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<blockquote data-quote="Slayer16102" data-source="post: 8778830" data-attributes="member: 676644"><p>I do have a few more questions for the experts here.</p><p></p><p>The $50.00 skar 800.1 skar amp I bought is missing the black rca entirely. I only have one rca plugged into the R port. The L port was ripped off by someone who previously owned it. My question here is should I get y splitter and run the two RCA's together into one port. Is that even neccessary at all given the fact its a 800.1D monoblock. It seems to play the bass just fine with the red connected only to the R port, but I am wondering if I need a y splitter to join the two into one port for some reason. See the port.</p><p>The amp works perfect for $50.00. Its just missing the L port.</p><p></p><p>I am currently running it in 4 ohm's right at 370 watts (37.6-38.0v max) which I used a DMM to configure it for max output of 370 watts using 40 hz 0 db test tone to set it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Since the amp shouldn't do anything over 370w based upon manufacturer specs with my sub operating in 4 ohm mode</p><p></p><p>The formula I used here would be</p><p>4 ohms x 370 watts = 1480</p><p>square root of 1480 = 38.47 volts AC current to Amp with 40 Hz 0 Db test tone using a DMM.</p><p>To be on the safe side I set my volts between to start at 37.6v and max at 38.0v during full volume even when the voltage fluctuates</p><p>-.47v of 38.47v just incase of clipping at full 370 watts</p><p></p><p>Since I don't have a DD-1 anymore should I go a little bit lower than 37.6v-38.0v just to make sure I am not clipping?</p><p>My rockford P3SD2-12 shallow mount is rated at 400 watts RMS (800 watts peak). The amp is only rated at 370 watts in 4 ohm mode, so I am running the amp 30 watts less than the sub RMS.</p><p></p><p>Finally I have 4 kicker CSC654 coaxial's in my car.</p><p>The speakers are 4 ohm speakers rated at 100w RMS (300w peak) power</p><p>What amp would you recommend for these?</p><p></p><p>I'm not looking to spend too much or break SPL records here. I just want an amp that will pair nicely with my rockford P3SD2-12 400w subwoofer, my skar 800.1D, and my four kicker csc6.5" speakers. The headunit running the audio system is a pioneer 6800BS. I am only running 370 watts to the subwoofer while operating the amp in 4 ohm mode. Its not using the 1 ohm mode at all. So its capped at 370 watts in 4 ohm mode. I will eventually upgrade the subwoofer setup to two 10" kicker comp R subs in a ported box for more bass, but for now I will be running the my skar amp and my rockford p3 shallow at 370 watts.</p><p></p><p>The types of music genre's I primarily listen to are rap, rock and metal. Would two 10" kicker comp R's hit harder than my P3SD2-12 shallow? Will a full size 10 hit harder than a 12" shallow being its full size? Would the two 10" subs be worth the upgrade and make any noticeable difference? Is it worth getting the higher grade comp's R's for more deep bass given the fact my sub amp only runs 800w at 1 ohm? Its in a C5 corvette so I can't fit anything over 10" subs. The trunk space is limited.</p><p></p><p>Would you recommend 3 8's or two 10's? Ported or sealed for this amp and the music I listen to? 1 or 2 subs for my skar 800.1D? I can't do a 12" box or a 15" box due to trunk limitations. I prefer nice deep bass that hits hard, but I don't expect the boom of a 15" sub either.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for so many questions here. I just want to be sure I am choosing the right stuff for my future upgrade path. I already know that I want a little bit more bass than my 12, but no more than what my skar amp can push on my 110 amp alternator.</p><p>Due to the trunk size limitations I will never be able to put anything more than 10's in my car. I am looking to have a good sound system in my c5 corvette without breaking the bank. My current 12" sits flush in the spare tire location. Its designed for the car. My future box wouldn't sit in there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slayer16102, post: 8778830, member: 676644"] I do have a few more questions for the experts here. The $50.00 skar 800.1 skar amp I bought is missing the black rca entirely. I only have one rca plugged into the R port. The L port was ripped off by someone who previously owned it. My question here is should I get y splitter and run the two RCA's together into one port. Is that even neccessary at all given the fact its a 800.1D monoblock. It seems to play the bass just fine with the red connected only to the R port, but I am wondering if I need a y splitter to join the two into one port for some reason. See the port. The amp works perfect for $50.00. Its just missing the L port. I am currently running it in 4 ohm's right at 370 watts (37.6-38.0v max) which I used a DMM to configure it for max output of 370 watts using 40 hz 0 db test tone to set it. Since the amp shouldn't do anything over 370w based upon manufacturer specs with my sub operating in 4 ohm mode The formula I used here would be 4 ohms x 370 watts = 1480 square root of 1480 = 38.47 volts AC current to Amp with 40 Hz 0 Db test tone using a DMM. To be on the safe side I set my volts between to start at 37.6v and max at 38.0v during full volume even when the voltage fluctuates -.47v of 38.47v just incase of clipping at full 370 watts Since I don't have a DD-1 anymore should I go a little bit lower than 37.6v-38.0v just to make sure I am not clipping? My rockford P3SD2-12 shallow mount is rated at 400 watts RMS (800 watts peak). The amp is only rated at 370 watts in 4 ohm mode, so I am running the amp 30 watts less than the sub RMS. Finally I have 4 kicker CSC654 coaxial's in my car. The speakers are 4 ohm speakers rated at 100w RMS (300w peak) power What amp would you recommend for these? I'm not looking to spend too much or break SPL records here. I just want an amp that will pair nicely with my rockford P3SD2-12 400w subwoofer, my skar 800.1D, and my four kicker csc6.5" speakers. The headunit running the audio system is a pioneer 6800BS. I am only running 370 watts to the subwoofer while operating the amp in 4 ohm mode. Its not using the 1 ohm mode at all. So its capped at 370 watts in 4 ohm mode. I will eventually upgrade the subwoofer setup to two 10" kicker comp R subs in a ported box for more bass, but for now I will be running the my skar amp and my rockford p3 shallow at 370 watts. The types of music genre's I primarily listen to are rap, rock and metal. Would two 10" kicker comp R's hit harder than my P3SD2-12 shallow? Will a full size 10 hit harder than a 12" shallow being its full size? Would the two 10" subs be worth the upgrade and make any noticeable difference? Is it worth getting the higher grade comp's R's for more deep bass given the fact my sub amp only runs 800w at 1 ohm? Its in a C5 corvette so I can't fit anything over 10" subs. The trunk space is limited. Would you recommend 3 8's or two 10's? Ported or sealed for this amp and the music I listen to? 1 or 2 subs for my skar 800.1D? I can't do a 12" box or a 15" box due to trunk limitations. I prefer nice deep bass that hits hard, but I don't expect the boom of a 15" sub either. Sorry for so many questions here. I just want to be sure I am choosing the right stuff for my future upgrade path. I already know that I want a little bit more bass than my 12, but no more than what my skar amp can push on my 110 amp alternator. Due to the trunk size limitations I will never be able to put anything more than 10's in my car. I am looking to have a good sound system in my c5 corvette without breaking the bank. My current 12" sits flush in the spare tire location. Its designed for the car. My future box wouldn't sit in there. [/QUOTE]
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