New to Car Audio, Amp Question!

[vallada2]

Hey everyone,

New to car audio website, and car audio in general for the most part. I used to run a small kicker out of my old car but had a crappy Boss sub that would overheat all the time. Finally got a decent job and want to hook up my 2015 Mazda3 a little better. I listen to a variety of music such as electronic, rap, R&B, oldies (like 40s-70s), and spanish music (merengue/salsa/cumbia). After reading some about speakers and subs I've decided along the lines of these two below:

Sub-woofer: Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 Punch P3 DVC 4-Ohm 12-Inch 600-Watt Subwoofer

Speakers: Focal 165A1SG 2-Way 6.5-inch Component Speakers

I want to run the component speakers in front, and a 12 inch sub on the same amp. I have trouble understanding how the electricity works on these things and want to know what amp can run these both smoothly under $250 dollars. I'm also open to suggestions on different sub/speakers under $200 each if you guys think there are better options!

Thanks, any help appreciated!

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[kr15 5,000+ posts]

You could either get a 4ch, and run front ch to comps, and bridge the rear channels to sub (would likely need a s4 or d2)

Or you could get a 5ch with dedicated sub channel.

The focals should do well. The p3 is a decent enough sub, but i think something like an ssa dcon would sound better across the music genres

 

[vallada2]

You could either get a 4ch, and run front ch to comps, and bridge the rear channels to sub (would likely need a s4 or d2)
Or you could get a 5ch with dedicated sub channel.

The focals should do well. The p3 is a decent enough sub, but i think something like an ssa dcon would sound better across the music genres

Thanks for the response. What do you mean by needing a s4 or d2, sorry I'm a noob. Still figuring this all out.

Also what wattage/ohms am I gonna need on an amp, and suggestions?

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

This amp would give you 125x2 for the focals plus 400x1 for sub.

NVX JAD800.4 (JAD8004) Full Range Class D 4-Channel Car Amplifier

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

With this sub in s4 coil configuration

DCON 12 Sound Solutions Audio 12" 400W DCON Series Subwoofer - SSA STORE

 

[vallada2]

Awesome, appreciate the help!

Do you know if stock battery can support that power or should I get a capacitor?

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

Stay away from capacitors. But your electrical should be fine

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

Its a class d amp, so pretty efficient. Use good wire, maybe do "big 3" (search it) and you will be fine