Low powered sub

[Gruppy]

Hey guys, I'm new to the whole subwoofer and amp stuff.

I've got a what seems to be a 10 inch Alpine Baseline sub, and a Pioneer GM-3000T Amplifier.

I know that its a weak amp but I feel like the sub should still be louder.

I haven't really been able to mess with the amp settings but any tips would be appreciated.

I'm just hoping that it can be a bit louder cause as of right now its not very noticable.

Thanks

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[Massive spl]

First find out what ohm subwoofer you have.

Then make sure it wired correctly

Then adjust settings accordingly

Gain at like 1/2 - 3/4 for most people

Lpf at 80

Bass boost off

I just looked up that amp and it does 80watts rms... You need a bigger amp forsure. That amp would hardly push a door speaker let alone a subwoofer

 

[dubstepper1000]

couple questions

1) what model of sub are you using

2) how do you currently have it wired to the amp (a crude drawing in ms paint suffice)

3) do you own a DMM (digital multi meter)

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Hey guys, I'm new to the whole subwoofer and amp stuff.I've got a what seems to be a 10 inch Alpine Baseline sub, and a Pioneer GM-3000T Amplifier.

I know that its a weak amp but I feel like the sub should still be louder.

I haven't really been able to mess with the amp settings but any tips would be appreciated.

I'm just hoping that it can be a bit louder cause as of right now its not very noticable.

Thanks

Id go with a tuned ported enclosure to get more output and low end from your sub....

 

[the727kid 10+ year member]

That sub is a steal for what it can accomplish. IIRC RMS is 250 on that sub and it can handle quite a bit more. Find it some more power.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

More power as well as a properly tuned enclosure will make all the difference