Stock Stereo clipping-HELP!

[97GTS]

I switched out all of the stock speakers (in the doors and in the rear) of my 97 GTS. I have the stock Alpine head and when I raise the volume over 15 or so it clips out. I put beefier Alpines in the doors and Kicker mini subs replacing the rears. I also have the stock amp.

Don't know if this is a new or old problem or if the speakers have anything to do with it because I just got this car up and running.


Anyone know what is going on?

Ron

 

[ViperGeorge]

Did you use speakers with the same impedance? If not the load on the amp will be different and some amps can't handle changes in impedance very well.

 

[pdmracing]

what position is the little button on the amp, that makes a big difference too, I put Cerwin vegas in teh doors(components) & Polks in the rears & I played with the switch, It sounds great , but it will clip on some music over 28 in volume

 

[97GTS]

what position is the little button on the amp, that makes a big difference too, I put Cerwin vegas in teh doors(components) & Polks in the rears & I played with the switch, It sounds great , but it will clip on some music over 28 in volume

Tried both positions on the button on the amp. Same results. Can't really hear the stereo much anyway: I converted to side exhaust and it is LOUD. Still would like to figure this out. Anyone else have any ideas?

Ron

 

[CPPRHD265]

I'm thinking that you need to verify the Ohm rating (impedance) on the stock speakers to the replacements. I'm guessing that the headunit/amp is working a lot more to create the same volume with the new speakers vice the old. So by the time you get to the higher volumes it's running on it;s ragged edge and clipping. I bet your speakers are 4 Ohm or less, and what your replaced were 6 or 8 Ohm speakers... Just a guess mind you, I've never messed with my stock audio system in the Viper... Just other cars.

 

[Dom426h]

97GTS, you have a PM