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Old 12-27-2008, 10:34 PM
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I just recently installed a new kenwood KDC-MP438U HU and kenwood KFC-1682ie 6-1/2" in the doors and kenwood KFC-6972ie 6x9" in the rear hatch.

My question is when I try to turn my HU up loud, to about level 30 volume the speakers get really distorted and it sounds really bad. Do you think that there is something wrong with my wiring or could I just need a new amp. Thanks
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could the speakers be blown?
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running out of power or poor eq settings
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because they are going through the stock monsoon wiring. read the stickys
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i dont think the speakers could be blown they are fairly new and sound fine at lower volumes. I read through the stickys and couldn't get the answer i was looking for, what would take the least money and time to be able to get my system to not distort at high volume
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aftermarket 4 ch amp
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do yourself a favor and wire your front speakers directly to your head unit or to a amp.
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alright thanks do you think if i add a 500watt 4 channel kenwood amp it would play loud with no distortion
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plenty loud, with room to add speakers if need be
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ok well im prob going to get that amp then. Also if i use this new amp to power my door and hatch speakers could i leave the monsoon amp installed to power the sail panel speakers.




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