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MiniC
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:39 am

Ive just installed a stereo and its all working fine but i noticed the heat sink get ridiculously hot, i put a small drop of water on it to see how hot it was and it instantly sizzled and evaporated. Is this normal or have i done something very wrong?
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:43 am

'Speaker impedance too low for the amp?
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:32 am

Im not sure what you mean?
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:41 am

Stereo will state a minimum impedance (measured in ohms) for the 'speakers, somewhere in the instructions and/or on the unit itself. 'Speakers will also have a stated impedance.
That of the speakers must be higher or equal that on the stereo.
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:32 am

Ohhh its powering the original bmw speakers so ill have a look again tonight thatnks again.
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