Pick the BEST amplifier for your subwoofer! MADE EASY!

If you want to get optimal performance out of your subwoofer or subwoofers in a car audio application it is critical that you choose the right amplifier. What features do we need to look for and how do we properly match power ratings and what is all of this talk about impedance and ohms? If you've asked yourself "what amplifier do I need for my subwoofer" we can help! Let's dive in!
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[@justkiddin1980]

Man you should try the SQL line from Gladen they are some serious bangers and really musical

[@alexissalguero5751]

@@CarAudioFabrication question bro I will use 400w rms @2ohms using 2 channels. What sub will sound better a 12” 600w rms @2ohms or a 10” 500w rms @2ohms with only 400w rms. I don’t want to under power the sub either.

[@prashanthkrishanduth8521]

Here comes the Gladen Mosconi partnership. Mark stepping up his game

[@dnatech4477]

Yes... Yes!

[@tgleds]

@prashanthkrishanduth8521 Would be cool to see him plug Zapco amps haha

[@jasonhosein1880]

Great video mark i have been watching your videos for sometime now and i would say you have helped me make some great choices keep up the good work

[@diegohorton869]

Just in time for my build. 👍🏽

[@roblinprasad528]

Got a single fosgate t1 12 800 watts rms subwoofer wired to 2 ohms on a kicker cxa1200.1 amp. Nice combination 👌 stock 130 amp alternator Big 4 all 0 gauge ofc wires yellow top optima under the hood with xs power d925 battery in the trunk. Voltage stays around 13 volt full tilt. 😊

[@johnnyditommaso6807]

finally a subwoofer other than JL!

[@bryanCLXT]

Thank you and good morning from Denver

[@basserex4991]

Hello. I have question. Why all amps causing burning speakers. At only 0.3_0.4 voltage drop ? I have fresh wires on subs, power wires. No conection loss in trunk itp. next issue i no. Have good bass. Bass is nit loud and enought soft. Sometimes head unit loss rca voltage. Any tips to this weird issues?

[@biodome2807]

Thank you for this information!

[@Jake-kb2le]

Could you make a video about free air subwoofers? Some people have sedan cars and don't really want to waste space on subwoofer boxes. I appreciate your work, man.

[@David-ws6zr]

hi watched another video of yours, im now 54 and love car hifi just love the power of a system i guess,but i have to thankyou, always wondered how they get the contours so perfect in the boot of a car and thanks to you now i know, so so simple will be 3d printing them,my other problem i have i have a rockford fosgate prime 1200 great small amp but have got a new sub inphase x 10 2ohm dual voice coil says rms 350 - 400 peak 1200 should i run this at 2 ohm or 4 ohm? any advice would be appreciated

[@nutrientek3243]

@CarAudioFabrication Question: Assuming that space and cost aren't issues, if I were relatively new and looking to have the best possible sound in my car, would it be a worth while idea to have two different sized subwoofers handling different frequency ranges? IE: 12" for

[@NuriBass69]

Can't tell you how much your videos have helped me throughout my different projects. Always super happy to see one of your videos pop up when I search for advice for something car audio related. You're having a big impact on the scene and we lesser experienced folks can be really glad to have you. Thank you for helping us out. 🫶🏽

[@KaidenOZ]

needed this like 3 weeks ago, was upgrading one of my cars audio, has a 8inch parcel shelf sub, had a spare 250w 2ohm mono amp, got what i thought was a good sub for it, turns it was a dual 250w 2 ohm which apparently needs a far more powerful amp and either a 1 or 4 ohm output...much confusion

[@JasonWW2000]

The idea of a subwoofer needing a more powerful amplifier is a bizarre concept. Are you competing in SPL contests? Most of the time you're only giving it 20 to 50 watts. You can take your subwoofer and wire it at 4 ohm and you might get 100 to 150 watts. It's also possible that you could wire the sub to 1 ohm and get enough impedance rise that the amplifier will still work with it. That's one of those things that you have to try and see if it works. Either it will work fine or else the amplifier might go into protect or run hot assuming your cranking the volume up really high. Try 4 Ohms first and see how it works for you.

[@pauloparranao5534]

Hi. I see that you are working whith Gladen and Mosconi. All my sond system are of those brands. What's your opinion about them? What you have testest or heard?

[@robv.7324]

If you have Mosconi you are in the high end equipment.

