Hey brotha, so so so so appreciative of you going out of your way to make this video. Just started to look for a PA as another project to keep the mind turning. Landed on this one and was worried about not being able to find a video because few reviews. There was no sound test on the page but you cleared that up. Will be using your link so hopefully some money comes your way. Cheers!

@TheRealWorld737

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny! Really appreciate it. Originally, I just wanted a PA for my Uniden CB. But they were all too quiet. Then, I ordered a powered Spenco PA speaker. It failed - wasn't loud enough and the volume controller was faulty. I didn't want to buy a crappy $25-$100 system on eBay that would go out quickly. Plus, didn't want to pay $300+ for the Whelen or Feniex stuff. I rolled the dice, did the research - and this Thunderwave is Very LOUD. I like the options - and it is very solid as well. Hope you enjoy yours!

Sounds extremely similar to the Feniex Typhoon sirens. Not that I'm complaining or nothing but I honestly think Lamphus just used a Feniex amp and made their own keypad. Still sounds good though and pretty affordable. Thanks for the install vid!

This is such a good video for folks wanting to see how this thing works. Thanks

@TheRealWorld737

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The tones sound familiar to the feniex sirens

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

I agree

Question for you on the PA loudness. Do you feel your voice is loud enough to be heard on the PA by your fellow drivers while at normal speeds 45-70? or is it drowned out by road/wind noise? Thanks for your input!

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

Well… I did just install a second speaker (same model) and it increases the volume in my estimation about 60%. To answer your question- the only time I think someone could hear me at those speeds are when I’m right next to them and they aren’t blaring their stereo. I find this most useful at stop lights when people are buried in their phone and don’t see the light change. It’s fun to say “Put the phone down!!”. Here’s the link to the second speaker which is easy to add; amzn.to/3X2RkJN If it’s not in stock they have other options that will work like one from Feniex.

In mine they reversed the polarity. If you did everything right and the fuse is still blowing. Open the unit and switch the orange(+) and black(-) wires.(common manufacturing mistake) worked fine after. Orange(+) should be furthest from the back plate.

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I got this installed, works great.

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

Excellent- I recently bought a 2nd speaker for it. It’s not 2x as loud - but maybe 150%

does this come with the fuse or do I need to buy it separately. I know you said you bought it separately but do I even need it for this. I wont be wiring additional lights

@TheRealWorld737

2 жыл бұрын

No- it’s just a bare red wire.

@keithberry1162

Жыл бұрын

How did the unit hold up? Is the sound of the Pa clear from far away?

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

I've been using it for over a year now & it's done very well. Still loud, still clear. Fun for when someone is in front of you at a red light; they are staring at their phone and the light turns green and they haven't moved yet!! They get moving real fast. I've used it in other "appropriate" situations and it works well. amzn.to/3XyTqT1

Sounds good

Let the tones play out, you cut them off so fast I want to hear the wail more. It started off weak but wanted to hear it cycle again..

Greetings, the control, is it waterproof?

@TheRealWorld737

6 ай бұрын

Good question- IDK. But I doubt it.

Hey, about how long did this entire process take you? Looking to install a similar system on a 2016 F-450.

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

With the grille mods and everything about 6 hours. But they included tidying up wiring.

@BigBates1979

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Did you connect the red wire directly to the battery?

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

I had a hot wire already that was coming off a relay that was activated when the truck ignition is on. It was for the lights or something. Then tied into that and of course it was fused.

Hey brotha have you tried using aux cord to phone or anything? I have tried and can’t get anything to play

@TheRealWorld737

2 жыл бұрын

No. Haven’t tried that. Sorry.

Were you ever able to get the aux to work to play your phone or something

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

I did. First - I had to push and hold the radio button until it beeped. Then, the plug is finicky. If I pushed it in all the way - it didn’t work. But if I pushed it in all the way then, backed it out slightly it did. Or if I didn’t push it in quite all the way. Not sure why this is. I even tried a mono plug vs a stereo one. Same results.

Anyone know how to make the option work where you can connect your phone using the 3.5 MM jack and playing sounds on the Thunderwave? I connect the 3.5 jack but doesn't seem to work. everything else works. Any ideas anyone?

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

Firstly, you have to push and hold the “Radio” button until it beeps. That turns on the Jack/radio in feature. The 3.5mm Jack is unusual (that’s the only word I can think of). I wouldn’t say defective- because I’ve tried two. I initially thought I needed to use a mono cable (rather than a stereo cable). I had them send me a new panel. I tried the supplied stereo cable. Didn’t work. Then the mono. That was partially working. What I finally found that worked was that the plug has to be partially inserted- not shoved all the way in. Then it works. Not sure why. But that did it for me. I’ve never encountered a 3.5mm jack issue like this. Just try fiddling with the plug insertion while playing music or something and see if you can find the sweet spot.

@henry222ist

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRealWorld737 I found the manual and in it says first you press the radio button once so it turns on and turns orange, after that hold it for 5 seconds. That did it for me and works fine now and I don't have that issue you talking about, where you say put in 3.5 mm half way or something. Works fine for me fully plugged in.

@henry222ist

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRealWorld737 Based on the manual, connect the 3.5 jack to unit or phone/tablet. Turn the unit on. Press the radio button once so the orange light comes on, press the radio button again, hold for 5 seconds until you hear a beep. Works like a charm for me.

I have a lamphus sound alert. If I went to install this lamphus thunder wave, would the connection be the same? I just don’t want to run another power lead through the firewall.

@TheRealWorld737

Жыл бұрын

Power will be the same. It’s just a simple 12v connection. But if you’re talking about the entire harness + plug - it’s probably different