New stereo system, head unit/speakers etc, problems...

[sphillips91]

This isnt actually a current problem but it was on the laser I used too own. (1990, turbo same year as the eclipse I have now) I had a kenwood 50x4 head unit and kenwood speakers in the front/rear (Didnt replace the 2 small dash speakers) It sounded great but I could only turn it up to like 22 (goes to 35 on the headunit) before it would just start cutting out. It was like there wasnt enough power but it was only a simple headunit that was more than enough to power the 4 kenwoods I put in. I just dont want to run into this problem again with my eclipse. Ive wired several stereo systems and never had these kinds of problems before with my other cars. (2 240sx's and a ford taurus)

Before anyone asks it was not a cheapo headunit (400 bucks) and the speakers were the best ones made by kenwood at the time as far as 3 ways go.

My alternator was fine as well as the battery. The wiring was done correctly so I can only think it has something to do with the factory built in amplifier(s)? on the car.

So whats the deal? anything special I need to do next time I do this? Should I just remove the factory amplifier?

 

[20psi]

What model is your kenwood? I might know the problem.

 

[realitytb]

if you have factory amps with your car, it is most likely the ground connections.

 

[sphillips91]

To be honest I do not remember the exact model. KDC4000 or something like that I think. I bought the headunit a little over a year ago. Anyway the whole car is gone now its not a current problem just hoping it can be avoided in the future.