I am upgrading my stereo on a budget in my dodge ram. I'm putting a single 10 under the rear seat and only need like 300 watts for that. Eventually I'd like to power the front stage, but not necessarily right now. It seems easier to just get a 5 channel amp to have it all ready to go, but a mono amp for the sub right now is cheaper and I can add a 4 channel later. Is there any issues with power draw with 2 smaller amps vs the 5 channel? I get it the 5 channel craps put I loose everything but the rest speaker.
-
6Participant count
-
Participant list
youdoofus
Skibidi
there isnt any issues with power draw as long as you acommodate for the end result power needs on initial install. e.g. if you run 0 gauge to a distro block and 4 gauge in short runs from the distro to the amp, youll likely be good. all depends on the total amperage draw youll need to be prepared for based on the amps you end up using
giltyler
Senior VIP Member
You will like the flexibility of having separate amps.
Power at the level you are looking for should not require more that good grade power wiring and fusing.
What box and sub are you getting
Power at the level you are looking for should not require more that good grade power wiring and fusing.
What box and sub are you getting
tommydh 10+ year member
CarAudio.com Elite
In truck you cn get wy with a 4 channel amp using it to run a good set of components in front and bridging the rear channels to run the sub. I f bsolutely wnt rer set run them from HU
- Thread Starter
- #5
I picked up this box and a 10" Kicker Comp for $50.
2002-2012 Dodge Ram Quad / Crew Cab Truck Single 10" Sealed Sub Box - 1X10DODGE-UPFRNOKIT-02-08
giltyler
Senior VIP Member
That box is small for a 10 to sound very good to start with and kickers while vey popular for starters are air hogs
Most like that are cheap due to low grade material and workmanship
Most like that are cheap due to low grade material and workmanship
- Thread Starter
- #7
Yeah I was mainly buying the box i don't mind replacing the sub down the line. It looks like the Dayton Reference can work in this box. I was going to build one for an 8" or maybe 2 6.5" subs if they fit, but I saw the price on this and got lazy and decided to try it first. And I pulled the sub out last night. The box looks good to me. I didn't measure the thickness, but it looks like its 3/4" or close to it.
giltyler
Senior VIP Member
For the money I would have bought it also.
Silicon the crap out of it and grab a E8 sundown from the yard sale for $55
Kickers always sell quickly on Craigslist
Silicon the crap out of it and grab a E8 sundown from the yard sale for $55
Kickers always sell quickly on Craigslist
- Thread Starter
- #9
I was thinking about buying from the yard sale, but I don't know enough about speaker repair if I get one that needs it so it will just cost more to get fixed. I might as well buy new. I do have an old MTX sub I can try in there for free if I don't like the Kicker though.
youdoofus
Skibidi
i wouldnt use papermaker as a reference LOL (just giving you grief)
op,
also make sure you read all the disclaimers on the yard sale if you choose to go that route
youll hardly find anyone on here that doesnt like daytons
Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts
Hurtin' feelings errrday.
I've ran a few 5 ch amps in the past and worked out pretty well. I have my 3rd 5 ch amp sitting behind me and it's the biggest 5 ch amp I've seen/have in my posession.
Basically your call....5 ch amp easier to wire up than 2 amps.
Basically your call....5 ch amp easier to wire up than 2 amps.
- Thread Starter
- #12
Awesome, thanks. I think I'm just going to run a 4 channel for now, bridging 2 channels to the sub. If I need to expand it later I'll put in a small mono amp to the subwoofer.
n2audio 5,000+ posts
OPTIDRIVEN
Back in my broke® days about all I did was 4 ch set ups. It pretty much comes down to power IMO. If you get a cheap 50x4 that's only ~150 bridged you're going to be pretty limited.
Get a decent 100x4 that's 300-400 bridged and there's a lot more potential.
Good front speakers and due diligence on the sub/enclosure and you can do well.
Activity
No one is currently typing a reply...
Similar threads
According to the Taramps site, there are three variants:
TARAMPS SMART3 BASS 1 CHANNEL 3000 WATTS RMS 0.5 ~ 2 OHMS CAR AUDIO AMPLIFIER.
TARAMPS...
- Started by jeeper2269
- Amplifiers
I can hear the difference. A typical component system will have a superior tweeter and crossover, although I've noticed component crossovers are...
Just thought I'd quickly update this thread as it's been a long while since I promised an update, I finally checked the AC output of the speaker...
- Started by Terrum
- Amplifiers 2
Thanks a lot for complete answers bro
Lower the ohm the thicker the wire. The higher the ohm the thinner the wire but will have more windings. Lower ohm coils have a slight edge when...
- Started by some dude
- Subwoofers
About this thread
