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lithosphere · 07-19-2008, 05:20 PM

I have a Rockford Fosgate Punch P325.2 (2-channel car amplifier) 100 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (200 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms) 400 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode) total max power 800 Watts. I also have a Half Farad capacitor to help ease the power drain on the battery. I have one 10" Infinity Sub (1052W) in a ported bassworx box. No tweeters, no 6x9's. The factory speakers seem to be fine with this setup. I also kept the stock deck unfortunately because of this I have to buy one of those RCA converters so I could connect my OEM Deck to the Amp. This has affected my overall sound quality compared to an aftermarket deck. But its not noticable if you simply turn up the volume. You won't be winning any bass contests but you'll be happy the bass output.

I am looking to upgrade my battery just to ease my nerves cause lets face it the motor battery is small...like smurfanator small.

07-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
lithosphere Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Age: 36 Posts: 823 Tyler	I have a Rockford Fosgate Punch P325.2 (2-channel car amplifier) 100 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (200 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms) 400 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode) total max power 800 Watts. I also have a Half Farad capacitor to help ease the power drain on the battery. I have one 10" Infinity Sub (1052W) in a ported bassworx box. No tweeters, no 6x9's. The factory speakers seem to be fine with this setup. I also kept the stock deck unfortunately because of this I have to buy one of those RCA converters so I could connect my OEM Deck to the Amp. This has affected my overall sound quality compared to an aftermarket deck. But its not noticable if you simply turn up the volume. You won't be winning any bass contests but you'll be happy the bass output. I am looking to upgrade my battery just to ease my nerves cause lets face it the motor battery is small...like smurfanator small. Last edited by lithosphere; 07-19-2008 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Edited to add - No dead battery, no lights dimming while playing music.