How to choose the right amplifier for your subs

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  • How to choose the right amp for your subs
    This is a car audio how to tutorial that will show you how to pick the right amplifier to power your subwoofers
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  • @bigsaint914
    @bigsaint914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I have to say bro I’ve never been able to fully understand all this til i finally found your channel, appreciate all the work💪💪

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got you bro 🤝🏽💯💯

    • @melvincooper8926
      @melvincooper8926 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💯 I just found this channel in 2024. I understand what's what now.

  • @victorhunsaker7705
    @victorhunsaker7705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love the simple way u explained Ohms and impedance. I never fully understood it till you explain to him that way

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like to keep it simple as possible so we can all understand. Thanks for watching

  • @marcossoliz506
    @marcossoliz506 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    JP8 1276 watts @1ohm @ 14.4 vdc 💪👍 Williston audio, certified Dyno tests and 1014 watts @1ohm @12.9 vdc even at low voltage this amp is a legit 1000 watt amp EASILY!!! 💯💪👍 Best amp I have ever had..

  • @texasracingsindicate
    @texasracingsindicate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job yo people don’t understand this will help👏👏👊

  • @brianwaller7383
    @brianwaller7383 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a massive audio hippoxlr rated at 3000 watts rms. I have the jp33 pushing 5000 and it sounds great

  • @mandosgarage
    @mandosgarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information

  • @beamer1646
    @beamer1646 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gtk thanks you nice work

  • @bondalero0074
    @bondalero0074 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well you got the amp right no matter what; the JP8!#Down4Sound’sMiracle

  • @michaelwatson5747
    @michaelwatson5747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You explained this quite well and I'm an OG that's been at car audio since electricity was invented. Lol! Keep up the great work. #contentisking

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Preciate it OG TRIPLE OG 💯 😂

    • @michaelwatson5747
      @michaelwatson5747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jptheinstallguy LAWD those typo's (I fixed them) .. LOL! ....All good JP! When I'm not digging into all things car audio I'm another type of OG. An Online Guy :-) Digital advertising and marketing 30 years deep, so my #contentisking hashtag comes from years of experience helping people figure it out. It's not complicated, just be yourself and share real info that people can relate to and learn from. Keep it up brother.

    • @________GHOST________
      @________GHOST________ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first amp was a tube amp so I know what you are talking about here OLD SCHOOL CAR AUDIO FOR LIFE.

  • @alphasaiyan5760
    @alphasaiyan5760 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I have the harmony audio 800.1. The dyno sheet that came with the amp states it tested out at 904 watts rms @ 1ohm. I have it pushing the Rockville k5 single 12 1 ohm final load in the ported box. The sub is rated at 350 watts rms. 700 watts power handling. It’s a pretty good combo. It bumps pretty hard. The thing is should I not use the bass boost at all ? What’s the point of that if not to use it ? I’ve got the gain turned about 3/4 of the way up just tuned by ear. I can turn the gain all the way up and the speaker can handle it. So how is the sub handling 904 watts if it’s only rated at 350 watts ? Also , the voltage that the amp is seeing is right at 14 volts.

  • @DonChubz
    @DonChubz ปีที่แล้ว

    so when you give a minimum and maximum wattage to choose from the sun for the amp is it okay to go a little over power or a lot more power ?

  • @ajcsonsforge6370
    @ajcsonsforge6370 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I've got 2 skar 12s that are 250 rms with max 500. I was running just one off a cheap Jensen 600/250 amp.
    All ran at 4ohms. But when I added the extra sub ran in series tested it with the vaultmeter at 3.8/4 ohm. Now because I've added the sub I need to basically double the wattage running it like that?
    I was thinking of just going and getting the same amp and running them individually because it ran so well.

  • @drequannhill4190
    @drequannhill4190 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I have 2 dual 4 12s with a RMS of 800. I’m going to be running them at 1 ohm what wattage amp should I be looking for?

  • @brianbeeks9890
    @brianbeeks9890 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about box rise? Even though I'm wiring both my sundown sa v2 12s down to 1 0hm. But the subs never see 1ohm. So do I double/triple the power?

  • @jaydonzornes4493
    @jaydonzornes4493 ปีที่แล้ว

    So for a kicker c10 with rms150@4ohm would an alpine mrp 450 rms 220@4ohms work or would that be to much power?

