How do you go about doing this? I've been doing research but nothing is really making sense. I'm not an audio guru and I know most people either go to training or have acumulated knowledge over years.

My question is, I have two of these amps (http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Kenwood-KAC-829) and both are bridged.

Amplifier Type Dual Channel
Bridgable Bridgable
RMS Power at 4 Ohms 100 W x 2
RMS Power at 2 Ohms 150 W x 2

The bridged power is 300 watts and the maximum output power of 600 watts.

Right now I'm running a one 10" Rockford P3

Impedance 2-Ohm x 2
Power Handling 400 Watts RMS
800 Watts Max

What would be the ideal RMS matching subwoofer for my set up?

 

First thing to do is check the amp to make sure it is what it says it is.. Thats an easy one. Look on the amp and check the fuse/fuses on it. Whatever the amps total on the fuse/fuses is, it is generally 10% of the actual output of the amp...

So if you buy an amp that is displayed as 1000watts but only has 2-20 amp fuses, you are most likely looking at an amp that can produce 400 watts total... You actually should have an amp that makes more power than your speakers are rated at. It gives you more "dampening" and will not distort the sound. When you max out an amp, its trying too hard to constantly make the power and over works itself.

 

Well your under powering the sub by 100 watts with one amp. your best bet is to find a mono amp that puts out 400 watts into a 4 ohm load or 1 ohm load. 4 ohm would be best. Your amp can only put out 300 watts plain and simple and you need 400 watts.

 

Thanks for the reply guys. This audio forum is underrated for HT.

Yeah, when I was reading I was sure I was underpowering. Which is now confirmed.

Now I either need to replace the subwoofer with proper one or purchase a new amp. =/

With my current set up what subwoofer can I run to its potential?

2ohm? 4 ohm? 300watt rms?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-qEkoc9h...SWS-1043D.html


I bought my current subwoofer without any questions or research. Which is now costing me more in the end boo. So I really appreciate all the help I get on here. :thumbsup: