I dunno what it is about this cheap crap you’ve been buying but these videos are really fun. Brings me back to teenager days back in like 2004 when I thought boss audio 2000W (probably 4x25) amp was the ducks guts
😂 haha that’s awesome. It’s funny thinking back, to looking at these in the magazines and believing their ratings and thinking they’re good. Did you see the eclipse at the end? I’m going to try that one out soon. If it works it should be a monster
@@Bangbro4000 Yes I have watched all your videos now, looking forward to that, and the giant Audio Bahn sub that needs a recone , I recon a rebuild video of that would be epic!
You remind me when I was in my teens in the early 90's!! Just love car audio plan and simple.. I'm 49 now and I remember all these amps in my friends basement cuz they finally could afford RF or MTX and we just threw out the old stuff and look now it's actually pretty cool shit now that I look back lol I hope that makes sense Hehe
Looks like the typical amp that has been sitting for years, most likely leaked capacitors or oxidation. Hyped for the eclipse and any chance we might be able to see the audiobahns in action in the future?
Probably an easy and cheap fix, if you got the will. Most likely its the OUTPUT FETS, if it powers on, but goes into PROTECT. (3-legged silicon transisters mounted under the clamps) heres what to do: BTW, im NOT a pro technician, just a hobbyist with around 60% + success on busted car amp repairs. most of what i know, i learned from BCAE1 website, which I highly recommend checking out, if interested in repairing amps 1.) identify laser-etched model # on fets - super common, likely obsolete but modern substitutes will be listed if you do a search (mouser electronics, digikey, etc), probably TO-220 size NPN and/or PNP FETS that will cost $2 - $5 each **MUST replace all of 'em 2.) order parts 3.) desolder components off board then get solder out of hole in pad so new component can go in ("through-hole" components, which im certain those are, as compared to "surface mount". be careful not to damage or overheat pads and traces. a desoldering pump or solder braid work good for this step 4.) solder new components onto board 5.) wire a car headlight (sealed beam halogen) in series with amp B+ to limit current from power supply on initial test SUPPLIES and TOOLS required: soldering iron tinning flux rosin-core solder for electronics solder braid or desoldering pump GOOD LUCK if you decide to attempt a repair
I'm just trying to give you a tip to help you out because I really like your channel. I just discovered it. That being said I keep wanting to like your videos but they end up roughly. So if you kind of give a little outro let people know it's ending and actually like it before it ends they can hit the like button because I'm not able to it just abruptly ends and most people have autoplay on so it jumps to something else and then it's already too late to hit the like button. Most people will not hit the like button until the end of the video but with the ending abruptly without knowing it's about to end you know it's already on to some other thing because of the autoplay on RUclips so you don't even get the chance. So maybe just give a quick outro let people know what's going to end and give them time to know it's ending so we can smash that thumbs up button before it jumps to the next thing. I'm just saying it would definitely help with with the algorithm and help your channel grow.
Hello, I have a question, I have Alpine S-S65 speakers in the front and Alpine S2-S50 in the back. And I have an amplifier Alpine BBX'F1200 600w. Is it not too weak, and what is the best way to connect it so that I play as well as possible and not lose ohms .?
That thump makes me think the fets are blown and shorted. Dude definitely knew it was bad. You should give learning to repair them a try. All the parts are still readily available, and the way most car amps are, they're easy to solder on, easy to test with a simple multimeter and find the shorted fets. I have a vintage Crossfire CFA302 I beat on with zero mercy even to this day, and it's had a few rounds with a soldering iron. Rather fix it than buy a chinese piece of shit that won't take a tick of the abuse my CFA has.
Ohhh I bet that crossfire is a beast. I for sure need to start learning to repair. I’ve got several really good amps already to practice on. I think next time I’ll do, does it work? If yes it gets dyno’d, if no it gets destroyed in a funny way. Only on the cheap ones though lol
@@Bangbro4000 I haven't honestly had my crossfire running a sub in years now. I've been using it on the high level input, so I can drive it with my 86 cavaliers top of the line for the time stereo, to drive a pair of 2ohm 6x9s. Experimenting with car stereo gear is something I do constantly as my hobby, which is how I think youtube showed you to me.
