Help needed

[Flippernewt138]

Alright so I have a skar rp 1500 watt RMS amp and a skar evl 12 1250 watt RMS dual 2 ohm sub. And I put the sub in a ported box but it doesn't really hit hard at all. To get it to somewhat hit hard I'll have to turn the gain almost all of the way and the max on the amp is 2300watts oh I have it wired to the amp at 1 ohm and I have a tool to see if the audio clips and I connected it to the output and ran 36 hz frequency (the subwoofer was not connected) and I was only pushing like 5ish volts at what should have been like 1600 watts and the max voltage is 14.4 volts @ 1500 watts or 2300 watts and I'm so confused and not sure what's going on and I'm completely confused

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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

What is producing the signal being fed to the amp? A radio with RCA's?

What vehicle do you have and where is the box located inside of the vehicle?

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

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I'm completely confused

First try connecting your phone to the amp with a 3.5mm to RCA cable. That should tell you if the issue is from the amp forward.

 

[Kickstand Premium Member]

I'm with Buck on this one
Chances are he is using a LOC or a HU with a 2 volt pre out

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

I'm with Buck on this one
Chances are he is using a LOC or a HU with a 2 volt pre out

A good chance of that. It could be many things. Everything from improper settings to a seriously crappy box.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Pics would help and what type of vehicle , type of Source? Stock or aftermarket HU? More Info needed

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Those RP amps aren't very powerful. I've seen many of them get replaced with an amp of the same rated rated wattage but a different brand and it was a night and day difference.