[@frederickcrossley8303]

If you have a 500 watt rms sub it's good to get a 1000 watt amp because you will always be running clean power to it . If you get a 500 watt amp it might not be clean without clipping

[@DJDOUBLE077]

I always choose amps with more power than needed...at least 30%

[@stevej6824]

I tend to always do something similar. I’ll get an amp that puts out more power than needed or one that has the exact power but keep it at 4 ohms instead of 2 ohms for better dynamic headroom.

[@JasonWW2000]

I always go triple the rated power. Lol

[@JasonWW2000]

Going with a bigger amp is always a good idea because you're going to have some amount of impedance rise that's going to lower the amount of power that actually can get to your sub.

[@dnatech4477]

Don't buy junk.

[@V1N_574]

You amazing, I was looking for this yesterday night since it has been around 10+ years since the last system i installed and was looking for refresh and see of something has changed. I do have a question, I plan to get 3 10"s planning to get a mono block stable at 1ohm however since its 3 speakers probably at 4 ohms that will get me 1.33ohms, would that caused any noticeable problems? I'm aware that it will drop max power to somewhere between max power between 1ohm and 2ohm. Meaning if is rated 400w at 1ohm and 200w at 2ohm, I should be somewhere around 334w at 1.33ohms? Apparently I had 2 questions 😂

[@Living_EDventures]

Awesome man, It has been 25 years for me, but I spent 5k on a new system. Did it all myself. Almost complete,as close as today. Turning 52 July 13th 🎶

[@robv.7324]

​@@Living_EDventuresall stuff we wished we could do at 16 :)😊

[@slimatmim]

How are the Gladen speakers

[@playerongaming]

I have selected the Pioneer TS-W1212D4 Subwoofer which is going to be installed in my car so for this sub which Amp is best ? Please let me know. I got the suggestion one of my friend he tell me that you can go with the Sony N1004 4Ch Amp is it good or bad ? please help.

[@Spiritualego]

Love it

[@petar443]

🔊Thanks.

[@JacobBitner]

Hey guys, I need help. I have a very old SMD V1 18in sub 5000watts, I wanna run just this sub and 4 speakers (6x9) in the doors. Do you bassheads have any suggestions? I'm going with a sealed box in the trunk and size isn't an issue, plan to use the whole trunk but just wanted the best inputs from you guys. Thank you all

[@JasonWW2000]

What kind of advice are you asking for?

[@JacobBitner]

@@JasonWW2000 a good amp, momo block preferred, just whats some things you'd guys suggest or recommend for a new system install. Wire type, rca, DSP, amps wire gauge

[@JasonWW2000]

​​@@JacobBitnerWhat's your budget? How much power do you want? Is your electrical system stock or do you have an upgraded alternator and battery? Why are you using a single 18 inch? Are you wanting it to be really loud? How many channels do you need for a dsp? 6, 8, 10? There's tons of options as far as equipment goes. One thing I can tell you is to use ofc, all copper for your power cable. Don't mess with CCA. The size of the wire is going to depend on how much amperage it needs to carry. If your a basshead, I'm not gonna be able to help much.

[@JacobBitner]

@@JasonWW20001995 Lincoln Town car, upgraded alternator 250amp, aux battery (power xs) I have about a $3k budget. I want to run the single 18in sub at 4300-5000watts. I have a CT sounds 3200d1 that's been dynoed at 4300. The speaker is at 1ohm but I want to upgrade it all with some thought put into now. I want to add x3 8in subs, x4 6x9 and wanted anyones experience input

[@BroadcastTV.g]

1st tone was higher db

[@colorscream]

gladen rock

[@jordanrobin2119]

I'm just happy you're moving away from brands like audio control. They're one of the best stateside, but they need more people to move away from them so they can have motivation to catch up with the competition. 👍🏻

[@JasonWW2000]

That's some pretty unusual logic you're using there.

[@mujopasuljic6471]

@@JasonWW2000 It isn't. That's why lot of "brands" become junk thru out time because they were sleeping on old fame.

[@JasonWW2000]

​@@mujopasuljic6471Are you trying to tell me my opinion is wrong? That's not how it works, my guy. Lol

[@ericr3781]

I feel the bigger reason for products to stagnate or fall off is the company is sold to another company that doesn’t prioritize quality over manufacturing cost .

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

​@@JasonWW2000 that actually is how it works, a lot of the time