Hey everyone, I've been using a Feniex Storm Pro siren in my car with an AS124 speaker, and recently upgraded to a Whelen(HHS3200) 200-watt siren. Both setups use the same speaker and wattage, but I’ve noticed that the Feniex siren was much louder. Does anyone know why this could be happening? The speaker is the AS124, and everything else is running the same. I can't figure out why with the Whelen siren it seems quieter. Any ideas or similar experiences? Thanks!
"Why Is My Whelen 200W Siren Quieter Than My Feniex Storm Pro? (Using AS124 Speaker)"
- Thread starter Miguelramirez01
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Could be a number of things.
Bad amp in the HHS.
HHS not getting enough power.
Wired in series/parallel, throwing the ohm load off.
Others will chime in with more im sure.
Bad amp in the HHS.
HHS not getting enough power.
Wired in series/parallel, throwing the ohm load off.
Others will chime in with more im sure.
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I have no idea, i hope its not a Bad amp, i got it brand new about a week ago. Its not that the volume is terrible or anything, i just noticed a diference in sound compared to the feniex siren which makes no sense cause it was also putting in 100 watts. I dont want to buy another siren speaker either, the AS124 at its full power i believe is enough.
What does wired in series/parallel mean? (I dont really know much about these things)
What does wired in series/parallel mean? (I dont really know much about these things)
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Did you add another speaker to your installation when you changed the siren? A 200 watt siren amplifier is capable of driving TWO 100 watt speakers, wired in parallel with each other. This is the only way to obtain the same level of output sound when using 100 watt speaker(s). There is a such thing as a 200 watt speaker, which is basically two 100 watt drivers inside a single housing.
The whelen installation guide for your siren amp should show the recommended installation and wiring for two 100 watt speakers.
The whelen installation guide for your siren amp should show the recommended installation and wiring for two 100 watt speakers.
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i neglected to add: loudness or volume varies from one individual to another. Decibel measurement is the only true indication. If you are definately hearing a huge difference that is probably a problem. If you are "expecting" to hear the new setup double in volume, you will maybe be disappointed and it may seem to be less loud. Just my .02 I've been in your shoes before!
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I’ve never mixed and match, but maybe it’s not as loud since it’s not a Whelen siren on a Whelen amp.
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Since terms like series and parallel are unfamiliar to you at this point, I imagine you might be relatively new to automotive electrical work. Anyone who is an expert was at one point a beginner!
Perhaps something is not connected correctly. Would you be so kind as to provide some photos of your installation? If so, please focus mainly on anywhere wires are connected to other wires or to other things such as the battery, the siren speaker, the siren's amplifier's wiring pigtail, the vehicle's horn ring, and so on.
Once some good photos are made available, others can take a closer look at your work. Constructive criticism is the name of the game. Anything that doesn't look quite right can get the attention it deserves before it becomes a problem. Together, the membership here can probably help you narrow down a short list of potential causes for the trouble you're having.
Perhaps something is not connected correctly. Would you be so kind as to provide some photos of your installation? If so, please focus mainly on anywhere wires are connected to other wires or to other things such as the battery, the siren speaker, the siren's amplifier's wiring pigtail, the vehicle's horn ring, and so on.
Once some good photos are made available, others can take a closer look at your work. Constructive criticism is the name of the game. Anything that doesn't look quite right can get the attention it deserves before it becomes a problem. Together, the membership here can probably help you narrow down a short list of potential causes for the trouble you're having.
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So if i buy a Whelen external amplifier it should be louder??
My siren is straight to my cars battery
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The Whelen sirens and Howlers have all been loud for me. I would think as long as everything is wired correctly and with the correct amp, you should have a loud system.
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