I have a Kenwood KDC-MP145 HU in my car. When I have it on moderately loud for a long period of time (have to have it loud, straight pipes :( ), the audio quality significantly dies down and it becomes rather crackling and no bass. The only solution is to put the volume a little down for a small period of time, then I could "blast" it again. This is at volume 26 out of a max of 35 on the HU. What could be the deal? It's almost as if it just gets tired from a long sprint or something..
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Originally posted by TSIOEM+ -
Likely it's overheating. A proper external amp would probably rectify that, as well as give you better sound. -
Either the magnets/coils in the speakers are heating up (which causes static/distortion/poor bass production) or the actual built in amp is overworking. I'd bet the speakers could be causing the HU to work a bit so start with new speakers, then amp, then head unit if no avail...
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sounds like there is a short. check your speaker wiring I had that issue with my KenwoodComment
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oddly enough, my kenwood displays on the HU screen when there is a short and stops functioning until it's fixed.Originally posted by bmwstephen View PostOriginally posted by TSIOEM+Comment
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