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Old 05-18-2011, 12:38 AM
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340 watt amp

my friend is giving me a 340 watt amp and i was wondering if i could power my door speaker on this
and will it make any difference at all?>
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:04 AM
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would this be able to power 2 10 inch subs?
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:07 AM
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We need some specs on the amp, door speakers and subs. Is 340 rms? max? At what impedance load?

Just give us the model numbers of this stuff and we(or at least I) would be more than happy to help you out
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:09 AM
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i have no idea im asking right now
and i wouldnt be sure on what kinda of door speakers i could buy
My friend has a box with 2 10 inch Kicker subs in them that he would sell me for 50 bucks so i have no idea if it would run haha
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:09 AM
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I was just told it was 340 watts peak power and 340 watt rms
2 channel 4 OHMS
 

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Old 05-18-2011, 01:27 AM
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Usually the peak is more than the rms..hmmm. If it is rms and you powered 2 subs with that then each sub would be getting 170 watts, if wired at 4 ohms. For some kickers, 10's most likely like you have mentioned, their rating is 150 watts. So yes if wired at a 4 ohm impedance, subs getting power that is within spec, and the amp is actually 340 rms, then I would say it is a go.

Now, you will not be getting any super hard hitting bass, but for $50 for the whole setup I must say I probably wouldn't pass it up.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:30 AM
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Old 05-18-2011, 09:48 AM
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im not looking for super hard but like a good little bass that you notice i have a sub.
My girlfriend despises my friends 12" sub at like half power so i think i should be fine haha
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 09:53 AM
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I would say go for it. The worst that could happen is you are out ~70 after you buy the wiring for it. I would just make sure all the components work fine before you buy it.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 05:56 PM
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i decided to just save up money and go some what legit
and something that will fit in my truck better.
so maybe an 800w amp and a 10" sub
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:03 PM
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Just find an amp and sub that are in spec with each other and you will be golden. Look at the rms, that is more meaningful than max.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:04 PM
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idk how to do that haha
im looking to not spend more than 100 on both tbh :/
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:06 PM
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If you are not looking to spend over 100, I would get the deal from your friend. You will have to buy used to stay under that budget.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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around how many wattage are most little 8 inch subs
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:13 PM
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Look on sonicelectronix or crutchfield for what you may want.
 



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