How to build an Amplifier Rack: 3-Way Front Stage Build Part 2!

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How to build an Amplifier Rack: 3-Way Front Stage Build Part 2!

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In this video I tear out my old amp rack and build a new one to hold THREE amplifiers, a DSP, and fuse blocks.
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@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

These little amps are amazing! Here is an affiliate link from Amazon: amzn.to/2K0V0bV

@A6Legit 3 жыл бұрын

I love little amps that put out power but whats the reason for the premium price, other than the small form factor? Why cant all amps be smaller 😭

@gwsmith76 3 жыл бұрын

I love the use of the free Harbor Freight flashlights! Here's a guy that knows what he's doing.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

You should see my tarp collect!

@A6Legit 3 жыл бұрын

Buy a LED headlamp. Its a life changer. Probably not ideal for recording YT videos, but excellent at putting light right where you want it. 🙏

@superchile9640 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and share the skills and talents you have.

@superchile9640 4 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if you have any floor pics taken while the carpeting was out. I am considering taking out the dodge installed compartment under the rear seats.

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/op98nKWArNKnfnk.html. There's a good picture of the back seat area with the carpet out around the 10-minute mark. Under the carpet there's a metal bar going across the front of the storage area.

@jsnichols1 4 жыл бұрын

I've had my eye on those Kenwood amps for a while now. They pretty much murdered the amp dyno. Beautiful work on this project!

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Bang for buck.

@matmichalke5734 2 жыл бұрын

You should make yourself a crosscut sled for your table saw, definitely the safest way to crosscut on a table saw

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I have one, I just don't always think to grab it.

@majinkaos 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of harbor freight tools in this video!!

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I have had good luck with them.

@momurderah 6 ай бұрын

Hey! I have that same alpine amp in my single cab, it is a great amp despite it's age; best 30 bucks I've spent lol

@DIYAudioGuy 6 ай бұрын

It sure is!

@3RDERA 4 жыл бұрын

I got an old Folgers coffee container with all my random screws. Keep it up man looking good!

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate you.

@A6Legit 3 жыл бұрын

Classic 🤣

@guestguest Жыл бұрын

Tackle box for loose screws. Awesome idea! I currently use an old rectangle toolbox. It doesn’t help much. It still takes a while to look for a certain screw only to find out I don’t have one 😅

@cartruck1070 3 жыл бұрын

Good info and great timing for me about that lug crimper. Now i can save my money and will be looking for a better one insted. Thanks again.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish I knew which one this was so I could warn people to avoid it. I absolutely hate it.

@hakenkreuz7076 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy I bought the blue ASTRO off Amazon, works nice and the reviews are good. Even videos on YT from people who have bought it. Little expensive but worth it.

@elfuego4341 4 жыл бұрын

My loose screws are in old school glass baby food jars with the metal cap screwed to the overhead of the work bench.

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I have a few screws loose as well!

@majinkaos 3 жыл бұрын

I use peanut butter containers large plastic and clear!

@MoragTong_ 4 жыл бұрын

I own that exact fuse block and love it...but I also own an open end wrench. Don't use a sledgehammer to cut a diamond and you might have an easier go of it, that adjustable/Crescent wrench should be thrown in the trash.

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

My open ended wrench did not fit in the space between the bushings, that little wrench saved me from buying a new set of wrenches.

@mikevenz1331 Жыл бұрын

I love Taramps amplifiers.

@UltraCon79 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the industrial Temco hydraulic crimper that goes up to 600 mcm. It is so nice for all my power wires. Knukonceptz 4/0 uses a 350 mcm die

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@xreviews3304 4 жыл бұрын

I'll look into that. Thanks

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ShirazBhutto 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! You mentioned that the NVX amplifier is based on a Philips board. Very interesting, did not know that before watching your video.

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell it's the only amp currently available for sale that uses the Phillips board. Several brands had a full lineup that matched the specs on these NVX amps. Some brands would be a little generous with the numbers, like PPI. Polk Audio made some as well, after they discontinue the line a bunch of cheap ones showed up on eBay. If I had a time machine I would have picked up a cheap model block amp.

@hakenkreuz7076 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy I'm not understanding the whole Philips board thing are you talking about Philips made circuit boards?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@hakenkreuz7076 Yes, it was a very popular board and the design, or clones of the design, were used by several brands. As of today they have all been discontinued.

@lowhertzhighspl 4 жыл бұрын

11:30 I like the -$20 hammer crimper more than I expected to.

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I recently picked up some new crimpers, a smaller one for speaker wires in a larger one that can handle up to 4 gauge power wire. They're both ratcheting crimpers, and they're both better than what I've been using. But, I still find crimping to be a royal pain in the rear and I always try to solder whenever I can. I suppose I should make a video showing off my new crimpers.

@jpowens2253 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy I know this is an old video and hopefully you got a better quality crimper that doesn't leak. But just to let you know, that style of hydraulic crimper is meant to sit on a stable surface (table/floor/etc) and with one hand on the pivoting handle and the other hand holding the wire, push down on the pivoting handle into the solid surface. It's a very good style, just need to know how best to hold it. I'm sure you've already figured this out by now.

@A6Legit 3 жыл бұрын

6:28 I just mark on my workpiece and take the fence off, or put it off to the side. Your method is good if you need to make identical pieces.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

When I try your way I mess it up every time.

@A6Legit 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy You can spin the blade to contact your line and get it perfect before you start the saw. It helps to look down on the blade to see how far the teeth stick out to the side, occasionally theyre staggered.

