Power for my amp
01-03-2008, 08:54 PM
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Power for my amp
2000 A4 1.8T - I've got a 10" sub powered by a small 100W RMS amp with an 8 gauge power wire. I'm trying to figure out a place to tap some power. Are there any places in the dash? Or any places I can pass through the firewall? Thanks
01-04-2008, 12:33 AM
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Prise up the top of the ECU cover, it drops straight into the footwell.
There's even a convenient spare rubber grommet you can use to enter the ECU cover.
BTW 100wrms is not enough to power any sub, you could end up destroying the sub with so little power.
BTW 100wrms is not enough to power any sub, you could end up destroying the sub with so little power.
01-04-2008, 02:40 AM
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Some subs are only rated to handle >200W. In those cases, 100W should be fine.
Now if he's looking for ground pounding bass, then 100W RMS and a 150W rated sub is not going to get the job done. But for everyday listening at anything but deafening levels, 100W can work with the right sub.
01-05-2008, 01:10 PM
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Oh i totally agree!! I think i read your post wrong. Yes...you should NOT under power subs.
I thought you were indicating some subs are only meant to handle UP TO 200w. So that would have made your symbol wrong....but...basically...im an idiot.
And i agree...id actually rather see you deliver a few EXTRTA watts and turn the gain down over underpowering subs.
And i agree...id actually rather see you deliver a few EXTRTA watts and turn the gain down over underpowering subs.
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01-05-2008, 01:42 PM
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I don't disagree that more is better.
But I wouldn't make a blanket statement like 100W is too little to run any sub. People have won competitions with 100W powered subs. It all depends on the application.
