Amp Question

[Martin_172]

got an amp question for the ICE guys here...

got loads of christmas money and hardly spent this months pay so im going to start my ICE, thinking of getting a 5 channel Pioneer amp which is 4x50watts rms and 1x150watts rms on the sub channel.

now i know from being into home AV gear in a big way that 4x50watts RMS is mroe than enough for a set of front comps and rears but im just wondering if 1x150watts rms is enough to power a sub?

the sub im looking at is a dual voice coil 12" Pioneer sub

cheers

 

[biojo]

just look at what the rms of the sub is going by my quick look pioneer subs at 12" 300watt recomended input, so personally id say u need more to power it.

why not get a 4 channel amp and a seperate one for sub, or a 2chan and a 3 chan

 

[Martin_172]

thought about the 4 channel and 2 channel but was just looking for a nice simple install with minimum wiring, i'll have a look at prices.

just with the amp being pioneers top of the range one i thought 150watts rms would be enough for their subs but dont want to end up getting it and a month later want more power

 

[biojo]

erm u really wouldnt be adding much extra wiring trust me.

just a case of running the +from a slitter to each amp , and 2 negs, rest of cables ud do with just one amp

 

[Martin_172]

ahh right cheers just thought one amp would look tidyer than 2 but it doesnt bother me that much if its going to sound better.

what thickness power cable do you recommend?

cheers

edit: also what battery, mine is on its last legs

 

[biojo]

look on car audio direct and check what the total wattage will be then pick a approriate kit,

or some one like dink will tell u

 

[connor]

broad question dude, whats the sub you are looking at? and how much is this pioneer 5 channel? theres many better 5 channels on the market....