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Is this amp powerful enough for these subwoofers?...?
Amp:
Class D Monoblock Amplifier • 1200 watts RMS @ 1 ohm • 900 watts RMS @ 2 ohms • 450 watts RMS @ 4 ohms
Subwoofers:
2 - Dual 4-ohm 12" Subwoofer • 600 watts RMS • 1200 watts Max
Thank you much for your help! :)
2 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yup, wire the subs like so - http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/sparky3489/...
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If your total system power is 1000 watts RMS or more, you will need to:
1. Upgrade the alternator to a high output alternator
2. Upgrade to a heavy duty deep cycle battery
3. Upgrade the "Big 3" - that is to replace (or add to) the power wire between the battery and alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis and the ground strap from the engine/tranny to the chassis with at least 1/0 AWG wire.
Failure to do this will result in you replacing them anyway as the alternator will eventually fail.
Here is a guide that will calculate what size alternator and power wires you need http://www.datafilehost.com/download.php?file=6d26...
A second battery is never a good idea as it's an added strain on the alternator to charge two batteries AND supply power for the car. The ONLY time a second battery is useful is if the audio system is to be used with the car off.
A cap is only good so far as the audio system isn't trying to pull too much from the electrical system. A cap doesn't provide more power, it's designed to 'stiffen' the voltage to the amp, nothing esle. If the current isn't there, a cap won't help. The alternator must have at least 20% more amperage power than the entire vehicle and sound system combined for a cap to be of benefit which is ironically the same requirements for an amp to be efficient.
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Source(s): A.A.S. degree in Electronics/Industrial Electronics with 25 years in the mobile audio/consumer electronics field - Anonymous5 years ago
dude dont purchase those sonys they suck my buddy had 2 in his s10 and that they somewhat bump and he had this significant amp. while they get into actual deep bass they start to distort no longer rather well worth the money.