Maybe that is Karma , it be kinda cool if you had the ability to troubleshoot the item, show what is causing the protect mode repair it then test it to see how it performs, But sadly like those people who randomly punch strangers or derail trains you must be looking for views not anything productive. I like to find bad (Non working as no power at all) pro amplifiers (Peavey CS Specifically) and test my ability to fix them, sadly I did all of those before I started a channel so did not record any of it. Just seems such a waste to take something that is working and someone may be able to use and be happy and destroy it just because. I clicked as I thought this may be a cool video but I was incorrect and will not make that mistake again.
Man I’ve been having trouble for the longest time I cannot find my subs online . Anywhere . Ever heard of any subs branded “eliptic” they’re eating my 3000w Lanzar amp
I’m in Kentucky! I bet that’s a sweet amp, I’ve got a Sony from 2003. I haven’t hooked it up yet. It has 2 power levels as well, but it’s high voltage vs high amperage
I know I keep personally trying to give you a thumbs up which I do at the end of the video if I like it but then it just abruptly ends and jumps to something else at autoplay but I'm not doing all that back and forth s***to see what I just played to go back to give the the like button
I dunno what it is about this cheap crap you’ve been buying but these videos are really fun. Brings me back to teenager days back in like 2004 when I thought boss audio 2000W (probably 4x25) amp was the ducks guts
😂 haha that’s awesome. It’s funny thinking back, to looking at these in the magazines and believing their ratings and thinking they’re good. Did you see the eclipse at the end? I’m going to try that one out soon. If it works it should be a monster
@@Bangbro4000 that thing looks great
@@Bangbro4000 Yes I have watched all your videos now, looking forward to that, and the giant Audio Bahn sub that needs a recone , I recon a rebuild video of that would be epic!
You remind me when I was in my teens in the early 90's!! Just love car audio plan and simple.. I'm 49 now and I remember all these amps in my friends basement cuz they finally could afford RF or MTX and we just threw out the old stuff and look now it's actually pretty cool shit now that I look back lol I hope that makes sense Hehe
Looks like the typical amp that has been sitting for years, most likely leaked capacitors or oxidation.
Hyped for the eclipse and any chance we might be able to see the audiobahns in action in the future?
2:27 "grand bass"🤣, classic. Chinese manufacturer obviously didnt mean to put "band pass" instead!
Fun video! I tested a similar looking amp and it worked, but no where near that rated power. Not like we expected any different, but just sayin
Probably an easy and cheap fix, if you got the will. Most likely its the OUTPUT FETS, if it powers on, but goes into PROTECT. (3-legged silicon transisters mounted under the clamps) heres what to do:
BTW, im NOT a pro technician, just a hobbyist with around 60% + success on busted car amp repairs. most of what i know, i learned from BCAE1 website, which I highly recommend checking out, if interested in repairing amps
1.) identify laser-etched model # on fets - super common, likely obsolete but modern substitutes will be listed if you do a search (mouser electronics, digikey, etc), probably TO-220 size NPN and/or PNP FETS that will cost $2 - $5 each **MUST replace all of 'em
2.) order parts
3.) desolder components off board then get solder out of hole in pad so new component can go in ("through-hole" components, which im certain those are, as compared to "surface mount". be careful not to damage or overheat pads and traces. a desoldering pump or solder braid work good for this step
4.) solder new components onto board
5.) wire a car headlight (sealed beam halogen) in series with amp B+ to limit current from power supply on initial test
SUPPLIES and TOOLS required:
soldering iron
tinning flux
rosin-core solder for electronics
solder braid or desoldering pump
GOOD LUCK if you decide to attempt a repair
Pickers. Car Audio edition.
