DominicT Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Alright, for the past 6 months or so I've been running a Rockford P3 Shallow mount in my 2001 Mazda Protege because I used to have it in my truck, but the truck got destroyed , so I've been dealing with this sub for now, I finally have the money to add another Sub to my system, but I'm afraid if I add the sub I want to, it will strain my amp. So Here's the Question... I'm currently using this amp: Polkaudio 880 Monoblock Amplifier http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/pa/index.php?s=pa880_1 And This is the Sub I'm Using: Rockford P3S Shallow Mount Subwoofer http://www.crutchfield.com/s_575P3LS12/Rockford-Fosgate-P3L-S12.html?tp=112 Is It possible for Me to add this sub to my system without needing to purchase another Amplifier? 12" Alpine Type R SWR-1243D http://www.crutchfield.com/s_500SWR1243/Alpine-SWR-1243D.html?search=alpine+type+r Here's the Specs on the Amplifier and the Two Subwoofers: PA880 Monoblock Amplifier: 300 Watts x 1 (4 Ohm), 500 watts x 1 (2 Ohm). CEA-2006 compliant specifications for true, accurate power ratings. 800 watts x 1 (2 ohm) dynamic power. Rockford P3L-S12 Shallow Subwoofer: Frequency Response 43-250 Hz Power Range (Watts RMS) 100-400 Maximum Wattage 800 Sensitivity 86 dB Impedance 4 ohms And The Subwoofer I'd like to Add: Alpine Type-R SWR-1242D 12" Subwoofer requency response: 24-200 Hz power handling: 300-600 watts RMS (300 watts per coil) peak power: 1,800 watts sensitivity: 85 dB Impedance 4 ohms Please Help me out here guys, I'd like to Add This Sub If Both these Subwoofers wont Run off this 1 Amp, Please Tell me an Amp that will push both of the Subwoofers Nicely. Thanks, -Dominic Edited June 6, 2011 by DominicT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korey_hofer Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 the amp would be fine, how ever it is not good to use those subs together. you will get a lot of weird noises and not a whole lot of bass when you use non matching subs Quote previously known as wenn_du_weinst aka fucking internet coward supreme. I talk shit on other forums like a little bitch and hope i don't get caught out on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicT Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Well I don't Know anyone who'd take the Shallow mount off my hands, so thats why I was planning on keeping it. What Do you mean by weird noises? Edited June 6, 2011 by DominicT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 You should run 2 identical subwoofers. so either keep the rockford and get another or sell it and get two of the type R's. if your getting the type R's i would get a bigger amp in the 1200 watt range for example audioque 1200d. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicT Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Would the Amp I have power them alright though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korey_hofer Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Well I don't Know anyone who'd take the Shallow mount off my hands, so thats why I was planning on keeping it. What Do you mean by weird noises? like you will hear the subs cone it self moving around and hear air moving rockford should be easy sell, I'd buy 2 alpines they will be find on your power. Quote previously known as wenn_du_weinst aka fucking internet coward supreme. I talk shit on other forums like a little bitch and hope i don't get caught out on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicT Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Korey, wouldn't that only be the case if they were in the same box? I'd be running them with separate boxes, Since the Shallow Fits Nicely right behind my Back seat in the factory box from fosgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korey_hofer Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 nope it will be even in separate boxes unless you cross them over to play different frequencies. it's not really worth trying to run both. Quote previously known as wenn_du_weinst aka fucking internet coward supreme. I talk shit on other forums like a little bitch and hope i don't get caught out on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicT Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Is Crossing them over to play different frequencies a hard thing to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korey_hofer Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 not really but it's 100% pointless to do and you will be the same exact same loudness as you are now Quote previously known as wenn_du_weinst aka fucking internet coward supreme. I talk shit on other forums like a little bitch and hope i don't get caught out on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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