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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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I installed an amp and aftermarket speakers into my mustang but am getting an annoying humming threw all 4 speakers but only when the car is running is there anything I can do to eliminate this or should I just buy a filter??
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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YOu more then likely ran your low voltage rca's next to your high current power wire. Its called interference.
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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nope they are on opposite sides of the car
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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anyone else?? ADVICE!?!?!
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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I`m no expert, but when my install made noises, I had to put in a in line filter to kill the noise from the alternator
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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A filter is a band aid, it covers up the problem but doesn't fix it.

you left the factory radio in and yer using an loc?
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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all after market jvc head unitmb quartzcomponent speakers all round running off a older 4 channel kenwood amp till I got the spare 600$ to spring for a nicer amp
Old Mar 18, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Might be because the gain is too high?
Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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ill check it in the morning
Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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where is it grounded? try a different source(mp3 player with a headphone to RCA cable) and see if it goes away. You can also try running a 2nd set of rca's just temporarily above the carpet to see if it helps. you could have a bad rca.



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