chevy_69k20 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Hey guys, I've just recently got to installing all my "new to me" audio equipment in my 2010 extended cab silverado. I bought a new pioneer avh-p4300dvd and a used p3002 that came with a P3D410 10" sub. I'm finishing up the build on my box and it's going to be a down firing sealed box under my seat. The box is pretty big (around 0.95 without the sub in it). My question is, before I go cutting insulation out behind my seat for this amp, should I look into buying a different one? I can get a p8002 for 175 in great condition but i'm kinda hoping this 3002 will be big enough. I'm not at all going for spl, just want a good sounding stereo in my truck. I got the amp and sub for 120 shipped to my door (the only reason I didn't just go with an 8"). What do you guys think? Edited July 6, 2011 by chevy_69k20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteMax87 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 That punch 300 will work good on that p3, that amps actual power is around 375-450rms with good voltage. You could do the punch 800 if you plan on running another p3 later on but just on 1 you'd really be pushing it and might blow it if not careful. Quote 2009 maxima, currently stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged DCs Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 The P3002 puts out rated power at a bridged 4ohm load. Your subwoofer can only be wired to an 8ohm load or a 2ohm load... So taking that into consideration I would look for another amplifier. Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainzPlanetz Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't do either of those amps, I would do a mono amp that does its power at 2 ohms, if you wire the sub to either of those amps each channel is gonna be at 1 ohm, which will likely make the amp run very hot or go poof. Edit: I just got Ninja'd, damn it Edited July 6, 2011 by CaptainzPlanetz Quote ¿ǝɯɐƃ ǝɥʇ Trolls never learn............ All BS aside, If I see one more comment in here that is NOT about the pre-sale, I will start the vacations. And that includes the trolls feeding the trolls. YOU THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A OGER AND HUMPBACK/TROLLS? Add "SMDLIFER" on Xbox LIVE to play with other SMD members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy_69k20 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) That punch 300 will work good on that p3, that amps actual power is around 375-450rms with good voltage. You could do the punch 800 if you plan on running another p3 later on but just on 1 you'd really be pushing it and might blow it if not careful. Great! Thanks for the quick reply. I don't plan on running anything more than the one p3 for a LONG time. That's what i wanted to hear. thanks again! edit: Dam* well, looks like the deal wasn't so great after all. Ok, so What amp do you guys recommend? I'm going for more reliability than anything, I want to install it and forget about it. Like always though, I would like to stay at a reasonable price. Edited July 6, 2011 by chevy_69k20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged DCs Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 That punch 300 will work good on that p3, that amps actual power is around 375-450rms with good voltage. You could do the punch 800 if you plan on running another p3 later on but just on 1 you'd really be pushing it and might blow it if not careful. Great! Thanks for the quick reply. I don't plan on running anything more than the one p3 for a LONG time. That's what i wanted to hear. thanks again! Read my post... Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteMax87 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Sorry chevy didn't see it was a punch 300 2 channel, yea like they said you have to run that amp at 4 ohms to get rated power out of it, sorry man. You could sell it and get a punch 400/1, or prime 500/1 if you wanted to stick with RF. Punch 400/1 is rated at 515 watts by 1 at 2 ohms Quote 2009 maxima, currently stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy_69k20 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.com/AudioPipe-APSM-1300-2000W-Mono-Car-Amp-Mini-Amplifier-/260757070886?pt=Car_Amplifiers&hash=item3cb6552426 Will this amp work for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 it will work but it is a more power at 2ohm then the sub can handle. Keep the gain down and you will be alright. Quote (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy_69k20 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 well from what i've been finding, the next size mono audiopipe smaller is less than half the power of this one. is it better to push the amp to it's max or the sub to it's max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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