Alpine PMX-f640 Amplifier

Alpiine34 Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to post a message because I have a small problem with my car's head unit-amplifier-subwoofer setup, so let me explain the issue.

I have a Pioneer DEH-2500UI head unit
an Alpine PMX-F640 amplifier (640w max)
an Alpine Type S12 subwoofer (320w max)

Power: OK (Amp is turned on)
Ground: OK
Remote: OK
RCA: OK
Power: Amp==>Sub OK

I just bought the amplifier above; I previously had another amp, and the setup worked perfectly. However, when installing my new amp (PMX-F640), the subwoofer does not respond; nevertheless, there’s a very slight humming coming from the subwoofer. Even with the gain set to maximum, nothing happens. I went on YouTube to find videos about my amp, and some people have installed it, and everything works perfectly, so I'm quite confused. I hope I was clear enough, and while waiting for your responses, I wish you all a great day.

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sawsix Posted messages 4824 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 035
 
Have you properly connected your RCA cables to the "in" inputs on the amplifier and the "out" output on the car radio?
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sawsix Posted messages 4824 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 035
 
Hi,

Is the amplifier used or new?
Have you tested the subwoofer on the car radio to see if it works?
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Alpiine34 Posted messages 5 Status Member
 
The amp was bought new 2 days ago and the sub is working; I tested it with a tester and connected it to the system :)
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sawsix Posted messages 4824 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 035
 
Is the amp connected to the power wiring of the old amp?
Have you checked if the fuse in the fuse holder is not blown? "It needs a 60A one."
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Alpiine34 Posted messages 5 Status Member
 
The amp turns on, so I assume the fuse hasn’t blown. The fuse check was done before and after installation, and it is fine.
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Alpiine34 Posted messages 5 Status Member
 
I found the solution, I bought the amp at Feu Vert, I didn't pay attention

the amp is a 4x50w so that's why my sub isn't moving at all!

even in bridged mode, I would have 100w in the sub, MEDIOCRE!!! they will take it back

not at Feu Vert, I just have to throw it away :/
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sawsix Posted messages 4824 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 035
 
The Alpine PMX-F640 delivers:
4x75Watts or 1x300Watts RMS at 2 ohms
4x45Watts or 1x180Watts RMS at 4 ohms

The amp is more powerful than the subwoofer, it should get it moving!

Test the amp with one or two speakers; if nothing still happens, it's defective, and Feu-vert is required to take it back!!!
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Alpiine34 Posted messages 5 Status Member
 
On a a speaker glued to the ear, you can hear a slight thumping but not what should normally come out, well I think a 4x50 doesn't send enough to move the car, that's weak, right?
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sawsix Posted messages 4824 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 035
 
So the amplifier has a big problem, if it's less than 7 days old, Firestone must take it back and refund you, that's the law, beyond 7 days it's an exchange or a repair.
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