Jonesy33 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Is it ok to under power a sub? Heard it wasn't but it seemes like you folks on here really know your stuff. Thanks. Edited January 31, 2012 by Jonesy33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE-2U Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I guess it is a personal prefrence. Underpowering CAN be just as bad as over powering. when you say underpowering you are referring to the rms correct? well i usually only match rms or correctly overpower so IMO i would say no. Ask yourself why would you want to underpower something, you paid for it why not get the full use of it. If its to loud turn the volume down? Quote 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee LaredoPioneer AVH- 3200DVD2/0 Flex-A-Prene Welding Cable (2) Fully Loaded Fi Sp4's dual 1-------> My YouTube Channel <------- Needs more power those woofers will laugh at that turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 yes it is fine. however when underpowered people try to compensate with the gain knob and clib the shit out of it. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I guess it is a personal prefrence. Underpowering CAN be just as bad as over powering. when you say underpowering you are referring to the rms correct? well i usually only match rms or correctly overpower so IMO i would say no. Ask yourself why would you want to underpower something, you paid for it why not get the full use of it. If its to loud turn the volume down? no...under powering isnt as bad as over power You can under power a woofer all you want, by 100w, 500, even more you'll be fine, but if you do under power that doesn't mean your gain can still be wide open. You can still see clipping Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamminBeats Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 bigger box? i could be wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballen194 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Is it ok to under power a sub? Heard it wasn't but it seemes like you folks on here really know your stuff. Thanks. Do you just mean "not giving your sub as much power as you could give it?" if that's what you mean then absolutely not bad at all. Quote 98 Isuzu Rodeo Pioneer Deh-6300ub SUBS*Upcoming* SSA Xcon 18 4th order AMP Banda 3500 Mids/Highs Pioneer EQ Clarion EQS746 ETC. Two 1/0 run's KnuKoncepts 1/0 big 3 Shuriken BT-100 under the hood Shuriken BT-120 in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy33 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well, I was looking at Fi Q 10s. Do you think 1 is enough for a regular cab truck or should I get 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carshateme Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I always underpower my subs..by like 100rms...because I have bad experience w overpowering them Quote New build coming soon. [center][url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/sigtoo.jpg/"][img]http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9541/sigtoo.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I always underpower my subs..by like 100rms...because I have bad experience w overpowering them sorry, but i laughed at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifted_silverado Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I always underpower my subs..by like 100rms...because I have bad experience w overpowering them sorry, but i laughed at this X2 i let a chuckle slip out it was an underpowered chuckle though Quote Everythings in the attic or garage since the truck was sold last year. New build should be coming soon in a dodge cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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