New Amplifier, Chirping Sound - Weak Stock Battery? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

JohnnyXmas · 07-19-2012, 08:10 PM

I have my new audio build all wired up, but the audio drops out if I connect the inputs for more than 2 speakers. It does this chirping thing where you only get a split second of audio every 3 or so seconds. Dropping down to 2 speakers makes it work fine. I actually tried an old amp as well, and got similar results.

I'm running a 700w RMS 5-channel Rockford Fosgate amp that is properly grounded and using thick enough wires. I only ask if this may be a battery issue as I read in another thread that the builder had replaced his 12v with a new one. I also read that these are not standard auto 12v batteries, but rather something like a deep-cycle marine battery.

Any input on any of this is appreciated.

bzrollin · 07-19-2012, 10:05 PM

sounds like something is shorting out, or the impedance is too low for the amp. what amp is it and what are you hooking up to it?

JohnnyXmas · 07-19-2012, 11:41 PM

Once I had time to do a legit amount of wire shuffling, I discovered that sending a signal to the rear-right speaker was causing a protection fault in the amp. So, that's that.

Any info on the battery, though?

OneFitZ · 07-20-2012, 02:34 AM

I'm pushing a 500 watt amp right now with no problems what so ever so I doubt it's the battery. Are you sure your speaker wiring is correct? I've never heard this of this kind of problem before. Can you post a sound clip?

JohnnyXmas · 07-20-2012, 10:21 AM

It's gotta be the wiring. I'll see if I can take a crack at it this weekend.

OneFitZ · 07-20-2012, 10:29 AM

What are you grounding the amp to? Are you running the amp to the OEM speakers or aftermarket ones?

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07-20-2012, 02:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
OneFitZ BANNED Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,057	I'm pushing a 500 watt amp right now with no problems what so ever so I doubt it's the battery. Are you sure your speaker wiring is correct? I've never heard this of this kind of problem before. Can you post a sound clip?

07-20-2012, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
OneFitZ BANNED Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,057	What are you grounding the amp to? Are you running the amp to the OEM speakers or aftermarket ones?