of research and planning should go into this purchase since there is a lot to consider. Do you desire a nice upgrade of your factory speakers, are you looking for a Sound Quality overall of speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers, or are you designing a vision-blurring SPL machine? It is important to make a list of exactly what you are looking to replace or add to your audio system so that you can prepare your electrical system for the investment to come. Many people do not realize that their vehicles factory electrical system was not designed for aftermarket audio equipment. In fact, most factory electrical systems can only handle an audio system of 600 to 1200 watts. The lower end of the scale being the smaller vehicles and most foreign rides, and the upper end being large trucks and sport utility vehicles. As you increase demand, you need to look at upgrading your battery, alternator and most importantly your Big 3. THE BIG 3 The Big 3 consists of upgrading three wires under the hood of your vehicle. You can completely replace the three wires detailed below, or simply add additional wires to existing factory wires, the choice is yours. The existing factory wires are generally 8 gauge or smaller and are not designed for the high current demands of an aftermarket audio system. It is recommended that you use a nice insulated 0 gauge wire so that you only have to do this ...
	Hifonics Brutus 2009 Amplifier Series 1.03 min. | 4.15 user rating www.hifonicsusa.com The King of D-Class Brutus BXI amplifiers are recognized the world over as some of the best subwoofer amplifiers in their class. For SPL, the Super D-Class™ featured in Brutus amps is certain to satisfy. Hifonics® has perfected Super D-Class digital chip technology to provide an extremely efficient, low temperature, high amplification system that others only dream about. The result is a smooth digital to analog conversion with low distortion, even at high listening levels. This new Brutus line up is Hifonics most versatile yet, offering the more D-class units than any other. Plus, these Brutus amps not only sound great, they look great with an extruded aluminum chassis with diamond-cut cooling fins and an illuminated Hifonics logo. All are 1-Ohm stable, but also run at 4- or 2-Ohms for a much tighter bass response. Simply put, watt for watt, a Brutus 600 watt plus amplifier produces more audio with less impact on a cars battery and charging system than other amps available today. Translated into cost, thats more wattage output with less battery current used to equaling more watts per dollar. Super D-Class™ Hifonics exclusive Super D-Class grade microprocessors rely on a super-speed enhanced chip-set to produce higher current capacities and more precise digital to analog conversion. The result is very low distortion, even at high listening levels. Super D-Class possesses a significantly greater efficiency rating than analog and lesser D-Class designs ...
	BRUTAL Demo of MB Quart Subs And Hifonics Amp With John Hone 2.03 min. | 4.8450704 user rating John Hone of Team Baldman and Team Maxxsonics demos his Ford F350 for us at the Car Audio Showdown. This crazy bandpass design features 16 MB Quart Premium PWH302 12's and a single Hifonics XXV Cyclops 4000wrms amp. The lows in this truck are absolutely insane for only using 4000 watts! www.hifonicsusa.com http Powered by Maxxsonics MB Quart Hifonics Crunch Autotek
	Car Audio 101 - Battery Tutorial 6.20 min. | 4.97 user rating DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com Study this tutorial and get the most out of your car audio investment by understanding your electrical system. It takes power to make power and if you don't have it, you will not get rated power from your amp and you decrease reliability. Powered by Maxxsonics MB Quart Hifonics Crunch Autotek
	Car Audio 101 - Alternator Tutorial 2.30 min. | 4.9859157 user rating DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com ALTERNATORS The alternator powers the vehicle, all components and recharges the battery. A standard factory alternator ranges from 40 amps to 120 amps depending on vehicle. When the alternator is under high demand or the demand exceeds the alternators capability, your voltage will begin to fall and rely on the reserve of the battery. Lets use a 65 amp alternator for example in determining what aftermarket audio equipment the alternator can sufficiently power. In perfect condition, your 65 amp factory alternator is charging at 14.4 volts and is capable of supplying 936 watts. (65A x 14.4V = 936 watts) Your vehicle requires 30%-50% of this to run and operate standard vehicle components. If we use the middle, 40%, you are left with approximately 561 watts for your aftermarket audio equipment. (936W x (100% - 40%) = 561W) This 561watts is based on a 100% efficient amplifier which we know is not realistic. Lets assume you choose an 80% efficient amplifier, which is very efficient. If this amplifier uses 561watts and is 80% efficient, it will produce 448.8 watts for your speakers or subwoofers. (561W x (.8) = 448.8 watts) Going beyond this point and you begin to tap into the reserve of the battery. The result is a decrease in amplifier efficiency and an increase in heat due to decreases in voltage and increases in amperage. This is very hard on the alternator and amplifiers in the system. By now Im sure you see why an upgraded alternator ...
