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BlackDak02
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2/08/2002
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My brother gave me one of these amps (Cobalt 230) that he bought a couple years ago and never used. Does anyone have any info on it? Is it a good piece? I'm looking at getting one of those JL audio stealthbox sub enclosures that go under the rear seat in my CC similar to the MTX Thunderform. Would this amp supply enough power for the single sub in the stealthbox? Thanks.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
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2THEXTRM
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2/08/2002
19:17:13
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GAVE it to you? Nice brother, I am guessing the amp cost $250-300 new(they are not a cheap brand). My experience with Orion is they make great quality equipment. Most of their amp line is 1 ohm or 1/2 ohm stable due to their high current power supply whereas most brands become very unstable(overheat) below 2 ohms. I assume it is a 2 channel @ 30 watts per channel by the model number. That amp will run a couple 10's at half gain like a champ, one 10" bridged mono... keep the gain way down Bass EQ(think that's the name of the bass boost) off for fear of the sub reaper!
As an example: I installed a system with 2 Cobalt amps(2x75) each running a pair of 12" LA Sound Pro Subs. Each amp was bridged with the subs run in parallel, so it was running @ 1 ohm. The amps rarely kicked on their circuit protection unless it was 90 degrees outside and I fixed that with a couple high volume fans. They ran the system for 4 years and 3 sets of subs without a glitch.
Any other questions, just let me know!
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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BlackDak02
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2/08/2002
20:05:02
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Thanks again for the help, 2THEXTRM, I am a true 'dummy' with audio so I'll probably be askin' some more, LOL.
Did a few installs on his Jeep for him, he wasn't gonna use the amp, so he gave it to me, pretty cool.
"They ran the system for 4 years and 3 sets of subs without a glitch." Wow! That's durable!
The sub-reaper, LOL! BOC?
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Edub
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2003
23:53:41
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i was just was given an orion amp and sub from a friend who didn't want it anymore. the only problem is when i went to hook it up the wires from the sub, power wire, ground wire... had no place to go on the amp, if you can help me out email me please. thanks
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joe_himself
Dodge Dakota
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2/05/2003
00:18:04
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Edub,, what orion amp was it.. and maybe i can help ya out with getting you some diagrams and even maybe wiring harnesses
All i run is orion.. :)
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KU40
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
13:36:36
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If it's one of orion's better lines of amps, or if it's fairly old, they used wiring plugs. You connect the wires to this harness that then plugs into the amp. How was he using it if he didn't have one? That is weird. He had to have done something with it. You might be able to find one on ebay or something, or check with any local stores that may have used to carry orion.
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joe_himself
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2/06/2003
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thats why im wishing he would respond to me because i have harnesses laying around that will fit hcca amps and xtr amps.. but if he dont respond then i guess i cant help him..
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KU40
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
18:58:29
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I see. true, true. respond to the man!
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abc123
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2003
20:37:57
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One thing about the 230 that you might not know is its not brigeable. You canot run a sub from the right positive to the left negative, by itself... it won't work. It will work in Mixed-Mono, meaning that you have a speaker say a 6x9 on the right channel, another 6x9 on the left channel, then you run a sub off the right positive and the left negative (might have that wrong, but its 2 leads in the middle you hook the sub up to)then all 3 speakers work.
I've done this, running what I said above, with a 4ohm 10. The load must be around 1.5-1.33 ohms, and it never cut. However, this setup worked for a system you could listen too, but it wasn't gonna wake up the neighbours.... I woulnd't advise running subs off these amps, it will work but their are better amps for that. For the highs and mids that where you want to use this amp
Ross
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paul yeager
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2003
18:25:30
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hey i could use that power plug email me
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yathink
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2003
18:08:07
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hey i need one off those plugs speeker side can you help for a few $$$
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RICARDO
Dodge Dakota
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5/27/2003
13:58:21
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DO HAVE WIRING HARNESSES FOR A AMP ORION CS500.5
IF YOU DO CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME A E-MAIL THANKS.
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Art
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2003
02:08:14
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I need 2 plugs for a Orion 225 hcca digital reference amplifier. It's square with 5 out of 9 plugs in it. If some one has one please let me know. Thanks ART
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323CIBOY
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2003
17:08:06
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To: joe_himself.
I recently bought an older generation 225HCCA and it didnt come with the speaker harness wich has ninc holes in it, but only five are used for 2 channels and the remote. Do you have the harness for my amp and a wiring diagram I can refer to so I can bridge my speaker mono properly? Thanks.
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kalaya w
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2003
19:44:35
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i purchased an 500watt orion amp im planing on pumping two 15inch punches what do you think
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yathink
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2003
10:47:28
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what modle and if newer should not have a prob
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jay
Dodge Dakota
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6/16/2003
20:08:05
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all orion amps have to use a wire harness. from there colbat line to there hcca. altho now that its bought out by DEI idunno not to much of a fan of them folks but anyways. goto ebay and get plugs search for ppi/orion plugs couse you dont want to have to buy them from the factory there like 60 shipied. also correct that 230 can be bridged! http://www.orioncaraudio.com/alley/pdfs/cobalt1sers.pdf right from orion :).
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orphaL
Dodge Dakota
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6/18/2003
14:22:54
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I have a few old orions, i got the beast and 3 other amps..im not sure which one i blew but i think the wiring is there..ill have to check..
and for those who never hooked up orions before..dont get the orange wire confused with the turn on switch..ive done this before and it smoked as soon as i turned it on. E-mail me on the discription of yer amp and ill see what plugs i have..iborphaL@yahoo.com
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Donny
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6/29/2003
10:38:23
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Does anyone know where i can get two hcca 10d subs for cheap?
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Rich
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2003
13:40:01
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I am a huge orion fan I have always used orion amps and jl subs. Now I stepped up and am using the new orion H2 subs. 2-xtrpro2400 amps, 1-xtr1400 amp, 1-xtr500.4 amp, and they are pushing 5 orion 12" H2.2's, 2 sets of alpine type r 6.5 components, 2 sets of alpine type r 6x9's. On ebay they have someone that is always selling the plugs for them. You could also search ppi, or viper as they are all the same. dei bought them out.
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brad
Dodge Dakota
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7/23/2003
18:38:55
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i have the orion xtr2150 and i need those plugs to hook it up to my subs if anyone has these plugs please reply
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Rajeeve G
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8/11/2003
01:13:36
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Hey I got a orion HCCA 250GF amp running 2 Orion XTR 15's and also a rockford fosgate one farad cap giving juice to the amp however my amp keeps shuttinh off after like a half hour of play. I was just wondering what the problem could be and if it couldbe solved. Any help would be appreciated
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stereo guy
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2003
11:49:04
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try www.orioncaraudio.com for all your questions about the older amps. The install diagrams for the old 230 is currently available as a pdf on the site too look under install alley/FAQ'S/old amplifier manuals.everything you need to know is there!
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kpaske
Dodge Dakota
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8/24/2003
14:45:21
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I need the speaker harness for an Orion 275SX. It's also the 9 pin harness (using 5 of 9). Please email kpaske@hotmail.com with a price if you have one! Thanks...
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