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Ive heard of it being done. People turning a Car stero into a House stero. well i want to do that. i have a 12" sub 400 wats. 2 5 x 7 with 180 wats together. i have 2 amps each giving 400 wats. and a panasonic car stero head. model CQ-C1333U/C1303U. i was told to use a Computer PowerSuplies. now i got 3 of them incase i mess one up or so. can u help me out on connecting it and getin it runnin.Thnks

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you need a power supply 12 35 amps no lower than that or 60 amps
and if you go with a power supply smaller than 35 amps you will need a small car battery to store the power   
good luck

i found this it is good for the price that unit new is 250.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Onan-Opus-DC-12-Volt-Power-Supply-AC-To-DC-45-Amp-Power_W0QQ...

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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