  • @cameroncausey5630
    @cameroncausey5630 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey man i’ve got 2 sundown SA 12 v2s 1000 watt rms a piece in a ported box but i don’t know if they’re wired to 1 ohm or what they are i boight them second hand, need help finding an amp for them because the 1500 watt amp i have is not doing as good as i’d like

  • @ganeshnarayan5505
    @ganeshnarayan5505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO JP.

  • @ChinoChong-on1jl
    @ChinoChong-on1jl ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a single 12 Cerwin vega and I had a 1000 watt skar amp and the amp fried so I’m looking for a amp to replace that one any recommendations?

  • @1of1PlumRT
    @1of1PlumRT 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would you run with 2 kicker l7s15’s ?

  • @carolyngiuffre7623
    @carolyngiuffre7623 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JP answer me this. Say you have a 10 500w 300rms svc 2ohm If you have a amp that does 1000w 400rms at 2ohm amp or 500w 400rms 2ohm. Does it get any difference between the two amps in performance if one cast 500$ vs one that's $50 if they output the same

  • @kristopherberry757
    @kristopherberry757 ปีที่แล้ว

    What amp should I use for a kicker comp c

  • @JoshThompson-zh7mk
    @JoshThompson-zh7mk หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know much about stereo systems, but I'm trying to learn. I'm not sure of what I need to be looking for in an amp. I plan on getting new door speakers also, there are door speakers in the front and back seat of my car. I have a box with 2 subs in it. So how many channels do I need my amp to have? Or should I run separate amps for the subs and door speakers?

  • @charlesr.8369
    @charlesr.8369 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just now, I bought Ct Sounds loaded box that has a single Tropo 12" D2 sub. So this is the amp I need or a 700 watt amp? My 12" sub is 650w RMS.

  • @tanaybag4751
    @tanaybag4751 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello,
    Looking for some help in choosing the correct car amplifier.
    For a combination of Sony speakers XS-162ES at front & XS-160ES at rear, which is a suitable amplifier among Sony XM-GS4 or XM-4ES?
    I require to get crystal clear sound only with some good bass. I am NOT looking for very loud sound.
    What are the extra things to get from XM-4ES over XM-GS4, is it only loudness or the output is far better in terms of clarity?
    Is it worth the price if I install XM-4ES or XM-GS4 will meet my requirements?
    If you can please let me know. Thanks!

  • @mannegar7650
    @mannegar7650 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ain't no sound tech guru
    But I got a quick question
    Can a blaupunkt mpA2 180watt amp power a single subwoofer very strongly??
    Tho on the subwoofer description,it says 4ohm impedance. 500watt max.
    Pls I need a quick response as I am about to get an amp.

  • @RRAPTOR24
    @RRAPTOR24 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a single Skar VS10-D2 in a sealed enclosure. What JP amp would you recommend

  • @user-iz1km4in5u
    @user-iz1km4in5u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have 2 10” hertz hz250d and i’m trying to figure out what amp to run both of them on. i have one 10 running on a kicker cxa800.1 and it sound alright but im not really sure what to run both of them on.

  • @Tree-vis
    @Tree-vis 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For 1 sundown e8 v6 D2 300w 2omh, what would be a perfect amplifier to give it the juice but not over power at 2omh

  • @ConspiracyJ
    @ConspiracyJ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 1000w infinity 12in subwoofer that i paired with a 1000w rms stable amp at 1ohm... however i selected 4ohm on the sub before installing into the box. Im wondering if my amp will be good for this setup or did i severely limit my sub by selexting 4ohms instead of 2ohms? The booklet for the amp shows 400watts at 4ohms so i think my amp will only push 400watts to the sub, is this correct? Should i take the sub out of the box and select 2ohm to get more watts from the amp? Im so confused to be honest

  • @Contact_Info
    @Contact_Info ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you set the gain on one sub that is overpowered by a huge amp?

  • @jerryadams3834
    @jerryadams3834 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to get american bass 1244 and power it with jp23v2. Is this enough power

  • @520dblock3
    @520dblock3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a bass Gawd! Thank you for this information. I now know what fuse to run for my JP8. Question, I'm going to purchase the JP84 amplifier for my speakers. It's a 450-watt amp. What is the correct fuse for it?

