PPI amp question?

Question

I have a Percision Power A200.2 amplifier with these specs..."Power ratings at 11-15V:
2 x 50W @ 4 ohms
2 x 100W @ 2 ohms
1 x 200W @ 4 ohms bridged
Fuse: 30A
Manufactured in 1996" How do I get the most watts from the thing? I have a few subs laying around, but I think this sub might be meant for factory car speakers. Should I get a new amp for subs? thanks..

Answer 1

The Art series amps built in the mid 90s were one of the best at the time. The were clean amps with big power. They were heavily under-rated. This amp was NOT meant for factory speakers!!!

I had an Art 300.2 hooked up to (2) 12" Kicker Solobaric subs. My amp was rated for 75 watts x2 at 4 ohms. I regularly hit 135dB. and won many SQ competitions.

The way to get the most out of that amp is to have (2) 8 ohm subs parallel wired and bridge the amp (mono - 1 channel). or (2) 4 ohm dvc subs. Coils are sreies wired and then each sub paralled to the amp in bridged configuration. You will be pleasently suprised what a 100 watt amp from the mid 90s will do.

Answer 2

Andrew K has got ya, man!
30(amperes) x 13(volts) x .8(80% eff.) = 312 watts 'max' (assuming 80% efficiency)
I wouldn't say their WAY underrated, but it is clean power.
You should use 1 4Ohm woofer bridged (150wrms at least) for good, strong sound.

Answer 3

100 watts X 2 @ 2 ohms - Two 100 watt RMS 2 ohm subs on each channel or two 100 watt 4 ohm DVC in parallel, like so http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/sparky3489/SINGLE-PARALLEL.jpg one on each channel

or

200 watts X 1 @ 4 ohms bridged - one 200 watt RMS 4 ohm sub or two 100 watt RMS 4 ohm DVC subs ran in series-parallel, like so http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/sparky3489/PARALLEL-SERIES.jpg

The answer is in the specs.

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Answer 4

200 is the most ud get by bridging it. it depends on the subs rms if u should get a bigger amp or not