How should i set up my subwoofers and amp?

Question

I know next to nothing about subs and amps so i was hoping to get some advice on how to set mine up (I already have the subs but am still shopping for the amp)

Lanzar VIBE436 4 Channel 2000W Viberant MOSFET Amplifier

4x 75W RMS at 4 Ohms

4x 500W MAX at 4 Ohms

2x 1000W MAX at 4 Ohms Bridged

4x 120W RMS at 2 Ohms

Or

Lanzar VIBE286 2 Channel 4000W High Power MOSFET Amplifer

2x 1000W RMS at 4 Ohms

2x 2000W MAX as 4 Ohms

1x 4000W MAX at 4 Ohms

2x 1650W RMS at 2 Ohms

With (Which I already have)

3 Pioneer Premier 12" Champion Series PRO Subwoofers

TS-W3001D4: Dual 4 ohm, 4 Layer, Long Coil (2 ohm x or 8 ohm)

3000W MAX

1000W RMS

And if you have any suggestions to any other amps that might work better i would greatly appreciate it

Thanks!

Answer 1

The biggest problem isn't what amp to get, but how you're going to power it....

If your total system power is 1000 watts RMS or more,  you will need to:

1. Upgrade the alternator to a high output alternator

2. Upgrade to a heavy duty deep cycle battery

3. Upgrade the "Big 3" - that is to replace (or add to) the power wire between the battery and alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis and the ground strap from the engine/tranny to the chassis with at least 2 AWG wire.

Failure to do this will result in the early death of the alternator  as it will eventually fail.

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A second battery is never a good idea as it's an added strain on the alternator to charge two batteries AND supply power for the car. The ONLY time a second battery is useful is if the audio system is to be used with the car off.

A capacitor is only good so far as the audio system isn't trying to pull too much from the electrical system. A cap doesn't provide more power, it's designed to 'stiffen' the voltage to the amp, nothing else. If the current isn't there, a cap won't help.

The alternator must have at least 20% more amperage power than the entire vehicle and sound system combined for a cap to be of benefit which is ironically the same requirements for an amp to be efficient.

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Answer 2

For those subs you would really be better off with a mono class d amplifier. Look for an amp that is 2500-3000 watts X 1channel at 2 ohms. Then use option 1 from the link as your wiring diagram. http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer...

Something like this one would do very well. http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/...