	BIG Bass In A Tight Space! MB Quart RLP304 Teaser 0.67 min. | 4.7777777 user rating www.mbquartusa.com MB Quart proudly releases a line of newly developed RLP shallow mount subwoofers with an ultra-slim design, solid double-roll reinforced steel frame and a powerful magnet system. The RLP series have been specifically designed for small and compact enclosures. Other outstanding features in this high-quality and acoustically sound line include 3" voice coils on glass fiber former with an injection molded cone neck support, injection polypropylene flat piston cone for maximum damping and structural rigidity and a ¾" high NBR rubber surround for more cone area and excursion. With a super low mounting depth of 3" and extremely compact housing this line is ideal for restricted spaces. The RLP subwoofers bring uncompromisingly powerful bass reproduction to car audio - even in applications where the space available really leaves no room for subwoofers. RLP subwoofers further include premium features such as single flat poly cotton spiders with woven tinsel lead wires, paintable composite trim ring and custom nickel plated push type terminals. The RLP304 is DVC 4-Ohm and handles 300wrms This video features beats from Mister KA Check out all of his beats at www.misterkabeats.com Powered by Maxxsonics MB Quart Hifonics Crunch Autotek
	MX-2 Deluxe High-to-Low Level Converter Installation Tutorial 3.77 min. | 5.0 user rating DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com Conveniently coverts a stock head units speaker wire signal (high level) into an RCA (low level) signal for use with an aftermarket amplifier. •Converts and filters high-level factory speaker wires into ultra-clean unbalanced (RCA) low-level signals to an aftermarket amplifier •High Level Inputs Accepts all types of high-level input signals including floating ground type, low and high voltage speaker wires •Audio Signal Sense: Speaker audio signal detection automatically turns on the Controller and the amplifier (MX-2 has both remote wire and signal sense capabilities) •Remote Output: Built-in amplifier circuit activates any aftermarket +12 volt amplifier upon radio activation •Input and Output Level Control: The system provides high level input and output level (gain) control for both full range and subwoofer signals MANUAL Link: maxxsonics.net Powered by Maxxsonics MB Quart Hifonics Crunch Autotek
	Maxxlink MLX100 Amplifier Bridging Module. Tutorial Part 1 9.20 min. | 4.7777777 user rating DIY with Mike Stiers www.maxxsonics.com MAXX-Link is a chrome-finished universal amplifier bridging and synchronization module that permits interconnectivity, or linking, up to five amplifier pairs into a "master and slave" configuration. It is ideal for linking a pair of amps together to create one enormous subwoofer amplifier output channel. A remote-mounted level control provides amp clipping indicators in addition to being a master gain device for the whole array of amplifiers. MAXX-Link's ability to synchronize multiple mono-block car audio amplifiers into a larger output, single-channel amp array opens up a new field of car audio system creativity for the enthusiast - Allows interconnectivity linking mobile amplifiers into a "master and slave" configuration - Link up to five (5) amplifier pairs - Remote level control with LED clipping indicator - Master / Slave control switch - 24dB adjustable low-pass (35Hz to 250Hz) - Built-in 65Hz set-up test tone - 24dB adjustable subsonic filter (15Hz to 35 Hz) - 10dB adjustable parametric bass EQ - Variable wide / narrow bandwidth control - Built-in line driver variable from 1-9 volts - 0 to 180 adjustable phase control - 2-channel RCA audio pass-thru www.hifonicsusa.com maxxsonics.net Powered by Maxxsonics MB Quart Hifonics Crunch Autotek
	Hifonics Zeus 2009 Amplifier Series 0.97 min. | 5.0 user rating www.hifonicsusa.com The legend lives on with pure audio amplifier technology and outstanding performance in this years line up of Zeus amplifiers. Time-tested A designs assure sonically superior sound and offer incredible flexibility in creating the ultimate, unique sound system. Aesthetically coordinating to the Brutus line, the enhanced A/B performance continues this Hifonics® tradition. The Zeus series offers the perfect soundstage amplifier for a Brutus mono amplifier with matching Hifonics illuminating blue logos. Zeus amplifiers utilize the latest in Hifonics technology of Ultra-Fi™ MOSFET output devices, responsible for decreasing distortion and producing high fidelity. This outstanding line is available in 2-Ohm stereo stable and 4-Ohm mono stable. Multi channel amplifiers are 2-, 4- and 5-channel. Its easy to show off individuality and create one-of-a-kind systems with the limitless applications Zeus amps offer. Combine with a Brutus BXI Super D-Class™ series mono amp for the subwoofer and the result is astounding ground pounding performance. Or, build a system with just Zeus amplifiers for a super clean analog sound. Ultra-Fi™ MOSFET Hifonics distinctive Ultra-Fi outputs boost the amplifiers performance by lowering THD and noise and increasing transient response with faster slew rates. The Zeus differential inputs combat electrical interference and noise at the pre-amp sections RCA inputs. As a result, this high-speed Ultra-Fi circuitry delivers the cleanest and ...
	Crunch GROUND POUNDER V Drive GPV Amplifiers 1.92 min. | 4.923077 user rating www.crunchusa.net Brand new for 2009, the Crunch Ground Pounder Series amplifiers with V-Drive technology are HOT! The new illuminating V can be set in motion as seen in the video, or set in a fixed illumination by the simple push of a button. New military grade PCBs and large 3 oz. copper traces were added to handle higher current loads. The SPI (Signal Path Isolation) provides clean audio signals to feed the enhanced performance power supply and the upgraded circuitry that when combined, makes up our new V-Drive technology. Powered by Maxxsonics MB Quart Hifonics Crunch Autotek