Its all about having fun. Do what you do and wizzon the haters.
I'm just trying to give you a tip to help you out because I really like your channel. I just discovered it. That being said I keep wanting to like your videos but they end up roughly. So if you kind of give a little outro let people know it's ending and actually like it before it ends they can hit the like button because I'm not able to it just abruptly ends and most people have autoplay on so it jumps to something else and then it's already too late to hit the like button. Most people will not hit the like button until the end of the video but with the ending abruptly without knowing it's about to end you know it's already on to some other thing because of the autoplay on RUclips so you don't even get the chance. So maybe just give a quick outro let people know what's going to end and give them time to know it's ending so we can smash that thumbs up button before it jumps to the next thing. I'm just saying it would definitely help with with the algorithm and help your channel grow.
Try cleaning the switches and dials. If it had a 2 ch 4ch switch it could be dirty. The crossovers could be dirty.
Hello, I have a question, I have Alpine S-S65 speakers in the front and Alpine S2-S50 in the back. And I have an amplifier Alpine BBX'F1200 600w. Is it not too weak, and what is the best way to connect it so that I play as well as possible and not lose ohms .?
Dont destroy the old amp, they make cool wall art. And that Eclipse is a hell of an amp. I bet youll be pleasantly surprised.
Outro is the key
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Jewed him down.... 😂
That thump makes me think the fets are blown and shorted. Dude definitely knew it was bad. You should give learning to repair them a try. All the parts are still readily available, and the way most car amps are, they're easy to solder on, easy to test with a simple multimeter and find the shorted fets. I have a vintage Crossfire CFA302 I beat on with zero mercy even to this day, and it's had a few rounds with a soldering iron. Rather fix it than buy a chinese piece of shit that won't take a tick of the abuse my CFA has.
Ohhh I bet that crossfire is a beast. I for sure need to start learning to repair. I’ve got several really good amps already to practice on. I think next time I’ll do, does it work? If yes it gets dyno’d, if no it gets destroyed in a funny way. Only on the cheap ones though lol
@@Bangbro4000 I haven't honestly had my crossfire running a sub in years now. I've been using it on the high level input, so I can drive it with my 86 cavaliers top of the line for the time stereo, to drive a pair of 2ohm 6x9s. Experimenting with car stereo gear is something I do constantly as my hobby, which is how I think youtube showed you to me.
or maybe he did what you did and looked for a light and thought red was on
and alot of old school mtx amps have a red light that turn on
Make a cheater amp and stuff a cheap Amazon amp inside of the old case and blow people’s minds when the thing starts flexing subs!
Maybe that is Karma , it be kinda cool if you had the ability to troubleshoot the item, show what is causing the protect mode repair it then test it to see how it performs, But sadly like those people who randomly punch strangers or derail trains you must be looking for views not anything productive. I like to find bad (Non working as no power at all) pro amplifiers (Peavey CS Specifically) and test my ability to fix them, sadly I did all of those before I started a channel so did not record any of it. Just seems such a waste to take something that is working and someone may be able to use and be happy and destroy it just because. I clicked as I thought this may be a cool video but I was incorrect and will not make that mistake again.
Man I’ve been having trouble for the longest time I cannot find my subs online . Anywhere . Ever heard of any subs branded “eliptic” they’re eating my 3000w Lanzar amp
Okay 👍🏿
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Where are u located, i got a sony amp ( from 1999 )that works, it has 2 power levels, 12.5 and 14.4, intrested in running it?
I’m in Kentucky! I bet that’s a sweet amp, I’ve got a Sony from 2003. I haven’t hooked it up yet. It has 2 power levels as well, but it’s high voltage vs high amperage
You got screwed.
I know I keep personally trying to give you a thumbs up which I do at the end of the video if I like it but then it just abruptly ends and jumps to something else at autoplay but I'm not doing all that back and forth s***to see what I just played to go back to give the the like button