Audio Systems: What size amp do I need?, power acoustik amp, watt amp

Question
I have 4 10" Kicker CVRs and I have a 2000 watt DHD Power Crusier amp and my speakers keep shutting off. I was wanting to get a higher watt amp but im not sure of what size I would need. I was looking at a 5500 watt Power Acoustik amp. Is that ok?

Answer
Chances are it is not kicking out due to power being too small.  More likely it is due to other factors such as wrong load impedance,  overdriving it, shorted voice coil among one of the subs or too small power supply (battery and alternator in your vehicle).

That being said, the amp you have is not 2000W but the specs on this model are only

# Channels: 2
# Maximum Power: 2000W
# Total Power @ 2 Ohms: 350W
# Total Power @ 4 Ohms: 250W
# Total Power Bridged: 700W

as stated in the spec sheet.  So, depending on how you have it wired up you are getting at most 700w.

The Power Acoustik drives into 1 ohm, thus allowing you to put all 4 of the Kickers in parallel to get about 3 times the power.  This will give you around 5db greater output from the rascals.

But, it will also require you to beef up the 12v system in your vehicle unless you already have an oversize battery and alternator system.....

Best wishes,


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