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Just bought Rockford Punch 600a4 amp...got a question

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Old Jan 27, 2001 | 08:56 AM
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Will the RF Punch 600a4 amp have enough power to handle the speakers, head unit, and subs? I want to just have one amp to power all my stuff. The speakers are Boston Rally speakers, head unit is a Pioneer, and I got two JL Audio 10W0 subs in the trunk. Also, I want to upgrade all my wires. I heard that using Monster cables will improve my system's output? I either will go the route of just having the 600a4 powering all my stuff or just have the 600a4 power my two subs. And have my current Sony amp continue to power my head unit and speakers. What do you think? Currently, I have a weak *** 75.5a RF amp powering my subs btw. I bought a Dynamat trunk kit, so I hope this would lessen the vibration from the trunk.
Old Jan 27, 2001 | 09:27 PM
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maybe

i would use 2 channels to drive the front speakers. that is the last place to skimp on power.

what is the impedance of the subs?. you could bridge the other two channels and wire the subs series if they are 4 ohm svc, you will lose a little power but wont't hurt your amp. if the subs are dvcs or 8 ohms, you can get a 4 ohm load for max bridging power.

run the rear fills off of the head unit.
Old Jan 28, 2001 | 07:49 AM
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Yeah, it depends on the impedence of your subs. The amp doesn't power the HU, BTW.
Old Jan 28, 2001 | 08:12 AM
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I think my headunit is powered by the Sony amp because it doesn't come preamped.

Well, I'm going to take the amp to an audio shop and see what they suggest.
Old Jan 28, 2001 | 08:33 AM
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Nope. HUs are powered by the car. Amps power speakers only.
Old Jan 31, 2001 | 05:47 AM
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Just want to update you guys, I bought the Rockford Punch 600a4, and had it install into my car already. I took the other two old amps out, and just had this new amp power everything. And the amp? WOW! What a difference jumping from a 75.2a to a 600a. Now, I got to save up for the head unit of my dreams; something with a small tv screen, dvd capable, mp3, etc. The works!
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