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends on what type of fuse your using some style fuses don't have certain amperage so you might need to use a 60 amp if your going anl or mini anl 50 is only been used with maxi fuses I believe

  • @victorlejender3121
    @victorlejender3121 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OK I have 2 4ohm 3500 watts diablo subs an the rms is 1400w wht amp would will u put with them

  • @jeremygonzalez9070
    @jeremygonzalez9070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So a dual sub wired parallel is 1 ohms?

  • @tsfyootwiin
    @tsfyootwiin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *Getting back into the pound town, the right way this time, thanks!* 😂

  • @mrdgenerate
    @mrdgenerate 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Last amp i got was chrome with flames lol bc i traded 6 pills to a guy for it... Then it powered my two Solo Baric L7's for a hot minute. Think it was an audiobahn but i forget that watts.

  • @dandaniel7036
    @dandaniel7036 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2600 watts speaker for my car and it came with a 1500 watts amp does it work?

  • @Ali-Muscle
    @Ali-Muscle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have one sub with 800 rms. I was trying to figure out what’s the amp I need .

  • @zsvmon5898
    @zsvmon5898 ปีที่แล้ว

    the thing is many of the amps are less or more powerful than rated for example jp amps are better than rated which is good but how u gonna know? u only know if u watch amp dyno videos and many of the amps done have any amp dyno videos

  • @seanwiggins2461
    @seanwiggins2461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Them amps are under rated bro

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea man there are big dog amps

    • @brianwaller7383
      @brianwaller7383 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep I have a jp33 battleship gray. It was rated at 3300 watts but dyno showed over 5000

    • @520dblock3
      @520dblock3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brianwaller7383 Are you serious ???!! So the Jp8 can push way more than 850?

    • @brianwaller7383
      @brianwaller7383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@520dblock3 yeah probably close to 1500 on the dyno

  • @juliusharper1312
    @juliusharper1312 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lot of great info ! I have a question let's say I have a subwoofer that's 1200 watts RMS and I add another subwoofer that's 1200 watts RMS do I need an amp that's 2400 watts RMS ?

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I mean that would be preferable if you have the charging system for it 2400 rms can be a strain on a factory system

  • @nathanwhite8931
    @nathanwhite8931 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you give me your personal opinion. I have the mechman 370 elite alternator, big 3, d3400 xs power battery. I was wanting to do 4 u 8s wired to 1 ohm on a sundown sia 3500. The box will be about .75 cubes a sub and box will be tuned to 33hz. Does that sound good or do I need a bigger amp or what would you recommend based off that. I want to power the subs correctly. Right now I have 2 sundown sa v2 10s wired to 1 ohm tuned to 30hz. I’m wanting to upgrade to the 4 u8s but don’t know what all I need and if my idea is correct? Thank you in advance

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like that should work just fine. Just make sure you get the right ohm load woofers to wire them how you like. Example: 4 dual 2ohm subs can be wired to 1 ohm

  • @masonwolff8861
    @masonwolff8861 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey I got 2 12” skar subs with a 1200 amp and after I play them for a while with the gain up they start to clip and get distorted. They sound good for a while but after playing them for a while not so good. Does this mean I need a more powerful amp or did I damage my subs?

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      hope this helps bro th-cam.com/video/NACpgw5o0IM/w-d-xo.html

  • @michaeldecker7275
    @michaeldecker7275 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey bud i got a 4 channel 1200w amp and im looking to run 1 10in amp and 2 6x9 speakers. How many watts should my amp be any advice from anyone in the comments is welcome too, thanks in advance

    • @myanaloglife9450
      @myanaloglife9450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depends on your alternator amps if your alt is 100 amps than anything over 1000 rms is being wasted, unless you want to upgrade your electrical… but 1000 will pound if your speakers match the amp

  • @NorthFloridaOutdoorsman
    @NorthFloridaOutdoorsman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you pls help me , I'm installing a jvc in my ford edge just like ur video, I actually bought everything you use , I'm having issues and don't understand how to install the steering wheel controller. Pls help

  • @kristianrodriguez3656
    @kristianrodriguez3656 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a skar audio 12 dual and the rms rating is 1,200 each sub at 1 ohm and I was wondering if a 1,500 watts would work or higher

    • @emmanuelhumphrey3701
      @emmanuelhumphrey3701 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1500watts is great for those speakers. That wattage is perfect. Anything above 1500 watts is overpowering.😊😊

  • @lonewolf4822
    @lonewolf4822 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So what all do you recommend for two 500 watt rms dual 4 ohm subs?

