Good amp for single Fosgate P3 12" 4ohm?

[jlund10]

Hey I'm new to car audio and the forum, I'm trying to put together a solid bass setup for my 2015 nissan sentra for around $500.
I'm not looking for anything crazy loud, but I still want something that bumps if that makes sense.
I think I'm set on the P3D4 12" by rockford fosgate for the sub, i just need help finding an amp that fits in my budget and provides enough power. (under $300)

from what I've read, I'd need an amp producing around 550-740 watts rms at 2 ohms impedance.

If you guys could throw me some recommendations for amps or really any beginner audio advice I'd really appreciate it thanks.

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[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Pioneer 9701, 800 watts @ 2 ohms

 

[jlund10]

Pioneer 9701, 800 watts @ 2 ohms

Thanks for the reply so i take it it's okay to overpower a sub a little?

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Yes. Just set your gains right. That amp should work perfect.

 

[BCotrell]

How much you paying for the rockford? Probably could do better for less (to hit your total budget). I would factor half of that for an enclosure if going ported unless you’re willing to make your own.

For that sub you specified:

Amazon.com: Pioneer GM-D8701 Gm Series 1, 600 Watt Monoblock Class D Amp: Home Audio & Theater

Buy Pioneer GM-D8701 Gm Series 1, 600 Watt Monoblock Class D Amp: Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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better alternative for output potential
On that budget:

Amazon.com: AMERICAN BASS American Bass Elite Series 12 Woofer 1200 RMS 2400 Peak 3 VC / E1244 /: Car Electronics

Amazon.com: AMERICAN BASS American Bass Elite Series 12 Woofer 1200 RMS 2400 Peak 3 VC / E1244 /: Car Electronics

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: Taramp's MD 1800.1 1 Ohm 1800 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier

Buy Taramp's MD 1800.1 1 Ohm 1800 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier: Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Amp is full bridge technology so more efficient on your electrical than half bridge, will put out plenty of power and you can keep your gains conservative. Plus the amp is rated for 1 ohm if you eventually add another sub.

leaves you with about $150 for an enclosure and wiring.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

How much you paying for the rockford? Probably could do better for less (to hit your total budget). I would factor half of that for an enclosure if going ported unless you’re willing to make your own.

For that sub you specified:

Amazon.com: Pioneer GM-D8701 Gm Series 1, 600 Watt Monoblock Class D Amp: Home Audio & Theater

Buy Pioneer GM-D8701 Gm Series 1, 600 Watt Monoblock Class D Amp: Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

better alternative for output potential
On that budget:

Amazon.com: AMERICAN BASS American Bass Elite Series 12 Woofer 1200 RMS 2400 Peak 3 VC / E1244 /: Car Electronics

Amazon.com: AMERICAN BASS American Bass Elite Series 12 Woofer 1200 RMS 2400 Peak 3 VC / E1244 /: Car Electronics

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: Taramp's MD 1800.1 1 Ohm 1800 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier

Buy Taramp's MD 1800.1 1 Ohm 1800 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier: Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Amp is full bridge technology so more efficient on your electrical than half bridge, will put out plenty of power and you can keep your gains conservative. Plus the amp is rated for 1 ohm if you eventually add another sub.

leaves you with about $150 for an enclosure and wiring.

Wouldn't the 9701 power that sub to it's full potential? 800 watts at 2 ohm.

 

[jlund10]

How much you paying for the rockford? Probably could do better for less (to hit your total budget). I would factor half of that for an enclosure if going ported unless you’re willing to make your own.

For that sub you specified:

Amazon.com: Pioneer GM-D8701 Gm Series 1, 600 Watt Monoblock Class D Amp: Home Audio & Theater

Buy Pioneer GM-D8701 Gm Series 1, 600 Watt Monoblock Class D Amp: Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

better alternative for output potential
On that budget:

Amazon.com: AMERICAN BASS American Bass Elite Series 12 Woofer 1200 RMS 2400 Peak 3 VC / E1244 /: Car Electronics

Amazon.com: AMERICAN BASS American Bass Elite Series 12 Woofer 1200 RMS 2400 Peak 3 VC / E1244 /: Car Electronics

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: Taramp's MD 1800.1 1 Ohm 1800 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier

Buy Taramp's MD 1800.1 1 Ohm 1800 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier: Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Amp is full bridge technology so more efficient on your electrical than half bridge, will put out plenty of power and you can keep your gains conservative. Plus the amp is rated for 1 ohm if you eventually add another sub.

leaves you with about $150 for an enclosure and wiring.

That sounds like it would boom, I'll have to look into full bridge amps. Only reason I'm trying to stay conservative on power is because I've heard Sentras have weak alternators and I'm not sure how to determine exactly what it can handle.

 

[BCotrell]

Taramps rates it at 91 amps max musical consumption. With a good and biggest agm battery in front and keeping gains conservative you’ll be fine. I googled it and it looks like alternators for Sentras are anywhere from 70-110 amps.

The next smaller one md 1200.1 2 ohm is 1200 watts and 60 amps max musical consumption. I think you could do either.

Amazon.com: Taramp's MD 1200.1 2 Ohms 1200 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier (MD12002) : Electronics

Buy Taramp's MD 1200.1 2 Ohms 1200 Watts Class D Full Range Mono Amplifier (MD12002): Mono Amplifiers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

The 9701 is perfectly fine. It's whether or not that you want to upgrade in the future.

 

[BCotrell]

The 9701 is perfectly fine. It's whether or not that you want to upgrade in the future.

Yeahhhhh....If it’s my 70 amp alt Sentra I’ll take the full bridge that’s more power and easier on the electrical....but that pioneer is a solid amp if you’re not super short on amperage.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Yeahhhhh....If it’s my 70 amp alt Sentra I’ll take the full bridge that’s more power and easier on the electrical....but that pioneer is a solid amp if you’re not super short on amperage.

I hear ya. I'm running three Taramps (3K, 800, and 250) with a 95 amp alt.