@brucebwatson 4 жыл бұрын

The Dayton doesn't follow conventional wire colors for channel matching. You most likely have all your channels flip flopped unless you changed them digitally.

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't use the speaker level inputs.

@dennisritchie965 4 жыл бұрын

Good job I like it

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it

@five5ix56 2 жыл бұрын

That prefab box must’ve sounded horrible with that seat down. It imprinted the whole set up on the underside of the seat!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Every dodge has the same problem.

@Llegando_Tarde 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos 👍🏼 new subscriber

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the adventure.

@GerardoGonzalez-gb6ve 4 жыл бұрын

Is it ok if we use an 1/8 abs to make an u derseat amp rack or should i go with 1/4 abs?

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

1/8 is very flimsy, I would stick to 1/4 ABS. If you use PVC sheet don't go smaller than 1/2.

@rakkup7572 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds just like Big DWiz Lol

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

We go to the same barber. 😆

@rakkup7572 4 жыл бұрын

DIY Audio Guy you guys both get the #7, shiny and low maintenance, lol

@cornbread10378 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 07 ram and was wondering where you came through with your main powet cables

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

My version is an automatic. So I went through the clutch delete plate. It is a piece of plastic covering the hole where the clutch is mounted if it were a manual.

@xreviews3304 4 жыл бұрын

Damn needed 53" and 1/2" thick. My amp is 25 lbs lol. Guess I'll make it out of plywood. Thanks though

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

You can probably order a full sheet of half inch ABS.

@Ravin.c.J 2 жыл бұрын

What are those things you used in place of the fuse for the ground fuse block?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

It's a ground link. When you order the fuse block you can ask them to send you those or fuses.

@davidj7823 3 жыл бұрын

Is a 5 channel amp the way to go for a simple setup or is a dedicated sub amp with a separate amp for mids/highs preferable?

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, yes. If simple is what you are looking for then a 5 channel is the best option. What do you think about this one? amzn.to/2G9meyA

@davidj7823 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy That's a nice looking amp, hadn't seen it before. Was thinking of the Kenwood XR901.5 or the 5 channel NVX amp. I have an Alpine MRP-F300 that I had planned to pair with a JL360/2 in the past but now wondering if simpler is better.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on how much power you want to send to the subwoofer. If you only need 300 watts and the sub-stage then a 5-channel amp is the way to go.

@davidj7823 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy thanks for the feedback. Yea, keeping it simple in the car. Was actually going to just do the front stage and a sub bridged off the 2 rear channels of the MRP-F300 until I found out I may get have some issues with signal.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidj7823 I'm working on my wife's car right now, I managed to talk her into a head unit (backup camera for safety and Android Auto so she can see a map).eventually I'm going to talk her into a subwoofer and I will probably go with a 5 channel amp.

@ceavalencia4767 3 жыл бұрын

Regarding the DSP. 03 Infi FX35 Bose . Do I "tap" into the amp before or after? im a bit confused on working with stock HU

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't know. Sometimes the head unit is just sending data to the factory amp, If that's the case you'll have to tap into the factory system after the amplifier. Sometimes the head unit is sitting line level signal to the amplifier, in that case you can use line level inputs and tap into the system in front of the factory amplifier. In either case you're going to need to measure the signal with pink noise and an RTA so you can know what you're tapping into.

@ceavalencia4767 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy Thanks. I plan on adding a AudioControl DM-608 with the biult in line out converter and RTA. I will try both before and after hopefully nothing explodes lol.. Thanks for the quick reply, highly appreciated.

@matmichalke5734 2 жыл бұрын

You need to invest in stubby wrenches

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

True.

@mafosa8519 3 жыл бұрын

what size is your door speaker wires? on my 2021 toyota camry there 18 gauge. cant go past 50 watts. larry

@DIYAudioGuy 3 жыл бұрын

18 gauge -- I would love to run some 14 gauge, but there is a harness clip in the way. I will have to drill it out.

@chriswhite4596 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you just you All Rockford Fosgate Mini T Amps !!!!

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

PRICE. I was able to get both kenwoods for less than one of the four channel T400XAD from Rockford Fosgate. I like Rockford Fosgate they make great stuff, but it's hard to justify spending double.

@themanthelegend7048 Жыл бұрын

Solder dont crimp

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

That is a quick way to start a fight in the video comments! People have strong opinions on that subject.

@raptorgamer8878 4 жыл бұрын

what year is you truck?

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

2004.

@xreviews3304 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy a sheet of the black material used? Sry if u mentioned it I had to watch the video on mute

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Right here: amzn.to/3gW71hk

@xreviews3304 4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy I appreciate it

@chriswhite4596 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t stand there Fuse Blocks either !!! Glad you got rid of it

@DIYAudioGuy 4 жыл бұрын

It's just the ones with the bushings that I don't like. I did a video comparing it to their other fuse blocks. It is not a bad fuse block, I just think that there are better ones out there. I still have it laying around the garage. I'm trying to figure out if I'd rather sell it or do a giveaway when I hit a thousand subscribers.

@chriswhite4596 4 жыл бұрын

DIY Audio Guy I’d just throw it in the Trash 🗑 !!!! Lol , but that’s coming from a Stereo Shop Guy ... We only use Stinger & Metra Products !!! I’ve used countless of other Brands and the others just don’t hold up to these.. Just my thoughts 💭