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Doug McAvoy Posted on Dec 20, 2006
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No sound from speakers

I just replaced the rear speakers on my car, and now when I turn up the volume past the "20" level, all the speakers (front ones too) turn off. If I turn off the car and start it back up, the speakers will work again, but will again shut off inexpicably when I hit the magic "20" level. Anyone know what could be causing this?

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Check the value of the fuse for the power feed, it could be that the fuse is to low. The unit uses 10A min. I suggest a 25A fuse. here's a manual http://inform2.kenwoodusa.com/manuals%5CKDC1028.pdf Luck

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In reality... hang them higher than your head in four corners of your room, front centre higher than sides, woofer lower than sides and below front centre, if they interfere with each other - increase the distance. I hate reality...

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4. Increase subwoofer volume, holding one hand on the front of the grill till you get some vibration from it
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7. Increse subwoofer volume till you feel sound on your hand in front of the speaker.
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Hope that short intro solved all your speaker problems, enjoy! if you require any additional help, do not hesitate to answer to this post with request.
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3. Front left and right speakers should be at about 45degree from your axis, at distance of about 1.5 your hight and on the level of your head or slightly below.
4. Rear left and right speakers should be located similiary to front speakers, on they level or slightly above them, again, about 45degree from your axis.

Location of the speakers is more actually important than it is assumed, total sound immersion is not possible without proper speakers installation. Head in these instruction meant a location of your head while you are listening to your music or recording not whil eyou are standing.

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1. Plug power cord in,
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4. Increase subwoofer volume, holding one hand on the front of the grill till you get some vibration from it
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7. Increse subwoofer volume till you feel sound on your hand in front of the speaker.
8. Increase sound volume on front/rear speakers as required.

Hope that short intro solved all your speaker problems, enjoy! if you require any additional help, do not hesitate to answer to this post with request.
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