need a new amp

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:05 am

If you were running 2) dual voice coil 4ohm subs in parallel off a 1ohm monoblock 3000w (RMS) amp then each sub would be getting 1500w.
So you should be looking for a 1500w (RMS not max) monoblock so each will receive 750w

tommy.l · Post by **tommy.l** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:32 pm

i just bought a directed 2400 watt amp but after running it for a short time it smells up my truck, and a litle in the car like its melting

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:05 am

Are you sure it's the amp and not the subs your smelling... could very well be burnt coil/
You can use a larger amp than needed as long as you set the gains with a digital multi-meter for the required voltage (only wattage needed to properly push subs)
Link here how to set: http://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7686

tommy.l · Post by **tommy.l** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:24 pm

i had it checked out and turns out it was the subs.. i had it wired to pull too much power from the amp than the sub can handle. thanks for the suggestion

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:08 am

That's what we're here for