Under Powering A Sub

[adrian112]

Hey Guys,

This arvo I picked up a new Alpine Type S Sub (sws-1223-d) in a Box and a Pioneer Amp from JB Hi-Fi. The amp is the smaller entry level Pioneer unit GM-3300T. the Guy at JB Hi-Fi said that the Amp is good enough to run the Sub. As you can see the set up is all entry level gear.

I have since read in this forum that underpowering subwoofers can damage them? Is this amp underpowering for the sub i have bought? Or should i return the AMP and grab something like the Alpine MRP-M500 and take little more damage to the hip pocket!

What i was after was some cleaner punchy type bass that didnt take up all of my boot. I definitely dont want competetion type SPL sound...just enoogh for me to enjoy whilst driving!

your thoughts?

-adrian

[Mr ©harisma]

Under power, over power both can damage your sub if abused. Just get your gains set by a pro ( i.e. not JB ) and see how you go. It's just stupid people pushing their gear beyond their limits since they cut corners.