Hi everyone.
I have a question on how to properly hook up a car audio system at home. I found many links on google but I don't really trust them since many of them differ with the information provided so i turned to you guys since I found this forum the most reliable source lately ;]. So to start off:
I have unlimited access to any amount of computer power supplies (most of them will be old from old computers) and I have heard that they can be hooked up in parallel to provide enough amperage for any system- is that correct? And how exactly do i hook them up? (which wires to connect and how to I turn them on etc)
I will be using a cd deck with a set of stock speakers + one sub woofer (600W rms). And now- I know that this system will be using around 60 amps all together (80 at very most)- now since I have access to many power supplies- Is it safer to provide more amps then I need? or could that will be harmful to the amplifiers and the head unit?
Also the optimum voltage for the car audio is 13.6-14volts.... Now the power supplies provide 12V max- I read one article on how to mod a powers supplies to get 13.6 volts but the person written it with respect to one particular model with specific references to the circuit elements (labels on the circuit board)- Can anyone guide me through a process of aether modding the power supplies or just a way of connecting them to get a 13.6v?
Please help me with this project as I am currently on a tight budged since I am at school and all the stuff I will be using are practically free to me- so option of buying a house stereo is really out of question :] and I wont attempt this without a source of information that i can trust (that will be you guys ;]- I got help from you before and it was very helpful and whats important reliable!). Any help will be appreciated. Thank You in advance.
I have a question on how to properly hook up a car audio system at home. I found many links on google but I don't really trust them since many of them differ with the information provided so i turned to you guys since I found this forum the most reliable source lately ;]. So to start off:
I have unlimited access to any amount of computer power supplies (most of them will be old from old computers) and I have heard that they can be hooked up in parallel to provide enough amperage for any system- is that correct? And how exactly do i hook them up? (which wires to connect and how to I turn them on etc)
I will be using a cd deck with a set of stock speakers + one sub woofer (600W rms). And now- I know that this system will be using around 60 amps all together (80 at very most)- now since I have access to many power supplies- Is it safer to provide more amps then I need? or could that will be harmful to the amplifiers and the head unit?
Also the optimum voltage for the car audio is 13.6-14volts.... Now the power supplies provide 12V max- I read one article on how to mod a powers supplies to get 13.6 volts but the person written it with respect to one particular model with specific references to the circuit elements (labels on the circuit board)- Can anyone guide me through a process of aether modding the power supplies or just a way of connecting them to get a 13.6v?
Please help me with this project as I am currently on a tight budged since I am at school and all the stuff I will be using are practically free to me- so option of buying a house stereo is really out of question :] and I wont attempt this without a source of information that i can trust (that will be you guys ;]- I got help from you before and it was very helpful and whats important reliable!). Any help will be appreciated. Thank You in advance.