What size amp for the stock sub??

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02-27-11, 06:54 PM

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What size amp for the stock sub??

Looking for ideas on what type and size of an amp to use to power it?

Stock amp took a dive so looking to buy a small amp.

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02-27-11, 07:52 PM

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Just buy a cheap 200w from amazon...its not a very powerful sub.

I changed everything out and just have a box....much easier and louder

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02-27-11, 07:54 PM

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500 or less maybe!

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02-27-11, 08:03 PM

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The sub is only like 50w max 20rms

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02-27-11, 08:15 PM

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The sub is only like 50w max 20rms

hmm i could sworn it was rated at 500

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02-27-11, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mr/griffin

hmm i could sworn it was rated at 500

The Stock sub at 500? Hell no. It's not a 12" W3, it's a tiny factory sub.

It probably takes about twice that of the factory mids. Buy something that puts out no more than 75rms and then keep it way down otherwise you will toast it. I would use a 4 channel amp made for mids and then adjust the filter for bass.