P4killer_ Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 so im ripping out my equip today if it doesnt rain again, and the thought of having no bump is like .... ouch .... so i was thinking i could use the old box to make a quick single 12 enclosure sealed for sure ported if i have enough scrap, need less to say ill be powering a single PA Fubar 12" which is rated a 800rms i suspect that rating is a little high but anyway... anyway im thinking the output of an amp is linear.. meaning to say the 3000D is rated at 3000 rms @ 1ohm so would that therorhectically sp? be 1500 @ 2, 750 @ 4, 325 @ 8.... anyway the sub is a D4 so ican wire to 2 or 8 ohms, any help is appreciated Thanks P4Killer Quote Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPimpin91 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wire it to 2 and set the gains for 800w. Quote BigPimpin91's Banging Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4killer_ Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 lol thanks, i never did look up how to dmm the gains, i guess ill give that a look see when the time comes thanks bro P4Killer Quote Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 the amps rated at 1500 at 2 ohm, you cannot set the gain for 800 watts, it just doesn't work that way. the gain is for fine tuning your amp, it is not a volume control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 i say wire it to two and be easy on the volume. if it blows it gives you a reason to upgrade right?? Quote retarded build on the way..... 2000 bagged s10 2 hdc3 15s aq2200 aq4x90 stinger/knu wire optima batteries 220 amp alt fosgate hu/mids and highs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4killer_ Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 a reason to upgrade, yea but w/o much funds due to college, and life... not really an option but if i did upgrade DD3515's for me Quote Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 idk honestly its a waste imo to wire that huge of an amp to 8ohms Quote retarded build on the way..... 2000 bagged s10 2 hdc3 15s aq2200 aq4x90 stinger/knu wire optima batteries 220 amp alt fosgate hu/mids and highs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4killer_ Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Its just untill i can finish the build in the back but that could be months from now so, ill set the gains at 2ohms unfortunately i dont just have another smaller amp to use for a small setup just to have some bump in da trunk. Quote Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Its just untill i can finish the build in the back but that could be months from now so, ill set the gains at 2ohms unfortunately i dont just have another smaller amp to use for a small setup just to have some bump in da trunk. ok i got you. i completely misread. didnt realize you already had the equiptment Quote retarded build on the way..... 2000 bagged s10 2 hdc3 15s aq2200 aq4x90 stinger/knu wire optima batteries 220 amp alt fosgate hu/mids and highs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 the amps rated at 1500 at 2 ohm, you cannot set the gain for 800 watts, it just doesn't work that way.the gain is for fine tuning your amp, it is not a volume control. ?? really assuming the input voltage of the radio is low enough, like 3 volts and under, you can set the gain to put out only 800 watts. so, if a radio put out a max of 3 volts. you could leave the sundowns gain at 0, since it has a max of 6 volt input, then youd get half power out of the amp. Isnt this right? Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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