System Planning
Speaker Requirements
Symptom Possible Caus e
Action to take
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installation carefully, you can avoid situations where the performance and reliability of your system is 
compromised. Our authorized dealer has been trained to maximize your system’s sound quality when 
Ω speaker loads when used in Stereo Mode. When 
a channel-pair is bridged, the recommended 
minimum load impedance is 3Ω for subwoofer use, 
and 4Ω for full range operation. Although 
operation with lower impedances is not likely to 
cause immediate damage to the internal circuitry, 
the unit will most likely overheat, causing the 
thermal protection circuitry to shut down the 
operation will resume. 
conditions is not recommended and will reduce its 
life expectancy. Most speakers designed for car 
audio operation are 4Ω impedance. Connecting 
two such speakers in parallel will result in a 2Ω 
nominal impedance, which is not recommended 
Poor bass response Speakers wired wrong 
polarity causing cancellation 
at low frequencies
Check speaker polarity and repair as 
needed
Crossover set incorrectly Reset crossover referring to the 
section of this manual for detailed 
instructions
Battery fuse blowing
too low
Check speaker impedance load. If below 
2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers 
to achieve a higher impedance
Short in power wire or 
incorrect power connections
Check power and ground connections 
and repair as needed
Fuse used is smaller and 
recommended
Replace with proper fuse size
Too much current being drawn Check speaker impedance load. If below 
2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers 
to achieve a higher impedance and 
replace with recommended fuse size
Short in power wire or incorrect 
wire
Check power and ground connection and 
repair as needed
Too much current being drawn
Check speaker impedance load. If below 2 
Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers to 
achieve a higher impedance and replace 
with recommended fuse size 
 Check power and ground connections. 
Repair as needed
Fuse used is smaller than 
recommended
Replace with proper fuse size