Symptom Probable Cause | Action To Take |
Speaker not connected to amplifier properly..
Check speaker wires and repair or replace as needed.. Refer to the Speaker Connections section of this manual for detailed instructions
Internal crossover not set properly for speakers | Readjust crossovers.. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of |
| this manual for detailed instructions.. |
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Speakers are blown | Check system with known working speakers and fix or replace as needed.. |
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Poor bass response |
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Speakers wired with wrong polarity causing can- | Check speaker polarity and fix as needed.. |
cellation at low frequencies.. |
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Crossover set incorrectly | Reset crossovers.. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of |
| this manual for detailed instructions.. |
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Impedance load at amplifier is too low.. | Check speaker impedance load if below 1Ω, rewire speakers to achieve |
| higher impedance .. |
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Battery fuse blowing |
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Short in power wire or incorrect wiring.. | Check power wires and ground connections and repair or replace as needed.. |
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Fuse used is smaller than recommended.. | Replace with proper fuse size.. |
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Actual current exceeds fuse rating.. | Check speaker impedance load if below 1Ω, rewire speakers to achieve |
| higher impedance .. |
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Speaker is blown with shorted outputs | Check system with known working speakers and fix or replace as needed.. |
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