Popping And Cracking Audio

boomspectra · 05-06-2005, 09:08 PM

I have put in a sound system in my '02 spectra. I have two 10" subs each with a 200 watt amp enclosed in a dual bandpass sub box. All the factory speakers have been replaced by pioneer speakers. When I turn the system up loud, I get some popping and cracking noises from my subs. What is the problem?

I thought the problem was not having a constant power supply. I bought an Audiobahn capacitor but that hasn't helped.

1fastkia · 05-06-2005, 10:16 PM

I think it might be blown. you get a crakiling sound when this happens sometimes

boomspectra · 05-06-2005, 11:41 PM

I doubt its blown, seems impossible. Each sub is rated 300 watts max (100 RMS) and each amp rated 200 watts each (50 RMS). I did a little research on it and found that I may need a ground loop isolater and/or a crossover.

1fastkia · 05-07-2005, 07:28 AM

I dont have eother of those im fine with my subs and amp. I blew a sub it played but crackled. couldve gotten a votage surge.

boomspectra · 05-08-2005, 10:01 PM

I had a friend that is opening his own car audio business listen to it, he said it sounds like a short to a speaker. After listening to it closer, I think I agree with him.