Car Audio Car audio related questions and helpful hints for building the best sound system for your car or getting the most out of what you have.

Rockford amp knowitalls, please answer a ?...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 17, 2001 | 10:38 PM
  #1  
92fire-audio's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
From: St. Charles, Mo
Rockford amp knowitalls, please answer a ?...

I need to know what would be a better amp to run a set of Focal components.. I can either get a 250.2 which runs 62.5x2 @4 ohms rms or I can get a 200.4 which would run 100x2 @4 ohms rms.. The problem is when you bridge a 4 channel amp , the %thd seems to go up.. With a quality set of components, would I notice the drop in THD by bridging the amp?
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2001 | 10:42 PM
  #2  
Jim85IROC's Avatar
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 13,579
Likes: 9
From: Readsboro, VT
Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port
Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
THD doesn't go up enough to matter. Either one will be substantially below audible amounts, but in almost any situation, the 250 will be more than enough power for components.

------------------
The IROC Homepage
<A HREF="http://www.rit.edu/~jli4307/camaro" TARGET=_blank>
View the restoration of an 85 IROC</A>
"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2001 | 07:26 AM
  #3  
purpleworm's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
From: N.B. Canada
The G250a2 would make them work well. It would supply a lot of power and it would not be distorted. It is better to over power a bit than underpower. Nasty sounds kill speakers really fast. I think either one would make them sound good. Just as a comparison for you, I run my 6" mid/tweet combo off a 4X30w orion and they are very clear and powerful sounding.

------------------
91 Z28 Camaro
305 TPI
700R4 with 2000 Stall and shift kit
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2001 | 10:50 PM
  #4  
406 S10 Man's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: South of GR, MI USA
Car: 1971 Corvette
Engine: 6.0 LS1 L92 heads sheet metal etc.
Transmission: M21 4-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.36
i would use the most power available, but bridging 4 channels is really not a good way to go. they are both way underrated, so the 250 will probably put out aroung 100 watts per channel, which is about right for focals or any other high quality components. i have focals in my ride and my fiance has them in her cadillac, they are pretty cool.

------------------
88 S10
Dropped 3/4
18" Boyd Coddington Timeless 5s
Dart equipped 406
12.20 @ 115.25 mph
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pac J
Tech / General Engine
3
May 17, 2020 10:44 AM
Mark_ZZ3
TPI
15
May 24, 2018 01:02 PM
SRKLEGIN
Interior
7
Oct 29, 2015 06:38 PM
oil pan 4
Fabrication
2
Oct 6, 2015 11:56 AM
raymondandretti
Electronics
1
Sep 27, 2015 06:43 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 AM.