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**R00ST** · 07-04-2008, 04:50 PM

Alright so I have the audiophile system in my SVTf (the one with the 8 inch sub in the hatch). I replaced the sub itself with a component rockford fosgate Punch II. Of course this is not listed on crutchfields site anymore... I think it was rated for like 200-300 watts?

Anyway... I popped it in like a year back without changing the amp and it is actually a tad weaker than the stock sub. I would guess this is from being under-driven?

I now want to add a small amp so that the sub actually hits.

My question is: Do I simply replace the stock amp with a new one? I assume using the factory wiring is bad? I only want to put a tiny sub in there.
Either this one:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...3PCA265&tp=115

Or this one:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...89AP400&tp=115

They are both 65X2 and one is 200x1 the other is 165x1. Will this be enough to power the sub? Do I need to power the other door speakers off the same amp, or are they already good to go?

I hate electronics and wiring so if you feel like helping me out, put it in laymans terms lol!

Thanks in advance guys!
Mike

07-04-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
R00ST TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 180	Help this audio noob! Want to replace the stock SVT - audiophile amp...help! Alright so I have the audiophile system in my SVTf (the one with the 8 inch sub in the hatch). I replaced the sub itself with a component rockford fosgate Punch II. Of course this is not listed on crutchfields site anymore... I think it was rated for like 200-300 watts? Anyway... I popped it in like a year back without changing the amp and it is actually a tad weaker than the stock sub. I would guess this is from being under-driven? I now want to add a small amp so that the sub actually hits. My question is: Do I simply replace the stock amp with a new one? I assume using the factory wiring is bad? I only want to put a tiny sub in there. Either this one: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...3PCA265&tp=115 Or this one: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...89AP400&tp=115 They are both 65X2 and one is 200x1 the other is 165x1. Will this be enough to power the sub? Do I need to power the other door speakers off the same amp, or are they already good to go? I hate electronics and wiring so if you feel like helping me out, put it in laymans terms lol! Thanks in advance guys! Mike