Amp power too low to push sub?

ShoeDr · 03-17-2008, 04:35 PM

Hey guys,

I have a 250 Kicker amp and a 10" pioneer shallow (300 nominal - 1000max). Will this amp ultimately be too underpowered to push the sub?

PatheticJoe · 03-17-2008, 05:31 PM

Is the amp 250 watts max or RMS, is this per channel, how many channels does it have, and is rated at 2 ohms or 4? Is the sub 2 or 4 ohms?

ShoeDr · 03-17-2008, 06:25 PM

Good questions and I'm sure they'll make more sense to you than me, lol.
Amp
RMS Power/Watts
2 ohm stereo, all channels driven 125 x 2
4 ohhm bridged mono, all channels driven 250
Input sensitivity low level 125mv high level 250mv
Sub
4 ohms
nominal power 250w max 1000w

Mr Marv · 03-17-2008, 06:53 PM

That amp will work great with that sub (assuming it is set up properly of course

).

PatheticJoe · 03-17-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marv

That amp will work great with that sub (assuming it is set up properly of course

).

I agree, set it up bridged mono and you'll be fine. Let us know how it sounds when its up and running.

ShoeDr · 03-18-2008, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the quick response gentlemen! So, by bridged mono, does that mean I should bridge the 2 connections into one to the sub?

Mr Marv · 03-18-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoeDr

Thanks for the quick response gentlemen! So, by bridged mono, does that mean I should bridge the 2 connections into one to the sub?

Your welcome

and yes you will bridge the two channels into one however you will only use the positive from one channel and the negative from the other (it should be marked on the amp or in your manual)

ShoeDr · 03-18-2008, 12:29 PM

MrMarv -got it...thanks again.

03-17-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
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03-17-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 241 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	Is the amp 250 watts max or RMS, is this per channel, how many channels does it have, and is rated at 2 ohms or 4? Is the sub 2 or 4 ohms? __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" Rockford sub and Phoenix Gold Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights

03-17-2008, 06:25 PM	#3
ShoeDr Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4868 Posts: 19 Silver Bullet 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Auto (DT's shorties installed next week) Debadged, BHL Mod, TB Bypass, K&N CAI, DynoMax Superflow Catback, Tinted tails, Blacked out condensor/radiator, Line of Fire, Ipod2car, Viper remote start/2way alarm, Upside down rearview mod	Good questions and I'm sure they'll make more sense to you than me, lol. Amp RMS Power/Watts 2 ohm stereo, all channels driven 125 x 2 4 ohhm bridged mono, all channels driven 250 Input sensitivity low level 125mv high level 250mv Sub 4 ohms nominal power 250w max 1000w __________________ I heard the only way to kill a werewolf is with a Silver Streak Tacoma

03-17-2008, 06:53 PM	#4
Mr Marv Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1009 Location: Monterey Bay California Posts: 308	That amp will work great with that sub (assuming it is set up properly of course ). __________________ MrMarv.com for custom built sub enclosures/amp racks/baffles etc or just advice on making your own! 1-831-383-0308 7AM-8PM PST Mon-Sat and hit or miss on Sunday! Pics of Tacoma items here http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/MrMarv/?

03-18-2008, 11:47 AM	#6
ShoeDr Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4868 Posts: 19 Silver Bullet 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Auto (DT's shorties installed next week) Debadged, BHL Mod, TB Bypass, K&N CAI, DynoMax Superflow Catback, Tinted tails, Blacked out condensor/radiator, Line of Fire, Ipod2car, Viper remote start/2way alarm, Upside down rearview mod	Thanks for the quick response gentlemen! So, by bridged mono, does that mean I should bridge the 2 connections into one to the sub? __________________ I heard the only way to kill a werewolf is with a Silver Streak Tacoma

03-18-2008, 12:29 PM	#8
ShoeDr Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4868 Posts: 19 Silver Bullet 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Auto (DT's shorties installed next week) Debadged, BHL Mod, TB Bypass, K&N CAI, DynoMax Superflow Catback, Tinted tails, Blacked out condensor/radiator, Line of Fire, Ipod2car, Viper remote start/2way alarm, Upside down rearview mod	MrMarv -got it...thanks again. __________________ I heard the only way to kill a werewolf is with a Silver Streak Tacoma

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