Bobbytwonames
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Trigger Man!
Pioneer 9701, 800 watts @ 2 ohms
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Thanks for the reply so i take it it's okay to overpower a sub a little?
Bobbytwonames
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Trigger Man!
Yes. Just set your gains right. That amp should work perfect.
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:
better alternative for output potential
On that budget:
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.
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
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
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
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
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Trigger Man!
Wouldn't the 9701 power that sub to it's full potential? 800 watts at 2 ohm.
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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.
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.
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
Bobbytwonames
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Trigger Man!
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
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Trigger Man!
I hear ya. I'm running three Taramps (3K, 800, and 250) with a 95 amp alt.
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