In Dash Stereo Alternative

[cheapjeep2]

Just got an old transformer with an end to fit the amp, cut the wire off and put some in connectors on it. You can also get those power leads from Radio Shack or other sources.

[AirJunky]

I didn't get any AC adapter with mine (same one CheapJeep2 posted above). I just ran 12v to it from a fuse box I installed under the dash (which was also good for headlights, taillights, & a 12v outlet).

[kinder]

I did the same on mine. The amps are inexpensive on ebay and work great. I found brand new speakers at the swap meet that look like KC off road lights and they sound great.

[chadwick65]

Ok so I do not know much about electrica, so please further explain how I can get power into the ac outlet on the amp.and them i assume I would have 2 wires postive and neg to run to my battery. Will the amp turn off when the key is off. BTW I have a 2006 ezgo txt gas model.. I just dont understand how to get power to the oulet in the back of the amp??

[AirJunky]

Heres a thread where I asked the same question & got some help hooking it all up Chadwick.
I installed a fuse block that goes on & off with the key switch.

BTW, the amp is DC, not AC.

[kinder]

Radio shack sells the adaptor and plug that goes to the amp. The jack is similiar to the jack on most lap top computers and other electronics. I took the amp in and the knew what I needed.

[cheapjeep2]

Originally Posted by chadwick65

Ok so I do not know much about electrica, so please further explain how I can get power into the ac outlet on the amp.and them i assume I would have 2 wires postive and neg to run to my battery. Will the amp turn off when the key is off. BTW I have a 2006 ezgo txt gas model.. I just dont understand how to get power to the oulet in the back of the amp??

Please don't take this the wrong way, but it may be best if you have someone that knows a bit about wiring and electronics help you get started. But let me try to help some more.

1st, As indicated above you are using the wrong terms, this is a DC amplifier, Anything that plugs into an outlet with a box (like a cell phone power adapter/charger, laptop, etc) is DC. Those black boxes are step down transformers and covert 120v AC to a DC voltage and amperage (varies depending on the application).

2nd, If you have a box of old stuff laying around like I did, you may have a power cord/transformer that has an plug that will work on the amp. I happen to have one, so I cut the cable off of the transformer.

3rd, I know that you have a gas ezgo so you are going to have a 12v battery, but am including more information for those that may be doing this with an electric. Electric Cart: If you have a voltage reducer like I do, you can hook the wires up to our positive and negative output of the reducer, if not, and you have an ezgo, then you will need to jump across to batteries to get your 12v, since the batteries are 6v. If this is a 48v club car with 8 volt batteries, do not hook anything up with out getting a reducer first as the 8 volts from one battery will be to low and the 16v from two batteries will be too much and damage the amp.

4th. My amp is under my seat. So to Solve this problem, I have the amp's power switch set to on and put another switch in the middle of one of the leads of the power cable.

The center lead on the power cord is the positive. So you will need to identify which wire matches the center pin. Pretty easy if you have a volt meter or a continuity tester.

See the pictures they may help...

[skm2006]

Here's my in dash stereo system. It was easy and not expensive. I have build pics in my profile.

[ARBCART]

http://www.gooddeals18.com/product/S...radio-pkg.html
Shark amp and speakers work great and easy to take with you.

[Txluke]

Just build an ice chest radio. I have one and I love it. I take it everywhere I go. I put it in a tube and float the river with it even. The forum at motorboatyourself.com is dedicated to building your own. There are hundreds of us that make our own and will be willing to help anyone out that wants to make one.