I have a PHD5000 and a 12"subzero and, why does the amp and sub get warm after only a little bit of play time

Question

I'll play it not even pushing the sub too much its at a recemmnded level and it gets not very hot but warm quickly.. i dont now why, i know im taking a lot of power becuase my eletrical system dims a bit

Answer 1

my guess would be the gauge of wire been used and the ground spot.

make sure the gound spot you are using for the amp is clean, no dirt/oil and no paint. and if you can, try to either use the same gauge for the ground as the power or use a thicker gauge cable for the ground.

Answer 2

you need a capacitor because your vehicle cant produce enough power thats why the electrical system dims and as for the heating up its normal. as long its not getting to hot

Answer 3

ok well try hooking urself up to a 12 volt battery lets see how hot u get its normal man