    • @lonewolf4822
      @lonewolf4822 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I meant amp not all

  • @evanrenovato7263
    @evanrenovato7263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you help me I was working on my ram when it had the radio I bought it with and I took out the old cluster and my radio stopped working and I put the old cluster back on and it still didn’t work I bought a new radio head and wiring harness thinking the radio was bad but even the new one doesn’t turn on what is going on?

  • @tomnikitin1927
    @tomnikitin1927 ปีที่แล้ว

    i still don't really understand. i'm trying to buy an amp for a 18" skar with 1200 peak watts and 600 rms. what info supposed to look for when looking at amps

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok which sub do you have a dual 2ohm or dual 4ohm, that will determine your wiring options. Next find an amp that will give you at least 600 rms at that ohm load.

  • @jorgealmaraz3865
    @jorgealmaraz3865 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wanna see (hear) it on action please 🥺

  • @Chris-ts8oh
    @Chris-ts8oh ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive got a kicker cxa 800 that can do 600 at 2ohms I'm buying 2 12 rockfords in box 250 rms 500 max my amp should handle 500 no problem at 2 ohms seeing how it does 600 no problem coreect?

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea that is absolutely correct

    • @Chris-ts8oh
      @Chris-ts8oh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jptheinstallguy thx for reply

  • @Tgoxr
    @Tgoxr ปีที่แล้ว

    So if i have a 250w rms subwoofer and and two bullet tweeters

    • @Tgoxr
      @Tgoxr ปีที่แล้ว

      What would i need

  • @jeremiahchurch612
    @jeremiahchurch612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo I have 2 15 subs 5000 peak for each they're both 4 ohms what is a good amplifier?

    • @jeremiahchurch612
      @jeremiahchurch612 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're Rockville btw d4 version and there 300 a piece

    • @jeremiahchurch612
      @jeremiahchurch612 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forgot to mention they're also 2,500 rms

  • @Bighotwheelhunter
    @Bighotwheelhunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jp8 is a clean amp

  • @tyjustglo
    @tyjustglo ปีที่แล้ว

    I need help picking an amp. So I have 2 6x9s at 150rms 4ohms. Will an amp thats 250x2 be too weak? What do I need to look for so it’s not underpowered?

    • @jptheinstallguy
      @jptheinstallguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as your rms is covered you should be good. If the 6x9's are 150rms each at 4ohms look for an amp that provides 100 to 150rms of power at 4 ohms

  • @frontrunner2104
    @frontrunner2104 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is that amp holding up

  • @Chris-ts8oh
    @Chris-ts8oh ปีที่แล้ว

    correct?

  • @justinfraziet6843
    @justinfraziet6843 ปีที่แล้ว

    JP i have a 2500w peak 12" sub i want to run on a 3000w amp. Can i do this without blowing my sub? Gave 145 dollars for my sub and im scared the Amp will blow the voice coils out. Any info you have on this would be greatly appreciated

  • @tonydize3944
    @tonydize3944 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everyone says the same shit choose the right amp many people don't have the chance or opportunity to choose if i get a deal on 5000watt amp and only have 1500watt sub I'm going to buy it

  • @leviellis9034
    @leviellis9034 ปีที่แล้ว

    Asked not axed lol

  • @DizMexicanHighAsFuck
    @DizMexicanHighAsFuck ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I have 4 8’ skar zvx 800 watt max what amp do you recommend I need help

  • @user-iz1km4in5u
    @user-iz1km4in5u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have 2 10” hertz hz250d and i’m trying to figure out what amp to run both of them on. i have one 10 running on a kicker cxa800.1 and it sound alright but im not really sure what to run both of them on.

  • @user-iz1km4in5u
    @user-iz1km4in5u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have 2 10” hertz hz250d and i’m trying to figure out what amp to run both of them on. i have one 10 running on a kicker cxa800.1 and it sound alright but im not really sure what to run both of them on.

  • @user-iz1km4in5u
    @user-iz1km4in5u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have 2 10” hertz hz250d and i’m trying to figure out what amp to run both of them on. i have one 10 running on a kicker cxa800.1 and it sound alright but im not really sure what to run both of them on.