DIY Portal

Well guys, it was only a matter of time before G2 Dynamics showed some love to the guys at home that just want to have a crack at building their own box for the first time.  Granted, it can be a challenge, with all the math skills, acoustical expertise needed, woodworking skills, etc; it can be a scary and outright expensive venture.  On top of that, who should you go with?  There should be one single place that you may be able to compare designers adn their talents, track records and skill sets.

Knowing this, G2 has begun partnering with industry leaders in enclosure design to bring you the most comprehensive enclosure designs available to date.  Now obvioisly, you can go online and paypal someone $50 or so to design you an enclosure, but what do you get?  A 3d rendering, some cut measurements and if you're lucky, a few tuning specifications.  Even still, what would do you buy?  Nails or screws?  Which glue?  What pieces go together first?  Does it need to be assembled inside the vehicle or no?  Many questions are left unanswered, until NOW!

When you click on the DIY tab, scroll down to Enclosure Design and clik that.  You will be able to compare the industries top retail level designers, and begin your quote process. 

All our designers have been thoroughly screened and found capable of delivering the absolute best in design plans and specs available to date in the car audio industry.  All design services com with the following:

• Complete Cut Sheets
• 3D Renderings
• Parts & Materials List
• Acoustical Specifications
• Step by Step Assembly Instructions
• Technical Support

Click HERE to have a look at our growing selection of industry relevant and successful designers that can help you get started on your next DIY project!

Ever heard that loud THUMP from your subs when you turn on your radio?  Ever had your amplifier soft-protect in the middle of BANGIN?  Your issues could all stem from your remote turn-on lead from the head unit.  Often times the first thing we look at when attempting to self diagnose these types of issues is either loose connections, or loss of power.  Often times that little remote turn-on wire can ultimately be the culprit.  

The remote turn-on wire from the radio carries a relatively small amount of DC current through it, and in a situation where multiple amplifiers, crossovers, sound processors and other 12v devices are being used, they may starve for the current needed to keep them running at peak potential, having to split the available current in so many directions.

And also, in amplifiers without soft turn-on circuitry, you may even experience a loud thump coming from your speakers upon system initialization.  This, while typically not damaging to your equipment, may be an embarrassing nuisance when others are within earshot. 

The solution to both of these problems, pending they are your culprit of course, is a Soft Turn-On Relay Installation.  This is a very simple procedure involving a single 30a 12v relay that obtains turn-on signal from either your head unit or another trusted 12v ignition source, and allows an outbound signal to be produced with a higher current availability to keep your devices running and running stronger!  It also helps avoid hearing that pesky thump on start-up!

Check out the wiring diagram below for a simple installation technique used by the pro's, and CLICK HERE if you'd like to pick a couple up and Do It Yourself for pennies on the dollar!

Calculate Wattage:  Clamped Output in Amps x Measured Output Voltage

Click this LINK to learn the proper way to clamp your amplifier(s) to see REAL LIFE power output!  Grab your Clamp Meter & Multi-Meter and let's go!